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Amazon Kills the Fire Tablet and Surrenders to Google Android
Amazon buried fifteen years of Fire OS, launched three aluminum Alexa Tablets, and handed Google Play the keys to its budget hardware kingdom.
Selma Ortiz · 24d ago · 4 min read
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Google Wants Gemini to Robocall Your Mother
An Android APK teardown reveals Google is testing Gemini Calling to outsource routine personal phone calls to an AI agent.
Selma Ortiz · 27d ago · 5 min read
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Google Gives Gemini Live Eyes to Tell Blind Users Where to Point
Google integrated Guided Vision into Gemini Live, letting Android cameras direct users with spoken framing cues. It is assistive tech with sharp edges and real utility.
Devon Achebe · Oct 1, 2026 · 6 min read
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