Google news

The latest Google news

Latest

Google is making it easier to remove your private information from Search
Google is making it easier for people to request the removal of their phone number, home address and email from search results. The company is also starting to blur explicit images for everyone in Search by default.
Waymo is bringing its driverless ride-hailing service to Austin
Waymo will bring its self-driving ride service to Austin this fall.
Google could be taking the Chrome out of ChromeOS
Google has reportedly been working for years to separate the Chrome browser from Chrome OS, that’s how entangled they are, and it looks like this project is ready to bear fruit. The solution seems to be a brand-new standalone Linux-based browser, codenamed Lacros, that would replace the current Chrome OS-based browser. What’s more? Lacros is nearly ready for primetime.
Fitbit app gets a major redesign with an emphasis on simplicity
The official Fitbit app is getting a major redesign with an emphasis on simplicity, personalization and motivation. The refresh splits everything into three tabs, to reduce visual clutter and make it easier to use. There’s the Today tab, the Coach tab and the You tab, each offering access to unique metrics and activities.
YouTube tests AI-generated video summaries
YouTube is testing AI-produced video summaries that can describe clips before you watch them.
Google is looking to 'supercharge' Assistant with AI
The company is already working on new technology for mobile devices.
Android's earthquake warning system failed in Turkey, according to the BBC
The Android earthquake alert system may not have properly warned people in Turkey, according to an investigation.
Google rolls out anti-stalking measures for AirTag and other Bluetooth trackers
Google’s anti-stalking measures are rolling out. The company’s unknown tracker alerts and other safety measures, announced at Google I/O in May, should start appearing on Android 6.0+ devices beginning today. The initiative aims to reduce the unfortunate rise in digital stalking that materialized soon after Apple’s AirTag launch in 2021.
Anthropic, Google, Microsoft and OpenAI form an AI safety group
The Frontier Model Forum says it will focus on secure, careful AI development.
Google rolls out Android app streaming to Chromebooks following beta
You can now stream Android phone apps to your Chromebook without trying a beta.
Seven AI companies commit to safeguards at the White House's request
Microsoft, Google and OpenAI are among the leaders in the US artificial intelligence space that will reportedly commit to certain safeguards for their technology on Friday, following a push from the White House.
YouTube Premium quietly goes up in price to $14 per month
Google has quietly increased the price of YouTube Premium by a significant $2 from $12 to $14, according to the updated signup page.
Google is reportedly testing an AI tool that can generate news articles
Google is testing a new AI technology codenamed "Genesis" that can generate news articles, according to 'The New York Times.'
Google's Nearby Share app for Windows PCs is now officially available
Google says its Nearby Share app for Windows PCs is now officially available. A PC version of the app, which makes it a cinch to share files between devices like Android phones and Chromebooks, has been in beta for a few months, but it's now ready for prime time.
'Breakthrough' geothermal tech produces 3.5 megawatts of carbon-free power
An energy company called Fervo says it has achieved a breakthrough in geothermal technology. It has been working with Google on a "next-generation geothermal power project."
Layoffs hit Google Help contractors who unionized last month
Around 80 Google Help subcontractors who recently voted to unionize with the Alphabet Workers Union-Communications Workers of America (AWU-CWA) found out last week that they will be laid off. The group began a hearing this week with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) regarding the complex issue of joint employment for contractors. “It really stinks of retaliation,” Casey Padron, a general writer on the team scheduled to lose her job in August, told Engadget today.
Meta could soon make its AI model available for commercial projects
The open-source model should speed up bug and security fixes.
Google's Bard AI chatbot has learned to talk
Google's Bard gained a handful of new features and functions Thursday in the chatbot AI's latest round of updates, including 40 new languages and the ability to speak!
Google's NotebookLM personalizes the chatbot experience
Google's Project Tailwind, an 'AI-first notebook' is now available to select beta testers in the US.
Gmail's new tools make it even easier to set up a meeting
Send options for times directly in your message.

...