Google's chatbot is now showing ads when talking to AI startups By Craig Hale published 1 May 25 Google wants to show more ads in more places
Yes, Google is a near-monopoly, but selling off Chrome won't make it better By Lance Ulanoff published 21 November 24 Google might have to sell Chrome, and that might be the last thing you want.
The end of Google Tasks? Google starts folding app into Calendar on Android By David Nield published 25 November 24 Google has announced that Google Tasks is now part of Google Calendar on Android, so we're fearing for its future.
Google Agentspace wants to use AI to help you find out all the work information you need By Mike Moore published 16 December 24 "Multi-modal search agent" can answer even complex questions about your organization.
Google Search adds Notes tab and takes a small step toward social search By Cesar Cadenas published 15 November 23 In addition to Notes, Google will also offer a way to closely follow key topics of interest in order to stay up-to-date.
From digital archive into dust: Google bids a farewell to cached web pages, with users mourning the historic feature By Kristina Terech published 7 February 24 Google announces end of cached pages, and points to improved web reliability. However, users lament the loss of a valuable resource and the end of an era.
Google Pixel phones could be getting a neat iPhone-inspired feature By Rowan Davies published 11 March 24 Some Pixel users have spotted a new function in the Google Phone app that lets you switch between voice and video calls - similar to FaceTime for iPhone.
Google's putting all of its core services into an Essentials app for your Windows PC By Cesar Cadenas published 23 August 24 Coming out to HP laptops first, Google Essentials offers quick access to Google Photos, Docs, and thousands of games.
Spotify and parts of Google were down – here's everything we know about the outage that hit major services By Jacob Krol last updated 13 June 25 If you couldn't stream your favorite song or had issues accessing one of Google's services, you weren't alone
Google reveals powerful NotebookLM app for Android and iOS with release date – here's what it looks like By David Nield published 2 May 25 The promised NotebookLM apps are showing up on the Play Store and App Store, with pre-orders now open.
Google in 2024: the hits, the misses, plus what to expect in 2025 By David Nield published 27 December 24 From new Pixel phones to a lot of AI, Google has traveled a long way in the space of 12 months.
Google may soon switch to AI Mode for search – and you’ll just have to deal with it By Eric Hal Schwartz published 9 September 25 Google appears poised to replace classic search with AI Mode, a move that could transform how users access information.
Google denies it offered hundreds of millions of dollars support to continue Microsoft cloud probes By Craig Hale published 2 December 24 Google hasn’t denied offering CISPE over €100 million in financial support, but says it’s nothing to do with the Microsoft complaint.
Google Cloud saw a huge rise in 2023 — with Google One a particular success By Craig Hale published 31 January 24 Google had a good year in FY 2023, with much of its growth being attributed to cloud and subscriptions.
Want a new Google Calendar feature rolled out straight away? It's simple - just be a tech CEO By Craig Hale published 14 August 25 Google Calendar gets a new feature following a public request from Stripe co-founder John Collison on X.
I tested Google Workspace and found it to be an excellent productivity suite for mid-sized organizations By Stefan Ionescu last updated 6 October 25 Google’s online productivity suite is all about teamwork. But can it best the features offered by its competitors to become the next household name?
Google Bard could soon become Gemini, and appear inside more apps By David Nield published 4 February 24 It looks like it's going to be a big week for Bard, with a name change, a new app, and Google Messages integration.
Chrome may get its own Circle to Search tool and make your online image identification a breeze By Cesar Cadenas published 9 May 24 Google Lens may introduce a Chrome tool that lets you manually circle subjects in an image, similar to the Android feature.
Google Cloud unveils major infrastructure investment across Southeast Asia By Luke Hughes published 1 October 24 Google is taking on the responsibility for its Thailand cloud region, but partnering with local IT firm DNeX to air-gap its services for an unspecified period.
Google "could face breakup" after being found guilty of having illegal ad tech monopolies By Craig Hale published 18 April 25 Google has been found guilty of antitrust law violation with regards to its ads market monopolization – and the consequences could be major.
Google's AI Overviews goes global, hopefully without the rock-eating suggestions By Eric Hal Schwartz published 15 August 24 Google AI Overviews released in six new countries.
The end of Nest? Google’s mysterious speaker stars in new leak that hints at smart home shakeup By David Nield published 19 September 25 Courtesy of the latest Google Home app for Android, we have some hints about Google's smart home plans.
Google News was down for many earlier: here's what you need to know By Jacob Krol last updated 31 May 24 Google News was down for many users at 8 AM ET on May 31, 2024, but has since returned. The search giant did eventually confirm a "service interruption."
Google One has a cheaper, larger storage option — but you probably won't get it just yet By Craig Hale published 11 September 24 Some Indian customers are seeing a new 30GB Google One Lite option – could a wider rollout be around the corner?
Dark mode for Google Photos is no longer exclusive to phones, as Google finally brings it to its web version By Rowan Davies published 2 April 25 No more strained eyes - Google finally brings its dark mode feature to the web version of Google Photos.
Satya Nadella claims Google "makes more money on Windows than all of Microsoft" By Craig Hale published 19 December 24 Even though it sells Windows, Microsoft says Google is better off from the platform, simply because it’s everywhere.
Google Search ads are being hacked to steal account info By Sead Fadilpašić published 16 January 25 Google Ads accounts are in high demand these days, and hackers are taking notice.
Google I/O 2024 live blog: all the Gemini AI news as it happened By Matt Hanson last updated 14 May 24 Google's I/O keynote presentation is over, and it was predictably AI-heavy. Here’s everything that was annnounced.
Google Search could soon charge you for AI-powered results – and search engines might never be the same By Darren Allan published 4 April 24 This is all about balancing the benefits of AI against the revenue stream from adverts for Google.
Google's upgraded AI Mode is set to transform search – again By Eric Hal Schwartz published 29 July 25 Google has upgraded its AI Mode with the ability to upload PDFs, a new Canvas feature, and Search Live for desktop.
