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Google Deploys AI for New Search Ad Formats
Google announced AI-powered ad formats for search at I/O. The move uses generative AI to create more dynamic ads, impacting advertisers and users.
Google Releases Exploit for Unfixed Chromium Bug
Google released exploit code for an unpatched Chromium vulnerability that could let attackers monitor users and create botnets. The flaw has remained unfixed for 29 months.
Google's Gemini 3.5 Flash Reshapes Enterprise AI Cost Equation
Google claims its new Gemini 3.5 Flash model can save enterprises over $1 billion annually by delivering near-frontier performance at triple the speed and half the cost.
Google Brings Gemini AI to Smartwatches With Wear OS 7
Google's Wear OS 7 integrates Gemini AI and a new widget system for smarter, faster smartwatch interactions. The update targets improved notifications and app fluidity.
Google Builds a Universal Cart Across YouTube and Gmail
Google is rolling out a Universal Cart that lets users buy products across YouTube and Gmail, streamlining shopping inside its apps.
Google Adds AI Detection to Circle to Search Feature
Google is rolling out AI detection to its Circle to Search tool, letting users see if an image was generated or edited by AI. The feature uses metadata and content credentials.
Google’s Android XR Glasses Will Work With iPhones, and That’s the Point
Google’s upcoming XR glasses will support iOS devices, a move that could broaden their appeal beyond Android loyalists and challenge Apple’s walled garden.
Google Brings Ads to AI-Powered Search Results
Google will place advertisements within its AI Mode search experience. The move marks a major monetization shift for generative search.
Google Pushes AI Agents Despite Consumer Trust Hurdles
Google is building an AI agent ecosystem. But consumers may not be ready to hand over control of their digital lives.
Google to Pay $135 Million Over Android Data Tracking
Google will pay $135 million to settle a class-action lawsuit alleging it tracked Android users without consent. Millions of users who had an Android phone after 2017 may be eligible for up to $100.
Google Calls Search Monopoly Ruling Flawed in Appeal, Says It Won Fairly
Google appeals its search monopoly ruling, arguing the decision overstepped legal bounds. The company says it won market position through fair competition.
Google Search's AI Overhaul Raises Alarms About Internet Quality
Google's shift to AI-powered search threatens web traffic and content quality.
Google search botches basic word definitions with AI overhaul
Google's AI Overviews are producing inaccurate definitions for common words like disregard, stop and ignore, replacing previously reliable dictionary results.
Google Tests Reduced Free Storage for New Accounts Without Phone Number
Google is testing a policy in select regions that limits new accounts to 5GB free storage unless users link a phone number. The move aims to curb abuse but raises privacy questions.
Google AI Search Rewrites SEO Rules for Brands
Google now places AI-generated answers above traditional search links, upending decades of SEO strategy. Brands face new challenges with zero visibility into how AI describes them.
Google's AI Still Struggles to Spell Its Own Name
Google's latest AI models continue to fail at basic spelling, even for the company's own name. The issue highlights deeper limitations in how large language models process text.
Google AI search now pulls expert advice from Reddit
Google's AI-powered search results will now include Reddit posts as expert sources. The change aims to improve answer quality but raises questions about content reliability.
Google Adds Natural Language Search and Summaries to Nest Cameras
Google's Nest cameras now support natural language search and AI-generated clip summaries through Gemini integration.
Google Chrome brings approximate location sharing to Android users
Chrome on Android now lets users share an approximate location instead of precise coordinates. The feature adds a privacy layer for web browsing and will expand to desktop soon.
Google Tests Phone Number Requirement for Full Free Storage
Google is testing a policy that cuts free storage to 5GB for new accounts unless users provide a phone number, raising privacy concerns.