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Google’s databases got hacked, and now 2.5 billion Gmail users are at risk . Hackers from a group called ShinyHunters managed to get access to Google’s Salesforce database systems . 2.5 billion Gmail users are at risk following Google database hack Googl e did issue a response to the initial report. The company says that while the attackers did get general time data, like customer and company names, they did not manage to get their hands on passwords....

Google Drive gets AI-powered ransomware detection According to Google , it is putting security measures in place on Google Drive that leverages AI to detect ransomware. It then attempts to stop it before it disrupts users and organizations. Google says, “We’ve built a specialized AI model, trained on millions of real-world ransomware samples, to look for signals that a file has been maliciously modified. The detection engine adapts to novel ransomware by continuously analyzing file changes and incorporating new threat intelligence from VirusTotal....

Google Messages is one of the most widely used messaging apps on Android. However, it isn’t immune to annoying bugs. One frustrating bug that causes the camera and gallery overlay to disappear the moment the phone tilts into landscape mode has been there for a long time. But finally, a bug fix for the following issue is coming soon to Google Messages. A long-awaited Google Messages bug fix looks to be coming According to an APK teardown done by the folks at Android Authority , a fix for the rotation-triggered gallery glitch is currently in development....

Google’s Material 3 Expressive is slowly catching up with most of its apps already gaining the bold new look. The changes are even reaching other Google platforms like Wear OS, in addition to Android phones and tablets. The Google Messages app for Wear OS is the latest to join the Material 3 Expressive bandwagon. Messages app on Wear OS gets a taste of Material 3 Expressive Telegram user jolivekoffi spotted the Material 3 Expressive changes to the Messages app on their Pixel Watch 3....

There are situations that we have all gone through at least once. Among those are the classic trip or a day out that, to plan, you have to check multiple apps to figure out the weather forecast for your destination. It’s a minor hassle, but in a world where technology is supposed to make our lives easier, it feels like an unnecessary step. Google seems to agree, and they’ve introduced a new feature on the Google Pixel 10 series that, using the new Magic Cue , makes your weather insights more personal....

The Pixel 8 Pro is the largest high-end Android smartphone Google announced in 2023. It’s also the most powerful handset that got announced by the company. It remains a similar design to its predecessor, the Pixel 7 Pro, but it’s improved in a number of ways. It launched alongside the vanilla Pixel 8 , which is essentially its smaller variant. The Pixel 8 Pro includes three cameras on the back, unlike the Pixel 8’s two, a sharper and larger display, and so on....

Google’s core apps, one after the other, are getting enhanced with Gemini smarts. The latest one to get the treatment is Google Translate . After reportedly rolling out the AI model picker last month, the company is introducing “state-of-the-art” text translation quality in the Search and Translate app, with Gemini intelligence. Google is bringing real-time, natural-sounding translations right to your headphones with the help of Gemini’s new native speech-to-speech translation capabilities....

When you think of Google’s core services, there are quite a few that come to mind. Many of you will think of Google Translate quite fast, though, that’s for sure. Google has plenty of software offerings that stand out, but Google Translate is easily one of the best-known ones. This translation service has been around since April 28, 2006. That makes it almost 18 years old at the time of writing this article....

Google’s next big Pixel event is just around the corner. However, it seems the internet has already spoiled the surprise. We have had countless leaks about the brand’s upcoming products. And now, a last-minute leak has revealed a lineup of new accessories for the upcoming Pixel 10 series, giving us a sneak peek at what’s to come, from faster charging to redesigned cases. Google’s new, more powerful 67W dual-port power adapter To start, it seems that Google is offering a much-improved charging brick option....

OpenAI just dropped some major news in a live-streamed announcement from CEO Sam Altman: the company is officially rolling out GPT-5. This is the latest step in the firm’s journey toward artificial general intelligence (AGI). And from the looks of the early demos and features, this new model is a significant leap forward. There are improvements not just in raw power but in how the AI integrates into our daily lives and tasks....

In a recent report, Honor announced that its latest foldable smartphone has recorded stronger initial sales in Europe compared to its predecessor, the Magic V3. According to the company, first-week sales for the Honor Magic V5 were 75% higher than those of the Magic V3. The company also highlights notable performance in both online and offline retail channels. This early success reinforces the brand’s position in the European foldable market. There, the firm has reportedly tripled its market share to 34% as the fastest-growing manufacturer of book-style foldable phones in the region....

The way we watch and interact with content has changed a lot over the past decade. Now, instead of waiting for something to come on TV, we get to choose from online libraries of movies, shows, sports, concerts, and live gaming streams whenever we want. Services like Netflix, YouTube, Twitch, and sports networks are all competing to keep us watching by offering more content than ever. But as streaming becomes the norm, the risks grow as well....

The US government doesn’t want China to get ahead of it in semiconductor technology and AI. This is why there are several restrictions in place to prevent that. However, there have been some instances where chips get shipped to China , despite these restrictions. But the US government might have a plan, which is to embed trackers in AI chip shipments. US to embed trackers in AI chip shipments According to a Reuters report, US authorities have apparently placed trackers in AI chip shipments ....

Huawei was the first company to introduce the world’s first tri-fold smartphone, the Huawei Mate XT (officially called the Huawei Mate XT Ultimate Design). While brands like Samsung are still working to get their first tri-fold smartphone out there, Huawei is preparing for the launch of its second-generation tri-fold smartphone, the Huawei Mate XT 2 . Earlier leaks have already spilled the specs and the launch month. Now, a new report has revealed the colors of the Huawei Mate XT 2....

Since its launch in May, Sony’s latest flagship smartphone, the Xperia 1 VII, has faced significant power failure issues. The company recently broke its silence about the phone’s problems , after halting sales completely in many markets worldwide. After launching a major investigation into the issue, Sony has now announced a free replacement program for the Xperia 1 VII buyers. Sony will replace your affected Xperia 1 VII for free — Here’s how to apply In a post on the Sony UK support website, the brand has announced that it has identified potential power failure issues with the Xperia 1 VII flagship offering....

The launch of the iPhone 17 series is just over three weeks away at this point. The lineup is rumored to get a new ultra-slim model in the form of the iPhone 17 Air . This will replace the ‘Plus’ branded iPhone. As the announcement nears, we’re coming across quite a few details of the phone. Recently, the alleged battery image surfaced online. Now, the latest leak claims the iPhone 17 Air will feature the A19 Pro chip, much like the Pro versions, but with compromises to the GPU section....

All smartphone screens have a glossy finish. This is usually done to highlight the deep and saturated colors in the display. However, the downside to having a glossy display is that it is very reflective. But the good news is that for the upcoming iPhone 17 Pro, Apple will introduce an anti-reflective display. Anti-reflective display for the iPhone 17 Pro A reliable source has spoken to MacRumors and revealed that one of the changes to the iPhone 17 Pro is the use of an anti-reflective display....

Jackery has launched several new products at CES 2026 in Las Vegas. The company has announced a new portable power station, a Solar Gazebo, and an Autonomous Solar Mars Bot. The Jackery Explorer 1500 Ultra is a new portable power station from the company Let’s kick things off with the portable power station. The name of this product is the Jackery Explorer 1500 Ultra. Jackery says it’s a “professional-grade power solution engineered for demanding environments with uncompromising standards for reliability, durability, and refined design....

Google has started pushing a new update to its Pixel devices, the January 2026 Android update . This one does deliver the January security patch, but there are also some fixes thrown into the mix. The thing is, Google’s security bulletin for January 2026 is not out yet, so we’re not sure what has been fixed security-wise. What we do know, however, is what other fixes this update brings. The January 2026 Pixel patch is here with plenty of fixes Let’s talk about the fixes related to the Pixel 10 only first....

The next consoles from Sony’s PlayStation and Microsoft’s Xbox brands, rumored to be the PS6 and “Xbox Magnus,” have had their full specs leaked recently, and it’s shaping up to be a win for the next Xbox console in terms of performance. It’s worth noting that performance isn’t everything, and although important, the overall experience is what really matters in the long run. The Xbox Series X, for example, was supposed to have a performance advantage over the PS5, yet the PS5 far outsold the Xbox Series X....