FFmpeg thanks Google for the bug reporting, now asks where the funding is
Volunteer maintainers are struggling to keep pace with AI-generated bug reports
Hackers are saving Google's abandoned Nest thermostats with open-source firmware
"No Longer Evil" project gives older Nest devices a second life
Google's AI weather model is outperforming US supercomputer forecasts this hurricane season
AI-driven predictions show striking gains in accuracy and speed over physics-based hurricane models
AI is taking over Google Maps to plan routes, find parking, and answer questions
Gemini will help you find cafes, report accidents, and navigate using your voice
Google and Epic Games reach settlement in long-running Play Store antitrust case
Tim Sweeney called it "an awesome proposal"
What just happened? The long-running legal dispute between Epic Games and Google appears to be over after both companies agreed to a settlement. The agreement terms will see a number of long-lasting changes introduced to the Google Play Store globally, including giving consumers access to third-party stores and alternative payment systems, as well as lower fees for developers.
Google is reviving a nuclear power plant that has sat idle for the last five years
By 2029, the facility should provide Google and the Linn County, Iowa region with 600 extra megawatts of clean energy
Google pulls the plug on first and second gen Nest Thermostats
Affected devices have been unpaired and removed from the Nest app
F-Droid says Google's new rules intentionally block free and open-source apps
Sounding off: The war between F-Droid and Google is escalating again. The open-source Android app repository says Mountain View is quietly restructuring the mobile software ecosystem in ways that could marginalize independent distribution and weaken the broader FOSS movement – all while presenting its Play Store rules as consumer "safety" protections.
Researchers find AI search pulls from the internet's fringes, not Google's top links
AI tools compress, remix, and synthesize data from low-traffic domains
Google Skills packs 3,000 tech courses into a gamified learning platform
Courses are free but certifications require a subscription
Google claims quantum breakthrough as Willow chip runs algorithm 13,000× faster than supercomputers
Pushing quantum computing into practical territory
YouTube launches AI detection tool to spot deepfakes using creators' faces and voices
Feature gives verified creators more control over their likeness online
Samsung's new Galaxy XR headset undercuts Apple Vision Pro by $1,700
Available now for $1,800
Google pulls the plug on Privacy Sandbox, leaving cookies in place
Google's post-cookie vision for the web has collapsed
YouTube modernizes video player with new layout, functionality and, wait for it, "liquid glass"
Early previews without the transparency effect were poorly received
Google and Yale's new AI just made a major cancer discovery
A 27-billion-parameter AI model just made a breakthrough in understanding how tumors hide
Google is changing how ads appear in Search, slowly and carefully
The company's new "sponsored results" label is meant to improve clarity without disrupting billions in ad revenue
Most mobile game developers want Apple and Google to open the gates, survey finds
Study finds developers are eager to diversify beyond official app stores
Pixnapping attack lets malicious apps steal sensitive data from Android devices
The attack works, but requires a lot of "ifs" to properly achieve its goal
New York City sues social media giants over youth mental health crisis
Lawsuit says algorithms keep kids hooked and anxious
Google Pixel Watch 4 may be the best Wear OS device yet
The first reviews of the Google Pixel Watch 4 are in, praising its expanded health and fitness tracking features, bright display, and two-day battery life. It's also more repairable than before, allowing users to swap the battery and display, all while keeping the same price.
Google Japan adapts rotary phone design for quirky new keyboard
Nostalgia meets modern tech in Google's Gboard experiment
Gmail gets end-to-end encryption – but only if you're a Workspace user
Google wants to solve the hassle of exchanging keys for end-to-end encryption comms
Department of Defense approves Google Pixel phones for federal use
A secure, reliable platform from the company that held an illegal monopoly over search
Oracle and Google warn of large-scale extortion emails hitting enterprise clients
Hackers linked to the cl0p ransomware group claim responsibility for the campaign