Daily Tech News Show Google Play Gets a Gemini Sidekick for Gaming - DTNS 5110
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Sep 23, 2025 Nvidia's ambitious plan includes a whopping $100 billion investment in OpenAI, aiming for significant infrastructure growth. Google Play is revamped with a new U tab and a Gemini Sidekick for in-game assistance. The Secret Service takes action against a large SIM-card network targeting officials. GitHub enhances security to protect against Node.js package threats with new protocols. Meanwhile, WhatsApp introduces built-in message translation, while Microsoft experiments with AI features in Paint.
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Play Store Gains Contextual Gaming Sidekick
- Google Play will add a Gemini Live in-game sidekick that watches gameplay and offers context-aware tips and one-tap controls.
- The Sidekick requires game support initially and developers are being incentivized via Google's Level Up program.
Developers Should Adopt Sidekick Features
- Developers should integrate Play Games Sidekick support by Google's Level Up deadlines to access new discovery and features.
- Adopt cloud save and seamless restore support to meet Google's July 2026 encouragements.
Play Store As A Central Launchpad
- Google aims to make Play Store a unified launchpad for discovery, play, and ongoing engagement across games and media.
- Consolidating game features into Play could increase store usage and create new ad and recommendation opportunities.