#google
#google

9 hours ago

Google I/O revealed more updates for Wallet, Wear OS, Google Play, and more

Google Play Store will allow users to request payment from others, plus smartwatches will receive Live Updates for enhanced functionality.

Marketing tech

Google Play adds topic pages, audio previews, and new subscription tools for developers | TechCrunch

9 hours ago

Google I/O revealed more updates for Wallet, Wear OS, Google Play, and more

Google Play Store will allow users to request payment from others, plus smartwatches will receive Live Updates for enhanced functionality.

Marketing tech

Google Play adds topic pages, audio previews, and new subscription tools for developers | TechCrunch

more#play-store

#ai

Google pretends to be in on the joke, but its focus on AI Mode search is serious

Google's AI Mode search represents a fundamental shift in how users access and interact with information online.

19 hours ago

SEO Is Dead, According to Google

SEO is dying due to AI changes in Google's algorithms.

Google is racing to build the future of AI Search before rivals do. We're finally seeing what that looks like.

Google is launching its AI Mode for Search users in the US, indicating a significant transformation in search technology.

Google's AI agents will bring you the web now | TechCrunch

Google is transitioning from traditional search to AI-driven user experiences, enabling more interactive and personalized responses.

fromwww.mercurynews.com

Google outlines its big plans for the future of search

Google is shifting from a keyword-based search engine to an AI-driven system that personalizes search results based on user context.

Gemini 2.5 is leaving preview just in time for Google's new $250 AI subscription

Google announces the general availability of Gemini 2.5, enhancing chatbot capabilities and integrating new subscription options.

Google pretends to be in on the joke, but its focus on AI Mode search is serious

Google's AI Mode search represents a fundamental shift in how users access and interact with information online.

19 hours ago

SEO Is Dead, According to Google

SEO is dying due to AI changes in Google's algorithms.

Google is racing to build the future of AI Search before rivals do. We're finally seeing what that looks like.

Google is launching its AI Mode for Search users in the US, indicating a significant transformation in search technology.

Google's AI agents will bring you the web now | TechCrunch

Google is transitioning from traditional search to AI-driven user experiences, enabling more interactive and personalized responses.

fromwww.mercurynews.com

Google outlines its big plans for the future of search

Google is shifting from a keyword-based search engine to an AI-driven system that personalizes search results based on user context.

Gemini 2.5 is leaving preview just in time for Google's new $250 AI subscription

Google announces the general availability of Gemini 2.5, enhancing chatbot capabilities and integrating new subscription options.

more#ai

#ai-mode

fromTipRanks Financial

Alphabet Bets Big on AI Search - Will GOOG Stock Keep Its $50B Ad Engine Running? - TipRanks.com

Google's introduction of AI Mode in search highlights a strategic shift amid threats to its market dominance.

Google's Search Engine Can Go Into Full 'AI Mode' Now

Google is transforming its search engine by introducing an AI mode that offers conversation-like interactions for information retrieval.

from9to5Google

Google's AI Mode is 'the definition of theft,' publishers say, opt-out was considered

Google's new AI Mode is causing significant concern among publishers regarding revenue and content theft.

fromMashable India

News/Media Alliance Says Google's AI Takes Content 'By Force'

The News/Media Alliance accuses Google's new AI Mode of content theft that harms publishers financially.

Artificial intelligence

News publishers call Google's AI Mode 'theft'

16 hours ago

Marketing tech

Google Confirms AI Mode Noreferrer Is A Bug

fromTipRanks Financial

Alphabet Bets Big on AI Search - Will GOOG Stock Keep Its $50B Ad Engine Running? - TipRanks.com

Google's introduction of AI Mode in search highlights a strategic shift amid threats to its market dominance.

Google's Search Engine Can Go Into Full 'AI Mode' Now

Google is transforming its search engine by introducing an AI mode that offers conversation-like interactions for information retrieval.

from9to5Google

Google's AI Mode is 'the definition of theft,' publishers say, opt-out was considered

Google's new AI Mode is causing significant concern among publishers regarding revenue and content theft.

fromMashable India

News/Media Alliance Says Google's AI Takes Content 'By Force'

The News/Media Alliance accuses Google's new AI Mode of content theft that harms publishers financially.

Artificial intelligence

News publishers call Google's AI Mode 'theft'

16 hours ago

Marketing tech

Google Confirms AI Mode Noreferrer Is A Bug

more#ai-mode

#search-engine

fromwww.bbc.com

AI chatbot to be embedded in Google search

Google has introduced an AI mode in its search engine to enhance user interaction and retain competitive edge against rivals.

fromThe Globe and Mail

Google's search engine can go into full 'AI mode' as its makeover moves into next phase

Google's AI advancements significantly transform search interaction and impact web traffic.

fromwww.theguardian.com

Google's unveils AI Mode' in the next phase of its journey to change search

Google's AI enhancements transform search experiences into conversational interactions, reshaping information access for users.

fromanalyticsindiamag.com

Google vs Google | AIM

Google is enhancing its search capabilities with AI innovations to maintain its dominant market position.

Google is stuffing even more ads into its AI results

Google is testing ads in its new AI Mode search feature, increasing ad placements in search results.

Google's 'AI Mode' Is Coming for Us All

Google is launching an array of AI search tools that enhance its traditional search interface, promoting a more conversational search experience for users.

fromwww.bbc.com

AI chatbot to be embedded in Google search

Google has introduced an AI mode in its search engine to enhance user interaction and retain competitive edge against rivals.

fromThe Globe and Mail

Google's search engine can go into full 'AI mode' as its makeover moves into next phase

Google's AI advancements significantly transform search interaction and impact web traffic.

fromwww.theguardian.com

Google's unveils AI Mode' in the next phase of its journey to change search

Google's AI enhancements transform search experiences into conversational interactions, reshaping information access for users.

fromanalyticsindiamag.com

Google vs Google | AIM

Google is enhancing its search capabilities with AI innovations to maintain its dominant market position.

Google is stuffing even more ads into its AI results

Google is testing ads in its new AI Mode search feature, increasing ad placements in search results.

Google's 'AI Mode' Is Coming for Us All

Google is launching an array of AI search tools that enhance its traditional search interface, promoting a more conversational search experience for users.

more#search-engine

Did Google lie about building a deadly chatbot? Judge finds it plausible.

A mother filed a lawsuit against Google, claiming its chatbot contributed to her son's suicide, and a judge allowed the case to proceed.

#artificial-intelligence

Google takes aim at ChatGPT, Meta with flurry of AI products and upgrades

Google expands access to AI tools and introduces subscription plans to remain competitive in the evolving AI landscape.

Google faces new DOJ antitrust probe over partnership with AI startup: report

Google is under investigation for potential antitrust violations linked to its partnership with Character.AI.

fromYahoo Finance

Alphabet hits near three-month high on new AI updates

Alphabet shares increased 4% driven by AI updates, highlighting investor confidence in Google’s ability to monetize AI and maintain search growth.

fromThe Motley Fool

Artificial intelligence

Google Must Win at Artificial Intelligence or Its Search Business Could Crumble. Does This Make Alphabet an AI Stock to Buy? | The Motley Fool

fromComputerWeekly.com

Artificial intelligence

Google gets in gear with Volvo to drive connected vehicle AI | Computer Weekly

Google takes aim at ChatGPT, Meta with flurry of AI products and upgrades

Google expands access to AI tools and introduces subscription plans to remain competitive in the evolving AI landscape.

Google faces new DOJ antitrust probe over partnership with AI startup: report

Google is under investigation for potential antitrust violations linked to its partnership with Character.AI.

fromYahoo Finance

Alphabet hits near three-month high on new AI updates

Alphabet shares increased 4% driven by AI updates, highlighting investor confidence in Google’s ability to monetize AI and maintain search growth.

fromThe Motley Fool

Artificial intelligence

Google Must Win at Artificial Intelligence or Its Search Business Could Crumble. Does This Make Alphabet an AI Stock to Buy? | The Motley Fool

fromComputerWeekly.com

more#artificial-intelligence

Artificial intelligence

Google gets in gear with Volvo to drive connected vehicle AI | Computer Weekly

Google Antitrust Remedies Could Harm U.S. Economy and Consumers

The DOJ's antitrust case against Google highlights significant issues of monopolization that could reshape the search market.

fromForbes

Breaking Up Is Hard To Do: Questions on Unpredicted Results From Recent Ad-Tech Court Decisions

Businesses need to find the right balance between consumer and client demands.

Changing market dynamics challenge traditional views of competition in the digital space.

fromDigiday

Marketing tech

The Rundown: How Google is sizing up to the DOJ in its ad tech antitrust trial

European startups

fromForbes

Google Antitrust Remedies Could Harm U.S. Economy and Consumers

The DOJ's antitrust case against Google highlights significant issues of monopolization that could reshape the search market.

fromForbes

Breaking Up Is Hard To Do: Questions on Unpredicted Results From Recent Ad-Tech Court Decisions

Businesses need to find the right balance between consumer and client demands.

Changing market dynamics challenge traditional views of competition in the digital space.

fromDigiday

Marketing tech

The Rundown: How Google is sizing up to the DOJ in its ad tech antitrust trial

Google Must Win at Artificial Intelligence or Its Search Business Could Crumble. Does This Make Alphabet an AI Stock to Buy?

Alphabet faces severe competition from AI applications, impacting its search engine dominance and overall revenue.

Intellectual property law

Sergey Brin says management is the 'easiest thing to do with AI'

AI is transforming leadership by facilitating delegation and promotion decisions in major companies.

fromIPWatchdog.com | Patents & Intellectual Property Law

Split En Banc CAFC Says Google Gets a New Trial on Damages, Scrapping $20 Million Award for EcoFactor

The CAFC reversed the district court's denial of Google's new trial motion in EcoFactor v. Google, emphasizing the role of factual sufficiency in expert testimony.

We tried on Google's prototype AI smart glasses

Smart glasses require user experience to truly appreciate their capabilities.

fromTheregister

Wearables

Google, Warby Parker partner to give Glass a glowup

fromSocial Media Today

Wearables

Meta Launches Ray Ban AI Glasses in More Regions

We tried on Google's prototype AI smart glasses

Smart glasses require user experience to truly appreciate their capabilities.

fromTheregister

Wearables

Google, Warby Parker partner to give Glass a glowup

fromSocial Media Today

Wearables

Meta Launches Ray Ban AI Glasses in More Regions

more#wearable-technology

Silicon Valley

fromwww.mercurynews.com

California and Google will make a media fund for the floundering news industry

California partners with Google to support news media financially.

Critics claim the fund's support is inadequate compared to earlier proposals.

Music production

Google has a new tool to help detect AI-generated content

Google's AI tools include a portal that identifies SynthID watermarks in uploaded content.

fromInfoWorld

Google releases agent development kits for Python and Java

Google has released development kits for Python and Java, allowing developers to build and deploy AI agents with greater ease and flexibility.

#smart-glasses

fromEntrepreneur

Wearables

Google Is Developing AI Smart Glasses with Warby Parker | Entrepreneur

Wearables

Google commits $150M to develop AI glasses with Warby Parker | TechCrunch

fromThe Mercury News

Wearables

Xreal and Google debut aura AR glasses to rival Meta's Orion plan

fromEntrepreneur

Google Is Developing AI Smart Glasses with Warby Parker | Entrepreneur

Google is entering the AI glasses market in partnership with Warby Parker, investing $150 million for development.

Google commits $150M to develop AI glasses with Warby Parker | TechCrunch

Google invests $150 million in Warby Parker for AI smart glasses development.

fromThe Mercury News

Xreal and Google debut aura AR glasses to rival Meta's Orion plan

Google enters the augmented reality glasses market with Project Aura, partnering with Xreal Inc. to create Android XR eyewear.

more#smart-glasses

fromwww.gsmarena.com

Android 16 QPR1 Beta 1 now available for Pixel devices with Material 3 Expressive UI

Google has rolled the Material 3 Expressive UI changes into Android 16 QPR1 Beta 1, which allows users to experience the latest features on compatible Pixel devices.

Mobile UX

#ai-search

Google Tips 'AI Mode' for All, Search Results Tailored to Your Gmail Inbox

Google's AI search tools are transforming interactions, encouraging longer and more complex queries from users.

Google rejected giving publishers more choice to opt out of AI Search

Google prioritizes monetization in AI Search, limiting publisher choices for content use.

Publishers have little control over their content being used in AI features.

fromExchangewire

Digest: Google Gave Publishers Little Choice in Data Use for AI Search; Judge Presses Apple to Approve Fortnite

Google restricts publishers' control over AI content usage in search features, prioritizing its strategies.

Judge urges Apple to facilitate Fortnite's return to App Store amidst ongoing legal scrutiny.

Google Tips 'AI Mode' for All, Search Results Tailored to Your Gmail Inbox

Google's AI search tools are transforming interactions, encouraging longer and more complex queries from users.

Google rejected giving publishers more choice to opt out of AI Search

Google prioritizes monetization in AI Search, limiting publisher choices for content use.

Publishers have little control over their content being used in AI features.

fromExchangewire

Digest: Google Gave Publishers Little Choice in Data Use for AI Search; Judge Presses Apple to Approve Fortnite

Google restricts publishers' control over AI content usage in search features, prioritizing its strategies.

Judge urges Apple to facilitate Fortnite's return to App Store amidst ongoing legal scrutiny.

more#ai-search

fromInsideEVs

Volvo's Cars Will Be The First To Get Google's Gemini AI Assistant

Volvo will be the first automaker to implement Google's new Gemini AI assistant, enhancing in-car voice interactions.

Get ready for more ads in Google's AI search answers

Google is expanding AI-powered ads from mobile to desktop, enhancing monetization opportunities in the AI landscape.

Google starts beta testing Android 16's youthful new look

Users can enroll their Pixel devices to access Android 16 QPR1 Beta 1 updates.

Mobile UX

Google teases an Android desktop mode, made with Samsung's help

Mobile UX

Google starts beta testing Android 16's youthful new look

Users can enroll their Pixel devices to access Android 16 QPR1 Beta 1 updates.

Mobile UX

Google teases an Android desktop mode, made with Samsung's help

more#android-16

#ai-overviews

Google AI Overviews With Author Names & Links

Google is testing displaying author names and website citations in AI Overviews to enhance trust.

Google AI Overviews Expand To More Showing 10% Query Growth

Google's AI Overviews are expanding globally and driving increased user engagement on search queries.

Google AI Overviews With Author Names & Links

Google is testing displaying author names and website citations in AI Overviews to enhance trust.

Google AI Overviews Expand To More Showing 10% Query Growth

Google's AI Overviews are expanding globally and driving increased user engagement on search queries.

more#ai-overviews

Mobile UX

Google AI Overviews With Hidden Links

Google tests hiding citations and link icons in AI Overviews for search results.

The change indicates a significant shift in how AI-generated information is attributed.

Google Business Profiles Right Knowledge Panel Missing Bug

It's a bug and Google is aware about this. This shall be fixed in sometime and you will soon be able to see the profile in the right side like before.

Mobile UX

Privacy technologies

fromMail Online

Google issues warning to all 1.8b Gmail users over dangerous attack

Gmail users should be cautious of phishing emails that impersonate Google, especially those urging immediate actions regarding legal cases.

Mobile UX

fromGSMArena.com

Google launches new AI Ultra plan, announces new Gemini features and Gemini for Chrome

Google launches AI Ultra plan with extensive features and capabilities.

AI Ultra subscribers get early access to experimental AI products and powerful models.

fromdigiday.com

The definitive publisher guide to what's in and out in the era of Google's AI Overviews

Publishers have limited control over content indexing by Google, even after opting out of AI training.

Privacy technologies

fromMind Matters

What Public Policies Can Help Us Achieve a Less Biased Internet?

Public monitoring of Big Tech is essential to address manipulation and protect public opinion.

fromSourcing Journal