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Technology Google TV's Gemini Voice Assistant Now Controls Picture Settings on TCL TVs
Google's Gemini voice assistant on Google TV has gained the ability to adjust audio and video settings, change picture modes, and troubleshoot display issues via voice commands. The feature is initially rolling out to select 2025 and 2026 TCL TV models in the US.
Technology Google Slashes Gemini AI Plus Price to $4.99, Doubles Storage to 400GB
Google has reduced the price of its Gemini AI Plus subscription from $7.99 to $4.99 per month and doubled included storage from 200GB to 400GB. The move positions the plan as a cheaper alternative to OpenAI's ChatGPT Go, which costs $8 monthly. Subscribers gain access to enhanced Gemini capabilities, video generation, NotebookLM, and 200 Google Flow credits.
Technology Google Gemini outage hits users globally with error messages and no official fix yet
A spike in reports on Downdetector shows Google Gemini is down for many users, with 480 reports in the US and 440 in the UK as of 6:11am ET. Despite error messages like 'error 1099' and 'error 1076', Google's status page states all systems are operational. A temporary workaround involves retyping the query.
Technology Gemini in Chrome Expands to Latin America, Middle East, and Africa, Bypassing Europe
Google's Gemini in Chrome, an AI browsing assistant, has expanded to Latin America, the Middle East, and Africa, covering nearly every region except Europe. The feature offers personalized help with summarizing content, comparing tabs, and integrating with Google apps like Calendar and Gmail, but European availability remains blocked by GDPR compliance hurdles.
Technology Google Sues Chinese Cybercrime Network Exploiting Gemini AI in Massive Fraud Cam
Google has filed a lawsuit against a Chinese cybercrime network called Outsider Enterprise for using its Gemini AI to perpetrate a massive fraud operation, creating fake Google, YouTube, and government websites. The company reports hundreds of thousands of victims and losses in the millions, while advocating for seven bipartisan bills to combat AI-driven scams.
Technology Gemini voice control now tunes picture and audio on Google TV
Google TV has integrated Gemini to allow natural-language voice commands for picture and audio adjustments, including brightness, contrast, picture mode, and EQ. The feature is currently exclusive to select TCL models in the US, with a rollout to additional TCL lines expected soon.