Google just removed RISC-V support from the Android kernel
RISC-V is gone from the general Android kernel, motivations aren't entirely clear yet
Google is rolling out "audio emoji" for voice calls, and they're really dumb
Audio calls already have verbal cues by nature
Ex-Google staff claim terminations over Israeli contract protest were illegal
One fired worker says he wasn't even involved
Google supercharges Chrome's omnibox address bar with machine learning
More relevant suggestions are on their way
Google flexes security muscle, says it stopped 2.2 million rogue apps from hitting Play Store in 2023
A couple of crypto scammers also received some legal treatment
Apple poached three dozen Google experts to open a secret AI lab in Zurich
Former Google AI head now leads Apple's Machine Learning and AI Strategy division
YouTube is experimenting with showing ads when you pause a video
Invasive ads mar the user experience
Despite soaring profits, Google lays off more staff, including Python and Flutter engineers
The Python, Dart, and Flutter teams have been impacted
Who is Prabhakar Raghavan and why is he accused of killing Google Search?
When Google Search was headed by Ben Gomes, he championed the user experience and pushed against Google's "growth at any cost" strategy
Upgraded 4K Chromecast with Google TV set to launch soon with improved hardware
The original 4K Chromecast with Google TV arrived almost four years ago
New AV1 software decoder coming to Android promises improved video experience
The "best" AV1 software decoder is being released via an over-the-air update
Google is set to invest over $100 billion in AI, DeepMind founder says
DeepMind's founder is willing to commit a lot of money to build better ML algorithms
The Best Phones: Top Picks for Every Price Range
Whether you're a budget-conscious buyer, a dedicated iPhone fan, or an Android enthusiast, there's a wide diversity in smartphone choices with many well-rounded options at every price level.
Japan aims to strengthen antitrust laws against Apple and Google
Something to look forward to: Lawmakers around the world have begun to exhibit a more proactive stance toward openness and competition in mobile ecosystems. Apple and Google, the companies controlling the global mobile market with their respective operating systems, will face heightened scrutiny and stricter penalties if they violate regulations.
Google is cracking down on third-party apps that block YouTube ads
YouTube Premium may become the only way to escape ads on YouTube
Google to spend $1 billion to lay two new cables on the Pacific seabed
Improving connectivity and bringing new business opportunities to the Pacific region
Google enhances Workspace with Gemini Pro 1.5 and new Vids application
GenAI does video enhancements in Meet, dynamic content generation in Gmail, and more
Google launches Chrome Enterprise Premium, a paid-for browser with advanced security features
Google thinks enterprise browsers are the future of workplace security and productivity
Google enters custom CPU arena with Arm-based Axion processor
Greater compatibility and power efficiency gains for customer workloads
Google's new coding library aims to improve the JPEG image format on the web
A technology designed to make the internet faster and "more beautiful"
OpenAI transcribed over a million hours of YouTube videos to train its LLMs, Google engaged in same practice
Meta reportedly considered equally shady tactics, too
Android 15 might come with an improved desktop mode
Major improvements for one of Android's most basic features
Google's Find My Device network could be rolling out very soon
Beta users have received the update, and an email from Google suggests a larger rollout next week
Could Google charge a fee for AI search results? We don't think so.
Would you pay for advanced AI-powered search features?
Google sues alleged crypto scammers who uploaded fraudulent apps to the Play Store
An unprecedent move by Google