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Google brings agentic AI and vibe-coded widgets to Android with Gemini Intelligence

Google has announced a significant expansion of its Gemini Intelligence features for Android, introducing agentic AI capabilities that can complete tasks across multiple apps, browse the web, fill out forms, and even let users create custom widgets through natural language descriptions. The announcements were made during the company’s “Android Show: I/O Edition” event on Tuesday. […]

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Google unveils Googlebooks, vibe-coded widgets, and Gemini upgrades at Android Show

At its virtual “Android Show: I/O Edition” event on Tuesday, Google introduced a broad set of updates spanning new hardware, deeper AI integration, and refined software features. The announcements, which arrive ahead of the company’s annual developer conference, underscore Google’s push to embed its Gemini Intelligence more deeply into everyday devices and experiences. Here is […]

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Google expands Pentagon’s access to its AI after Anthropic’s refusal, despite employee backlash

Google has granted the U.S. Department of Defense access to its artificial intelligence for classified networks, effectively allowing all lawful uses of the technology, according to multiple reports. The deal, reported by The Wall Street Journal and other outlets, comes just weeks after Anthropic publicly refused to provide the Pentagon with similar terms, leading to […]

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Google’s Eloquent AI Dictation App Launches on iOS, Prioritizing Privacy with Offline-First Design

Google has launched a new, privacy-focused dictation application for iPhone users. The app, called Google AI Edge Eloquent, was released on April 7, 2026, and operates primarily on-device, a significant shift from cloud-dependent rivals. This move signals Google’s direct entry into a competitive market for AI-powered speech-to-text tools. Google Eloquent App Features and Offline Capability […]

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Google’s AI search now cites Reddit and web forums as ‘expert advice’ — here’s what that means

Google is once again reshaping how its search engine surfaces information. The company announced a significant update to its AI Overviews feature, which will now pull in perspectives from public online discussions, social media platforms, and web forums — including Reddit — as part of its AI-generated responses. The move is designed to address queries […]