Google’s Gemini Spark AI Assistant Arrives on Mac
Google’s Gemini Spark, an AI assistant that can act on your behalf, is now available on Mac. It adds real-time tracking and support for more apps, making it more useful for everyday tasks.
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Google UK Report Highlights AI's Potential to Boost Productivity
Google UK's latest Economic Impact Report shows how AI-powered technologies can significantly enhance productivity. The report outlines practical steps for individuals and businesses to leverage these tools effectively.
AI-Powered Tools Now Free for Students Worldwide
Major tech companies are offering free access to advanced AI tools for students. This move aims to democratize access to cutting-edge technology for education.
Google Explains What 'Full-Stack AI' Really Means
Google's AI team explains their 'full-stack' approach to AI, which means handling everything from hardware to user interfaces. This method helps create more powerful and accessible AI tools for everyone.
Chrome's New AI Feature Lets You Summarize Web Pages in a Click
Google Chrome now includes an AI-powered summary tool. It's a quick way to get the gist of any webpage without reading the whole thing. Here's how to use it right away.
Google's new Gemini-powered speaker makes smart home interactions feel natural
Google just launched a $99.99 smart speaker with its Gemini AI, replacing rigid voice commands with more conversational interactions. This could make controlling your home feel as natural as talking to a friend.
Google's AMIE AI Matches Doctors in Managing Complex Health Conditions
Google's AMIE AI system can now manage complex health conditions as well as primary care physicians. This breakthrough could make high-quality medical advice more accessible to everyone.
German Court Holds Google Liable for AI's False Information
A German court ruled that Google can be held responsible for false information generated by its AI. This sets a legal precedent for tech companies' accountability in AI outputs.
Google Sues AI-Powered Scam Operation Targeting Hundreds of Thousands
Google is suing a Chinese cybercrime group for using AI to send millions of fraudulent text messages. The operation targeted hundreds of thousands of victims, highlighting the growing use of AI in cybercrime.
Google Will Save Your Lens Photos, Search Recordings, and Translations for AI Training
Google is expanding its data collection to include images, audio, and video from Lens, Search Live, and Translate. This data will be used to improve AI services, but users can opt out.
Google Faces Lawsuit Over Using YouTube Music for AI Training
A group of independent musicians is suing Google, alleging the company used their songs from YouTube to train its Lyria 3 AI model without permission. Google has not publicly confirmed or denied these claims. This case highlights the ongoing debate about AI training data and artists' rights.
NotebookLM gets Gemini 3.5 upgrade with cloud computing and source-finding tools
Google's NotebookLM app now uses the more powerful Gemini 3.5 model, offering better accuracy and a new cloud computer feature. The upgrade also helps find sources, but the cloud computer is a separate, related tool for computation.
Google Publishes Exploit Code for Unpatched Chromium Bug, Putting Millions at Risk
Google published exploit code for a vulnerability in Chromium that was reported over three years ago. The bug has now been fixed, but the exploit code was released before the patch was available, putting millions of users at risk. The company claims it's a rare exception to policy.
Google to Pay SpaceX $920M Monthly for AI Compute Power
Google is paying SpaceX a staggering $920 million per month for computing power to support its AI products. This deal highlights the massive demand for advanced AI infrastructure.
UK Rules Google Must Let Publishers Opt Out of AI Search Features
The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has ordered Google to allow publishers to opt out of AI Search features. This gives website owners more control over how their content is used in AI-generated summaries and overviews.
As AI Gets Better, It Reveals an Empty Promise
Google's new AI agent, Spark, can uncover personal details you never explicitly shared. Hands-on tests show it knew a reporter's dog's name and another's wife's first name — raising questions about whether AI convenience comes at the cost of an unsettling loss of privacy.
Google pledges to replenish more water than its AI data centers consume
Google announced five new commitments to reduce the environmental impact of its AI data centers, including a goal to replenish more water to local communities than it uses. This move aims to address growing backlash over the massive water consumption of AI infrastructure across the US.
Google introduces AI-powered fake call detection to combat deepfake scams
Google has launched a new feature to detect and warn users about AI-generated deepfake calls. This tool helps protect people from scammers impersonating trusted contacts using AI voice cloning.
Google Used Gemini AI to Build Google I/O 2026
Google's Gemini AI played a crucial role in organizing and producing Google I/O 2026. This shows how advanced AI can streamline large-scale event planning and execution.
Google's Gemini Spark AI Agent: Powerful but Expensive
Google's new Gemini Spark AI agent can handle complex tasks, but it comes with a high price and potential privacy concerns. The Verge tested it and found it impressive but not necessarily worth the cost.
I put Google's 24/7 AI assistant Gemini Spark to work, and it's actually pretty useful
Google's new Gemini Spark AI assistant can automate everyday tasks like summarizing emails and planning local events. It's unclear why Google made it a separate product, but it's surprisingly useful.
Google I/O 2026: 12 Key AI Announcements You Need to Know
Google unveiled major updates to its Gemini AI models, including Gemini Omni and Gemini 3.5 Flash. These advancements bring more powerful, accessible AI tools to everyday users.
Google's New Gemini AI Models Showcase Stunning Capabilities in 9 Demos
Google unveiled Gemini Omni and Gemini 3.5 at I/O 2026, showcasing their advanced AI capabilities through nine impressive demos. These models push the boundaries of what AI can do, from creative tasks to complex problem-solving.
DuckDuckGo Sees 30% Install Surge as Users Reject Google’s AI Search
Google’s overhaul of Search to prioritize AI agents over traditional blue links has sparked a backlash. Users are flocking to DuckDuckGo, with app installs up 30% in a month. The shift highlights growing resistance to AI-driven search changes.