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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Woman Finds Childhood Dog Still Playing on Google Maps
A TikTok user searching Google Maps archives for an old photo discovered something even better: a 2011 image of her beloved dog Sonny, forever captured playing in the sunshine. Her viral video sparked millions to search for their own lost loved ones.
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.
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'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 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 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.
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.
Judge Orders Google to Make App Stores Easier to Find
A federal judge just ruled that Google must make third-party app stores much easier to discover on Android devices. The decision means more competition and more choices for millions of smartphone users.
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.
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