Google Search queries hit an ‘all time high’ last quarter
Google Search queries hit an 'all time high' last quarter Google Search queries hit an “all time high” in the first quarter of 2026, according to a statement from CEO Sundar Pichai published as part of Alphabet’s earnings on Wednesday. “Our AI investments and full stack approach are lighting up every part of the business,” […]
General Motors is adding Gemini to four million cars
General Motors is adding Gemini to four million cars Gemini is coming to Cadillac, Chevrolet, Buick, and GMC vehicles. | Image: General Motors General Motors is planning to bring Google’s Gemini AI assistant to around four million vehicles across the US. Model year 2022 and newer Cadillac, Chevrolet, Buick, and GMC vehicles with Google built-in […]
Google Translate can now help you with pronunciation
Google Translate can now help you with pronunciation The pronunciation guides are written out phonetically to give you a fighting chance. | Image by Google / The Verge Google has launched a new AI-powered feature for Translate that can help you correct and practice your enunciation when learning a new language. The “pronunciation practice” tool […]
Google and Pentagon reportedly agree deal for ‘any lawful’ use of AI
Google and Pentagon reportedly agree deal for 'any lawful' use of AI Google has signed a classified deal that allows the US Department of Defense to use its AI models for “any lawful government purpose,” The Information reports. The agreement was reported less than a day after Google employees demanded CEO Sundar Pichai block the […]
Google is testing AI chatbot search for YouTube
Google is testing AI chatbot search for YouTube Google is trying out an AI Mode-like search experience for YouTube. The company is now testing “a new way to search on YouTube that feels more like a conversation,” with results pulling in things like longform videos, YouTube Shorts, and text about what you’re searching for. The […]
Google employees ask Sundar Pichai to say no to classified military AI use
Google employees ask Sundar Pichai to say no to classified military AI use Google CEO Sundar Pichai arrives for the inauguration of President Donald Trump | Getty Images Over 600 Google employees signed a letter to CEO Sundar Pichai demanding that Google block the Pentagon from using its AI models for classified purposes, reports the […]
Google’s new gradient icon design is coming to more apps
Google's new gradient icon design is coming to more apps In late 2025, Google started rolling out new icons with a gradient design. Now it seems the new look is coming to the rest of Google’s apps. 9to5Google got its hands on images of the new icons that ditch the uniform circle design that tries […]
The US gets the worst phones
The US gets the worst phones Apple and Samsung dominate the US phone market, and they’ve done so for years. Together with Google, they’ve shaped our sense of what a smartphone is and what it can do, pushing the boundaries of mobile photography, software, and processing power. But over the last few years, they’ve sat […]
Google’s handsome Pixel Watch 4 is on sale for $40 off in both size configurations
Google's handsome Pixel Watch 4 is on sale for $40 off in both size configurations Spring has sprung, as they say, and to mark the occasion, Google is running a spring-centric promo until Sunday, April 26th. The limited-time discounts apply to a number of Google’s first-party devices, from the Pixel 10 Pro to the Pixel […]
Google Photos adds subtle touch-up tools for faces
Google Photos adds subtle touch-up tools for faces Google has announced a new collection of touch-up tools for Google Photos’ image editor designed to apply subtle enhancements, refinements, or fixes to faces in photos. The tools are gradually being rolled out on the Google Photos app globally starting today, but only on devices running Android […]