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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

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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.