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'.
The San Francisco jury in December took just a few hours to decide against Google, finding that the company had embarked on various illegal strategies to maintain its app store monopoly on Android phones.
Waymo, the autonomous driving technology company owned by Google parent Alphabet, is teaming up with South Korean automaker Hyundai to bring electric vehicles to its growing robotaxi fleet in the US.
Google is testing a new feature that displays verified check marks next to certain businesses in its search results, aiming to help users identify trustworthy sources.
Google owner Alphabet, Microsoft and Meta Platforms, which owns Instagram and Facebook, are forecast to spend a combined $160 billion in capital expenditures next year,
Alphabet Inc's Google announced on Monday an investment of $1 billion to establish a new data centre and cloud region in Thailand, according to a recent report by Reuters.
Epic Games, the creator of the popular game "Fortnite," has announced plans to file a lawsuit against tech giants Google and Samsung, alleging conspiracy to restrain competition in the app market.
In a recent post on his social media platform, Truth Social, former US President Donald Trump pledged to seek the prosecution of Google if he wins the upcoming presidential election on November 5, 2024, as per a recent report by Reuters.
Google Maps is tightening its grip on businesses engaging in fake reviews by imposing restrictions on profiles that violate the platform’s Fake Engagement policy, according to the support page of the company.
Google secured a victory on Wednesday by overturning a 1.49 billion euro ($1.7 billion) antitrust fine imposed by the European Union (EU).
Google is testing a new desktop windowing feature for Android tablets, allowing users to freely resize and rearrange apps on their screens. The feature, now available as a developer preview, is designed to enhance multitasking by giving users greater control over how they manage apps on their tablets.
