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I couldn't sign into the PlayStation App on Android, but I found an easy way to get around Sony's finicky 2FA
PS plus ❌ PS bust✅ Text-based 2FA isn't the most secure, and Sony's doesn't work for me half the time. Fortunately, there's a better way to log in if you're trying ot access the Android app.
Google Play at SDCC hosts 'The Auction'—comic book fans like me should be thrilled
SDCC 2026 Google Play announced The Auction event at SDCC, and users can redeem rewards on-site in San Diego or online in the Play Store app.
I completely reimagined my videos with Video Remix in Google Photos — here's how you can, too
Videos, transformed We already saw Gemini Omni replace Veo in the Gemini app, and now it's powering a Video Remix feature in Google Photos. Here's how to use it.
EU hits Google with another $1B fine as Search and Play Store face fresh antitrust crackdown
DMA finally slaps back The EU just hit Google with a $1 billion fine, accusing it of favoring its own Search services and restricting Play Store developers.
Google's 'Selfie Video' literally turns your face into a key for your account
Use your face Google announced Selfie Video for users: an alternate sign-in method for their account if they're ever locked out.
Google has quietly been rebuilding Chrome on Android for years, and it's now nearly 50% smoother because of it
Smoother operator Google says it has reduced scroll stutters in Chrome on Android by 48% since 2023 through years of behind-the-scenes engineering improvements.
OpenAI helps address a terrible AI security flaw following Hugging Face incident
That's terrifying OpenAI and Hugging Face addressed a terrible AI security incident that involved several models breaching isolation and gaining internet access.
Gboard could have a huge accessibility feature on the way for sign language
An important one Google is allegedly working on a significant accessibility feature for Gboard and users who communicate via sign language.
Google's latest Android 17 beta fixes Bluetooth headaches and Gemini crashes
Pixel polish over pizzazz Android 17 QPR2 Beta 1 is here, fixing Bluetooth, Gemini, and touch bugs on Pixels, though Pixel 6 users are officially reaching the end of the beta road.
Android Auto is finally getting the Google Maps feature drivers have wanted
Android Auto gains speed Android Auto is finally getting a live, color-changing speedometer in Google Maps after years of waiting, but you'll have to sit tight while this long-overdue update slowly rolls out.
