Judge rules Google built illegal ad monopoly, DOJ threatens another breakup
"We won half of this case and we will appeal the other half" says Google
Google offers free Gemini AI tools and 2TB storage to US college students
AI companies are fiercely competing to win over the highly sought-after student userbase
Android phones will auto-reboot after 3 days of inactivity
Frustrating criminals and law enforcement
Google hit with antitrust order in Japan over preinstalled Android apps
Google has been ordered to end revenue-sharing deals that limit competition
New Chrome update to fix a long-standing bug in user privacy for visited links
The problem has plagued the web for 20 years
Google doubles Android storage requirement again, now set at 32GB
16GB Android phones are set to become history
Google Chrome update for Android expands on-screen space for websites
But Google is going to introduce compatibility issues on its mobile OS, again
Researcher uncovers network of risky Chrome extensions with over 4 million installs
Many ironically promise to scan Chrome for sketchy browser extensions
Google Workspace undercuts Microsoft offer with 71% discount for US government agencies
Massive discount aligns with Trump's centralized IT purchasing push
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.
At Cloud Next, Google bets on AI everywhere
From TPU Ironwood to Agent2Agent: Google doubles down on hybrid 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.
Chromebooks get an AI upgrade with MediaTek's new Kompanio Ultra chip
The 3nm chip features 50 TOPS of AI processing
Google's new battery tech will lower capacity over time, whether you like it or not
It might actually boost longevity, though
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
Gmail adds end-to-end encryption for internal emails in enterprise beta
Send client-side-encrypted messages with a few clicks
Google promotes new security requirements for HTTPS encryption providers
Linting and MPIC technologies can significantly improve the safety of web connections
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
Google confirms Android development will soon become fully private
The OS will still remain open source, for now
Surprise Google Pixel update brings up to 60% GPU performance boost
Geekbench scores are promising, but more testing is needed
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
Google upgrades Gmail search with AI to improve email relevance
The world's most popular email service should soon include a smarter search function
YouTube cracks down (again) on ad blockers, frustrating users
Google says ad revenue is key to keeping YouTube afloat
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