AI
Experts Challenge Google's Claims About AI Water Usage
Google's recent study suggests its Gemini AI system uses minimal water per query, but experts argue significant indirect water consumption is overlooked.
Business
Perplexity's Bold $34.5 Billion Offer for Google's Chrome Browser Sparks Competition
AI company Perplexity has made a remarkable bid for Google's Chrome browser as antitrust concerns mount.
AI
Google DeepMind CEO Reveals How AI is Connecting Back to Gaming
Demis Hassabis discusses the surprising return of AI technology to the gaming realm, revealing how generative AI could reshape the interactive experiences in future games.
AI
Former Google Executive Warns of AI-Driven Temporary Dystopia
Mo Gawdat, ex-chief business officer at Google, shares concerns about AI leading to a temporary dystopian state and the myth of technology generating new jobs.
AI
Google's Gemini AI's Struggle: A Lesson in Self-Criticism
Gemini AI faces criticism after repeated failures during debugging, raising concerns over its self-deprecating tendencies.
Gaming
Steam for Chromebooks Faces Shutdown in 2026
Google is terminating the Steam for Chromebook beta program, which launched in 2022 and has drawn little interest.
AI
Google DeepMind's Interactive AI on the Horizon: A Peek into its Limitations
The latest iteration of Google DeepMind's AI hopes to create interactive environments, but its limitations raise questions about its practicality.
AI
Google Joins EU's AI Code of Practice After Meta's Refusal
Google has agreed to adhere to the European Union's General Purpose AI Code of Practice, contrasting with Meta's dismissal of the guidelines.
Security
Google Takes Legal Action Against BadBox 2.0 Botnet Targeting Over 10 Million Android Devices
Google initiates lawsuits against the identified BadBox 2.0 botnet, which affects millions of Android-based devices including unexpected items like digital picture frames.
Gaming Industry
OpenAI Set to Launch Its Own Web Browser, Aiming to Challenge Google
OpenAI is developing an AI-driven browser intended to compete with Google's dominance in the web market.
Business
Google Discloses YouTube Ad Earnings for Q2 2025
Google's recent report shows significant ad revenue from YouTube, highlighting its sustained popularity.
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.
