An example of a virtual world created by Project Genie. Credit: Google Google has launched a new AI experiment called Project Genie, a tool that lets users build their own interactive virtual worlds.

A viral trend called Project Pan, in which influencers and laypeople alike show off their well-used skin care products and makeup, is exploding on TikTok. The challenge is to “hit pan” — to reach the ...

Mighty Coconut, the indie studio behind Walkabout Mini Golf (2020), announced it’s reduced headcount by 25% n addition to raising future DLC prices to offset costs. Might Coconut founder Lucas Martell ...

Here in the land of Android, we’ve got an almost comical kind of first-world problem: So many new features fly our way so frickin’ often that it’s all too easy to overlook something interesting — or ...

The appearance of model A3350 in regulatory filings suggests that Apple may be accelerating its timeline for the Studio Display 2. Historically, Apple has often aligned its display launches with ...

If you're particularly concerned about privacy when browsing online, then you've probably heard about using a VPN as a safety measure. VPN — short for Virtual Private Network — is a way to stop third ...

This guide will help you build a fully functional Android app using Java only, without Android Studio. It covers setting up the environment, creating a minimal project, building debug APKs, and ...

For many of us, phones are mostly for calling, texting, and browsing. Two decades ago, that was pretty much all a phone could do. But today, with powerful built-in features, it can handle far more ...

Google's Android XR platform and XReal's Project Aura are bringing smart glasses closer to mainstream reality, offering developers powerful tools to create practical, everyday wearable experiences ...

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Getting Android Auto wireless in our cars has become significantly more convenient since the debut of wireless adapters like AAWireless and Motorola MA1, as these devices make the transition from ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Zak Doffman writes about security, surveillance and privacy. VPN warnings are here to stay — bans come next. Updated Nov. 30 with ...