Google Play Lets You Try Games Free Before Buying
Google Play just launched Game Trials, letting mobile gamers test paid games before spending money. The feature gives players up to 60 minutes of free gameplay to decide if a game is worth buying.
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Google Cuts App Store Fees Up to 50% for Developers
After settling its legal battle with Epic Games, Google is slashing Play Store fees and giving developers new payment options starting June 30. Small developers will see the biggest wins, with fees dropping to just 10% on their first million dollars in earnings.
Google Commits $1M to Fund 10 African Game Studios
Google Play just launched a $1 million fund to support independent game developers across 32 African countries, awarding up to $200,000 per studio. The move comes as Africa's 250 game studios struggle to access the funding they need despite a $2.29 billion gaming market.
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 Launches Free SAT Prep Powered by AI
Students can now access free, personalized SAT practice tests through Google's Gemini AI, leveling the playing field for college-bound teens who can't afford expensive tutors. The tool analyzes results and explains wrong answers, making high-quality test prep available to everyone.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 Shuts Down Network That Hijacked 9M Devices
Google just took down what may be the world's largest residential proxy network, freeing millions of Android devices that were secretly being used by cybercriminals. The good news? Your phone can now automatically detect and remove these hidden threats.
Google's AI Turns Photos Into Playable Worlds in Seconds
Google just opened up Project Genie, breakthrough AI that transforms a single image or text prompt into an interactive world you can explore like a video game. The technology remembers what it creates for minutes at a time, a massive leap forward for AI-generated environments.
EU Forces Google to Share AI Tech With Smaller Rivals
The European Union is making Google open up its Gemini AI services and search data to competitors, ensuring smaller tech companies get a fair shot at innovation. It's a landmark move to keep the AI revolution accessible to everyone, not just Big Tech.
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 Cracks Down on Sites That Hijack Your Back Button
Google is finally fixing one of the web's most annoying problems: websites that trap you by breaking your back button. Starting June 15, sites using this sneaky tactic could disappear from search results entirely.
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.
Google's AI Tools Speed Up Scientific Discovery
Google just launched AI tools that could turn months of research work into minutes, helping scientists generate theories, run experiments, and digest complex studies faster than ever before. The free experimental tools are rolling out now to researchers worldwide.
Mom Uses Pretend Play to Connect With Angsty Teen
A sports marketing mom discovered that pretend play—the same tool that worked when her daughter was little—breaks through teenage angst and creates genuine connection. Research shows parent and child brains literally sync up during play, making it easier for kids to share their feelings.
Google Launches $30M Fund for AI Science Breakthroughs
Google just opened applications for a $30 million global challenge seeking the next Nobel-level scientific discoveries powered by artificial intelligence. The fund targets breakthrough research in health, environmental science, and crisis response.
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