MichaelBTech

by Michael Brown

Google is Going to War on AI Scams

From Google's Keyword blog: We’re filing a lawsuit to dismantle their infrastructure, coordinating with the FBI who will be taking law enforcement actions, and will continue to work with AT&T, T-Mo...

Timeline

June 12, 2026

Siri AI from Someone Who Doesn't Use Siri

I haven't used Siri since I last owned an iPhone XS, original HomePod, AirPods, and Apple Watch in 2019. Yep, I was fully engulfed in the Apple ecosystem, which is where Siri traditionally thrives....

June 11, 2026

Screen Reactions on Android 17 QPR1 Beta 4

What are "Screen Reactions"? Patrick Shehane, Engineering Director at Google explains: We’re making it easier to create reaction videos without the hassle of switching apps or setting up a green sc...

June 11, 2026

Enjoying the new Profiles in Google Discover

I've been spending more time in Google Discover instead of my timeline on Threads and other social media platforms these days because it's more tailored to my interest and what I search across Goog...

June 5, 2026

Welcome to MichaelBTech

MichaelBTech is a blog written and produced by Michael Brown, owner of MichaelBTech, LLC. Apps & Frameworks I use to make this blog:Antigravity IDEDrupal CMS (back-end)Next.js (front-end)Google Dis...

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@MichaelBTech4h ago

Shoutout to all of my domesticated brothers getting up early to do some house cleaning.

Don't forget! If you're doing outdoor work, always wear a mask because valley fever is legit.

#Life

@MichaelBTech5h ago

One of my beloved childhood TV shows is finally on YouTube!

The channel is new, but it already offers clips, full episodes, and livestreams of your favorite neighbor. I'll have to see what my nieces and nephews think of the perfect neighbor. Hopefully they love it as much as I did growing up.

Mr. Rogers on Youtube

#Entertainment

@MichaelBTech5h ago

Beyond Apple's strong brand loyalty, a key reason I believe their AI will be well-received in American society is their consistent emphasis in marketing on consumer privacy and security. Apple invests heavily in brand trust and protection; this message is amplified by Apple tech influencers.

Apple's business model doesn't require data harvesting, despite Siri using the web and being trained by Google's Gemini, which relies on harvested data that it was trained in.

@MichaelBTech7h ago

Giannis Antetokounmpo has supposedly leaked the Pixel 11 Pro.

In a touching mirror selfie Instagram post that he posted of him and his wife you can see his Pixel front and center that seems to have a very different camera bar than what we've seen from the Pixel 9 or Pixel 10 series.

Could this be the first real photo of the Pixel 11 Pro?

Giannis Antetokounmpo Instagram Post

#TechNews

@MichaelBTech15h ago

Disclosure Day was good 8/10

Steven Spielberg did a great job with this film. Emily Blunt really had to reach into her bag for this role because there were layers she had to convey. Overall I think this film needed to be in theaters and seen in theaters to truly appreciate it. With that said, I'm afraid it'll bomb on streaming platforms, so go to the theater to see it.

@MichaelBTech20h ago

# Testing

This is just a test so I can get used to how to write it markdown.

@MichaelBTech20h ago

What current or future Android apps are you expecting on the new Googlebook platform?

The team over at Chrome Unboxed got the best scoop on the upcoming Googlebooks. Google VP John Maletis revealed a massive architectural shift that ditches virtualization.

"We now have an ability to run truly native Android applications, not emulated," Maletis told them.

This means fluid, stutter-free performance on the new hardware.

@MichaelBTech22h ago

Just finished working on my GitHub Action that publishes my "Blurb" posts on my blog directly to Threads, Bluesky, and Mastodon at the same time. The interesting part, is that I'm able to do this all from the GitJournal app on Android which pushes directly to my Drupal backend.

I'm pretty happy how it turned out.

@MichaelBTech23h ago

Here's a first test. Did it work? Are you seeing this?

@MichaelBTech1d ago

Anyone else constantly looking for new ways to use Gemini Spark to get things done for them while you're outside touching grass?

What are some cool use cases you're using?

#AI

@MichaelBTech1d ago

2 Months ago I posted this and I still don't 100% know what Android phone it is.

Most people in the United States only know Samsung, Google, or Apple phones, but it seems that many people around the world was able to chime in and give some clues.

What do you think?

3M Views Threads Post

@MichaelBTech1d ago

This morning, I received an email announcing that Google's world-building model, "Project Genie," is now available to AI Ultra subscribers - which I am.

Looking forward to playing with it this weekend.

Google Project Genie

#AI

@MichaelBTech1d ago

What current or future Android apps are you expecting on the new Googlebook platform?

The team over at Chrome Unboxed got the best scoop on the upcoming Googlebooks. Google VP John Maletis revealed a massive architectural shift that ditches virtualization.

"We now have an ability to run truly native Android applications, not emulated," Maletis told them.

This means fluid, stutter-free performance on the new hardware.

Native Android Apps on Googlebooks

#TechNews

@MichaelBTech1d ago

Someone at the gym has been exposed trying to figure out what 67 is 😆

#Comedy

@MichaelBTech1d ago

Your Friends and Neighbors is such a good show. Aside from the hilarious shenanigans and the "Breaking Bad" vibes, just seeing the expensive timepieces and cars are cool to see.

Your Friends & Neighbors S2 E10

#Entertainment

@MichaelBTech1d ago

While I don't typically watch the World Cup closely and usually just catch the highlights, Google Pixel and Gemini are apparently going to be heavily featured as partners of both France and Argentina this year.

Also, watching on YouTube Primetime via Fox One makes it incredibly easier to watch it live and catch the highlights.

FIFA World Cup on YouTube

#sports

@MichaelBTech2d ago

The accuracy on Dreambeans this morning 😆

Dreambeans is an experimental app that provides proactive, personalized collections of stories each day, covering the things that matter most to you.

It connects the dots across your Google apps to surface things you'd miss, things you'd love and help you dive deeper into them.

Dreambeans on Play Store

#Gemini

@MichaelBTech2d ago

The Spurs blowing a 29 point lead will haunt Wemby the rest of his career until he wins a championship. He's young, he has plenty of NBA ahead of him.

#sports