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Google now lets you sign in to your account with a selfie video

Google has launched a new account recovery feature that verifies user identity through biometric selfie videos. The system uses head-movement tracking to distinguish live users from images.

Technology · 629 words

EU mandates Google and Android open smartphone systems to rival AI agents

The European Union issued binding mandates requiring Google to open its Android system and search data to third-party artificial intelligence developers. The directive aims to allow rival AI agents to gain system-level functionality currently reserved for native assistants like Gemini.

Technology · 658 words

Alphabet stock falls as Google delays flagship Gemini 3.5 Pro model launch

Alphabet shares fell following reports that Google delayed its flagship Gemini 3.5 Pro model due to coding performance shortcomings. The delay highlights internal development challenges and increased competition from rivals including Anthropic and OpenAI.

Business · 512 words

Google updates privacy settings to use user media for AI training

Google has updated its privacy policies to automatically collect images, files, and audio for AI training. Users can manage or disable this via their account.

Technology · 573 words

Google launches Nano Banana 2 image model with high-speed generation

Google’s new Nano Banana 2 image model bridges the gap between high-speed iteration and studio-grade quality across its ecosystem. The release includes a cost-effective Lite version and enterprise-ready features like SynthID watermarking.

Technology · 652 words

Gemini Spark adds third-party app support and remote Mac control features

Google is evolving Gemini Spark from a conversational chatbot into a multi-platform agent by adding third-party integrations and a remote macOS control system.

Technology · 614 words