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Google to put more ads in AI Mode as AI search slows revenue growth
Google plans to increase ad placements within its AI Mode and AI Overviews to counter a slowdown in search revenue growth.
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Android’s SMS of Death bug can knock out your phone, but a fix is coming soon
A vulnerability known as 'SMS of Death' can crash Android calling services and cause reboot loops via malicious text messages.
AI
You can now easily find and add textbooks in Gemini Notebook
Google has introduced a Textbooks feature to Gemini Notebook for users in the US and India.
Gadgets
Google could upgrade Pixel 11 Pro’s HiLight with Highlight
Leaked code suggests Google is expanding the functionality of the Pixel 11 Pro's HiLight LED array via Android's Notification Rules.
Gadgets
I’ve used Google Home for 10 years, and it’s never felt so frustrating
A long-term user expresses frustration with the current state of the Google Home ecosystem after a decade of use.
Enterprise
Google's search revenue Ferrari hits an AI-powered speed bump
Google's search revenue growth has slowed as the company struggles to monetize AI-powered search features effectively.
AI
Gemini Now Lets Users Create and Edit PDFs, Documents, Presentations Directly in Chat
Google Gemini now allows users to create and edit PDFs, documents, and presentations directly within the chat interface.
AI
Google is giving Gemini’s overlay a literal sparkle on your Android phone
Google is updating the Gemini overlay on Android phones with a new 'Neural Expressive' design animation.
Enterprise
Electrocutions, disease and no pay: how workers risk exploitation in Europe’s datacentres
An investigation reveals dangerous working conditions and exploitation of laborers constructing data centers across Europe.
Gadgets
Android 17 is barely making a dent as Android 11 still powers 10% of phones
Android 16 has become the most used version of the OS, though fragmentation remains high with many devices on older versions.
AI
Latest Gemini design comes to all Android devices, app upgrades file generation
Google has updated the Gemini app on Android devices with a new design and improved file generation capabilities.
AI
What Google and Reddit's bad days have in common
Despite the release of the high-performing Gemini 4 Carbon model, Alphabet suffered a massive stock drop due to investor concerns over AI spending.
Gadgets
Google confirms: Fix is in the works for Pixel Watch extreme battery drain issue
Google is developing a software fix for a battery drain issue affecting multiple generations of Pixel Watches.
AI
Here’s Why You’re About to See More Ads in Google’s AI Overviews
Google is introducing sponsored links into its AI Overviews follow-up queries.
AI
Reddit’s CEO says Google’s AI Mode ‘does not drive traffic’
Reddit CEO Steve Huffman claims Google's AI search modes are reducing referral traffic to the platform.
AI
Google Eats Its Own Tail (and Profits) With AI Summaries as Stock Price Plunges
An opinion piece discusses the financial impact of Google's AI summaries on its profits and stock price.
Gadgets
Here’s everything new in Android 17 QPR3 Beta 3 [Gallery]
Google has released the Android 17 QPR3 Beta 3 update, featuring various fixes for Pixel devices.
AI
Google brings AI Mode advertisements to more countries
Google is expanding the availability of AI Mode advertisements to additional countries to increase profitability.