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My friend and fellow Android appreciator, allow me to shower you with two delightfully simultaneous truths from here in the land o’ Googley matters:

1. I love using Google’s Pixel devices in part because of all the genuinely useful features they add into the Android equation.
2. I love the fact that Android itself makes it not only possible but also incredibly easy to bring similar bits of sorcery to any other device — no matter who made the thing or how old it might be.

It’s something most mere mortals take for granted, but man, what an awesome duality. On the one hand, you’ve got Google’s software smarts showing up and creating an exceptional all-around experience in the Pixel arena — and on the other, you’ve got Android’s open approach to app development empowering the community to take that inspiration and bring it anywhere else in a way that frequently wouldn’t be possible on (ahem) any other platform.

That’s precisely what’s happening with the treasure I want to share with you today. It’s a clever recreation of one of Google’s most recent Pixel-exclusive features — one so new, it’s still available only on the latest Pixel 9 gadgets.

Or so it’d seem, anyway.

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Google’s Pixel Screenshots — no Pixel required

The Google-given Pixel goodness we’re gonna grab revolves around the simple-seeming act of saving a screenshot on your favorite Android phone.

As you may or may not recall, Google whipped up a nifty new feature for its Pixel 9 series called Pixel Screenshots. It’s a system-level app on the devices that graces you with two time-saving treats:

1. It analyzes every screenshot you take to make it quick ‘n’ easy to dig back and find important info — effectively transforming regular ol’ screenshots into a simple yet robust save-it-for-later system.
2. It allows you to set reminders for any screenshot you snag right as you capture it, further fleshing out that remarkably sensible new role.

The latter part is honestly my favorite Pixel 9 feature and something that has the potential to seriously step up your productivity and change the way you use your phone. It’s also something I’ve already shown you how to emulate on any other Android device in a roundabout way, with a pinch of tinkering and a touch of creative thinking.

The first part, though, is something that’s been limited only to those Pixel 9 models — until now.

Allow me to introduce you to a crafty little creation called, rather fittingly, PixelShot. PixelShot brings the same screenshot-organizing prowess from the Pixel 9 series to whatever Android device you’re using — a Samsung Galaxy gizmo, a Motorola monster, or even an older Pixel model. Whatever phone is in front of you, it should work and give you some welcome new abilities.

At the app’s core is an eerily similar replica of the native Pixel-9-exclusive Pixel Screenshots app interface. I mean, seriously — look at the two setups side by side:

PixelShot (left) and the native Google Pixel Screenshots app (right).

JR Raphael, IDG

And the similarities stretch far beyond the surface. Just like Pixel Screenshots, PixelShot works to analyze your screenshots and make ’em more useful as an ongoing reference and resource. There really isn’t much to it, either: Once you open it up and go through its initial setup — and grant it the access to your device’s storage that it clearly needs in order to operate — the app will take a few minutes to catch up and process all of your existing screenshots up to that point.

Then, it’ll show you all your screenshots in a single streamlined and easy-to-access spot — with auto-generated summaries of each item that make it extra easy to search and find anything you need, anytime, even if it’s visible only as part of an image.

PixelShot’s auto-generated summaries make it fast and easy to find any screenshot you’ve captured.

JR Raphael, IDG

(As a reminder, by the way, you can capture a screenshot on Android by pressing your phone’s physical power button and volume-down button together from anywhere — no matter what else you might be doing on your device.)

PixelShot lets you manually organize your screenshots into collections, too, just like the native Google Pixel Screenshots app does. If there’s something in particular you’re capturing and you know you’ll want to reference again later, that’s a handy way to proactively organize it and make it easy to resurface — something that typically isn’t so simple, in an ordinary Android image gallery.

You can also add in notes to go along with any screenshot for extra info and context as well as extra searching power down the road.

You can add notes to your screenshots and then use that for extra searching power.

JR Raphael, IDG

But it’s really the automatic elements of PixelShot that seem most broadly useful — the way it enhances your existing Android screenshot setup and reframes it as a memo-making, info-saving system with simple future finding and discovery. Even if you think of it as nothing more than a powerful way to search through your screenshots and find important stuff you’ve saved, it’s worth keeping around solely for that purpose.

To be fair, for all its positives and similarities to the actual Pixel 9 Screenshots tool, PixelShot does have a few noteworthy limitations compared to the original:

• First, while the original Google-made Pixel Screenshots service imports and analyzes every screenshot on its own as it’s captured — in the background — PixelShot updates only when you actually open the app. So every time you fire it up, you’ll see it take a few seconds to catch up and catalogue and analyze all the screenshots you’ve taken since you last looked at it. (Not too big of a deal, really.)
• Second, while Pixel Screenshots works entirely on your own device, PixelShot works by uploading extracted text from your screenshots to a cloud server in order to summarize it. That being said, the developer says the extraction is all done locally, that screenshots themselves are never uploaded anywhere, and that the text sent to a server for summarization is never stored or shared in any way.
• And finally, given its lack of native system-level integration, PixelShot doesn’t include the super-useful on-the-fly reminder-setting feature that’s a part of Google’s version on the Pixel 9. (But remember: I’ve got a separate way to set up something similar on any device, if you’re so inspired!)

PixelShot is completely free to use for now, with no ads or asterisks. It does seem like it could shift to a more freemium and/or ad-supported model eventually — which is understandable, given the costs associated with all the AI-powered summarization stuff — but for the moment, at least, there’s really no catch whatsoever.

It’s just a fast and easy upgrade for any phone and a fantastic illustration of the power and flexibility Android affords us — even if you don’t opt for the latest top-of-the-line Google goody.

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** Jak řekl, tak také udělal, protože není na co čekat ** Google s notným předstihem startuje testování Androidu 16 ** První verze pro vývojáře už dostala několik novinek

President Donald Trump has signed a sweeping executive order to make the US a global leader in artificial intelligence (AI), revoking regulatory measures enacted by the Biden administration.

The executive order, signed Thursday, tasks federal agencies with drafting an AI action plan within 180 days to strengthen US competitiveness and safeguard national security.

Trump’s directive focuses on fostering innovation by eliminating what he called “harmful government overreach” that hampered AI development under the previous administration.

“This Executive Order establishes the commitment of the United States to sustain and enhance America’s dominance in AI to promote human flourishing, economic competitiveness, and national security,” Trump said in the order.

Repealing Biden-era AI restrictions

The new order reverses a 2023 executive order by then-President Joe Biden that imposed stringent regulations on AI developers. Biden’s policy required companies to conduct safety testing and share results with the federal government before releasing AI systems with potential risks to national security, public health, or the economy.

“The Biden AI Executive Order established unnecessarily burdensome requirements for companies developing and deploying AI that would stifle private sector innovation and threaten American technological leadership,” the executive order stated.

Critics argued the measures stifled innovation and burdened developers with excessive compliance requirements. Trump’s order directs federal agencies to rescind or revise all policies tied to the Biden-era rules.

“Trump’s executive order has the potential to accelerate the development and deployment of AI models by easing compliance burdens on developers,” said Mansi Gupta, senior analyst at Everest Group. “However, this shift introduces significant risks for sensitive industries like healthcare, where responsible AI considerations are crucial.”

Earlier this week, on his first day in office, President Donald Trump revoked a 2023 executive order issued by Joe Biden that imposed stricter oversight on artificial intelligence (AI) development.

AI action plan and streamlined oversight

The executive order calls for the creation of a comprehensive AI Action Plan to guide the US toward sustained global leadership. The plan will be led by top federal science and national security officials and will include efforts to streamline AI oversight, prioritize ethical development, and ensure models remain free from ideological bias.

The order directs “the development of an AI Action Plan to sustain and enhance America’s AI dominance, led by the Assistant to the President for Science & Technology, the White House AI & Crypto Czar, and the National Security Advisor,” the order read.

It also requires the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to issue revised guidelines for federal AI governance to promote agility in private-sector collaboration in order to “ensure that harmful barriers to America’s AI leadership are eliminated.”

Earlier this week, President Trump unveiled a private sector investment plan of up to $500 billion to bolster artificial intelligence infrastructure, aiming to position the US ahead of global competitors in this critical technology sector.

Implications for enterprises

Trump’s pro-AI stance signals reduced regulatory friction for US enterprises. Industry leaders anticipate increased investments in AI research and development, particularly in sectors such as defense, healthcare, and autonomous technologies.

However, the deregulation has sparked concerns over potential ethical lapses and security risks. Without robust oversight, critics warn that biases and malicious uses of AI could proliferate.

“The responsibility for ensuring ethical and accurate AI now shifts from developers to enterprises, which must navigate the challenge of balancing rapid innovation with rigorous risk mitigation measures,” Gupta noted.

Building on a legacy of AI leadership

The order builds on Trump’s 2019 executive order, the first US policy framework on AI, which doubled research funding and established national AI research institutes. Trump also issued federal guidance on AI adoption, making the US an early player in shaping global AI governance.

“This new directive reaffirms America’s commitment to innovation, free speech, and economic growth,” the White House said.

With the new AI policy, the Trump administration aims to recalibrate the balance between fostering innovation and ensuring responsible development. Enterprises are likely to welcome reduced compliance hurdles, but the long-term success of the initiative will depend on industry players’ ability to uphold ethical practices amid the drive for dominance. As the countdown begins for the AI Action Plan, the executive order positions the US at a crossroads where innovation and governance must align to maintain leadership in the AI race.

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The U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) on Thursday indicted two North Korean nationals, a Mexican national, and two of its own citizens for their alleged involvement in the ongoing fraudulent information technology (IT) worker scheme that seeks to generate revenue for the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) in violation of international sanctions. The action targets Jin Sung-Il (진성일), Pak

The U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) on Thursday indicted two North Korean nationals, a Mexican national, and two of its own citizens for their alleged involvement in the ongoing fraudulent information technology (IT) worker scheme that seeks to generate revenue for the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) in violation of international sanctions. The action targets Jin Sung-Il (진성일), PakRavie Lakshmananhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/[email protected]

OpenAI has unveiled “Operator,” a new AI agent designed to perform web-based tasks, offering potential productivity enhancements for enterprises.

The tool enables interaction with on-screen elements, positioning it as a solution for automating routine processes in business workflows amid growing competition in the generative AI space.

“Powering Operator is Computer-Using Agent (CUA), a model that combines GPT-4o’s vision capabilities with advanced reasoning through reinforcement learning,” OpenAI said in a blog post. “CUA is trained to interact with graphical user interfaces (GUIs) – the buttons, menus, and text fields people see on a screen – just as humans do. This gives it the flexibility to perform digital tasks without using OS- or web-specific APIs.”

CUA leverages years of research in multimodal understanding and reasoning, combining advanced GUI perception with structured problem-solving, the company added.

It can break tasks into multi-step plans and self-correct when encountering challenges, representing a significant step in AI development by enabling models to use tools commonly relied on by humans and unlocking new application possibilities.

The increasing role of AI agents

AI agents, designed to handle tasks such as scheduling and online transactions, are gaining interest in corporate AI initiatives. Rumors about OpenAI’s agent have been circulating for months.

Perplexity introduced an Android-based assistant this week, offering features like booking reservations, ride-hailing, and reminders.

Apple expanded Siri’s capabilities last year by integrating Apple Intelligence and adding ChatGPT support through a partnership with OpenAI.

Last year Anthropic also introduced a feature for its AI models called “Computer Use,” enabling Claude 3.5 Sonnet to perform tasks on computers autonomously.

However, analysts suggest that Operator may have some advantages over the competition.

“Operator is quite advanced than Perplexity and other AI agents out there and more customizable and configurable,” said Neil Shah, partner and co-founder at Counterpoint Research. “The capability of the agent to let user ‘takeover’ when needed or confirm ‘actions’ with users or filtering out sensitive info or keeping ‘watch’ is unique and gives users more control while being autonomous.”

Another differentiator is that most current agents are designed to take direct action based on user prompts and requests but not to maneuver through websites.

“Open AI’s Operator is designed to be a web agent that can autonomously go through websites and conduct multi-step tasks,” said Hyoun Park, CEO and chief analyst at Amalgam Insights. “This is designed to be helpful both for accessing data within each website as well as conducting complex and time-consuming tasks that currently require repetitive clicking and typing.”

Enterprise applications and accessibility potential

AI agents open doors for various industries, particularly those seeking to enhance efficiency and streamline workflows. Their ability to automate tasks such as data collection and interaction with web-based platforms offers significant value for businesses.

“AI agents like Operator, still in their nascent stages, have the long-term potential to revolutionize industries such as customer service, healthcare, retail, and logistics by automating repetitive tasks, personalizing interactions, and enhancing workflow efficiency,” said Prabhu Ram, VP of the industry research group at Cybermedia Research.

Additionally, the tool redefines the concept of “accessibility,” making it easier for individuals who struggle to navigate or interact with the web to access online resources.

“This agent could also be useful in helping employees to quickly gather information or access all of the accessible data and content on a website that would be appropriate for that user to be able to see,” Park said. “Web agents will likely be an important tool for collecting long tail information on websites that may be hidden behind multi-step workflows that are time-consuming or difficult for humans to negotiate or maneuver.” 

With features like custom API integration and configurability, the Operator tool could also benefit enterprises by enabling them to deploy these agents for internal purposes, such as extracting and organizing data from their own websites or intranets, Shah added.

Safety concerns to overcome

AI agents introduce a new wave of safety challenges, with potential risks including misuse for bypassing system safeguards.

These risks can range from automating form submissions on public sector websites to launching traffic attacks that disrupt website performance or evading CAPTCHA protections, among other violations.

OpenAI, in its blog post, said that a layered safety approach with safeguards for the model, system, and post-deployment processes is essential.

“OpenAI also needs to ensure how this will protect the privacy of sensitive information when used to fill forms, whether it remains on the device, and that data used for reinforcement is not eventually misused for ads or sponsored listings as a lucrative business model,” Shah said.

The tool’s capabilities could also pose challenges for Google and other search engines, which rely on collecting user data and processing cookies to target ads. By giving users and OpenAI more control over data, the technology may disrupt traditional advertising models.

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Google has launched a new feature called Identity Check for supported Android devices that locks sensitive settings behind biometric authentication when outside of trusted locations. "When you turn on Identity Check, your device will require explicit biometric authentication to access certain sensitive resources when you're outside of trusted locations," Google said in a post announcing the

Google has launched a new feature called Identity Check for supported Android devices that locks sensitive settings behind biometric authentication when outside of trusted locations. "When you turn on Identity Check, your device will require explicit biometric authentication to access certain sensitive resources when you're outside of trusted locations," Google said in a post announcing the Ravie Lakshmananhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/[email protected]

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