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Google Updates Hacking Group Naming Conventions

Google changes naming approach for hacking groups

Software

Google Revamps Voice Search on Android

Google merges AI Mode, Search Live, and Song lookup

AI

Google's Mic Drop Gmail Feature Backfires

Gmail's April Fools' joke causes user backlash

Hardware

Pixel 11 Leaks Detail Storage, Battery Boost, UK Price Shift

Recent leaks detail Google's Pixel 11 upgrades: bigger batteries, higher starting storage. Price increase rumors circulate, with a unique 'technical drop' in UK pricing.

AI

Gemini Overlay Update

Google updates Gemini overlay on Android

AI

Google signs $30 billion AI deal with SpaceX

Google agrees to pay SpaceX $920 million monthly for AI data center usage in a $30 billion deal.

AI

Gemini App Integrates Google Contacts for Personalized Insights

Google's Gemini app now integrates with Google Contacts to provide users with personalized insights and responses based on their contacts.

AI

Google Tests AI Mode in Chrome, Bypassing Search

Google is testing a new feature in Chrome that sends users straight to AI Mode, bypassing the standard search experience.

Software

Google Tasks and Gboard Get Material 3 Makeover

Google Tasks and Gboard are getting a Material 3 redesign on Android, making them more expressive and visually appealing.

AI

Google charges $30 per user for Duet AI in Workspace

Google sets $30-per-user pricing for Duet AI in Workspace, matching Microsoft's 365 Copilot fee.

AI

Google Releases AI Edge Gallery for macOS

Google's AI Edge Gallery and Apple's 'Privacy on iPhone' campaign

AI

Alphabet Raises $85B for Google AI

Alphabet's record-breaking $85 billion stock sale signals investor appetite for AI-related offerings.

AI

Google lets publishers block AI Overviews

UK regulators order Google to let sites block AI Overviews and fine‑tuning, a move that coincides with a reshuffle of the company's AI leadership.

Tech

Google Aims to Replenish More Water Than Its AI Data Centers Use

Google's water replenishment pledge sparks debate

Tech

Tech Fights Scams

Google detects fake calls, Meta tracks employees, and Samsung fixes foldable issues

AI

Google Expands AI

Google announces June Android Drop and teases Android 17, while introducing AI-powered features and updates across various products.

Tech

Google and Facebook Face UK Ad Market Probe

UK competition watchdog investigates Google and Facebook

Tech

Google Engineer Charged with Fraud Over $1.2M Polymarket Bets

Google security engineer charged with fraud

AI

Google Updates AI Offerings with New Plans

Google introduces new AI subscription plans, including AI Plus, AI Pro, and AI Ultra, with updated usage limits for Gemini-powered features.

Hardware

Chromecast Fails

Google's Chromecast devices are failing for some users

Tech

Google's Complexity Takes Its Toll

Google's sprawling product lineup and complex software ecosystem may be hindering its ability to innovate and compete with more focused tech companies.

Software

Google Android XR glasses leak audio in demo

A live demo of Google's Android XR glasses showed audio leaking, highlighting privacy concerns, while Android 17 QPR1 Beta 3 and Android Auto updates roll out

AI

Google Pushes AI into Everyday Gear at I/O 2026

Google unveiled AI-powered devices at I/O 2026

AI

OpenAI and Google sharpen AI image detection

OpenAI joins C2PA and adds SynthID, while Google expands its Circle to Search detector

AI

Google Adds Conversational AI to Gmail Inbox

Google integrates conversational AI into Gmail, allowing users to ask questions and find buried email details.

AI

Google Unveils Gemini 3.5 Flash and Spark

Google bets on agentic AI

AI

Gemini's creep problem sparks concerns of AI over-saturation

Google's Gemini AI is increasingly appearing in Google apps, raising concerns about AI fatigue.

Hardware

Tech Giants Update

Apple, Google, and WhatsApp unveil new features and updates, focusing on privacy, design, and AI integration.

AI

Google Gemini App Updates

Google rolls out new Gemini app features

Software

Tech Updates

Dell BIOS updates cause boot issues, Google updates cloud and Earth AI

Software

Google Teases Android-Based Googlebooks

Google hints at a new product, potentially an Android-based Googlebooks

Hardware

Google Phone Gets Third-Party App Integration

Google Phone gets third-party app integration, Spotify adopts Apple's HLS streaming tech for video podcasts, and more

Hardware

Google's New Hardware and Software Plans

Google is working on a new 'Google Home Display' device, rolling out AI-powered 'Contextual suggestions' on Android, and more.

Tech

Google Weighs SpaceX Partnership for Orbital Data Centers

Google considers partnering with SpaceX for data centers in orbit, a plan explored since late 2025.

AI

Google Updates

Google adds Gemini-powered dictation to Gboard and launches new Android security features

Hardware

Google and Qualcomm Team Up for 8 Years of Android Updates

Google and Qualcomm partner to support 4 Android versions, extending software updates on Android devices to 8 years.

AI

Tech Firms Unite to Guide AI Policy

Meta, Facebook, and others launch Open Loop to develop forward-looking policies around AI, as the technology raises concerns around the world.

Hardware

Tech Updates

Recent tech news and updates from Google, Apple, and more

AI

Google's Experiment: A New Path for the Web

Google's Contributor program aims to replace ad revenue with a monthly subscription fee, but will it succeed?

Hardware

Google Bans Negative Reviews

Google updates review policies, bans people from posting negative reviews of former employers, aiming to make reviews more accurate and unbiased.

AI

Google's AI Overviews Get Source Citations

Google's AI search will now cite sources in several new ways. The update aims to improve transparency and credibility.

AI

Google Acquires PushLife for $25 Million

Google buys mobile music platform

Hardware

Google Unveils $99 Fitbit Air and Rebrands Health App

Google launches $99 screen-less Fitbit Air and rebrands Google Fit to Google Health, streamlining health and fitness tracking.

AI

Google Updates Search

Google introduces new AI-powered search features and updates to Maps and Translate

Hardware

Tech Giants Face Lawsuits and Settlements

Apple, Google, and Uber face lawsuits and settlements over AI features, app store fees, and driver classification.

AI

Tech Roundup: SpaceX Chip Factory, Google AI Search

SpaceX considers $55 billion chip factory in Texas, Google updates AI search with Reddit and forum advice.

Software

Google's Pixel 10 Update Locks Down Android Versions

Google's May 2026 update for Pixel 10 series devices introduces an anti-rollback measure, preventing installation of older Android versions. This move enhances security but limits user control.

AI

Gemini Smart Speakers Revive Third-Party Options

Google's Gemini era may bring new third-party smart speakers, ending a drought in the market. The move could increase competition in the smart home sector.

AI

Google's Gemini AI Gets Embedded in Android and Google Apps

Google's AI model Gemini is being integrated into Android and Google apps, enhancing user experience with features like image generation, task automation, and personalized assistance.

Hardware

Google Cracks Down on Employee Reviews

Google bans negative reviews of former employers on its business tool, aiming to make reviews more accurate.

AI

Pentagon Inks AI Deals

Google, Microsoft, and AWS partner with the Pentagon to deploy AI on classified networks, amid controversy and employee pushback

AI

Google's Gemini AI Hits the Road in Millions of Vehicles

Google's Gemini AI assistant is rolling out to millions of vehicles, bringing conversational AI to the driving experience.

Hardware

Google Cracks Apple's AirDrop with Cross-Platform File Sharing

Google's Quick Share feature allows seamless file transfers between Android and iOS devices, rivaling Apple's AirDrop.

AI

Google Gains

Google added 25M paid subscriptions in Q1, reaching 350M total, driven by YouTube and Google One. Zalando challenges EU's Digital Services Act.

AI

Tech Giants Push AI in Products, But Consumers Skeptical

Tech companies like Apple, Google, and Microsoft are pushing AI features in their products, but consumers are not as excited.

AI

Google's Pentagon AI Deal Sparks Employee Outcry

Google signs deal with Pentagon for AI use, sparks employee opposition over military involvement

Tech

Amazon adds dark mode to Kindle e-readers

Amazon adds dark mode to Kindle Colorsoft and Scribe Colorsoft e-readers, hinting at a broader trend in consumer hardware design.

AI

AI Agents

AI agents may soon be buying your stuff for you

AI

Google Spends $1.2M on San Francisco Police Protection

Google's new AI edge push and San Francisco tech firms' increased spending on police protection after the Altman attack.

AI

Google Expands AI Edge Capabilities with Chrome's Prompt API

Google rolls out AI edge tools, including Chrome's Prompt API

AI

Google AI Mode Enhances Hotel Price Tracking

Google's AI Mode update allows users to track hotel prices for specific hotels, extending existing city-level tracking.

Software

Android Updates: Samsung One UI 9, YouTube Sharing

Samsung's One UI 9, YouTube's new sharing feature, Google's Pixel devices, and Amazon's Fire TV Stick updates

Tech

Google Enhances Travel and Shopping Features for Summer

Google introduces hotel price tracking, AI-powered product finder, and free notebooks for Gemini app users.