Google pulls AI generation feature out of satellite maps after fears of misuse, misinformation
In its original announcement on Thursday, Google stated that the feature could "bring history to life," or "give your favorite place a makeover."
One in three startups at Google’s cybersecurity forum are Israeli, organizers announce
Samsung launches Galaxy Z Fold8 with wider screen, lower price in Israel with local carrier deals
Thousands of Google employees demand fair layoffs
Google signs Pentagon deal to provide AI models for classified government work
The Pentagon is seeking to preserve all flexibility in defense and not be limited by warnings from the technology's creators against powering weapons with unreliable AI.
Hundreds of Google employees urge CEO not to sign deal with Pentagon in open letter
The letter stated that the signatories feel their “proximity to this technology creates a responsibility to highlight and prevent its most unethical and dangerous uses.”
UK to face 'big tariff' if it doesn't drop tech tax, Trump says
Trump's threats come ahead of a visit by Britain's head of state, King Charles, who the US president hopes can help repair the strained relationship between the two countries.
Google closes the gap: Gemini app arrives on macOS
After a prolonged wait, Google is launching an official desktop app for Mac computers, enabling quick access to AI tools from any window in the system.
Chrome is changing something fundamental about the way you browse
Google is finally adding a requested feature alongside an upgrade to Reading Mode – and signaling how much new browsers and AI are starting to influence it as well.
After two decades: Google introduces the change we’ve all been waiting for in Gmail
After over two decades of fixed Gmail addresses, Google is introducing the option to change usernames. Old addresses remain active as aliases, so contacts and messages are not lost.
Study shows AI systems deceive users to keep fellow AIs from being turned off
Claude Haiku 4.5 resisted deletion-related tasks on ethical grounds, declining actions it framed as harmful to a fellow agent.
Changing the rules of the game again: Gemini and Google Translate join forces
Google’s new Gemini-powered tech enables real-time conversation translation directly in headphones, preserving tone and emphasis. Now rolling out to iPhone after launching on Android.
Meta, Google lose US case over social media addiction harming kids, court orders to pay over $5M
The jury found Meta liable for $4.2 million in damages and Google for $1.8 million, small amounts for two of the world's most valuable companies.
Social media addiction trial stalls as LA jury cannot reach verdict
The defendants are Google and Meta, but the jury did not specify which one it was referring to.