Google Maps renames Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America following Trump's executive order
Only for US users, though
Google's reCAPTCHA is not only useless, it's also basically spyware
reCAPTCHA v3's checkbox test doesn't stop bots and tracks user data
We're getting closer to having practical quantum computers - here's what they will be used for
From superposition to real-world impact
Amazon, Google, Microsoft, and Meta push AI spending to new heights, set to surpass $320 billion this year
The race for AI dominance - but, how much is too much?
YouTube rakes in record $10.4 billion from ads even as users grumble about aggressive strategy
Political advertising was a big driver behind the surge
Hidden backdoor in Go package remained undetected for years
A caching proxy server owned by Google turned into a significant security risk
Malicious apps on Android and iOS scan screenshots to steal cryptocurrencies
SparkCat malware targets mobile users' crypto wallet keys
Google is eliminating its diversity hiring targets, joining other companies in scaling back DEI efforts
Google had been one of the loudest proponents of diversity hiring
Google abandons 'do no harm' AI stance, opens door to military weapons
A hot potato: Google has come a long way since its early days when "Don't be evil" was its guiding principle. This departure has been duly noted before for various reasons. In its latest departure from its original ethos, the company has quietly removed a key passage from its AI principles that previously committed to avoiding the use of AI in potentially harmful applications, including weapons.
China retaliates against US tariffs with Google antitrust probe and trade restrictions
China also imposed tariffs on US energy, farm equipment, and the automotive sector
Passkeys reach 15 billion accounts but fall short of expectations so far
Why though? They're safer, easier and faster to use than traditional methods
Google Sheets now offers AI-powered charts and data analysis
It can also generate Python code for complex spreadsheet analysis
Google blocked 2.36 million untrusted apps from reaching Android, yet risks remain
Google's numbers and recent security reports tell two different stories about Android safety
Google offers "voluntary exit" plan with severance pay for Pixel and Android employees
Soft-launching layoffs?
Google's mandatory update to improve Pixel 4a battery is going very wrong for some users
Mountain View's compensation plan isn't offering much solace
Android 16 will force all apps to use responsive UI, banning rigid designs
The future is adaptive
Google open-sources Pebble smartwatch software framework
Pebble founder Eric Migicovsky is eyeing a comeback
Samsung cracks the AI puzzle with Galaxy S25, finally
Editor's take: After years of half-filled promises and underwhelming realities, it looks like Samsung has finally succeeded in bringing the kind of seamless experience that we all hoped AI, digital assistants, and agents would or could bring to our mobile devices. Well, to be fair, it's Samsung in conjunction with Google (along with some help from Qualcomm) that's making the magic happen inside the just-launched Galaxy S25.
JavaScript now mandatory for Google Search, Google confirms
Static pages are gone, and SEO checking tools don't seem to work anymore
Chrome adds Google Lens search for anything on a webpage
Chrome 132 is a major release with refinements that include improved toolbar customization, password sharing to mobile, Google Lens for just about anything, more agile autofill and 16 significant security fixes.
Google, Microsoft, and others team up for Chromium browser alliance under Linux Foundation
"Supporters of Chromium-Based Browsers"
Chrome extensions are abusing Google's lousy security policies to come first in search results
Leveraging manipulative tactics to push extensions
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?
