AI
Gemini agent runs your work from one prompt across apps
Google's new Gemini agent takes a goal, picks the AI model, splits the job into steps and can get its own work email. What it does and who gets it.
Security & Privacy
SynthID AI detector won’t spot all AI media but finds OpenAI marks
Google's free SynthID Detector now checks images, video and audio for hidden AI watermarks from Google, OpenAI, Nvidia and Kakao, and iPhone edits now carry them too.
Apps & Software
Pixel Buds Pro 2 adds Dynamic ANC in new firmware update
Google's October firmware brings Dynamic ANC to the Pixel Buds Pro 2, plus Tap to Mute, sleep auto-pause and one-touch Live Translate for the Pro 2 and 2a.
Phones & Gadgets
Fitbit Edge leaks show €179/£159 price and 7-day battery
The leaks were right. Google's Fitbit Edge is official at $179.99, with a 1.34-inch AMOLED screen, GPS, ECG and a battery you can replace yourself.
AI
Google’s Playground lets anyone describe and shape their own games with AI prompts
Type an idea, get a playable browser game. Google's experiment is open to US adults now, with usage limits tied to your Google AI plan.