Google denies report that ads are coming to Gemini following major ChatGPT backlash

Google is making its stance clear on an important subject: It has no plans to bring ads to the Gemini app. Recently, a report suggested Google had been telling advertising clients that it planned to bring ads to Gemini in 2026. This initial report, which was published in Adweek, claimed that Google reps had two …
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Google launches repair program for major Pixel 9 Pro screen issues — as Pixel 10 users report a new display bug

Google is certainly having a tough time when it comes to display issues with its Pixel phones. The good news is that Google has announced a new “Extended Repair Program” for the Google Pixel 9 Pro, Google Pixel 9 Pro XL and the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold. According to the announcements, the program will …
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Argentina Weighs Letting Banks Back Into Crypto: Report

Argentina is considering allowing local financial institutions to engage more directly with cryptocurrencies in a move that would mark a significant shift from its previous restrictive stance, according to a local media report. According to a Friday report by local news outlet La Nacion, Banco Central de la República Argentina (BCRA), Argentina’s central bank, is …
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We’ll Be Dumping a Garbage Truck of Plastic Every Second by 2040, Report Warns

Around the world, plastic is falling through the cracks of waste management systems and into our water, land, and air. The latest assessment of this ongoing crisis paints a grim picture of Earth’s future. As of 2025, 143 million tons of plastic infiltrate the environment each year, according to a report published by Pew Charitable …
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ChatGPT’s user growth has slowed, report finds

ChatGPT’s growth is starting to taper off, according to new data from market intelligence firm Sensor Tower. Today, the OpenAI-owned AI chatbot remains the leader in the space, accounting for 50% of global downloads on mobile devices and 55% of the global monthly active users. However, Google’s Gemini has begun to outpace ChatGPT in terms …
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Playing Steam games natively on Android with GameHub: A hands-on…well…painful report.

After the download completes, four options appear: Play Now, and under the three-dot menu, PC Game Settings, Add to Home Screen, and Uninstall Game. The menu works with both touch and a controller; I first tested it with the Ayn Odin. Inside PC Game Settings, under Compatibility and Translation Params, there are multiple default profiles …
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