Tech
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.
Tech
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.
Tech
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.
Tech
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%.
Tech
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.
Tech
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.
Tech
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.
Mobile
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.
Tech
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.
Tech
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.
News
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.
Software
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.
Tech
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.
Software
Google Chrome Extensions Face Sudden Removal as Manifest V3 Goes Live
Several popular Google Chrome extensions, including uBlock, have been unexpectedly removed due to the rollout of Manifest V3. The solution for many users is as simple as toggling them back on.
Tech
Chegg Sues Google Over AI Summaries Impacting Information Quality
Educational firm Chegg claims Google's AI summarization features jeopardize the integrity of online information, urging users to access original sources.
Tech
AI Missteps: Google’s Misleading Cheese Claim in Super Bowl Ad
A recent incident involving an AI-generated advertisement for Google has raised concerns about the reliability of AI outputs, particularly in the context of factual accuracy.
Tech News
CAPTCHA: A Tracking Tool Disguised as Security
A 2023 study reveals that CAPTCHAs are more about generating profit through tracking than securing online spaces.
Finance
YouTube Ads Generate $10.4 Billion in Just Three Months
Despite widespread disdain for YouTube ads, they have proven to be immensely profitable for the platform.
Legal Issues
Tim Sweeney Claims Epic's Legal Battle with Apple and Google is Costly but Necessary
Tim Sweeney expresses no regrets despite the substantial financial burden of Epic Games' ongoing legal conflicts with Apple and Google.
