DOJ Demands Google Divest Chrome and Android in Major Antitrust Battle
The U.S. Department of Justice has escalated its antitrust fight against Google, demanding the tech giant sell off Chrome browser and potentially Android OS. The landmark case, set for April hearings, aims to address Google's alleged monopolistic practices in search through forced divestitures and other remedies.
Google Expands AI-Powered Healthcare Features with Enhanced Search and Medical Records Integration
Google unveils comprehensive healthcare updates across platforms, introducing AI-enhanced medical search panels and expanded medical records capabilities for Android. The company's latest features include real user health insights, standardized health data management, and advanced safety monitoring through Pixel devices.
Google's Gemini AI to Add Live Video Analysis Capabilities in March Update
Google is expanding Gemini's capabilities with live video feed processing and screen sharing features, allowing users to interact with the AI assistant through their camera lens. The premium feature, launching this March for Gemini Advanced subscribers, aims to create more intuitive human-AI interactions despite potential operational costs.
Google's SpeciesNet: AI-Powered Wildlife Recognition Revolutionizes Conservation
Google introduces SpeciesNet, an open-source AI model capable of identifying over 2,000 animal species from camera trap photos. Trained on 65 million images, this groundbreaking technology aims to accelerate wildlife research and conservation efforts globally.
Qualcomm Partners with Google to Deliver 8 Years of Android Updates
Qualcomm announces extended software support for Android phones, promising up to eight years of updates for devices with newer Snapdragon chips. The initiative, starting with flagship phones before expanding to mid-range devices, aims to reduce e-waste by enabling longer device lifespans.
Qualcomm and Google Announce Historic 8-Year Android Update Support
In a landmark partnership, Qualcomm and Google will enable Android devices to receive updates for up to 8 years, starting with the new Snapdragon 8 Elite platform. This groundbreaking initiative aims to extend smartphone longevity while ensuring consistent security and feature updates.
Google Replaces SMS with QR Codes for Enhanced Gmail Security
Google announces plans to phase out SMS-based verification for Gmail accounts in favor of more secure QR code authentication. The move aims to combat rising security threats like SIM swap attacks and protect users from unauthorized account access.
Google's Growing Influence Over Reddit: A Complex Digital Relationship
Recent data reveals Reddit's increasing dependence on Google for traffic growth, with logged-out visitors surging 70% compared to just 27% for logged-in users. This dynamic raises questions about Reddit's autonomy as Google experiments with integrating the platform's content into AI-powered search results.
Google Calendar Removes Cultural Celebrations from Default Display, Sparking Debate
Google has quietly removed several significant cultural observances like Black History Month and Pride Month from its default Calendar display, citing maintenance challenges. The controversial change affects over 500 million users globally while coinciding with broader corporate shifts in diversity initiatives.
Tech Giants Unite: Apple and Microsoft Follow Google in Controversial Gulf Renaming
Major tech companies are implementing a coordinated change to rename the Gulf of Mexico to 'Gulf of America' in their mapping applications. The shift follows a recent executive order from President Trump, with Google leading the transition and Apple and Microsoft quickly following suit.