Google's Genie 3 AI can generate playable worlds, but they still fall apart after a minute
AI-generated game worlds are still highly experimental
Google Maps gets conversational with Gemini-powered "Ask Maps"
Maps overhaul can interpret user queries about timing, preferences, and location - introduces immersive 3D navigation
YouTube expands unskippable 30-second ads to TVs after $40 billion revenue year
Connected TVs become YouTube's next major ad battleground
Google brings new PC-focused features to the Play Store, including "play anywhere"
Cross-buy, PC game sales, and trials headline the update
Epic beat Google in court, but Tim Sweeney can't criticize Play Store policies until 2032
Epic's broader campaign against the mobile app duopoly enters a quieter phase
Google cuts Play Store fee to 20% and opens the door to third-party app stores
Major policy overhaul lowers fees, backs alternative billing, and formalizes new app store pathways
Google will start shipping a new Chrome version every two weeks
Faster two-week Chrome release cycle could ripple across the entire browser ecosystem
Google Pixel 10a reviewed: familiar formula delivers strong value
Reviews of the Pixel 10a describe it as a minor update over last year's model, with mostly cosmetic changes and similar hardware. Despite the limited changes, critics say it remains one of the best budget Android phones thanks to its reliable performance, strong cameras, and competitive $500 price point.
A stolen Gemini API key turned a $180 bill into $82,000 in two days
API key compromise exposes the financial risks of usage-based AI services
Google is rolling out quantum-resistant HTTPS certificates in Chrome to future-proof the web
Why it matters: One of the greatest risks of quantum computing is its potential to break many of the cryptographic protocols that keeps the internet safe today. Thankfully, quantum is still fairly distant from being that great a risk – at this stage, it can't break internet encryption. But Google isn't exactly waiting around for that to happen. On Friday, the company announced that Chrome is rolling out a new type of web certificate that's essentially designed to be quantum-proof from the ground up.
Google is building a Minnesota data center powered by wind, solar, and rust
The 1.9 GW facility will rely on iron-air batteries instead of lithium-ion cells
Google upgrades Gemini image generation to Nano Banana 2 with 4K support
4K rendering, multimodal workflows, and C2PA-compatible SynthID watermarking built in
Google prepares search overhaul in Europe, will boost rival services to satisfy EU rules
EU scrutiny forces Google to rethink how its engine ranks rivals in travel and hospitality
Google ships the AI assistant Apple promised but hasn't delivered
Apple's Siri promised these AI capabilities first, but Google is delivering them now
YouTube adds downloads and background play to Premium Lite plan
You'll still need the more expensive plan to access YouTube Music
AI-powered defenses help Google shield Android users from malicious apps
AI stopped 1.75M malicious Android apps from reaching the Play Store in 2025
Google Maps is hiding reviews, photos, and more unless you sign in
Signed-out users report a new "limited view"
Former Google engineers charged with stealing Tensor chip trade secrets
The Justice Department says proprietary research for Google's Tensor processor was compromised
Google Chrome adds split view, PDF annotations, and Drive saves
Chrome has received a trio of new productivity upgrades on the desktop. The browser's new built-in split view lets you run two tabs side by side without juggling windows, while its PDF viewer can now handle highlights, notes, and even signatures. There's also a new 'Save to Google Drive' option that sends docs to the cloud into a dedicated folder.
Pixel 10a launches at $499 with modest refinements and familiar hardware
Google sticks with the Tensor G4 and focuses on refinements over reinvention
Dangerous new spyware can take full control of iPhone and Android devices
A new mobile RAT can read messages, track location, and watch your screen
Google is expanding tools to remove personal data from search results
Recent upgrades target more forms of personal data and non-consensual AI-generated images
Trump administration considers linking chip tariff exemptions to TSMC's US investment expansion
TSMC's US bet may shield Amazon, Google, Microsoft from new chip tariffs
Which search engine almost bought Google in the 1990s?
Did you know, Google co-founder Larry Page attempted to sell the search engine for $1.6 million?
Google Play Store 50.0.23 arrives with under-the-hood improvements
Google has rolled out version 50.0.23 of the Play Store, continuing its steady cadence of under-the-hood updates. As usual, this release focuses on stability and performance rather than flashy new features. You can check your current version under Settings > About in the Play Store app, and if you're behind, you can download the latest build right here.