Former Google CEO warns AI girlfriends could lead to obsession and loneliness
"An unexpected problem of existing technology"
The rise of enshittification: officially the word of the year
Rawdogging came a close second
Editor's take: Remember when today's technology was new and exciting and everyone was talking about how great the internet was, or Facebook, or Twitter? Things aren't so rosy now. And while that may sound like an Abe Simpson-like rant, it's easy to understand why "enshittification" has been crowned word of the year.
Google faces $9 billion UK lawsuit after US monopoly ruling
Anti-competitive claims mount over Google's search and ad dominance
New Android feature seamlessly transfers account credentials to new devices
Forward-looking: When users replace or upgrade an iPhone or iPad, login credentials usually transfer automatically, allowing customers to resume using their favorite apps and services immediately. In contrast, Android devices force users to log back into their apps manually, which can become tedious and time-consuming. A new feature for Android developers aims to remedy this annoyance.
OpenAI is considering launching its own browser to challenge Google
First search, now browsers
US Justice Department calls for Google to sell Chrome to end search monopoly, puts Android under scrutiny
Google calls the DOJ's approach "unprecedented government overreach"
Android 16 preview now available, signals major changes in release cycle and APIs
Android 16 includes new APIs for health connect and photo picker
High-end Google Pixel laptop under development, may ditch Chrome OS for Android
Could a premium Android laptop rival Apple's MacBook Pro?
The DOJ could force Google to sell Chrome and detach Android
Google plans an appeal, with hearing scheduled for April and a final decision set for August
FTC set to probe Microsoft over alleged anticompetitive cloud business practices
The final bequest of Biden Administration to the federal antitrust agency
Gmail may soon receive "email alias" feature to combat unsolicited mail
For now, the option is still hidden within Google's latest Android code
Google Pixel phones get scam detection powered by on-device AI
A great security feature... if you're cool with Google eavesdropping on your calls
Google's Gemini AI app may soon debut on iPhone, offering exclusive features
The Gemini app for Android launched earlier this year
Federal judge rules Google not responsible for refunding gift card scam victims
Google receives 15% to 30% commissions on gift card purchases
ChatGPT now has its own web search engine
OpenAI is challenging Google in its own search turf
Google rolls out Gemini AI features across Maps, Earth, and Waze
Enhanced with conversational queries and more detailed insights
Google Pixel 9a leak details full specifications, price, and launch window
The Pixel 9a is coming next year with a pocket-friendly price tag
Russia fines Google $20.5 decillion for blocking YouTube channels
The estimated global GDP is $100 trillion
Chrome browser gets new "Performance Detection" tool
Chrome's new Performance Detection identifies performance issues and suggests fixes, like deactivating resource-heavy tabs. You can manage alerts with "Fix now" or disable the feature in Settings.
Notion is coming for Gmail with new email client powered by AI
One unique feature lets you bump up threads until you get a response
Meet the couple who just cost Google £2.4 billion in antitrust fines
Unfortunately, the fight cost them 15 years of their lives, legal fees, and their business
Opera says it will continue to support old Chrome extensions, including uBlock Origin
The alternative browser doesn't want to give up on Manifest V2 just yet
What's the biggest tech acquisition in history?
Who spent the big bucks: Microsoft, Dell, Broadcom or was it Elon?