Google Photos is getting a major Gemini AI feature called 'Ask Photos'
Google Photos just got a lot more useful
Google issues yet another Chrome update to fix a high-severity, zero-day vulnerability
The world's leading web browser is also popular among cybercriminals
Google is working to add ChromeOS support to Android devices
With a bit of virtualization magic, an Android phone can run ChromeOS
Google and Apple establish new standard to alert users of suspicious Bluetooth trackers
Hopefully addressing the stalking problem
What Ever Happened to MapQuest?
Today, you can simply type the name of a destination and instantly get a map with turn-by-turn directions to get there. These advancements predated the smartphone, thanks to a service called MapQuest.
Even big tech is fighting for AI talent, here's what it means for job seekers
Demand for software roles was at an all-time high mid-pandemic
Surprisingly, Google Pixel 8a launches at $499 with seven years of updates
The new Pixel 8a features Google's Gemini AI at its core. With seven years of OS updates and powerful hardware, the 8a emerges as a highly desirable mid-ranger.
The big three cloud providers, Amazon, Microsoft and Google currently make up 67% of the market
AI services and enterprise spending are pushing strongest growth since 2022
DOJ alleges Google destroyed hundreds of thousands of chats as antitrust case winds down
The search giant's antitrust troubles are anything but over
Google says passkeys are now used by over 400 million accounts, and over a billion sign-ins
Passkeys are more popular and feature-rich than ever
Microsoft's multibillion dollar investment in OpenAI came from fear of falling behind Google's tech
Initial corporate recon misinterpreted Google's work in AI as a "game-playing stunt" putting Redmond "years behind"
Google just removed RISC-V support from the Android kernel
RISC-V is gone from the general Android kernel, motivations aren't entirely clear yet
Google is rolling out "audio emoji" for voice calls, and they're really dumb
Audio calls already have verbal cues by nature
Ex-Google staff claim terminations over Israeli contract protest were illegal
One fired worker says he wasn't even involved
Google supercharges Chrome's omnibox address bar with machine learning
More relevant suggestions are on their way
Google flexes security muscle, says it stopped 2.2 million rogue apps from hitting Play Store in 2023
A couple of crypto scammers also received some legal treatment
Apple poached three dozen Google experts to open a secret AI lab in Zurich
Former Google AI head now leads Apple's Machine Learning and AI Strategy division
YouTube is experimenting with showing ads when you pause a video
Invasive ads mar the user experience
Despite soaring profits, Google lays off more staff, including Python and Flutter engineers
The Python, Dart, and Flutter teams have been impacted
Who is Prabhakar Raghavan and why is he accused of killing Google Search?
When Google Search was headed by Ben Gomes, he championed the user experience and pushed against Google's "growth at any cost" strategy
Upgraded 4K Chromecast with Google TV set to launch soon with improved hardware
The original 4K Chromecast with Google TV arrived almost four years ago
New AV1 software decoder coming to Android promises improved video experience
The "best" AV1 software decoder is being released via an over-the-air update
Google is set to invest over $100 billion in AI, DeepMind founder says
DeepMind's founder is willing to commit a lot of money to build better ML algorithms
The Best Phones: Top Picks for Every Price Range
Whether you're a budget-conscious buyer, a dedicated iPhone fan, or an Android enthusiast, there's a wide diversity in smartphone choices with many well-rounded options at every price level.
