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Meta, YouTube found liable in landmark social media addiction case
A Los Angeles jury has ruled against Meta and YouTube, holding them responsible for harming a young woman through their addictive platform design.
Android Automotive OS gets an upgrade: What changes for you?
Google has announced an updated version of its Android Automotive, an open-source operating system for software-defined vehicles.
Who's Matt Brittin? Ex-Google executive to be new BBC Director-General
Former Google executive Matt Brittin has been appointed as the new Director-General of the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), according to The Times.
Engineers could soon be evaluated on AI tokens: NVIDIA CEO
NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang has suggested that "AI tokens" could soon become a key metric for hiring and evaluating software engineers.
OpenAI to double workforce to 8,000 as AI war intensifies
OpenAI, the artificial intelligence (AI) start-up behind ChatGPT, is planning to nearly double its workforce from 4,500 to around 8,000 by the end of 2026, according to a report by Financial Times.
Google Messages now lets you tag people in RCS group-chats
Google has officially launched two new features for its Messages app: Mentions and a Trash folder.
Google is replacing news headlines with ones written by AI
Google has started replacing news headlines in its search results with AI-generated ones. The move comes after a similar change was made in the Google Discover news feed.
Google Messages finally rolls out this long-overdue feature
Google has updated its Messages app to include a new feature: live location sharing.
Apple makes $900M from generative AI apps on App Store
Apple's App Store has witnessed a significant revenue boost, thanks to the growing popularity of generative AI apps.
Google tests Mac app that watches your screen to help
Google is testing a version of its Gemini app for macOS, Bloomberg reported.
Google now gives you 24-hours to think before sideloading apps
Google has announced a new feature to simplify the sideloading of Android apps from outside the Play Store.
AI bots to surpass human traffic on internet: Cloudflare CEO
Matthew Prince, the CEO of Cloudflare, has predicted that artificial intelligence (AI) bots will surpass human traffic on the internet by 2027.
OpenAI to merge ChatGPT, Atlas browser, Codex into a 'superapp'
OpenAI is gearing up to launch a unified desktop "superapp," combining its ChatGPT app, AI-powered browser Atlas, and Codex coding platform into one interface.
Apple's iPhone Fold to boost global foldable smartphone market
A recent report from Counterpoint Research has predicted a major surge in the global foldable smartphone market.
Google will win the AI race, says Elon Musk
In a rare admission, Elon Musk, the CEO of SpaceX, has acknowledged that Google will win the artificial intelligence (AI) race. However, his statement comes with a caveat.
Google's Sergey Brin spends $45M to fight California's billionaire tax
Google co-founder Sergey Brin has further bolstered his financial support against a proposed wealth tax in California.
Google jumps on 'vibe coding' trend with new AI tool
Google has launched a new experimental platform called Stitch, an artificial intelligence (AI) design tool that can transform simple text prompts into interactive app designs and front-end code.
Spotify is coming to smart glasses: Here's what to expect
Spotify is working to bring its services to smart XR glasses, according to a report by Android Authority.
How Gulf crisis may boost India's data center industry
The recent attacks on data centers in the Gulf by Iran, which considers them legitimate wartime targets for their technical and data support to some US defense suppliers, have disrupted the region's data center ambitions.
Remove articles linking Hardeep Puri's daughter to Epstein: Delhi HC
The Delhi High Court has ordered the removal of defamatory content linking Himayani Puri, daughter of Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri, to child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Hardeep Puri's daughter moves court over links to Jeffrey Epstein
Himayani Puri, daughter of Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri, has filed a ₹10 crore defamation suit in the Delhi High Court, seeking to remove online content linking her to the late child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Google removes controversial AI health feature amid safety concerns
Google has quietly removed its controversial artificial intelligence (AI) search feature, "What People Suggest," which provided crowdsourced health advice from amateurs around the world.
Google's AI fund to support these 5 start-ups in 2026
Venture capital firm Accel and Google's AI Futures Fund have announced their latest cohort of five start-ups for the 2026 Atoms AI program.
Google celebrates Pi Day 2026 with a doodle
Google is celebrating Pi Day 2026 with a special doodle, paying tribute to the ancient Greek mathematician Archimedes and his groundbreaking work in measuring pi (p).
You can't use Google Duo for video calling anymore
Google has officially transitioned from Duo to Meet as its primary video calling service.
Google's AI can now predict flash floods 24 hours ahead
In a major breakthrough, Google has announced an artificial intelligence (AI) model that can predict urban flash floods up to 24 hours in advance.
Uber co-founder launches Atoms, a new robotics start-up
Travis Kalanick, the co-founder and former CEO of Uber, has launched a new start-up called Atoms.
Google Chrome is finally coming to Arm-powered Linux machines
Google has announced plans to bring its popular Chrome browser to ARM64 Linux machines in Q2 2026.
Meta's 'Avocado' AI model delayed over performance issues
Meta has pushed back the release of its artificial intelligence (AI) model, codenamed "Avocado," to at least May, according to The New York Times.
Google Maps can now answer complex questions, thanks to Gemini
Google has integrated its advanced AI technology, Gemini, into Google Maps.
Adobe CEO steps down after 18 years
Adobe's long-serving CEO, Shantanu Narayen (62), has announced his resignation amid investor concerns over the company's future in the artificial intelligence (AI) space.
YouTube introduces 30-second ads you can't skip on TV
YouTube has introduced a new non-skippable advertising format for connected TVs.
Apple's foldable iPhone to feature iPad-style interface, Touch ID
Apple's upcoming foldable iPhone is expected to sport an iPad-style interface, enabling users to view multiple apps side-by-side.
Google Play Store gets new games and features
Google has announced a series of major updates for the Google Play Store at GDC 2026.
Microsoft urges court to pause Pentagon ban on Anthropic AI
Microsoft has come out in support of Anthropic, the artificial intelligence (AI) company recently blacklisted by the US Department of Defense (DoD).
Google Photos now lets you switch back to classic search
Google has responded to user complaints by introducing a toggle in its Google Photos app.
Why Google, Tesla think our electrical grid is being mismanaged
A coalition of tech giants, including Google and Tesla, have come together to challenge the conventional approach toward electrical grid management.
Why Pentagon is deploying Google's Gemini AI agents
Google is set to deploy its advanced Gemini artificial intelligence (AI) agents within the US Department of Defense (DoD). The move will impact over three million civilian and military employees.
Gemini AI in Chrome comes to India: How to use
Google has expanded the availability of its Gemini feature in Chrome to users in Canada, India, and New Zealand. The move comes after a US launch in 2025.
Are smartphones becoming more expensive in 2026?
The consumer technology industry has been abuzz with activity in recent weeks, as major smartphone manufacturers have launched their latest devices across various price segments.