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’s parent company, Alphabet, is in advanced talks to acquire Israeli cybersecurity firm Wiz for more than $30 billion, marking its largest potential purchase to date.
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'.
Elon Musk's AI startup could conceivably be a Chrome contender, bankrolled by his riches and having the deal cleared thanks to his close working relationship with incoming president Donald Trump.
Two of the biggest players in the tech world, Apple and Google, are at the forefront with Apple Intelligence and Google Gemini AI to shape the future of mobile computing. Let’s dive into how these tech giants are redefining the boundaries of mobile computing.
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) may ask a federal judge to force Google to sell its Chrome internet browser, according to a recent Bloomberg News report. This move comes as part of the DOJ’s ongoing efforts to address Google's alleged monopoly in the search market.
Google has recently introduced a Gemini-powered AI image generation tool in Google docs, enabling users to create visuals for their documents.
Google has introduced a set of AI-powered updates to Google Maps, utilising its Gemini model to make location-based searches more responsive and contextually aware.
The technology giant's net income surged 34 percent to $26.3 billion, while earnings per share increased 37 percent to $2.12
Waymo, the self-driving car company owned by Google's parent Alphabet, has recently raised $5.6 billion in its latest funding round. The round included major investors such as Andreessen Horowitz, Fidelity, Perry Creek, Silver Lake, Tiger Global, and T. Rowe Price.
Google is making a shift toward nuclear energy to power its artificial intelligence (AI) data centres, signing a deal with nuclear tech startup Kairos Power to use small nuclear reactors.
After losing a jury trial against game store Epic Games in December, a judge has now ruled that Google must open a key piece of its Android smartphone operating system
Determining how to address Google's wrongs is the next stage of a landmark antitrust trial that saw the company in August judged a monopolist by US District Court Judge Amit Mehta.
