Google launches 499 Pixel 8a smartphone, packed with AI tools
The Pixel 8a is hailed by Google as 'The Google AI phone at an unbeatable value' with impressive AI features like Best Take and Audio Magic Eraser. [ more ]
Google Is Staring Down Its First Serious Threats in Years
The article highlights Alphabet's financial success and potential risks to Google's dominance, including antitrust challenges and fierce competition. [ more ]
Google fights $17 billion UK lawsuit over adtech practices By Reuters
Google parent Alphabet is facing a lawsuit accusing it of abusing dominance in the online advertising market, seeking damages of up to $16.9 billion in the UK. [ more ]
Google is simplifying 2FA setup process by allowing users to add a 'second step method' like authenticator app or security key instead of phone numbers first. [ more ]
Google Search market share drop in April was just an illusio
Google's reported drop in search popularity in April was due to an anomaly in the data, and there is likely no significant change once the issue is resolved. [ more ]
Google, Justice Department make final arguments about whether search engine is a monopoly
Google's dominance is under scrutiny in a high-stakes antitrust lawsuit, with government lawyers arguing it maintains an illegal monopoly through hefty expenditure to block out competition. [ more ]
Google Employees Tune Out Antitrust Threat as Trial Comes to a Head
Google's employees are largely ignoring the company's landmark antitrust trial as the focus shifts to competitive threats from Microsoft and OpenAI. [ more ]
Internal emails reveal the fear that prompted Microsoft's OpenAI investment and pushed Google into an AI panic
Microsoft invested heavily in OpenAI due to concerns about Google's advancements in AI, reflecting a reactive approach in the competitive AI landscape. [ more ]
Microsoft's OpenAI partnership was born from Google envy
The AI landscape's development can be attributed to fear, jealousy, and capitalist ambition, leading companies like Microsoft to invest heavily in OpenAI to compete with Google. [ more ]
Google brings passkey support to its Advanced Protection Program ahead of the US presidential election | TechCrunch
Google is introducing passkey support for its Advanced Protection Program, offering an additional security option for high-risk users like campaign workers and journalists. [ more ]
Over 400 million Google accounts have used passkeys but our passwordless future remains elusive
Google introduced passkeys as a more secure alternative for user authentication, simplifying the login process and proving faster than traditional passwords. [ more ]
Weekly Tech Recap: X's new AI-powered Stories feature, Apple's M4 rumor and more
iOS 17.5 introduces 'Repair State' for iPhones, Google launches AI English learning feature, Pixel 8a pricing leaked, iPhone 16 series may see a price increase. [ more ]
Dock-less Google Pixel Tablet is now available to order for $399
Google has relaunched the Pixel Tablet without the bundled speaker dock at a discounted price, alongside the Pixel 8a smartphone announcement. [ more ]
You can now buy a Pixel Tablet without a dock for $400, if that's your bag
Google offers standalone 128GB Pixel Tablet for $400 without the charging dock, lacking some features but excelling in battery life and smart display capabilities. [ more ]
Google blasted as 'negligent' over evidence destruction as landmark DOJ antitrust case wraps up
A federal judge criticized Google for a negligent document retention policy resulting in the deletion of crucial chat records, raising concerns in an ongoing antitrust case. [ more ]
Google, Justice Department make final arguments about whether search engine is a monopoly
Google's perceived monopoly is being contested in a high-stakes antitrust lawsuit, with the company defending its position based on excellence and consumer preference. [ more ]
Google Employees Tune Out Antitrust Threat as Trial Comes to a Head
Google's employees seem to be less concerned about the company's landmark antitrust trial and are more focused on competitive threats from Microsoft and OpenAI. [ more ]
Google faces off with US government as search antitrust trial closes
Google is accused by the U.S. Department of Justice of maintaining dominance in the search and advertising market through exclusive deals, facing a potential forced breakup if found guilty. [ more ]
The judge overseeing the U.S. antitrust case against Google questioned both sides' arguments and is expected to deliver a ruling that could impact the tech industry. [ more ]
DOJ explains how Google-Apple deal should have been done to avoid legal peril
Google's market dominance and alleged anti-competitive practices in search have led to the DOJ antitrust trial questioning its strategies and impact on competition and innovation. [ more ]
Google paid Apple $20 billion to be Safari's default search engine
Google paid Apple $20 billion to remain Safari's default search engine in 2022, highlighting the substantial cost of maintaining search dominance. [ more ]
Google lays off dozens in Bay Area on way to record valuation
Google announced laying off 50 Bay Area workers amid hitting a financial milestone, focusing on core team adjustments and investing in high-priority areas. [ more ]
Developers seethe as Google surfaces buggy AI-written code
Google has indexed inaccurate infrastructure-as-code samples generated by Pulumi AI, causing low-quality AI responses to appear at the top of search results. [ more ]
Latest Google layoffs hit the Flutter and Python groups
Google laid off employees from development teams like Flutter, Dart, and Python, creating uncertainty for many businesses relying on these technologies. [ more ]
Inside Google's CTV pitch: A lot of AI and a push to avoid privacy stumbles
Google focuses on CTV's aboveboard model compared to digital advertising, emphasizing the opportunity to start fresh without third-party cookies. [ more ]
Google Gemini: Everything you need to know about the new generative AI platform | TechCrunch
Google's Gemini is a suite of generative AI models, including Ultra, Pro, and Nano, capable of multimodal tasks, unlike text-exclusive models like LaMDA. [ more ]
Google is expanding streaming provider relationships, offering non-guaranteed deals for flexible budgets. AI-driven audience definition tools aim to improve campaign outcomes. [ more ]