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Google Fixes Major Pixel Issues in Android 17 Beta 4.1
Innovation•Jun 2

Google Fixes Major Pixel Issues in Android 17 Beta 4.1

Pixel users frustrated by connectivity bugs and Bluetooth glitches just got relief. Google's latest Android 17 beta tackles the problems people have been reporting for months.

Google News - Technology•2 min read
Google Makes Pixel 10 Modem Safer With Rust Code
Innovation•Apr 14

Google Makes Pixel 10 Modem Safer With Rust Code

Google just made smartphone modems much harder to hack by adding safer code to the Pixel 10. The company found a smart way to protect phones without rewriting decades of legacy software.

Ars Technica•2 min read
Google Pixel Beats Apple and Samsung in Repair Rankings
Innovation•Apr 9

Google Pixel Beats Apple and Samsung in Repair Rankings

Google Pixel smartphones just scored higher marks for repairability than both Apple iPhones and Samsung Galaxy devices, though there's still room for improvement across the board. A new consumer advocacy report reveals which phone makers are making it easier for you to fix your device.

Google News - Technology•2 min read
Google Lets You Check If Any Image Was Made With AI
Solutions•May 19

Google Lets You Check If Any Image Was Made With AI

Google is rolling out new tools that make it easy to spot AI-generated images with a simple search or tap. The tech giant's SynthID detection system now works in Circle to Search, Chrome, and Google Lens.

Engadget•2 min read
Google's Gemini AI Can Now Order Your Groceries for You
Innovation•Mar 3

Google's Gemini AI Can Now Order Your Groceries for You

Your phone just got a lot smarter. Google's newest update lets its Gemini AI assistant handle real tasks like ordering groceries and booking rides while you do other things.

The Verge•2 min read
Google Honors Coach's "Google Me" Quote After Title Win
Sports•Jan 22

Google Honors Coach's "Google Me" Quote After Title Win

When Indiana's football coach confidently said "I win. Google me," critics dismissed it. Now Google itself is celebrating that bold prediction after his team won their first-ever national championship.

Google News - Championship Win•2 min read
Google Watch Now Detects Breathing Emergencies, Saves Lives
Health & Wellness•Aug 13

Google Watch Now Detects Breathing Emergencies, Saves Lives

Google's newest smartwatch can detect when you've stopped breathing properly and automatically call for help. The feature uses AI to spot oxygen drops from choking, accidents, or drug overdoses before it's too late.

Wired•2 min read
Google AI Turns Smartphone Camera Into Body Fat Scanner
Health & Wellness•Aug 21

Google AI Turns Smartphone Camera Into Body Fat Scanner

Google researchers developed PhotoScan, an AI system that measures body fat and predicts insulin resistance using just smartphone photos. The breakthrough could help millions track health metrics without expensive lab visits or invasive testing.

Google News - AI Breakthrough•2 min read
Google Launches AI Smart Glasses This Fall
Innovation•May 20

Google Launches AI Smart Glasses This Fall

More than a decade after Google Glass flopped, Google is trying again with AI-powered smart glasses launching this autumn. The new glasses will feature a camera, built-in speakers, and hands-free Gemini AI assistance.

BBC Technology•2 min read
Google Reunites With Intrinsic to Scale Robot AI
Videos•Feb 27

Google Reunites With Intrinsic to Scale Robot AI

Google is bringing robotics startup Intrinsic back into the company just five years after it spun out, aiming to make intelligent robots accessible to manufacturers everywhere. The move combines Intrinsic's easy-to-use robot programming platform with Google's powerful AI to transform how factories operate.

The Robot Report•3 min read
Google's Top AI Scientists Launch Discovery Loop
Innovation•Aug 8

Google's Top AI Scientists Launch Discovery Loop

Four of Google's leading AI researchers are leaving to start Discovery Loop, a company that could automate scientific breakthroughs across medicine, materials, and technology. Google is investing in the startup and supporting their ambitious mission.

Google: scientific discovery•2 min read
Google Opens AI Campus in Seoul, First of Its Kind
Innovation•Apr 27

Google Opens AI Campus in Seoul, First of Its Kind

Google is launching its first global AI campus in Seoul, creating a major hub where engineers, researchers, and Korean tech giants will collaborate on cutting-edge artificial intelligence projects. The partnership marks a significant expansion of Google's international footprint in one of Asia's most advanced technology economies.

Regional: south korea technology (KR)•2 min read
Google Now Hosts Rival App Stores After Epic Legal Win
Solutions•Aug 11

Google Now Hosts Rival App Stores After Epic Legal Win

Android users can now download competing app stores directly from Google Play for the first time, ending Google's exclusive control. The change comes from a court order after Epic Games won its antitrust lawsuit.

Ars Technica•2 min read
Google Backs African AI Startups With New Lab in Ghana
Innovation•Jul 2

Google Backs African AI Startups With New Lab in Ghana

Google launched an Applied AI Lab in Ghana to help African entrepreneurs build AI solutions for local challenges. Novastar Ventures and three other firms will mentor startups while giving them early access to Google's most advanced AI tools.

TechCabal•2 min read
Kenya Leads Africa Tech with 4 Startups in Google Program
Solutions•Jun 24

Kenya Leads Africa Tech with 4 Startups in Google Program

Four Kenyan startups just graduated from Google's elite AI accelerator program, representing a quarter of all African companies selected from 2,600 applications. Kenya now accounts for 50 of the 200 startups Google has supported across Africa since 2018.

Google News - Startup Success•3 min read
Google's AI Predicts Weather Down to 5km Resolution
Innovation•Sep 4

Google's AI Predicts Weather Down to 5km Resolution

Google DeepMind just released an AI weather model that beats every competitor and predicts rain 60% better than before. WeatherNext 3 will soon power forecasts across Google Search, Maps, and Gemini with hourly updates.

TechCrunch•3 min read
Google's New AI Translates 70 Languages in Real Time
Videos•Jun 9

Google's New AI Translates 70 Languages in Real Time

Google just made language barriers a whole lot easier to overcome. The tech giant's new Gemini 3.5 Live Translate brings instant voice-to-voice translation to your phone, no special equipment needed.

Ars Technica•2 min read
Google Pledges $30M to Fund AI Science Breakthroughs
Innovation•Feb 26

Google Pledges $30M to Fund AI Science Breakthroughs

Google.org just launched a $30 million challenge to accelerate AI-powered research tackling climate change and health crises. Scientists and nonprofits worldwide can now access funding, cloud resources, and Google engineers to turn breakthrough ideas into reality.

Google: scientific discovery•3 min read
Google Maps Finally Works in South Korea After Years
Innovation•Feb 28

Google Maps Finally Works in South Korea After Years

After years of security concerns, South Korea has approved Google's request to export detailed map data, ending frustration for millions of foreign travelers who couldn't use Google Maps effectively in the country. The decision brings full navigation features to one of the world's last major markets where the global mapping giant didn't fully function.

Regional: south korea technology (KR)•2 min read
Google Makes Switching from iPhone to Android Effortless
Innovation•Jul 23

Google Makes Switching from iPhone to Android Effortless

Switching smartphones just got a whole lot easier. Google's new Android 17 feature lets iPhone users wirelessly transfer their entire digital life without downloading extra apps.

TechCrunch•2 min read

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