Google: News
Remember Orkut? It could be making a comeback
Orkut, the popular social networking site that was shut down over a decade ago, could be making a comeback.
Google Fitbit Edge launch in 2 days: What to expect
Google has officially teased the launch of its highly anticipated Fitbit Edge fitness tracker.
US lawmakers question Google's plan to use Spirit Airlines data
Over 120 US lawmakers have expressed their concerns over Google's plan to acquire internal data from defunct carrier Spirit Airlines for $10 million.
Google launches AI note-taker that keeps meeting data on-device
Google has launched a new AI note-taking app, Google AI Edge Foresight, as a competitor to Granola.
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.
NVIDIA, OpenAI among 11 firms pledging $2.4B for Genesis Mission
Eleven leading tech firms, including NVIDIA and OpenAI, have pledged $2.4 billion in compute credits to support the Genesis Mission initiative.
Jio is teaching AI to run its telecom network
Reliance Jio, the telecom giant that took India by storm with its affordable data plans and rapid 4G expansion, is now looking to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into its network operations.
Google's new website lets you check if media is AI-generated
Google has launched a new website that lets users check if an image, video, or audio clip is generated by artificial intelligence (AI).
Google now lets you create games using AI prompts
Google has launched a new platform called Playground, allowing users to create custom games using artificial intelligence (AI) prompts.
Why Google has to halt data center construction in Finland
Google has been ordered to halt construction work on two data centers in Finland due to environmental concerns.
Google cuts free access to Gemini Flash and Pro
Google is making changes to its Gemini AI service, impacting users on the free plan.
Google's new multimodal embedding model can run on smartphones
Google has unveiled EmbeddingGemma 2, a new version of its multimodal embedding model. The best part? It's small enough to run on a smartphone.
Google upgrades Nano Banana while nearly halving image costs
Google has launched its latest image generation and editing model, Nano Banana 2.1.
AI whistleblowers warn of safety risks at NYC Council hearing
AI industry insiders sounded the alarm before New York City lawmakers on Monday, urging tighter oversight amid mounting fears that advanced systems could pose existential risks to humanity.
Why Google, Apple are lobbying for changes to child-safety laws
Google and Apple are lobbying state lawmakers to pass kids' online safety laws that would protect them from lawsuits, Politico reported.
Fitbit Edge leak reveals key details of Google's upcoming wearable
Google's new wearable device, the Fitbit Edge, has been spotted in retail listings by Android Headlines.
'AI' out, 'SI' in: Musk to rebrand SpaceXAI as SpaceXSI
Elon Musk has announced that his artificial intelligence (AI) firm, SpaceXAI, will be rebranded as SpaceXSI.
Ex-Anthropic researcher Jacob Coxon to testify at NYC AI hearing
Jacob Coxon, a former researcher at Anthropic, is set to testify at an upcoming New York City Council hearing. He has raised serious concerns about the dangers of advanced artificial intelligence (AI).
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.
Don't treat AI like a god, says Sam Altman
Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, has expressed his discomfort with the idea of treating artificial intelligence (AI) as a divine entity.
Judge dismisses lawsuits against Google's AI Overviews
A federal judge has dismissed lawsuits from Penske Media Corporation (PMC) and Chegg, an ed-tech company.
Google Gemini can now describe the world around you
Google has launched a new feature called Guided Vision, which uses artificial intelligence (AI) to provide real-time audio descriptions of anything you point your phone's camera at.
Google just put AI chips in space
In a groundbreaking experiment, Google has launched four of its artificial intelligence (AI) chips into space.
Samsung's Meta Ray-Ban rival launching in November: What to expect
Samsung is all set to join the smart glasses race with its new pair of AI-powered eyewear, dubbed Intelligent Eyewear. The device is expected to launch in November.
Google's screen-free Fitbit Air launched in India at ₹14,000
Google has launched its latest screen-free fitness tracker, the Fitbit Air, in India.
SpaceXAI considers unified subscription plan for Grok and X
Elon Musk's artificial intelligence (AI) venture, SpaceXAI, is said to be mulling a major overhaul of its subscription model.
Google employees are unsure of Gemini 4 Argon's real-world performance
Google's latest AI model, Gemini 4 Argon, is facing internal skepticism over its performance in key areas like coding.
Google is paying publishers for content used in AI search
Google has launched a pilot program to pay publishers for their contributions to its AI-powered search features, The Information reported.
Google unveils Gemini 4 Argon, its most advanced model yet
Google has unveiled Gemini 4 Argon, its most advanced artificial intelligence (AI) model to date.
US government now has its own AI chatbot
The US government has launched an official AI chatbot, America.gov, to help citizens navigate information and services from federal agencies.
Google Pixel 11a revealed in leaked renders
The first look at Google's upcoming mid-range smartphone, the Pixel 11a, has been revealed through leaked renders by OnLeaks.
EU might use Google fines to reduce member states' contributions
France's Europe Minister, Benjamin Haddad, has suggested that the European Union (EU) should use the €4.6 billion in fines levied on Google, to reduce member states' contributions to the bloc's budget.
Google challenges EU order to share data with AI rivals
Google has appealed against a European Union (EU) decision that requires it to share user data with rival search engines, and make its Android operating system accessible to competing artificial intelligence (AI) services.
Google sets 2034 end date for ChromeOS
Google has officially confirmed its plan to phase out ChromeOS updates by mid-2034.
Gemini AI could soon let you buy products from Flipkart
Google is testing a new shopping feature in India that could let users purchase select Flipkart products directly from its AI-powered interfaces, Gemini and AI Mode.
Truecaller launches tool to check suspicious phone numbers, links, messages
Truecaller, the Swedish company known for its caller ID service with over 500 million users, has launched a new tool called Scam Checker.
OpenAI agents used restricted methods to access a UN website
OpenAI's artificial intelligence (AI) agents have been accused of aggressively scanning the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development's (UNCTAD) statistics site.
Google tests Flipkart purchases directly through Gemini and AI Mode
Google is testing a new feature in India that lets users buy products from Walmart-owned Flipkart directly through its Gemini and AI Mode.
Hackers are stealing AI subscriptions to run models for free
Cybercriminals are increasingly targeting artificial intelligence (AI) accounts and computing infrastructure, according to a report by the Financial Times.
Why Google celebrates its birthday on September 27
Today, Google is celebrating its 28th birthday, and the occasion has been marked with a special Doodle.