Google puts military use of AI back on the table
On February 4, Google updated its “AI principles,” a document detailing how the company would and wouldn’t use artificial intelligence in its products and services. The old version was split…
Google completely stole Samsung’s thunder at Unpacked
At its first Unpacked event of the year, Samsung talked extensively about the Gemini-driven AI capabilities on their phones. And for a moment, I was excited, until I came across…
The Fitbit app needs work — here’s how Google could fix it
Table of Contents It’s been 14 years since Fitbit launched to market and kickstarted a journey that would lead to over 120 million users. That journey hit new heights four…
Google is about to give its Gemini AI a transfusion of accurate news
Google announced Wednesday that it has reached an agreement with the Associated Press to build “a feed of real-time information” in Gemini. Details about the project are light at the…
Google’s new Agent will power Mercedes’ next in-car AI assistant
Mercedes-Benz Google Cloud released its new Automotive AI Agent on Monday and has named the Mercedes-Benz CLA as the first car model to offer it later this year. The Agent…
Google Assistant may not be on Wear OS smartwatches much longer
Google Assistant has been the go-to aide on Wear OS devices for years, but several lines of decompiled code in the latest Wear OS beta suggest Gemini is preparing to…
5 things that could change smartphones forever in 2025
Table of Contents It’s been a phenomenal year in phones, and competition has never been so fierce in every market segment. For the affordable bracket, the Google Pixel 8a was…
You’ll never guess what Google’s ‘biggest focus’ will be in 2025
Google plans to prioritize scaling its Gemini AI for consumers in the new year, CEO Sundar Pichai told employees during a strategy meeting held earlier this month. The company is…
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra could miss out on a crucial tracking feature
One of the lost object-tracking updates that appeared for Android phones this year was the ability to locate them even when they run out of juice. The convenience is shipped…
Google Street View camera captures highly suspicious act, leading to arrests
Imagery from Google’s Street View has reportedly helped to solve a murder case in northern Spain. Street View is the online tool that lets you view 360-degree imagery captured by…