Search giant to restore critical Android permission after user outcry In a turn of events to warm our withered hearts, Google has offered to restore the permission that was revoked from Nextcloud's Files app for Android.

Google's WearOS 6 update brings Gemini AI, redesigned interfaces, and better battery life to existing smartwatches

Google is giving the Android Search bar widget a small but helpful update

Apple and Google have the top two most valuable brands in the world.

Google I/O 2025 gets underway this Tuesday (May 20), with a keynote to kick things off

Apple is the worlds most valuable brand for the third year in a row and the first to surpass the $1 trillion brand value mark. Google ($944.1 billion) and Microsoft ($884.8 billion) round out the top-three brands by value

Google's AlphaEvolve is the epitome of a best-practice AI agent orchestration

Will Google finally go official with the new look at I/O next week?

Zuckerberg's state of mind before the acquisition in 2 are pointless." "What matters is what Meta did," Meta argued, which was pump Instagram with resources that allowed it "to 'thrive' -- adding many new features, attracting hundreds of millions and then billions of users, and monetizing with great success." In the case of WhatsApp, Meta argued that nobody thinks WhatsApp had any intention to pivot to social media when the founders testified that their goal was to never add social features, preferring to offer a simple, clean messaging app. And Meta disputed any claim that it feared Google might buy WhatsApp as the basis for creating a Facebook rival, arguing that "the sole Meta witness to (supposedly) learn of Google's acquisition efforts testified that he did not have that worry." In sum: A ruling in Meta's favor could prevent a breakup of its apps, while a denial would push the trial toward a possible order to divest Instagram and WhatsApp

Did your old Nest Hub just die? You're not alone.

Google Chrome on Android devices could get support for automatic detection and auto-filling for two-factor codes

The neighbor had Multiple Sclerosis (MS), and had lost dexterity in both hands over time. Some Google searches revealed I was far from alone in my confusion

New APIs for Google's ML Kit will let developers plug into the on-device AI model.

Fortnite was originally removed from the App Store because Epic started directing players to circumvent Apple's in-app payment system to buy in-game currency . The move was part of a larger plan from Epic to push back on Apple and Google's tight control over their respective platforms and storefronts

AI Premium looks like it's driving Google One's impressive subscriber surge to 150 million.

One of the 'smartest LLMs in the world' is reportedly not significant enough to justify a public release just yet.

While most people say they're not willing to pay for generative AI features, people who actually use AI are.

Google is working on a new Magic Actions feature that will replace Smart Actions in Android notifications

The Japanese Fair Trade Commission is planning a raft of proposals that would emulate Europe's App Store regulations regarding Big Tech firms such as Apple and Google

These are some of our favorite security cameras thanks to their wireless design, accurate and speedy motion alerts and the ability to save footage locally when you use a thumb drive with the Sync Module 2. Google Nest (wired) security camera for $70 (30 percent off): One of our favorite security cameras , the wired Nest cam has an attractive design and a super simple setup process both experienced and new security camera owners will be able to get it up and running in minutes

You should stick to reputed chargers and cables, preferably from Google themselves.

Google quietly added a feature to Android 16 beta that hides sensitive info only when you need it most

Samsung just opened limited pre-orders of its own 500Hz monitor over the weekend, which the company claimed was the first product to pair that refresh rate with OLED visuals in a gaming monitor. Other Acer monitors in the lineup are part of its line of Nitro Google Smart TV monitors

Summer is right around the corner, and while it is the perfect season for being outside in the sunshine, there's nothing quite like returning home to a perfectly climate controlled space to cool off. The fourth generation Nest Learning Thermostat from Google can help you beat the heat with even more efficient air conditioning, and it's on sale right now ahead of the Memorial Day holiday

Google is making the Calendar app a little more expressive.

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Google has quietly launched the ML Kit GenAI API, giving Android apps access to Gemini Nano on a range of flagship devices

Google has unveiled several new Gemini-powered accessibility features ahead of Google I/O that will make it even easier to understand whats on your screen

This week, Samsung finally announced the Galaxy S25 Edge, its slimmest smartphone yet. Is there actually a point to it, or is Samsung just trying to beat Apple to its rumored super-thin iPhone? Engadget's Sam Rutherford joins us to dive into the S25 Edge, as well as some pre-Google I/O news from the Android Show

AI-generated captions are getting smarter and funnier.

Google has blocked full file uploads on the Nextcloud Android app, citing vague security concerns, but critics say its about crushing cloud competitors

The all-new Roku Streaming Stick Plus is a budget-friendly, no-frills streaming device. How does it compare to the Google TV Streamer, and which one should you buy?

Money talks, and Google is finally making it clear who's speaking to you when you see ads promoted in Search results.

Google has released new emergency security updates for Chrome which fix a high-severity vulnerability thats currently being actively exploited by hackers in the wild

Longtime Slashdot reader mprindle writes: Nextcloud has been in an ongoing battle with Google over the tech giant revoking the All Files permission from the Nextcloud Android App, which prevents users from managing their files on their server

As rich media ads arrive through Google Messages, concerns about spam and consent grow

DragonForce-riding ransomware ring also has 'shiny object syndrome' so will likely move on to another sector soon Interview The same miscreants behind recent cyberattacks on British retailers are now trying to dig their claws into major American retailers' IT environments and in some cases even deploying ransomware, according to Google.

Google announces new Gemini-powered features for Android, as well as updates to captions, Chromebooks, and Chrome browsing.

Today is Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD), and, as in years past, many tech companies are marking the occasion with the announcement of new assistive features for their ecosystems. Apple got things rolling on Tuesday, and now Google is joining in on the parade

Google has overtaken IBM to become the leader in generative AI-related patents and also leads in the emerging area of agentic AI, according to data from IFI Claims

Plus OCR for PDFs, follow-up questions for TalkBack, smarter Page Zoom, and more!

These changes are partly meant to keep Google Cloud's customers and vendors sticking around.

Future versions of Chrome should de-elevate from admin privileges by default, reducing the attack surface significantly

Folks who are starting to build out their smart home security systems could do a lot worse than going with Nest's cameras. The Google brand offers an accessible entry point into home security (especially if you already have a Google account for Gmail, YouTube or the company's other services)

One UI 7 is better at understanding dates and times.

Google is warning that the UK is no longer the only target as multiple retailers report suffering an attack

That deeper iPhone-ification of your vehicle is at the heart of CarPlay Ultra, effectively letting you swap the factory-installed instrument cluster displays with a distinctly Apple UI, complete with customizable widgets and real-time information from apps installed on your iPhone. Apple Apple says its own software seamlessly integrates with the car while "reflecting the automakers look and feel." You can have Google Maps and Apple Music running alongside vehicle-specific information like driver assistance and tire pressure, all tied together with custom themes that Apple has worked on with Aston Martins own design team

Android will soon see some improvements to its Factory Reset Protections that could make it much harder to circumvent security on a stolen device

Apple Maps has added Michelin star ratings and much more in a new update to take on Google Maps here's what's new

A new leak has appeared that states Samsung is planning on introducing a new AI feature that will turn images into short videos, which could be based on Google's Veo 2 model

Google Drive developers are getting an early start at their Expressive design UI refresh.

Google has finally issued the announcement that Android 16 is to be released in June 2025

Google is updating Androids Factory Reset Protection (FRP) feature to render stolen or lost devices practically unusable as a deterrent against thieves

Google's next big Wear OS 6 update will have big ramifications for other devices, with Gemini leaping to devices like Samsung's Galaxy Watches

Or not. Not is possible, too Google's AI shop DeepMind has unveiled AlphaEvolve, its "evolutionary coding agent" powered by large language models to discover and optimize algorithms.

Google is implementing new security features and bringing older ones under the Advanced Protection Program with Android 16

OPPO has officially announced the arrival of its new affordable tablet, the Pad SE. The tablet gets a budget-friendly price tag but still comes with some impressive specs, including a large battery and on the software side, it ships with Google Gemini

An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: Google's DeepMind research division claims its newest AI agent marks a significant step toward using the technology to tackle big problems in math and science

Microsoft quietly announced earlier this week that it plans to shut down a long-standing tool supplying search engine startups and other software developers with a raw feed of Bing search results. From a report: The Bing Search APIs, or application programming interfaces, were once vital to many niche Google alternatives, but fell out of favor more recently as Microsoft hiked fees for the service and restricted its use

Google has warned that the hacker group known as "Scattered Spider," which recently disrupted UK retailer Marks & Spencer, is now targeting U.S

The original 2022 decision determined that both the consent collected by the TCF and the data collected in the RTB process were illegal under the GDPR. "Today's court's decision shows that the consent system used by Google, Amazon, X, Microsoft , deceives hundreds of millions of Europeans," said Dr Johnny Ryan, director of Enforce at the Irish Council for Civil Liberties, who has been leading the legal charge against the current approach to ad tech

"Peak Points" will allow advertisers to use Google's Gemini AI model to target ads to viewers when they are most engaged with a YouTube video.

AlphaEvolve has already made Google's data centers more efficient and improved Tensor chips.

If you want to learn how to successfully implement AI into your business, this free course could be for you.

Popular YouTuber JerryRigEverything posted a Pixel 9a teardown and repair enthusiasts won't like what they see.

An amendment to the Swiss surveillance law would require VPNs and messaging apps to identify and retain user data, undermining their privacy and security framework

Google teased whats coming at I/O and shows off a fresh lineup of Android hardware

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Alphabet's Google says that the hackers who have targeted the UK retail sector are now turning their attention to American retailers

Google Messages could soon get the mentions feature it's been lacking for a while here's how it looks

Google is replacing its iconic "I'm Feeling Lucky" button with AI Mode

There are some concerns about the battery and water resistance of the Pixel 9a

Today, Google Cloud announced a first-of-its-kind Generative AI Leader certification program

A new system that combines Geminis coding abilities with an evolutionary approachimproves datacenter scheduling and chip design, and fine-tunes large language models.

Google DeepMind's AlphaEvolve AI system breaks a 56-year-old mathematical record by discovering a more efficient matrix multiplication algorithm that had eluded human mathematicians since Strassen's 1969 breakthrough.

Plus: How to make Google less unhelpful As search engines are intentionally made worse, and software grows ever bigger and more complex, a possibly unexpected ally emerges: the European Union

Google has given an update of the future of Gemini in devices with Google TV, but it still hasn't told us when it will support the Google TV Streamer

If Google's own hardware doesn't get its hottest features first, what's the point of buying into it?

CEO Pichai slumming it on a measly $10.725M compared to lieutenants The C-suite at Google's parent Alphabet collectively scooped up more than $215 million in compensation for 2024, and the CEO was the worst paid among them.