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Google stock drops amid AI fears; AI Mode has ‘lower monetization,’ getting more ads
Google is introducing ads to its AI Mode globally following admissions that the feature has lower monetization than traditional search.
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Google details new firmware for Chromecast with Google TV and Nest Wifi Pro
Google has released new firmware updates for the Nest Wifi Pro and Chromecast with Google TV.
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Google brings richer document editing to Gemini on mobile and the web
Google is adding in-app document editing and preview capabilities to Gemini on mobile and web.
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Alphabet’s AI commitments pass $1tn, its quarterly filing shows
Alphabet's quarterly filing reveals future commitments for data centers, energy, and computing exceeding $1 trillion.
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Alphabet shares fall 12% after Google says AI Mode searches earn less
Alphabet shares dropped 12%, resulting in a record $511 billion loss in market value after reports that AI Mode searches generate less revenue.
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Google admits AI search makes less money, but it's fixing that with more ads
Alphabet's Q3 results show that AI-driven search is currently less profitable than organic search, contributing to a significant stock price drop.
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Google’s Gemini 4 Carbon tops AI rankings, but only cyber defenders get it
Google has released Gemini 4 Carbon, a top-ranking AI model currently limited to cyber defenders.
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Is your Pixel 9 Pro Fold acting up? Google support may offer a big upgrade to replace it
Some Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold users are reportedly receiving newer models as replacements for hardware failures.
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Gemini Notebook Adds Audio Recorder on Android and iOS With Support for One-Hour Recordings
Google is rolling out a built-in audio recording feature for Gemini Notebook on mobile devices.
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Google Adds Immersive Explorations to Gemini, Letting Students Explore Science and History
Google introduced 'Immersive Explorations' in Gemini to help students learn science and history.
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Google Expands AI Mode Ads to India and Nine Other Countries as Multiturn Ads Roll Out in US
Google is bringing AI-powered search advertising to India and nine other markets while testing multiturn ads in the US.
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Apple and Google fined in South Korea over app store violations
Apple and Google have been fined by South Korean regulators for violating the Telecommunications Business Act.
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Google Opens Connected Apps Platform Preview to Developers for Search and Gemini
Google has opened a preview of its Connected Apps Platform to allow developers to integrate third-party apps into Search and Gemini.
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Survey says the Fitbit Edge’s biggest rival could be its own Google sibling
The Fitbit Edge enters the market as an affordable fitness tracker positioned between the Pixel Watch and Fitbit Air.
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Google Announces Gemini 4 Carbon With Focus on Cybersecurity and Coding
Google has introduced Gemini 4 Carbon, an AI model specialized in cybersecurity, coding, and complex engineering tasks.
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Gemini’s new ‘immersive explorations’ turn it into an interactive encyclopedia
Google has added an 'immersive explorations' feature to Gemini, creating an interactive encyclopedia for users.
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Google AI Mode is getting more ads, whether you like it or not
Google is introducing sponsored listings and multi-turn ads into its AI Mode across several new markets, including India.
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Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold Review: Subtle Improvements
A review of the Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold suggests the device offers only incremental improvements over previous models.