Software
Google Earth Introduces Historical Street View Feature for 20th Anniversary
Explore the newly added historical imagery feature in Google Earth, celebrating its 20th anniversary.
Hardware
UK Regulator Targets Google's Market Dominance with New Measures
The UK's Competition and Markets Authority introduces specific initiatives aimed at addressing Google's market operations and enhancing business competition.
AI
Google's AI Struggles to Master Pokémon, Takes Over 800 Hours to Complete the Elite Four
Recent findings reveal Google's AI, Gemini, faces significant challenges when playing Pokémon, leading to an amusingly lengthy completion time.
AI
Google Tests AI-Driven Podcast-Like Audio Summaries for Search Results
Google is launching an innovative feature that provides audio summaries of search results, resembling a podcast format, offering a new way to consume information.
Software
DeepMind CEO Willing to Pay for Next-Gen AI Email Tool
DeepMind's CEO expresses a desire for an AI that can manage emails, indicating a potential shift in how we interact with technology and communication.
Software
Google Search's AI Summaries Are Lacking, But There's a Browser Tool to Erase Them
Discover an innovative browser extension that eliminates Google's AI search summaries, designed by Tom's Hardware's editor-in-chief for a better search experience.
AI
Reflections on AI’s Future: Insights from Google’s CEO
A discussion on Google's CEO, Sundar Pichai, and the unpredictable future of artificial intelligence as presented in a recent interview.
AI
Google CEO Warns of AI-Driven Communication Collapse
Sundar Pichai, the CEO of Google, discusses potential dystopian outcomes from AI's growing influence on communication during the Google I/O 2025 conference.
News
Google's Logo Change: A Minimalist Redesign After a Decade
Google has updated its logo for the first time in ten years, sparking discussions about branding costs and design trends.
News
DOJ Advocates for Google's Ad-Tech Platform Breakup Over Monopoly Allegations
Ongoing legal disputes might compel Google to dismantle its advertising technology platforms amid claims of monopolistic practices.
News
Google's Search Market Share Declines Beneath 90% for the First Time in a Decade
Google's search market dominance is waning as its total share drops below 90% while desktop share falls below 80%.
News
OpenAI Executive Expresses Interest in Acquiring Chrome If Google is Forced to Sell
In a recent court case, an OpenAI executive revealed their willingness to purchase Google's Chrome browser, emphasizing a future rich with AI features.
News
Google Messages Introduces AI to Blur Unsolicited Nude Images and Alerts Senders
A new feature in Google Messages uses AI to blur unsolicited nude images, guiding senders to reconsider their choices.
Hardware
Google's AI Struggles with Idioms: A Closer Look
An exploration into how Google's AI overview attempts to decipher made-up idioms, revealing its limitations and humorous misunderstandings.
Hardware
New Android Update Means Phones Will Reboot After Three Days of Inactivity
A recent update to Google Play Services introduces a security feature that will reboot Android phones after three days without use, ensuring data safety.
Gaming
Google and Pokemon Collaborate on New Interactive Easter Egg
A delightful new mini-game allows Pokemon fans to catch the original 151 Pokemon through Google searches.
News
GitHub Welcomes AlexNet Source Code, Pioneering AI Technology Released by Google
Google and the Computer History Museum have collaboratively made the 2012 source code for AlexNet available on GitHub, marking a significant contribution to AI development.
Gaming Industry
Department of Justice Urges Google to Sell Chrome Amid Antitrust Proceedings
The DOJ is calling for significant actions against Google's search dominance, proposing the divestiture of Chrome and Android.
AI
Google Unveils Enhanced AI Search Engine Mode for Power Users
Google introduces a new AI Mode that promises more comprehensive AI responses to users' queries, tailored specifically for power users seeking in-depth answers.
News
Google Appeals to Trump's DOJ to Reconsider Chrome Separation
Google seeks to persuade the Trump administration not to enforce strict separations from its Chrome browser.
