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.
Hardware
Google Acquires HTC Vive Engineers to Compete with Meta in VR/AR
Google is taking significant steps to establish Android XR as a formidable competitor to Meta's VR/AR offerings by acquiring HTC Vive engineers.
Legal
Lawsuit Filed by Poppy Playtime Creators Against Google Over Fake Apps
The developers behind the horror game Poppy Playtime are taking legal action against Google for allowing counterfeit applications that imitate their game.
