Google introduced several new AI-powered tools and products, including a new premium subscription service called Google AI Ultra, at its latest I/O developer conference. The subscription plan is priced at $249.99 per month in the US and is designed for professionals and power users requiring advanced AI (artificial intelligence) tools.
Google DeepMind has unveiled two new AI systems that collectively solved four of six problems from this year's International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO), performing at the level of a silver medalist. According to an official blog post by Google, this marks the first time AI has achieved such a level in the world's most elite high school math competition.
Google has agreed to pay $1.375 billion to settle a Texas lawsuit alleging the company violated user privacy by collecting sensitive data without proper consent, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced Friday, according to a recent report by Reuters.
Google has laid off approximately 200 employees from its global business unit, which handles sales and partnerships, according to a recent report by The Information. The move comes as major tech companies continue shifting resources toward artificial intelligence (AI) and data centre investments while scaling back in other areas.
Could OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, soon own Google Chrome? That possibility emerged during Google’s high-stakes antitrust trial in Washington, where an OpenAI executive testified that the AI firm would be interested in acquiring Chrome if regulators force Google to sell the browser as part of efforts to restore competition in online search.
Google is set to face a historic antitrust trial in Washington this week, as the US Department of Justice (DOJ) moves to compel the tech giant to divest its Chrome browser in order to reintroduce competition into the online search market.
Google has recently unveiled DolphinGemma, an artificial intelligence model designed to analyse and mimic dolphin vocalisations. Developed in collaboration with the Wild Dolphin Project (WDP) and Georgia Tech, the AI processes decades of recorded dolphin sounds to identify patterns and predict communication sequences—much like how AI models anticipate text in human language.
Google has confirmed that a technical issue caused the deletion of timeline data for some Google Maps users, affecting those who had not enabled cloud backups, according to a recent report by The Verge.
Google has unveiled the Pixel 9a, its latest budget-friendly smartphone, featuring a redesign, upgraded camera capabilities, and the new Tensor G4 chip, all starting at $499. Set for release in April, Google says this new smartphone aims to deliver premium AI features and durability at an accessible price point.
Google has recently unveiled Gemma 3, a new family of lightweight, open AI models designed to run efficiently on devices like phones, laptops, and workstations. According to an official blog post, Gemma 3 is built on the same technology as Google’s Gemini 2.0 models and is available in four sizes (1B, 4B, 12B, and 27B) to suit different hardware and performance needs.
Google has rolled out a new update to its Workspace platform, introducing new Gemini AI capabilities for Google Sheets. The upgrade allows business users to generate advanced insights and visualisations from their data, such as identifying correlations, spotting outliers, and creating heatmaps, according to Google's official blog.
Google Maps is now showing 'Gulf of America' instead of 'Gulf of Mexico' for users in the United States. This change follows an update by the US Geographic Names Information System, which now lists the waterway as 'The Gulf of America, formerly known as the Gulf of Mexico'.
Alphabet’s Google has recently unveiled updates to its Gemini family of large language models (LLMs), including a new low-cost product line designed to compete with budget AI models such as those from Chinese rival DeepSeek.
Our Google accounts hold a significant amount of data, from cherished photos and important documents to critical emails and contacts. Here are some ways in which you can backup valuable information and files from various Google apps.
Indonesia’s antitrust agency has hit Google with a 202 billion rupiah ($12.4 million) fine, accusing the tech giant of unfair business practices in its Google Play Store payment system.
Even companies such as Netflix and Amazon, which until recently relied mainly on subscriptions, are getting in on the action
Apple has no intention of developing its own search engine, according to Eddy Cue, the company’s Senior Vice President of Services. Cue disclosed Apple’s position during a recent court filing in the US Department of Justice (DOJ) case against Google’s dominance in the search industry.
Apple has formally filed papers to participate in Google’s U.S. antitrust trial concerning online search practices, citing its reliance on revenue-sharing agreements that make Google the default search engine on Apple’s Safari browser.
Google has unveiled its annual “Year in Search” report, offering a snapshot of the key events, people, and interests that defined 2024.
