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The Pixel 9a could be the best Android phone you can get for $499

Starting at $499, the Pixel 9a delivers excellent battery life, strong performance, impressive cameras, and a durable IP68-rated build. With seven years of software updates, its understated design hardly matters.

By Ivan Franco, April 10, 2025, 1:18 PM

Google The Web

At Cloud Next, Google bets on AI everywhere

From TPU Ironwood to Agent2Agent: Google doubles down on hybrid AI

By Bob O'Donnell, April 10, 2025, 9:31 AM

Google AI

Google's DeepMind accused of paying AI staff to do nothing - as long as they don't work elsewhere

In a nutshell: Google's DeepMind is enforcing strict noncompete clauses and extended notice periods to limit its U.K.-based AI talent from joining competitors, a tactic that underscores the fierce competition for skilled professionals in the field. The measure has drawn criticism from former employees and industry insiders who argue they stifle innovation and limit career mobility in the sector.

Full story By Skye Jacobs, April 9, 2025, 7:42 AM

Hardware AI

Chromebooks get an AI upgrade with MediaTek's new Kompanio Ultra chip

The 3nm chip features 50 TOPS of AI processing

By Skye Jacobs, April 4, 2025, 8:48 AM

Mobile Electronics

Google's new battery tech will lower capacity over time, whether you like it or not

It might actually boost longevity, though

By Zo Ahmed, April 3, 2025, 2:37 PM 9 comments

Google AI

Google AI falls for April Fools' prank story, presents it as real news

According to Google AI, Cwmbran, Wales is the roundabout capital of the world

By Zo Ahmed, April 3, 2025, 10:36 AM

The Web Security

Gmail adds end-to-end encryption for internal emails in enterprise beta

Send client-side-encrypted messages with a few clicks

By Daniel Sims, April 2, 2025, 8:16 AM

Security The Web

Google promotes new security requirements for HTTPS encryption providers

Linting and MPIC technologies can significantly improve the safety of web connections

By Alfonso Maruccia, April 1, 2025, 2:08 PM

Hardware Google

Google's Colossus internal storage system still relies on HDDs for storing most of its data

But a smart algorithm manages the system's massive cache comprised of SSDs

By Alfonso Maruccia, March 28, 2025, 3:51 PM 9 comments

Software Google

Google confirms Android development will soon become fully private

The OS will still remain open source, for now

By Kishalaya Kundu, March 27, 2025, 11:16 AM 21 comments

Mobile Google

Surprise Google Pixel update brings up to 60% GPU performance boost

Geekbench scores are promising, but more testing is needed

By Zo Ahmed, March 22, 2025, 9:32 AM

The Web Google

YouTube streams go blurry: users complain of major quality issues this past week

The biggest video platform on the planet is having a bad week

By Alfonso Maruccia, March 21, 2025, 12:57 PM

Google AI

Google upgrades Gmail search with AI to improve email relevance

The world's most popular email service should soon include a smarter search function

By Alfonso Maruccia, March 21, 2025, 11:49 AM

The Web Google

YouTube cracks down (again) on ad blockers, frustrating users

Google says ad revenue is key to keeping YouTube afloat

By Alfonso Maruccia, March 20, 2025, 11:20 AM 55 comments

Industry Google

Justice Department asks judge to order Google the "immediate" sale of Chrome

New filing contains a provision that could allow the court to force Google to divest Android, too

By Cal Jeffrey, March 19, 2025, 5:19 PM 48 comments

AI Google

Over 400 celebrities sign letter opposing AI training on copyrighted works without permission

OpenAI wants to promote "the freedom to learn"

What just happened? Hundreds of stars and Hollywood executives have signed an open letter urging the Trump administration to deny proposals from AI companies that would allow their systems to be trained on copyrighted work without obtaining permission.

Full story By Rob Thubron, March 18, 2025, 7:33 AM 14 comments

Mobile Google

Google Pixel 9a reviews are already live, days ahead of official unveiling

A new look, a big battery, and seven years of updates

By Zo Ahmed, March 17, 2025, 2:50 PM

Mobile The Web

Microsoft Edge browser starts offering extensions on Android before Chrome

How Microsoft is setting Edge apart from Chrome on Android, though Firefox came in first

By Alfonso Maruccia, March 17, 2025, 2:13 PM

Mobile Security

Android users will soon be able to pause Google's anti-malware service for sideloading

Play Protect will automatically reactivate after a while

By Alfonso Maruccia, March 14, 2025, 10:46 AM

Gaming Google

Google wants to make every Android game playable on PC

Some PC games are also coming to Android, including a new version of Disco Elysium for the TikTok audience

By Daniel Sims, March 14, 2025, 8:18 AM

Software The Web

Google's Gemini AI can now see your search history to offer "better" answers

More reasons to delete your browser history

By Rob Thubron, March 14, 2025, 7:44 AM

Hardware AI

Robots leverage Google's Gemini AI to fold origami from simple instructions

Gemini Robotics helps bridge that elusive software-hardware gap

By Zo Ahmed, March 13, 2025, 12:17 PM

Apple Google

Apple and Google browser policies are "holding back" browser innovation, UK probe says

Rules restrict third-party browser engines and features

By Zo Ahmed, March 13, 2025, 9:08 AM

Mobile Google

Google's mandatory Pixel 4a update linked to overheating hazard

The big picture: Google unexpectedly released a firmware update for the Pixel 4a smartphone earlier this year. Many users reported that the update made their devices unreliable or even unusable, leading them to question whether it was truly necessary. Now, an Australian organization has revealed the real reason behind the update.

Full story By Alfonso Maruccia, March 12, 2025, 12:04 PM

Mobile Security

Not for the first time: North Korean hackers used fake apps to spread spyware on Android

The malicious app had limited downloads before being removed

By Rob Thubron, March 12, 2025, 10:42 AM