Google's unprotected API keys a security and cost risk due to Gemini AI

Security researchers have found nearly 3000 publicly visible Google API keys authorizing Gemini. This allows abusive access.
InfoWorld

‘Silent’ Google API key change exposed Gemini AI data

API key exploitation is more than hypothetical. In a different context, a student who reportedly exposed a GCP API key on GitHub last June was left nursing a $55,444 bill (later waived by Google) ...

Previously harmless Google API keys now expose Gemini AI data

Google API keys for services like Maps embedded in accessible client-side code could be used to authenticate to the Gemini AI ...
New York Post

This community is hidden from Google Maps — here’s why its ultra-wealthy residents have been kept secret for two decades

He put them on the map. An ultra-rich Minnesota enclave named North Oaks is so secretive and exclusive that they have the distinction of being the only community not seen on Google Maps. Or at least ...
TechCrunch

Google Maps now lets you access Gemini while walking and cycling

Google announced on Thursday that Google Maps users can now access Gemini hands-free while walking and cycling. The update comes a few months after Google Maps rolled out its Gemini-powered hands-free ...
9to5google

Google Maps finally redesigns settings on Android

Of all the first-party apps, Google Maps probably offered the worst settings experience, but a redesign is finally cleaning things up. The previous settings list was years old, with Google ...
GitHub

Unofficial Twitter API In Python

This project is an unofficial Python wrapper for the Twitter API, enabling developers to easily access and retrieve data from Twitter without the need for Cookies or Proxies. Sign up for a free ...
BGR

Google Maps Vs. Apple Maps - Here's Which Navigation App You Should Use

iPhone users face this choice every time they need directions: Stick with the pre-installed Apple Maps, or switch to Google Maps. A decade ago, the answer felt obvious, but today, it's not as clear.
ZDNet

Google Maps just got its biggest upgrade in years, and it changes how you navigate (for the better)

I wore the world's first HDR10 smart glasses TCL's new E Ink tablet beats the Remarkable and Kindle Anker's new charger is one of the most unique I've ever seen Best laptop cooling pads Best flip ...
CNET

I Tried Google Maps' New Gemini Feature, and It Was a Surprisingly Helpful AI Assistant

Keep your hands on the wheel while chatting with Gemini about your route and destination -- or have it handle your to-do list. Abrar's interests include phones, streaming, autonomous vehicles, ...
BGR

8 Free Google Maps Alternatives That Users Swear By

Google Maps leads the navigation app market, but if you've faced traffic jams while it promised to save time, or lost signal when you needed directions, you know it's not for everyone. Maybe you need ...