APPLE researchers have released a set of AI models that could be used to help power its next-generation iPhone 16. The Silicon Valley giant has been tight-lipped regarding its plans for artificial intelligence (AI) inside iPhones – but that hasn’t stopped the rumour mill from churning. 1 Apple boss Tim CookCredit: Getty What Apple boss … Read more
One of the best things I read on the internet this week was Edward Zitron’s deep dive into the decline of Google Search, offering not only a devastating portrait of a late-stage, overstaffed tech leviathan coasting on its past laurels — but also some insight into the fantastically mediocre manager who’s been largely responsible for … Read more
ANDROID users have been warned of a fresh cyber threat that can see everything on their screen before raiding their accounts. The chilling spyware can capture touches, swipes, information displayed, text input, and applications opened, according to experts at ThreatFabric. 1 Can you tell the difference between the real and the fake?Credit: ThreatFabric They say … Read more
Rumours suggest Samsung plans to expand Galaxy AI with video-focused features and potentially collaborate with Google. Following a recently rolled-out software update that expanded Galaxy AI features to more Samsung phones, including the upcoming May update for the Galaxy S22, Samsung reportedly plans to continue developing additional AI tools. A fresh leak indicates the Korean … Read more
Alphabet went into its earnings report on Thursday facing concerns about the growth of its core Google ads business and the company’s ability to generate profits from its hefty investments in artificial intelligence. For the time being at least, the company put Wall Street’s fears to rest. Alphabet topped analysts’ estimates, reporting revenue growth of … Read more
Alphabet announced its first-ever dividend on Thursday and a $70 billion stock buyback, cheering investors who sent the stock surging nearly 16% after the bell. The Google parent is returning capital while spending billions of dollars on data centers to catch up with rivals on generative artificial intelligence. The dividend will be 20 cents per share. Just three … Read more
Is it time to part ways with your Gmail account? Whether you’re moving onto greener email pastures, or you want to start fresh with a new Gmail address, deleting your old Gmail account is something anyone can do. Of course, we’re not just going to bid you farewell without a guide all our own. If … Read more
You may find that Google Docs has a UI that is almost too clean. It can be difficult to find basic things you’re used to, such as margin settings. Don’t worry, though, you can change margins in Google Docs just like with any other word processor through a couple of different means. If you have … Read more
Sundar Pichai, CEO, Alphabet Source: Google Alphabet shares rallied in extended trading on Thursday after the company reported results that topped analysts’ estimates, showed soaring profits in its cloud division and announced its first dividend. The after-hours jump lifted Alphabet’s market cap past $2 trillion. Here are the results. Earnings per share: $1.89 vs. $1.51 expected … Read more
GOOGLE is plotting a long-awaited button that will let users ‘clean’ up an annoying text message feature. The feature is Google Messages’ newly introduced Screen Effects, which rain down on the screen when triggered by certain phrases, like ‘I Love You’. 1 Google unveiled Screen Effects alongside a suite of new features for Messages late last yearCredit: … Read more
