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Google brings full AI Mode prompt box to Chrome address bar

9to5google.com

Following last month’s big Gemini in Chrome update, AI Mode in Google’s desktop browser is getting its own upgrade in the address bar.

Google Pixel 10a dashed my hopes, but I can recommend these 6 phones instead

www.digitaltrends.com

Google has officially unveiled the Pixel 10a, its newest entry in the A-series lineup. On the surface, it looks like another compelling budget-friendly Pixel: minimalist design, fresh colours, a large battery, and Google’s well-known AI…

Google is ending Gmailify and POP access in Gmail; new users will lose access in Q1 2026, and existing users will keep both features until later in 2026 (David Nield/Wired)

www.techmeme.com

Google is ending Gmailify and POP access in Gmail; new users will lose access in Q1 2026, and existing users will keep both features until later in 2026 — If you have multiple email accounts, your Gmail setup may soon need some…

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Google resolves glitch serving ads to YouTube Music Premium users

mashable.com

YouTube Music Premium subscribers started hearing ads on home devices this week, a glitch that Google says has since been resolved.

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Google releases Gemini 3.1 Pro, pushing deeper into the AI reasoning race

www.gizmochina.com

Google has introduced Gemini 3.1 Pro, the latest version of its advanced AI model. The update delivers significant improvements in reasoning and problem-solving, making it one of the most powerful AI systems available today. The model is…

Grok and other ‘nudification’ apps offered by Google and Apple put Silicon Valley at center of global outrage

www.twincities.com

Apps that allow women and girls to be digitally stripped have sparked investigations from California to Europe.

Google VP warns that two types of AI startups may not survive

techcrunch.com

As generative AI evolves, a Google VP warns that LLM wrappers and AI aggregators face mounting pressure, with shrinking margins and limited differentiation threatening their long-term viability.

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Google just doubled its AI reasoning power with the surprise launch of Gemini 3.1 Pro

www.androidcentral.com

Gemini 3.1 Pro boosts reasoning and agent-style AI, aiming to solve complex tasks, cut prompt babysitting, and turn Gemini from a chatbot into a real productivity engine.

Grok and other ‘nudification’ apps offered by Google and Apple put Silicon Valley at center of global outrage

Apps that allow women and girls to be digitally stripped have sparked investigations from California to Europe.

Grok and other ‘nudification’ apps offered by Google and Apple put Silicon Valley at center of global outrage

www.ocregister.com

Apps that allow women and girls to be digitally stripped have sparked investigations from California to Europe.

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Google I/O 2026 confirmed for May 19: Here's what to expect

www.androidcentral.com

Google I/O 2026 is set for May 19, with expected announcements around Android 17, Gemini AI, XR updates, and new platform developments.

How Walmart and Google became key to the search for Nancy Guthrie

Google and Walmart have both emerged as significant players in the law enforcement investigation into the disappearance of Savannah Guthrie's mother.

Google is quietly killing Android's weather app experience

www.notebookcheck.net

Google is phasing out Android’s longtime Weather app experience and redirecting users to a redesigned Google Search results page instead. While the new interface still shows forecasts, air quality, and AI-generated summaries, it lacks the…

Google's foreclosed Russian debts exceed 26.3 billion rubles

tass.com

The court and other materials reviewed by TASS say that 58 enforcement proceedings were opened against the company

OneDrive has effectively replaced Google Photos for me, here's why

www.xda-developers.com

Choosing between Google Photos and OneDrive has always been straightforward. I use Google for memories and OneDrive for my spreadsheets and presentations. While Microsoft’s cloud was the undisputed king of productivity, its mobile and web…

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Should you buy the Google Pixel 10a? Well, the answer isn't that simple

www.androidcentral.com

Google just launched the Pixel 10a, but is it worth buying when the Pixel 9a still exists? Let's take a look at why you should and shouldn't buy it.

Does the Google Pixel 10a support Qi2 magnetic charging?

www.androidcentral.com

While the Google Pixel 10a does benefit from slightly faster wired and wireless charging speeds, there's no Qi2 magnetic charging support included.

Is the Google Pixel 10a waterproof?

www.androidcentral.com

The Google Pixel 10a might be the budget option in the new Pixel line, but it still boasts impressive features, and it's pretty durable.

Google scrambles to patch flaws as exploit code goes public

www.notebookcheck.net

Google has shipped newer Chrome 145 Stable builds after the CVE-2026-2441 zero-day fix, adding three more security patches, updating Extended Stable, and prompting a CISA KEV listing for the exploited flaw.

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Who is Ranvir Sachdeva, 8-year-old who became the youngest speaker at India AI Impact Summit 2026; He met with Google CEO Sundar Pichai, OpenAI’s Sam Altman

An eight-year-old technologist, Ranvir Sachdeva, is the youngest keynote speaker at the India AI Impact Summit 2026. He is discussing how ancient Indian philosophies connect with modern AI. Ranvir is also sharing his contributions to India…