Google Cloud: News
Google Cloud Platform or Google Cloud is a collection of cloud-powered computing services offered by Google. These services share underlying infrastructure with products for end-users such as Google Search, Gmail, and YouTube. Google Cloud provides enterprise and individual clients with data storage, analytics, and machine learning services. It was launched in April 2008 as App Engine, a platform for developing and hosting web applications in Google's data centers. This was the first cloud computing service that Google offered. It was eventually renamed Google Cloud as it incorporated a broader range of services. Today, Google Cloud includes G Suite, enterprise versions of Android and Chrome OS, as well as APIs for machine learning that can be incorporated into any client-side application. Google Cloud also offers networking solutions such as Cloud DNS, Cloud CDN, load balancing, and Big Data-related services. Artificial intelligence services such as Cloud natural language processing, cloud text-to-speech, cloud speech-to-text, cloud translation are all available as APIs that can be integrated into other existing services for enhanced functionality. As of 2021, Google Cloud’s offerings are accessible in 200+ countries and territories across 82 zones.
Google prioritizing AI research over cloud customers, Sundar Pichai reveals
Google CEO Sundar Pichai has revealed that the tech giant is prioritizing artificial intelligence (AI) research over its cloud customers.
Tech Mahindra partners with SpaceXSI, bringing Grok Build into workflows
Tech Mahindra has announced a partnership with Elon Musk's SpaceXSI.
You can soon access OpenAI's AI models on Google Cloud
In a major development, OpenAI has announced that its advanced artificial intelligence (AI) models and Codex coding agent will soon be available on Google Cloud.
Google takes on NVIDIA with new AI developer tool
Google has launched TorchTPU, an open-source version of PyTorch, in a bid to take on NVIDIA's dominance in the artificial intelligence (AI) space.
Cognizant and Google Cloud to promote agentic AI adoption
Cognizant and Google Cloud have expanded their partnership to promote the adoption of agentic artificial intelligence (AI).
Google says power outage disrupted cloud services in UK
Google has said a 'power event' triggered an outage in its "europe-west2-b zone," disrupting cloud services in the UK.
Google Cloud outage hits banks, property sites and more
A major internet outage has affected several popular websites and apps in the UK. The disruption has hit services like Lloyds Bank, HSBC, Screwfix, and DPD.
Millions affected as banking app Revolut suffers major outage
UK-based banking app Revolut is facing a major service disruption, leaving millions of users unable to access their money.
Google Gemini can now complete tasks on your behalf
Google has announced a major upgrade to its Gemini artificial intelligence (AI) platform, introducing an "agentic" feature at the Google Cloud event.
Anthropic launches Claude Haiku 5.5, its fastest model to date
Anthropic has launched its latest artificial intelligence (AI) model, the Claude Haiku 5.5.
Meet Amit Kumar, interim India head of Google Cloud
Google Cloud has appointed Amit Kumar as the interim head of its India operations.
Google halts bug bounty program amid surge in AI submissions
Google has paused its Open Source Software Vulnerability Rewards Program (OSS VRP) due to a "significant rise" in AI submissions.
Anthropic's Opus 5.5 is here
Anthropic has launched its latest AI model, Opus 5.5, which sets a new benchmark in coding and knowledge work performance.
Anthropic's Claude Fable 5.1 offers improved coding at lower costs
Anthropic has launched a major upgrade for Claude, with the introduction of Fable 5.1. The new model promises better performance and lower operating costs than its predecessor, Fable 5.
TCS, Google to set up Gemini Experience Center in Mexico
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and Google Cloud have announced the establishment of a new Gemini Experience Center (GEC) in Mexico City.
Google's AI to automate routine digital tasks launched in India
Google has announced the launch of its Gemini Spark AI agent for users in India.
Google posts negative cash flow for 1st time since IPO
Google's parent company, Alphabet, has reported a negative free cash flow of $5.9 billion in the second quarter of 2026.
Alphabet becomes first company to report $100B quarterly profit
Google-parent Alphabet has become the first company in history to report over $100 billion in quarterly profit.
Google parent raises 2026 AI spending to $205B
Google's parent company, Alphabet, has announced a major increase in its capital expenditure plans for 2026.
Apple eyes AI chip start-ups to reduce reliance on NVIDIA
Apple is on the lookout for chip start-ups to bolster its artificial intelligence (AI) server capabilities, according to The Information.
SpaceXAI's Grok coding tool leaking user data to cloud
In a major privacy breach, SpaceXAI's Grok Build AI coding tool was found uploading users' complete codebases to Google Cloud.
Apple now asks before sending AI requests to Google Cloud
Apple has introduced a new prompt in iOS 27 as well as last year's iOS 26, seeking user consent before transmitting their data to Google Cloud.
Google sues Chinese cybercrime network using AI for financial scams
Google has filed a lawsuit against a Chinese cybercrime network called Outsider Enterprise.
AI subscriptions could make iPhone 18 Pro pricier over time
Apple is likely to keep the launch price of its upcoming iPhone 18 Pro series unchanged from its predecessor, the iPhone 17 Pro range.
How Apple's AI wake-up call triggered Siri overhaul
A crucial leadership meeting in early 2025 revamped Apple's artificial intelligence (AI) strategy, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports in his latest Power On newsletter.
Google to pay SpaceX $920M/month for computing power
SpaceX has signed a major infrastructure deal with Google, under which the latter will pay $920 million per month for computing power.
Google takes on Anthropic and OpenAI with new cybersecurity platform
Google has launched a new AI-powered cybersecurity platform called AI Threat Defense. The tool is designed to tackle real-world threats and provide automated fixes.
Anthropic prepares for early launch of Mythos AI model
Anthropic's highly anticipated AI model, Mythos, could be launching sooner than expected.
Anthropic, OpenAI dominate paid AI app market with 89% share
Anthropic and OpenAI together account for the majority of the paid artificial intelligence (AI) app market, a new survey has revealed.
Amid AI-induced layoffs, this tech role saw 700% hiring growth
As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to transform enterprise technology, a new job title is emerging as the most sought-after role in Silicon Valley: the forward-deployed engineer.
Google Search queries hit an all-time high, thanks to AI
Google CEO Sundar Pichai has revealed that the number of search queries on the platform hit an "all-time high" in the first quarter of 2026.
TCS deepens Google Cloud tie-up to help businesses adopt AI
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has announced the expansion of its strategic partnership with Google Cloud. The collaboration aims at helping enterprises transition to AI-native, autonomous operating models.
Google bets $40B on Anthropic's AI prowess
Google has announced a massive investment of up to $40 billion in Anthropic, an artificial intelligence (AI) start-up.
Google takes on NVIDIA with new AI chips
Google Cloud has unveiled its eighth generation of custom-built artificial intelligence (AI) chips, or tensor processing units (TPUs).
Can AI predict mood based on the color you select?
An AI app predicting mood through color selection provides a unique insight into emotional patterns.
Google uncovers Chinese hackers who breached 53 organizations globally
Google has foiled a hacking group linked to China, which had breached at least 53 organizations in 42 countries.
AI Summit: InVideo, Google parter to revamp AI filmmaking
InVideo, a leading AI-powered video creation platform, has announced an expanded partnership with Google Cloud.
Jio, Google, Microsoft form Trusted Tech Alliance: What is it?
A group of 15 global companies, including Jio Platforms, Google Cloud, and Microsoft, have come together to form the Trusted Tech Alliance (TTA).
Ford is working on AI assistant and hands-free driving tech
Ford is developing an AI assistant for its smartphone app, with plans to integrate it into vehicles by 2027.
Google Cloud secures $10B deal with a cybersecurity giant
Google Cloud, a subsidiary of Alphabet, has signed an expanded partnership with cybersecurity firm Palo Alto Networks.
Why Amazon and Google have joined their cloud services
Amazon and Google have launched a new multicloud networking service, aimed at providing reliable connectivity.
Google withdraws EU antitrust complaint against Microsoft's cloud practices
Google has withdrawn its EU antitrust complaint against Microsoft over cloud computing practices.
Google takes on NVIDIA with new Ironwood AI chip
Google has unveiled its most advanced artificial intelligence (AI) chip to date, the Ironwood Tensor Processing Unit (TPU).
Why CAPTCHAs are disappearing from the internet
CAPTCHAs, or Completely Automated Public Turing tests to tell Computers and Humans Apart, were once a common sight on the internet.