Google Drops Gemini 3.8 Flash With Top Coding Scores But Weak Computer Use
Google has released Gemini 3.8 Flash alongside a restricted cybersecurity variant, marking its third Flash model rollout in six weeks.
Google Patches Actively Exploited Chrome Zero-Day Vulnerability CVE-2026-85046
Google released emergency security updates on September 4, 2026, to patch a high-severity zero-day vulnerability in Chrome tracked as CVE-2026-85046.
Android 17 Motion Assist Rollout Adds Motion Sickness Relief Feature
Google is slowly rolling out Motion Assist to Android 17 devices, introducing a customizable on-screen dot overlay designed to reduce motion sickness while riding in a vehicle.
Google Gemini App Hits 1 Billion Monthly Active Users
Google’s Gemini app surpassed one billion monthly active users, hitting the milestone faster than any previous product in company history.
Google and Meta Offer Millions to Hollywood for AI Video Training Data
Google and Meta are offering Hollywood studios millions of dollars to secure licensing agreements that would allow the tech giants to train AI-generated video models on…
Google Launches AI-Powered Image Tool Google Pics for Workspace
Google is launching Google Pics, a new AI-powered image creation and editing tool built on its Nano Banana model.
Google AI Overviews Sparks Outrage in France Over Biased Responses
Google’s AI Overviews feature sparked a fierce controversy in France after users discovered in late August 2026 that the search tool generated radically different safety warnings…
AI Chatbots Stop Encouraging Self-Harm But Still Role-Play It, Study Finds
Leading artificial intelligence chatbots from Google, Anthropic, and OpenAI have largely stopped explicitly encouraging suicide and self-harm, according to a nonprofit study of…
OpenAI, Microsoft and 100+ Firms Urge Global Defense Against AI Cyber Threats
More than 100 technology, cybersecurity, and financial companies signed an open letter calling on businesses and policymakers to urgently bolster global defenses against…
Google Pixel 11 Series Launches with Tensor G6 Chip and Higher Base Prices
Google released its Pixel 11 phone series and Pixel Watch 5 on August 20, 2026, following pre-orders that opened on August 12.
Google Sets Strict Memory Limits for Android Apps Due to Chip Shortages
Google is setting strict new memory thresholds and code optimization rules for Android apps distributed through the Play Store, taking effect in February 2027.
Xiaomi 17T Pro Wins Top Honor at EISA 2026 Smartphone Awards
The Expert Imaging and Sound Association revealed its top tech winners, with Xiaomi 17T Pro claiming smartphone of the year alongside honors for Samsung, Google, and OnePlus.