Google and Apple have issued urgent software updates after uncovering an active hacking campaign affecting an unknown number of users across their platforms. On Wednesday, Google released patches for several security vulnerabilities in its Chrome browser, warning that one of the flaws had already been exploited by attackers before a fix was available. At the […]
A senior Google Search leader pushed back Thursday against concerns that AI-driven search results will undermine web publishers or threaten Google’s advertising revenue, calling the shift “an expansionary moment” for the internet rather than a contraction. Speaking at the Reuters NEXT conference in New York, Robby Stein, Google’s vice president of product for Search, addressed […]
Researchers have discovered a serious Android vulnerability called Pixnapping, which allows malicious apps to steal sensitive on-screen data—like Google Authenticator codes, Signal messages, Venmo financial info, and Gmail emails—in under 30 seconds, without needing any special permissions. The attack was developed by academics from the University of California (Berkeley and San Diego), the University of […]
Google is doubling down on artificial intelligence for businesses with the launch of Gemini Enterprise and Gemini Business — subscription plans designed to help corporate teams build and deploy AI agents for everyday work tasks. The Gemini Enterprise plan targets large organizations and starts at $30 per user per month, while Gemini Business, aimed at […]
Google is making it easier for AI systems to tap into real-world, trustworthy information. The company has launched a Data Commons Model Context Protocol (MCP) Server, allowing developers, data scientists, and AI agents to access verified statistics through natural language — a move that could reshape how AI models are trained and fine-tuned. From scattered […]
Artificial intelligence has quickly become a near-universal tool for people working in the tech industry, according to a new Google study. The research, conducted by Google’s DORA division and based on 5,000 responses from professionals worldwide, shows that 90% of tech workers now use AI in their jobs—a jump of 14% compared to last year. […]
No, your iPhone isn’t secretly recording your conversations. But it is being tracked in ways most people never realize. A technology called digital fingerprinting now allows companies to follow you across the web without your knowledge—and without your consent. What Is Digital Fingerprinting? Unlike cookies, which you can delete, a digital fingerprint is permanent. It’s […]
Google has officially taken its AI coding assistant Jules out of beta, just over two months after its public preview debut in May. Powered by Gemini 2.5 Pro, Jules is an asynchronous, agent-based coding tool that integrates with GitHub, clones codebases into Google Cloud VMs, and uses AI to fix or update code while developers […]
Google is taking its AI age verification technology a step further in an effort to better protect young users. After previously announcing plans to identify and restrict underage users on YouTube, the company now says it will begin using AI to estimate the age of U.S.-based Google account holders more broadly. This rollout will begin […]
Google is bringing even more generative AI to its online shopping experience with a new feature called AI Mode, set to launch in the U.S. this fall. The tool will generate visual outfit and home decor ideas based on user descriptions, helping shoppers discover real products that closely match what they have in mind. Alongside […]
Google has just unveiled Doppl, a new experimental app that uses AI to show you how different outfits might look on your own body. Now available in the U.S. on both iOS and Android, the app offers a personalized and interactive way to explore your style. With Doppl, users can virtually try on clothing using […]
Google is experimenting with a new feature that turns search results into short, podcast-style audio clips powered by AI. Part of the company’s Labs program, the feature—called Audio Overviews—is now being tested on mobile devices in the U.S. for English-language searches. Here’s how it works: if you search for something like “How do noise-cancelling headphones […]