#google

#google

The company crowed defiantly in a blog post announcing the new America-made smartphone: "Conventional wisdom said it wasn't possible. Experts said that costs are too high in the US; that the US has lost its manufacturing capability; and that the US labor force is too inflexible."

Google plans to feature competing shopping and travel platforms prominently in search results to comply with the Digital Markets Act and avoid significant fines from the EU.

Google is launching the Pixel 10 series in August, expected alongside new accessories including Pixel Buds 2a, Pixel Charger, and Pixel Wireless Charger.

A jury in San Jose, California, has ruled that Google must pay more than USD$314.6m to Android smartphone users in the state due to unauthorized data activity.

TikTok uses technology and human moderators for content moderation but struggles with the high volume of uploads, making timely enforcement of rules challenging.

Google is adding a new feature for system administrators in Workspace to control user access to beta features. Administrators can select a release track for users.

OpenAI is expanding its network of compute providers to include Oracle, CoreWeave, and reportedly even Google as it diversifies beyond Microsoft's infrastructure.

Veo 3 represents a significant advancement in AI-generated video, aiming to redefine media production through cloud computing, search, and platforms like YouTube.

No wonder Google is desperate for more power: the company's data centers more than doubled their electricity use in just four years.

Google's carbon footprint has surged by 51% since 2019 due to rising demand for AI, which has increased electricity usage in data centers by 27% year-on-year.

Google's expansion into watchOS with a new Calendar app marks a significant step, offering users more ways to access Google services right from their wrist.

The new deal marks only the second time a major company has agreed to buy power from a fusion startup.

Google has launched Offerwall, a monetisation solution that provides publishers alternative revenue streams beyond traditional advertising by offering users various content access options.

Judge Alsup asserted that Sonos's strategy of delaying patent claims for over a decade fundamentally harmed Google’s ability to develop competing technology, warranting the unenforceability ruling.

Google's newly launched Python client library for Data Commons helps developers easily query and integrate statistical data from over 200 datasets, supporting custom instances.

As part of Google's mobile network security features, Android phones can detect requests for unique identifiers or attempts at unencrypted connections, yielding network notifications.

Google's Offerwall allows site visitors to support content through options like viewing ads or paying fees, enhancing user choice and publisher revenue.

"Google is testing a new treatment for descriptions—when users hover over them, they appear in bold."

The WARN Act was specifically written for cities like Mountain View, cities with single employers that employ a large portion of the local workforce.

Starting on August 25, 2025, certain AdSense for Search features will have limitations based on the account's status within the Search Partner Network.

Google has introduced price tracking widgets in Google Discover, providing users with enhanced visibility on product price changes directly in their feed.

Starting Tuesday, Google is allowing Google Fi users on iPhones to access voicemails through the native iOS Phone app instead of the Fi app, enhancing convenience.

Gemini CLI is an agent that runs in your terminal that brings the power of Gemini in a very lightweight way to your terminal.

Google has temporarily turned off posting reviews due to a recent increase in suspicious high-rated reviews. The suspicious reviews were removed and the rating updated.

Starting 30 July you'll need a new partner to display your rates. Self-service hotel rates are ending soon.