Google has disputed a widely reported story about the company warning all Gmail users to reset their passwords due to a recent data breach that also affected some Workspace accounts. This claim was covered by numerous news outlets, as well as cybersecurity firms, which published stories about the so-called “urgent warning” asking 2.5 billion Gmail users worldwide to enable two-step …
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Google Remedy Decision, Reasonable Remedies, The Google Patronage Network – Stratechery by Ben Thompson
Google lost some battles but won the war in its search distribution case: the Google patronage network was deemed too important to undo. Subscribe to Stratechery Plus for full access. $15 / month or $150 / year With Stratechery Plus you get access to the subscriber-only Stratechery Update and Stratechery Interviews, and the Sharp Tech, Sharp China, Dithering, Greatest of …
Read More »Apple’s Siri upgrade could reportedly be powered by Google Gemini
Apple’s Siri overhaul may include an AI-powered web search tool with technology powered by Google’s Gemini, according to a new report from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. The iPhone maker, which has been criticized for falling behind in the AI race, delayed its long-awaited Siri update until 2026. In the meantime, the company has been scrambling to determine whether its own AI …
Read More »Apple’s rumored AI search tool for Siri could rely on Google
Apple is working on an AI-powered search feature for Siri – but it might need Google’s help to make it happen, according to a report from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. As noted by Gurman, Google is currently in the lead to help Apple revamp its voice assistant, which could involve using a custom Gemini model running on the iPhone maker’s servers. …
Read More »Google fixes actively exploited Android flaws in September update
Google has released the September 2025 security update for Android devices, addressing a total of 84 vulnerabilities, including two actively exploited flaws. The two flaws that were detected as exploited in zero-day attacks are CVE-2025-38352, an elevation of privilege in the Android kernel, and CVE-2025-48543, also an elevation of privilege problem in the Android Runtime component. Google noted in its …
Read More »Auracast support is coming to Google Pixel with ‘Audio Sharing’
Work between Google and Bluetooth’s LE Audio has been ongoing, with support for Auracast promised but seemingly stuck in the pipeline. That changes today as Google announces Pixel phones on Android 16 with LE Audio support get access to Auracast through LE Audio. LE Audio was initially announced in 2022 alongside Bluetooth’s new L3C codec. The new standard would make …
Read More »Google brings Material 3 Expressive to Pixel 6 and newer devices, along with other features
Google announced on Wednesday that it’s bringing a slew of new features to the Android ecosystem and Pixel devices. The tech giant is introducing Material 3 Expressive to Pixel phones, Adaptive Audio for the Pixel Buds Pro 2, on-wrist navigation for the Pixel Watch, new AI writing tools in Gboard, enhanced audio sharing capabilities, the ability to create custom Android …
Read More »Google revamps Quick Share with new UI, brings Gboard’s AI tools to everyone
Alongside Android 16 QPR1, Google is pushing out a slew of updates to all Android users, releasing the Pixel 10’s new AI-powered writing tools to everyone and finally giving Quick Share an actual user interface. Announced last month as a Pixel 10 exclusive, Google’s AI-powered writing tools are rolling out to non-Pixel devices. Writing Tools combine spellcheck with style-specific rewriting …
Read More »Google will reveal more Gemini smart home plans and devices on October 1
Google is set to reveal more information about its “Gemini for Home” plans, including new Nest devices designed for the AI assistant, the company announced on X. “Gemini is coming to Google Home,” the teaser states, while showing what could be a new Nest camera. That follows the company’s Made By Google announcement last month revealing Gemini for Home and …
Read More »Google News: Alphabet Stock Hits All-Time High as Antitrust Fears Fade – Barron's
Google News: Alphabet Stock Hits All-Time High as Antitrust Fears Fade Barron’s Google’s Big Win Is Even Bigger for Apple The Wall Street Journal Google’s statement on Sept 2025 Search DOJ decision The Keyword Google dodges a $2.5T breakup Politico Google and Apple dodge an antitrust bullet The Economist Source link
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