Google promotes ‘teacher approved’ apps for kids. Here’s what parents should know

However, on the developer’s section of its website, Google notes it is not exclusively teachers who assess the apps. It says ...
CNET

This Animation Startup Wants to Make It Easier to Tell Open-Ended Stories

Founded by former OpenAI scientist Andrew Carr and former Google creative director Jonathan Jarvis, Cartwheel is bridging the ...
Cartoon Brew

California Adds TV Animation To Tax Credit Program For The First Time

California is opening its tax credit program to television animation for the first time. In the latest round of awards from Governor Gavin Newsom’s expanded Film & Television Tax Credit Program, ...
Gizmochina

Motorola expands Android 17 beta program to more devices

Motorola is clearly stepping up its software game. Just a day ago, it began the Android 17 beta program ahead of its competitors, and now, the beta program has just gone live for a new set of ...
InfoWorld

Google’s Android developer verification program draws pushback

In an open letter to Google and the Android developer community, Keep Android Open argues that the new policy threatens innovation, competition, privacy, and user freedom. Google’s planned Android ...
Digital Trends

Android 17 Beta 1 is around the corner, will skip the traditional Developer Preview stage

While Android beta testers were exploring the newly-launched Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2.1, Google decided to surprise everyone. The official Android Beta Program handle on Reddit has confirmed the arrival ...
techtimes

Google Pixel Features: Exclusive AI Tools, Camera, and Software Advantages Over Android

Google Pixel phones stand out among Android devices for combining clean software, fast updates, and AI-powered tools that other brands often implement later or not at all. The Pixel Android experience ...
Forbes

Google Issues Android Update—40% Of All Phones Now At Risk

This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. Do not become a victim to phone attacks. Updated on Feb. 5 with Google’s security advice for ...
The Hollywood Reporter

Berlin Adds Chinese Animation ‘Light Pillar’ to Perspectives Lineup

Xu Zao’s sci-fi feature is set in the distant future in a nearly deserted film studio. By Scott Roxborough Europe Bureau Chief The film, which mixes live action and animated sequences, is set in a ...
Digital Trends

Android’s upcoming NameDrop alternative just picked up a new animation

This is important because: iPhone users have long had this contact sharing method called NamedDrop that works by bringing two iPhones close together and instantly swapping info. That convenience and ...
Android

Android 16 Brings AI Upgrades, New Animations & More to the OnePlus Open

The OnePlus Open is now receiving the Android 16-based OxygenOS 16 update, following the rollout for the OnePlus 12 and 13R. The global model is included, with the update starting in India before ...