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benzinga.comai17 hrs ago
Berkshire Hathaway Discloses $31 Billion Alphabet Stake
Warren Buffett said Berkshire Hathaway built the position because technology companies shifted capital spending toward data centers and chips. Alphabet shares rose nearly 4 percent after the comments, lifting Google co-founder Larry Page's net worth above $300 billion.
TechCrunchtechnology20 hrs ago
Google Adds Instacart Canva and YouTube Links to AI Mode
Google announced Thursday that users in the United States can now connect accounts with Instacart, Canva, and YouTube inside AI Mode. The update lets users complete tasks such as adding groceries to carts, viewing design templates, and saving playlists directly from the conversat…
technology22 hrs ago
European Union Orders Google to Give A.I. Rivals More Access on Android Phones
European Union regulators directed Google to provide artificial intelligence competitors greater access on Android smartphones. The order addresses concerns that the company could leverage its large user base to strengthen its position in A.I.
app.buzzsumo.comai1 day ago
Tech companies report higher electricity use from AI
Google, Microsoft and Amazon each released sustainability reports showing higher electricity consumption. The reports also noted efficiency gains that were outpaced by overall demand growth.
forbes.comai1 day ago
Microsoft Tells Sales Team to Pitch Its Full AI System After Ending Exclusivity With OpenAI
TechCrunch reported that Microsoft executives at an internal meeting instructed salespeople to highlight the efficiency of the company's in-house AI models. The session focused on comparisons with products from OpenAI, Google, and Anthropic.
cnbc.comtechnology2 days ago
Vint Cerf Advises Innovation Labs on DNS Registry Linking AI Agents to Domain Names
Vint Cerf left Google after 20 years and began advising Innovation Labs on November 4, 2026. The subsidiary of Identity Digital is developing DNSid to link AI agents to domain names with cryptographic proofs. TechCrunch reported the move and related statements from Cerf and inter…
makeuseof.comtechnology2 days ago
Google to Carry Third-Party App Stores in U.S. Play Store from July 22 with Fees and Limits
Epic Games and Google withdrew their motion to modify a court injunction. Google will begin allowing rival stores inside its Play Store next week.
Semaforai2 days ago
DeepMind CEO calls for U.S.-led AI standards body
Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis proposed a self-regulatory organization to oversee frontier AI development. He said labs should share new models 30 days before launch and recommended coordinated slowdowns if risks emerge.
TechCrunchtechnology2 days ago
Google Images Adds Personalized Gallery Requiring Sign-In and AI Image Generation in Search
Google is updating its Images service with a tailored 'For You' gallery and direct image creation in AI Overviews. The features begin rolling out on desktop in the U.S. over the coming weeks.
cnbc.comai2 days ago
Venture capitalist says AI tokens add costs for CFOs
Chamath Palihapitiya said on CNBC that companies encouraging heavy AI use could face unexpected expenses and earnings misses. He pointed to cheaper models from Meta, Google, and SpaceX that are closing quality gaps with premium options.
fastcompany.comtechnology3 days ago
Google DeepMind CEO Calls for US-Led Global AI Oversight Body
Demis Hassabis outlined a framework for a regulator that would review frontier models and coordinate slowdowns. The Verge reported the proposal follows months of briefings to the Trump administration and other officials. Hassabis said he hopes the body will operate before the end…
ai3 days ago
Google DeepMind CEO proposes US-led, industry-funded body to review advanced AI models before release
Demis Hassabis called for a standards body to test frontier models before release. He said AGI is probably only a few short years away and urged broad societal input on its impacts.
Engadgettechnology3 days ago
Deleted Amazon Listings for Pixel 11 Devices Contained Inconsistent Details
The Verge reported that Amazon briefly hosted placeholder listings for Google Pixel 11 devices before removing them. The entries listed color options, a base price of $899, and hardware details for the standard and Pro models.
msnbc.comtechnology3 days ago
Reken Launches Northstar, an On-Device AI Tool for Phishing and Fraud Defense
Reken launched its Private Core platform and Northstar phishing defense tool on July 13 after two years of development. The startup, founded by former Google and Shape Security executive Shuman Ghosemajumder, raised $10 million in seed funding. Northstar is available immediately…
The Vergeai4 days ago
Waze Adds Four App Updates Including Gemini AI Voice Features
Waze announced four updates on July 13, 2026. Two integrate Google’s Gemini AI for conversational commands to report incidents and search destinations. The Verge reported the changes.
thestreet.compolitics6 days ago
Microsoft, Amazon and Google emissions rose nearly a fifth while Google reported AI systems cut 41 million tonnes elsewhere
The three companies emitted 119 million metric tonnes of CO2 equivalent in the financial year ending March 2026, up from 101 million the prior year. The Guardian reported the increase was driven largely by datacentre construction.
theblaze.combusiness6 days ago
Microsoft Reports 25 Percent Rise in Greenhouse Gas Emissions for Fiscal 2025
Microsoft emitted 20 million metric tons of CO2 equivalent in fiscal year 2025, up from 16 million the prior year. The increase stems mainly from data center expansion, even as the company matched all electricity use with carbon-free sources. Google and Amazon reported similar em…
The Vergetechnology7 days ago
Google Adds AI Disclosure Option to My Ad Center Panel
Google is introducing a feature that shows users when an ad was created or edited with AI. The option appears in the My Ad Center panel on Search, YouTube, and Discover.
ai7 days ago
Anthropic's Web Crawl-to-Referral Ratio Fell to 2,800-to-1 in Early July, Still Highest Among Peers
Cloudflare data for July 1-7, 2026, showed Anthropic leading AI companies in web crawls relative to referrals sent back. OpenAI, Perplexity, Microsoft and Google followed in that order.
abcnews.go.comai9 days ago
ZML Releases LLM Inference Server Compatible With Multiple Chip Types
French startup ZML launched ZML/LLMD, a free inference server that runs open-source models on Nvidia, AMD, Google TPU, Apple Metal and Intel Arc hardware. The product is not open source. TechCrunch reported the details.
The Vergetechnology9 days ago
Google Schedules Pixel 11 Launch Event for August 12 in New York
Google will hold its Made by Google event on August 12 at 6 p.m. ET in New York City. An invitation sent to The Verge teases a gold Pixel 11 model. The timing follows last year's Pixel 10 launch on August 20.
theverge.comtechnology9 days ago
Google Search Console Adds Platform Properties to Track Creator Content on Instagram, TikTok, X, and YouTube
Google announced a new Search Console feature on July 7, 2026, that lets creators track how users discover their Instagram, TikTok, X, and YouTube posts through Search. The rollout begins immediately and continues gradually over the coming weeks.
medium.comai10 days ago
Google Updates Search Services Privacy Settings with Opt-Out Option for AI Training Data
Google is broadening the data gathered through its search services to include images, files and audio recordings that can train its artificial intelligence models. The update applies to services such as Search, Maps and Translate but excludes Google Photos. Users can opt out thro…
Abc Newstechnology10 days ago
YouTube Keeps Video Labeling Sydney Survivor as Crisis Actor
A Google executive told a government inquiry the video meets platform standards and will stay online. The video questions the authenticity of footage showing a survivor of the December Sydney attack. The inquiry is examining the spread of antisemitism in Australia.
ventureburn.combusiness10 days ago
Google Joins Funding Round for German Stellarator Fusion Company
Cnbc reported that Google participated in the round led by XTX Ventures and East X Ventures. Proxima Fusion, which is developing stellarator technology, reached a $2.7 billion valuation.
fonearena.comtechnology10 days ago
Google Expands AI Training to Include User Media Files
A June update to Google's privacy settings now stores images, audio, and other media uploaded to Search services for AI model training. Users can adjust the new Search Services History and Personalized Recommendations controls to limit data retention.
nypost.comworld13 days ago
BlackRock to Spend $100 Million Over Five Years Training 50,000 Trades Workers
BlackRock's philanthropic arm started the Future Builders program last month. It will spend $100 million over five years to train and place workers in electricians, welders, plumbers, HVAC and wiremen roles. Partners include Walmart, Home Depot, Carhartt, Google and Meta.
washingtonpost.comtechnology13 days ago
DeepMind and Unions Disagree on Status of Recognition Talks After First Meeting
Google DeepMind and London employees began third-party arbitration this week over union recognition. Union officers said senior management skipped the session and called the process stalled.
keeptalkinggreece.comtechnology13 days ago
Five Companies Announce Funding for Skilled Trades Training Programs
Google, AT&T, Lowe’s, Meta and BlackRock have directed tens of millions of dollars toward training in plumbing, electrical work and other trades over the past six months. The spending supports infrastructure projects and retirement-plan participation.
cnet.comtechnology14 days ago
Google and Amazon Report Higher 2025 Carbon Emissions in Sustainability Updates
Google’s emissions rose 25% and Amazon’s rose 16% to 81 million metric tons of CO2 equivalent. Both companies tied the increases mainly to data-center construction and AI-driven energy use.
TechCrunchai14 days agoUpdated
Meta Readies Pocket App for Creating AI Mini Games
Meta released Pocket, an app that lets users generate and share interactive mini games through text prompts. The app first appeared on the App Store and Google Play on June 29, 2026, though it remained unavailable for download in the United States as of July 2.
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technology14 days ago
EU Court Upholds 4.1 Billion Euro Fine Against Google Over Android
The Court of Justice of the European Union confirmed a 4.1 billion euro penalty against Google for bundling its search and browser apps as defaults on Android devices. The ruling ends Google's appeals process that began after the original 2018 decision.
theregister.comtechnology15 days ago
Europe's top court upholds €4.1 billion fine against Google over Android practices
Europe's highest court confirmed a €4.1 billion penalty on Google for requiring phone makers to pre-install its apps and blocking alternative Android versions. The ruling ends Google's appeal of a 2018 European Commission decision that was later reduced from €4.3 billion.
Forbestechnology15 days ago
Google Releases Chrome 150 Update Fixing 382 Security Issues
Google issued Chrome version 150, addressing 382 vulnerabilities with 20 rated critical. The release follows a prior update that fixed 429 bugs and aligns with Microsoft's Patch Tuesday rollout of 206 fixes.
uctoday.combusiness14 days agoUpdated
EU Top Court Upholds €4.1 Billion Fine Against Google After Full Review
The Court of Justice of the European Union dismissed Google and Alphabet's appeal on Thursday, confirming the penalty for anticompetitive Android agreements. The fine originated from a 2018 European Commission decision later reduced by the General Court.
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coindesk.combusiness15 days ago
Edel Finance Halts Lending Protocol After $403,000 Tokenized Stock Exploit
Edel Finance paused its version-one lending protocol on July 1 after an attacker inflated tokenized Google stock collateral to 78 times its real value. The company will cover all losses and launch a redesigned version-two system.
uctoday.combusiness16 days ago
Swedish Court Orders Google to Pay Klarna $2 Billion for Favoring Its Own Price-Comparison Service
A Swedish court ruled that Google favored its own price-comparison service over Klarna’s PriceRunner site in search results. The company was ordered to pay $2 billion in damages for the practices.
hothardware.comtechnology16 days ago
Google releases new Home Speaker with Gemini voice assistant
Google introduced its first new smart speaker in six years on July 1, 2026. The $99.99 device features improved hardware design and audio capabilities. The Gemini for Home software remains in development with several noted limitations.
thenextweb.comworld16 days ago
South Korean regulator says Google abused position in Android app store
South Korea's trade watchdog stated that Google abused its position in the Android app store. The regulator said the company restricted competition through certain developer programs. No specific penalties have been announced.
The Vergetechnology16 days ago
NotebookLM Adds 60-Second Vertical Video Summaries for Subscribers
Google's NotebookLM now generates 60-second vertical AI clips summarizing uploaded sources. The feature is available to Google AI Ultra and Pro subscribers and currently supports English only.
TechCrunchai16 days ago
Singapore Startup Launches AI Keyboard for iOS and Android
Acti released an agentic keyboard that performs actions across apps using Google Gemini models. The app supports custom shortcuts and keeps user data on-device by default.
The Vergetechnology16 days ago
Google Ends Tenor API Access for Third-Party Apps on June 30 While Keeping Website Live
Google ended access to the Tenor API on June 30, 2026. The Tenor website and its GIF library remain available while affected platforms migrate to other services.
The Guardiantechnology16 days ago
Tech-linked donations reach $2 million in Colorado House primary
Democratic candidate Manny Rutinel has received at least $2 million from committees backed by former Google CEO Eric Schmidt and crypto executive Chris Larsen. The spending has made the race one of the costliest in the state.
ibtimes.comai16 days ago
Google Testing Android Feature to Run Gemini Tasks on Macs via Companion App
Google is developing a feature in its Android app that lets users remotely run and monitor AI tasks on Apple-silicon Macs. The capability connects to the Gemini Spark agent and requires installation of a separate Gemini for macOS app.
en.antaranews.comfinance16 days agoUpdated
Indonesian Court Sentences Former Education Minister to 10 Years, Less Than Prosecutors Sought
An Indonesian corruption court sentenced former Education Minister Nadiem Makarim to 10 years in prison, a 1 billion rupiah fine and 809.6 billion rupiah in restitution. The conviction stems from procurement of Google Chromebooks under the 2019-2022 education digitalization progr…
nypost.comworld17 days ago
Landlord Sells NYC Real Estate Stake at Loss After Rent Freeze Vote
An investment firm tied to a Google co-founder sold its shares in a New York real estate fund holding nearly 5,900 units back to the manager at roughly six cents on the dollar. The transaction followed a city board decision to freeze rents on one million stabilized apartments.
smallbiztrends.comai17 days ago
Google Expands Personalized Image Generation in Gemini App to All U.S. Users
Google now offers its Nano Banana-powered image generation feature to every eligible U.S. user at no cost. The rollout follows an initial limited release to paid subscribers and earlier expansions in India and Japan.
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Google Cloud Reports Record $20B Revenue While Managing AI Capacity
Google informed Meta around March that it could not supply the full computing capacity requested for Gemini models. The shortfall delayed some Meta AI projects and prompted efficiency measures at the company. Google Cloud revenue reached $20 billion for the quarter.
New York Postai18 days ago
Google Limits Meta Access to Gemini AI Models Over Capacity Shortfall
Google told Meta around March that it could not supply the full Gemini computing capacity the company requested. The shortfall delayed some of Meta's internal AI projects and prompted the company to direct staff to use AI tokens more efficiently.
ai19 days ago
Former Google Account Executive Launches AI Tooling Startup After Nearly $1 Million Year
Yousuf Imran left Google in April 2026 to found Mangosteen Studio. He had earned about $986,000 in W-2 income the prior year while working as an account executive.
cnbc.combusiness19 days ago
Glean Founder Arvind Jain Says He Learned From Sundar Pichai at Google While Building Billion-Dollar Companies
Arvind Jain, co-founder of Rubrik and Glean, said he observed Sundar Pichai's intensity and willingness to pursue ambitious projects while both worked at Google. Jain's AI company Glean reached a $7.2 billion valuation after Rubrik's 2024 IPO. He also said he learns most from his…
wccftech.comai19 days ago
Two Senior Google AI Researchers Leave for OpenAI and Anthropic
Noam Shazeer and John Jumper left Google in June 2026 for rival AI labs. Venture capitalist Jason Lemkin said on the 20VC podcast that researchers seek freedom to pursue their own work.
New Scientistscience19 days ago
UK Prime Minister Tells Tech Firms to Block Explicit Images on Devices Used by Children or Face New Law
Keir Starmer called on Apple and Google to extend existing nudity-detection tools to all apps and cameras. The government said it will legislate if companies do not comply within the deadline.
Fox Newsai19 days ago
Google Limits Meta’s Access to Gemini AI Models Over Capacity Shortfall
Google has restricted Meta’s use of its Gemini AI models after the social media company requested more computing capacity than Google could supply. The limits have delayed some of Meta’s internal AI projects and prompted the company to instruct staff to use AI tokens more efficie…
Engadgetai19 days ago
Lawsuits Filed Against OpenAI, Meta and Google Over AI Training Data and Scam Use
Four active cases filed between 2023 and 2026 accuse major AI firms of copyright infringement, enabling harm to minors, and powering phishing schemes. The suits seek damages, injunctions, and model destruction. dailycaller.com reported the filings and their status as of June 2026…
Forbesai19 days ago
Google Adds Computer-Use Controls to Gemini 3.5 Flash at Higher Token Price
Google added computer-use controls to Gemini 3.5 Flash, letting the model operate desktop, mobile and browser interfaces directly. The change replaces a prior standalone model and carries higher per-token pricing.
New York Postbusiness20 days ago
Google Seeks Broad Content Access in New AI Pilot Program
Google is negotiating with publishers for access to their material to train AI systems in exchange for placement in its AI Overviews feature. Some publishers report traffic declines since the tool launched in 2024. The company is also ending an existing licensing program called S…
Semaforai20 days ago
OpenAI, Google, Apple and SpaceX Develop Custom AI Chips
OpenAI announced plans for Jalapeño, a custom inference chip built with Broadcom. The move joins similar efforts by Google, Apple and SpaceX to reduce reliance on a single supplier.
forbes.comtechnology21 days ago
Google Releases Chrome 149 Update Fixing 18 Vulnerabilities
Google released Chrome version 149 on June 26, 2026, addressing 18 vulnerabilities. Forbes.com reported that ten of the flaws are use-after-free issues, with three rated critical.
app.buzzsumo.comai22 days ago
Google AI researchers depart for OpenAI and Anthropic
Several senior researchers have left Google DeepMind for OpenAI and Anthropic. The moves coincide with the startups preparing for public offerings.