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Google Gemini Passes 1 Billion Users, Overtaking ChatGPT on iOS

Gemini hits a billion users, drives massive voice and image activity, and lands a deep partnership with Apple, reshaping the consumer AI race.

Tech

Google News fades, RSS dies, and a new tab revival

A Hacker News thread flags Google News’s retreat, a 2023 blog blames Google for RSS decline, and a community‑built iGoogle clone offers a fresh start.

Software

Google rolls out Android upgrades as night‑vision gains color

Google adds backup and health tweaks to Android while researchers reveal a full‑color night‑vision goggle that translates infrared into visible hues.

Software

Google Unveils Gemini Robotics 2 with AI-Powered Robots

Google unveiled Gemini Robotics 2, patched Pixel battery drain, expanded Voice subscriptions, and added Chrome tweaks, signaling a broader AI rollout.

Hardware

Google’s hardware hustle: colors, GPUs, and a shift to laptops

Leaks, retail friction, and a cancelled tablet reveal how Google’s hardware strategy is evolving amid new Pixel launches.

Software

Google expands privacy age assurance for Android

Google opens its Play Age Signals API, pilots U.S. age assurance, and releases zero‑knowledge proof tools to help developers protect under‑18 users.

Hardware

Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold specs leak ahead of 2026 launch

Leaks detail the Pixel 11 Pro Fold’s screen, processor, camera and price as Google eyes the foldable market in late 2026.

AI

Amazon AI images, Google water pledge, Chrome mute update

Amazon adds AI‑generated product images to search, Google vows to replenish more water than its data centers use, and Chrome 64 lets users mute autoplay videos.

Hardware

Android 17 lands on Pixel, but OEMs face update maze

Android 17 debuts on Pixel in June 2026, bringing label‑hiding and live travel widgets while OEMs grapple with EU update rules and India’s new regulations.

AI

Google tightens Gemini limits amid developer pushback

Google revises Gemini's compute‑based usage caps, clarifies free‑tier prompts and images, and expands free Code Assist limits, reshaping AI tool competition.

Tech

TCL Tablet, Google Pixel

Deep discounts on TCL's NXTPAPER tablet, Google's Pixel Watch and phone, and Amazon's Spring Sale force shoppers to rethink premium tech purchases.

Hardware

Google bans ex-employees' reviews, sparks trust debate

Google blocks former workers from posting negative reviews, a move that raises questions about review integrity and corporate control.

Tech

Google Redesigns Workspace Icons, Faces UI Criticism

Google overhauls Gmail, Drive, and Workspace icons with gradients, sparking debate on usability and design consistency.

Software

Google Halts Chromecast Updates, 4K Devices Unstable

Google stops software support for most Chromecast models and rolls out Android 12, while Android 14 brings new bugs, sparking concerns for power users.

AI

Google AI Overviews stumble as chief steps down

Google reshuffles its AI leadership while its AI Overviews keep tripping on simple queries, sparking user workarounds and questions about the future of search.

AI

Google expands Gemini limits for Antigravity and free Code Assist

Google triples Antigravity limits, clarifies Gemini tier caps, and opens Code Assist with 180k free completions, shaking up the AI coding market.

AI

Google pushes Gemini AI into home devices and search

Google rolls out Gemini built in for third‑party speakers and adds an AI overview to Search, raising usability and privacy questions.

AI

Google I/O drops security slip, AI ads, health widget, Magic Cue

Google’s I/O unveiled a patched Chromium exploit, new AI ad formats, Health 5.0 widget, and broader Magic Cue support.

AI

Google bundles YouTube Premium Lite with top storage tier

Google bundles YouTube Premium Lite with its highest‑tier storage plan while unveiling Gemini 3.5 Flash and Gemini Omni, raising the stakes in AI and media services.

AI

Google adds Ask Play chatbot to Play Store, expands Gemini

Google rolls out Ask Play, a Gemini‑powered chatbot that suggests apps, while tightening Gemini usage limits and lowering AI Ultra pricing.

AI

Google’s Flow avatars make personal deepfakes a click away

Google adds video avatars to its Flow suite, blurring the line between creative tools and easy deepfake production.

AI

Google rolls out Antigravity 2.0 and $100 AI Ultra plan

Google unveils Antigravity 2.0 and lifts its AI Ultra subscription to $100/month, promising five‑fold usage over the Pro tier.

Hardware

Google, Apple Tweak Interfaces Amid Upcoming Rebrands

Google and Apple roll out subtle updates across apps and hardware, signaling shifts ahead of major events and rebrands.

Software

Google rolls Snapseed to Android as Android Auto glitches linger

Snapseed 4.0 arrives on Android after iOS exclusivity ends, while Android Auto users report connectivity failures that Google has yet to fix.

Hardware

Google Easter Egg, Apple iOS RC

Google honors Attenborough, Apple rolls out iOS 26.5 RC 2, and iPhone 18 Pro’s A20 chip rumors fuel speculation on upcoming features.

Hardware

Google Halts Liquid Glass on Android

Google's Android President confirms Liquid Glass won't arrive on Pixels, Apple's divisive design remains iOS-exclusive.

AI

Google partners with EVE Online for AI testing

Google DeepMind tests AI models in CCP Games' universe as Reddit integration expands search capabilities

AI

Google Embeds Gemini Nano AI in Chrome Silently

Google integrates Gemini Nano into Chrome 126 without explicit user consent, raising privacy concerns.

AI

Google Expands Preferred Sources and Tightens Search Policies

Google rolls out global Preferred Sources and March 2024 spam policies to enhance search quality.

AI

Google expands Pentagon AI access as rivals pull back

Google signs a new Pentagon AI contract after Anthropic refused, while OpenAI ends its Microsoft exclusivity and the EU pushes Google to open Android AI.

Software

Walmart's Google TV Streamers Launch

Google refines voice typing, overhauls app designs, and partners with Walmart as smart home updates spark mixed reactions.

AI

Google Opens 10th Store, Adapts to South Korea Law

Google expands US retail footprint and adjusts Android payments to meet new regulations, while facing scrutiny over sanctioned apps on Google Play.

AI

Google expands Gemini in Chrome, adds AI tools across suite

Google rolls Gemini AI to Chrome in seven Asian markets while upgrading security, Assistant, Docs and accessibility features.

AI

Google's Desktop Resurgence: Gemini Leads the Native App Charge

Google signals a strategic shift, expanding its ecosystem with new desktop applications. The powerful Gemini AI assistant now integrates natively on macOS, enhancing user experience.

AI

Google Unleashes Gemini on Mac: A New Era for Seamless Desktop AI

Google's native Gemini app for Mac revolutionizes desktop interaction, offering AI assistance with seamless screen and file sharing directly from a shortcut.