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.
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.
