Page 10 - Latest Updates on Google
Qualcomm Snapdragon Summit: Google confirms Android for PC debut next year
Google confirms Android for PC will debut next year, aiming to merge Android and ChromeOS while enhancing AI and app integration on laptops
 "Qualcomm Snapdragon Summit: Google confirms Android for PC debut next year")
EU questions Apple, Google and Microsoft on steps to curb financial scams
The EU is increasing its regulatory scrutiny of major US technology companies via the Digital Services Act
 "EU questions Apple, Google and Microsoft on steps to curb financial scams")
Gemini AI starts arriving on Google TVs to power up Assistant: What's new
Google has started rolled out Gemini on TVs, starting with TCL QM9K, offering conversational AI that can suggest shows, recap seasons, answer questions, and more
 "Gemini AI starts arriving on Google TVs to power up Assistant: What's new")
US seeks to break up Google's digital ad business in new antitrust trial
No matter how the judge rules, Google says it will appeal the earlier decision, labelling the ad network as a monopoly. Appeals can't be filed until the remedy is determined
 "US seeks to break up Google's digital ad business in new antitrust trial")
Google Gemini to bring AI agents in Chrome for Mac and Windows: Report
Google expands Gemini in Chrome on Mac and Windows, with AI upgrades that let the assistant summarise, compare, and answer questions
 "Google Gemini to bring AI agents in Chrome for Mac and Windows: Report")
Android 16 QPR2 beta 2 lands on Pixels: Check what's new, eligible models
The latest Android 16 QPR2 beta adds developer verification, OTP protection, new app icon shapes, step tracking in Health Connect, and more for Pixel users
 "Android 16 QPR2 beta 2 lands on Pixels: Check what's new, eligible models")
Google Meet adds 'Ask Gemini AI' to summarise, catch up, and more: Details
Google's Ask Gemini in Meet brings AI summaries, recaps, and action item tracking for Workspace users, targetted at improving meeting productivity
 "Google Meet adds 'Ask Gemini AI' to summarise, catch up, and more: Details")
Google Discover: Soon, you will see social posts, short videos and articles
Google improves its Discover service by bringing social media posts, YouTube Shorts, and new follow options, giving users more ways to personalise content from creators and publishers
 "Google Discover: Soon, you will see social posts, short videos and articles")
Nano Banana trends push Gemini to lead position on Apple, Google app stores
Use of Google's image generation model Nano Banana for 3D figurine, retro saree portraits, and celebrity edits has propelled Gemini to the number one spot on Apple and Google app stores in India
 "Nano Banana trends push Gemini to lead position on Apple, Google app stores")
Google tests Apple Spotlight-like search bar on PCs with a new Windows app
Google's experimental Windows app adds a Spotlight-like search bar with Lens, AI Mode, and Drive integration for faster local search and web results
 "Google tests Apple Spotlight-like search bar on PCs with a new Windows app")
Google pledges £5 billion UK investment, unveils data centre near London
Google will invest £5 billion in the UK, opening a new data centre near London, creating jobs, backing clean energy plans, and giving a boost to PM Starmer's economic agenda
Over 200 Google AI raters laid off: Did they train their own replacement?
More than 200 contract "raters" working on Google's AI projects were laid off without warning, sparking concerns over job security, pay, and their role in training replacement systems
 "Over 200 Google AI raters laid off: Did they train their own replacement?")
Nano Banana AI: How many images can you generate daily with Google Gemini?
Google has revised its Gemini model image creation limits policy, noting that "basic access" is available to free and "highest access" for Pro and Ultra users who use Gemini 2.5 Flash Image
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Gemini's Nano Banana: How Google's AI creates lifelike photo edits
Google's Nano Banana, powered by Imagen 4 in the Gemini app, uses LLMs, diffusion models, and watermarking to produce more realistic and consistent AI images
 "Gemini's Nano Banana: How Google's AI creates lifelike photo edits")
Google Pixel 10 Pro review: AI focus overshadows imaging refinements
Pixel 10 Pro shifts focus from cameras to AI, offering polished design, solid battery life, and long software support, but with only incremental imaging upgrades
 "Google Pixel 10 Pro review: AI focus overshadows imaging refinements")
Google dodges Chrome sale in antitrust case, must share search data
Tuesday's ruling represents a blow to the government, falling far short of the most severe remedies sought by antitrust enforcers after the court found Google illegally monopolised the search market
 "Google dodges Chrome sale in antitrust case, must share search data")
Best of BS Opinion: Ethanol blend welcome, but water security a key concern
Today's wrap of the Opinion Page considers the E20 mandate and its potential impacts, what a US court's ruling on Google means, India's spice trade, and the regulatory aspects of options trading
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US court's order on Google search data sharing can reduce entry barriers
However, the company may continue to have non-exclusive arrangements to preload or distribute applications. But it could pay Apple, Samsung, etc to preload its Chrome browser and search engine
Rolling Stone, Billboard owner Penske sues Google over AI overviews
News organizations have for months said the new features, including Google's "AI Overviews," siphon traffic away from their sites, eroding advertising and subscription revenue
'Learning how to learn' will be vital skill in AI era: Google scientist
Speaking at an ancient Roman theatre at the foot of the Acropolis in Athens, Demis Hassabis, CEO of Google's DeepMind, said rapid technological change demands a new approach to learning
 "'Learning how to learn' will be vital skill in AI era: Google scientist")