Google's AI

Google brings AI Mode to Chrome with a side-by-side view, letting users browse websites and interact with AI together, reducing tab switching and making search easier

Early session list for Google I/O 2026 outlines updates across Android 17, AI tools, Chrome and Firebase, with keynotes set for May 19

Google launches desktop app for Windows with AI Mode, quick search, screen sharing and Lens support, letting users search the web, files and apps from one place without switching tabs

Google could add a Gemini-powered "Your Day" feed to its app, offering proactive updates, reminders and events from across services, according to a report by 9To5Google

Google's AI Mode in India can now help users find and book restaurant reservations, handling preferences and showing real-time availability across multiple platforms

Samsung is discontinuing Messages. WhatsApp tests built-in noise cancellation for calls. Apple releases iOS 26.5 public beta 1. Realme to launch Buds T500 Pro. Claude's Microsoft 365 connector

Google Photos arrives on 2026 Samsung TVs with Daily+ row, app launcher, and widget support, allowing users to view curated memories on a bigger screen in a more immersive way

Google is rolling out AI Inbox in Gmail, a new feature that organises emails into smart summaries, highlights urgent tasks, and surfaces key updates using Gemini-powered AI

Canva introduces Magic Layers, a feature that transforms flat images into editable designs, allowing users to move objects, change text and refine layouts directly in the editor

Google Play is expanding paid games with trials, AI tips and cross-device pricing, allowing players to discover, test and play titles across mobile and PC

The 15-person startup is holding initial discussions with Toyota Motor, Sony Group, Honda Motor, Nissan Motor and Mitsui Chemicals to pitch them on how AI can advance manufacturing processes

Apple is reportedly exploring Google cloud infrastructure to support AI-powered Siri upgrade, which will now use Google's AI models in the background

YouTube is testing new AI-powered Shorts remix tools, including Add object and Reimagine, for a limited group of English-language creators

Reportedly, Google is phasing out Pixel Studio's AI image tools, shifting generative features to Gemini, Google Photos and Messages with a gradual update rollout

India's biggest AI 'opportunity unlock' is in democratising expertise at scale and advancing scientific frontiers, Pushmeet Kohli, Vice President of Research at Google DeepMind said, citing its transformative potential for 1.4 billion people, from expanding healthcare access to accelerating drug discovery. Kohli told PTI that India has exceptional talent and a strong education system that has produced outstanding researchers and engineers, many of whom are contributing to core AI development. He noted that Google DeepMind's Bengaluru lab has made fundamental contributions to foundational models and their applications of AI across critical sectors. Indian talent, he said, will play a vital role not only in advancing core machine learning and AI technologies but also in applying them to areas such as agriculture, healthcare and social systems. Describing the current moment in AI as "amazing", he said the focus has now shifted firmly to impact. Kohli, a distinguished scientist and sen

Apple may launch new devices next week. Google releases Nano Banana 2. Nothing to Launch Headphone (a). Microsoft's agentic Copilot Tasks. Live location on Google Messages

Google is rolling out Gemini's "Past Chats" feature to free users worldwide, allowing the app to reference previous conversations for more personalised responses

Google launches Nano Banana 2 based on Gemini 3.1 Flash Image, combining faster image generation speeds with improved reasoning, better text rendering and stronger visual quality

Google adds Lyria 3-powered music creation to Gemini, letting users generate 30-second songs from text, photos or videos, with AI watermarking and Dream Track support

With Gemini 3 now powering AI Overviews, Google Search will let users ask follow-up questions within AI Overviews and explore topics without losing context