Google makes Gemini Live Video and Screen sharing features free for Android users
Google has announced that Gemini Live Video and Screen sharing facilities are now free for Android users. The announcement comes as a surprise, as the Mountain View Company only unveiled facilities A week agoAs a special feature for people with Google Pixel 9 or Samsung Galaxy S25 phones. Other users who wanted to use features had to subscribe to the Google One AI premium scheme. This feature allows users to interact in a free-flow, hand-free interaction with Gemini, you just have to indicate the camera of your smartphone on something, or you can ask AI about the content seen on an app or web browser. Gemini will answer with relevant information after analyzing the content on screen or camera. It can be used for various things to brainstorm from the advice of personal purchasing, or to organize its location, etc. Gemini answers you in real time.
So, why was the premium feature suddenly and so quickly free? Google said it had received highly positive response from users who tried facilities, and it convinced the company to make live video and screen sharing. Free for all usersWell, this is only free for Android users, with an iPhone users they are out of luck. AI-driven facilities are available Gemini app for Android Devices that are running on Android 10 or more, and are 2GB of RAM or more.
Copilot Vision is free for Microsoft Edge Users in America
Microsoft unveiled the Copilot vision, a feature that can see what you see on the screen, and provide you some additional information about the material. It focuses on hand-free interaction with AI, and on natural communication, allowing users to ask Copilot questions about on-screen images, lessons and other materials. It is similar to Gemini live screen sharing, and to some extent, reminds us of Windows recall. However, Copilot Vision does not take Snapshot like controversial tools.
Currently, Copilot Vision only supports 9 websites, so it needs a lot of work, on which the Redmund company is working. Microsoft initially announced that Copilot Vision would be exclusive to users who had Copilot Pro subscription. Now, it has created a minor U-turn on that attitude. Microsoft has announced that Copilot vision is now independent Edge users, but only in America
Microsoft says it does not collect no input, image or material from the web pages during a Copilot vision session, and that AI only logs its reactions to the user. These assurances may seem promising, but critics have doubts about it, especially remembering the dispute around the windows. It is difficult to say whether Copilot Vision can be successful, along with it limited to the same country, and only available for Microsoft Edge.
If you do not unlock it for 3 days, your Android device will reboot automatically
Google has announced a new security facility for Android devices, called Automatic restartThis option is designed to protect the data on the user’s phone or tablet if the device is unlocked for three consecutive days. For example, when your device was stolen or lost. Generally, users can unlock their Android devices using the underlying biometric authentication methods, such as fingerprint scanner or facial identification. However, when a device is restarted, it enters a safe position when the data is encrypted on it. It is first called before the unlock position, and does not allow users to use biometric authentication to unlock their devices. This requires users to enter their passcode, aka a pin.
Google’s automatic restart facility is currently rolling to users as part of the April system update for Google Play services, shipping with 25.14 to be accurate. Reports indicate that this feature will be optional, and users will need to manually enable it to protect their data. The reason for this is that it has not been able to default, as many users have an Android device that runs continuously like a server, and rebooting it once every three days can disrupt their use. The iOS has a uniform security facility, called the inactivity reboot, which was introduced in the iOS 18.1.
Firefox fixes piles of 137.0.2 bugs
Mozilla has released Firefox 137.0.2 for all users. The update cures many bugs in the browser. A few months ago, Mozilla added support for Microsoft Playready’s hardware decryption DRM. However, it caused many playback issues and accidents, and as a result, support for this DRM playback has been removed. Firefox 137 also patchs a problem where HTML5 failed to register video clicks.
The users had reported a bug, so that the firefox, after updating them, motivated them several times to restart the browser, instead of recharging it once. This issue has been resolved.
Mosila has a bug patches on MacoS, where the file picker will not be displayed: login when users began exporting passwords. The latest version of the browser fixes a problem with radio inputs, tooltip flickering display issue on Windows, when hovering, a functional regression in XSLT, a problem in style editor that added the code twice, and many accessibility issues with new PDF signature feature.
Mosila also said that his team discovered a possible security in the firefox. The bug that has been tracked under the CVE-2025-3608 is described as a race position in Nshtptransaction, which can lead to memory corruption. This security issue has been patched before the danger actors exploited it.
Playstation 5 Price increased in Europe, Australia and New Zealand
Sony is Announced Playstation 5 is being increased in Europe, Australia and New Zealand. The new pricing gaming console makes € 100/€ 70/AUD $ 150/NZD $ 210 more expensive than its original launch price in 2020.
Recommended retail pricing (RRP) of PS5 digital version is € 499.99, £ 429.99, AUD $ 749.95 and NZD $ 859.95 in Europe, UK, Australia and New Zealand respectively. In addition, the standard PS5 price with Ultra HD Blue-ray in Australia and New Zealand has also increased, console prices are AUD $ 829.95 and NZD $ 949.95.
The disk drive version prices in Europe and UK have not been changed, but strangely, the digital version that does not have a disc drive is similar to the same that comes with it. Talking about disk drives, the price of standalone accessory is reduced, the new RRP € 79.99/ £ 69.99/ AUD is $ 124.95 and NZD $ 139.95. The new RRPs of Playstation 5 were effective from April 14, 2025.
