Gemini

Twitter

Facebook

Copy Link

Key Facts

OrganizationGoogle DeepMind

Latest Release3.5 Flash, 3.1 Pro (2026)

TypeMultimodal LLM

Initial Release Year2023

Top News

Firefox AI kill switch exists but only 1% of users have flipped it, Mozilla CEO reveals

Mozilla built an AI kill switch into Firefox after users demanded one, but only 1% have used it to disable AI completely. CEO Anthony Enzor-DeMeo says the low usage validates Firefox's approach—the point isn't removing AI, but offering control. The company also launched Smart Window for multi-model AI access and a built-in VPN with 1.5 million signups.

Technology2 sources

Firefox AI kill switch exists but only 1% of users have flipped it, Mozilla CEO reveals

Technology2 sources

Android security director René Mayrhofer quits Google over Pentagon AI deals and ethical concerns

René Mayrhofer, a principal software engineer for Android Security, has resigned from Google after eight years, citing ethical concerns over the company's AI contracts with the Department of Defense. In a farewell letter sent to colleagues, Mayrhofer criticized Google management for losing its moral compass and abandoning its founding principles.

Policy2 sources

Android security director René Mayrhofer quits Google over Pentagon AI deals and ethical concerns

Policy2 sources

Google sues Chinese cybercrime network that weaponized Gemini AI to send millions of scam texts

Google filed a lawsuit against Outsider Enterprise, a Chinese cybercrime operation that used its Gemini AI to automate massive phishing campaigns. The network deployed 9,000 fake websites and sent 2.5 million fraudulent text messages to Android users in just two weeks, stealing an estimated $1.9 billion through impersonating trusted brands like Google, YouTube, and government agencies.

Policy11 sources

Google sues Chinese cybercrime network that weaponized Gemini AI to send millions of scam texts

Policy11 sources

Google launches Gemini features for small businesses with Business Profile integration

Google unveiled new Gemini app features tailored for small businesses, rolling out globally this month. The updates include direct Google Business Profile integration, allowing the AI assistant to access customer reviews, performance data, and business metrics. New business Notebooks help entrepreneurs maintain brand voice and organize context for more efficient AI-powered assistance.

Technology2 sources

Google launches Gemini features for small businesses with Business Profile integration

Technology2 sources

Gemini in Chrome expands to Latin America, Africa, and Middle East with new AI features

Google is bringing its Gemini in Chrome AI assistant to users across Latin America, Africa, and the Middle East. The regional expansion introduces a personalized browsing assistant that integrates with Gmail, Calendar, and Maps, while adding new Nano Banana 2 image editing capabilities. Europe remains notably absent due to GDPR regulations.

Technology4 sources

Gemini in Chrome expands to Latin America, Africa, and Middle East with new AI features

Technology4 sources

Google Gemini outage hits thousands with AI errors as users report connection failures

Google Gemini experienced a widespread outage Wednesday morning, leaving thousands unable to access the AI chatbot. Users encountered error messages including "Something went wrong" and specific error codes 1076 and 1099. Google confirmed the incident through its Workspace status page at 3 a.m. PT, though no resolution timeline has been provided.

Technology4 sources

Google Gemini outage hits thousands with AI errors as users report connection failures

Technology4 sources

German court ruling holds Google liable for false AI Overviews, setting precedent for AI search

A Munich court has ruled that Google is directly liable for false statements made by its AI Overviews, treating AI-generated summaries as Google's own speech rather than ordinary search results. The temporary injunction came after publishers were falsely linked to scams, and Google failed to correct the misleading output. This landmark decision could have global implications for all AI answer engines.

Policy12 sources

German court ruling holds Google liable for false AI Overviews, setting precedent for AI search

Policy12 sources

Paris Hilton builds productivity app using Google Gemini AI without writing a single line of code

Paris Hilton partnered with Google as Android's first Icon in Residence to showcase AI app building. Using Gemini Canvas, she created Iconic Ideas, a productivity app, with just three natural language prompts. The collaboration highlights how AI-powered tools are making no-code app development accessible to anyone with a clear vision.

Technology3 sources

Paris Hilton builds productivity app using Google Gemini AI without writing a single line of code

Technology3 sources

Google launches Gemini 3.5 Live Translate with real-time voice translation across 70 languages

Google has launched Gemini 3.5 Live Translate, bringing instant voice-to-voice translation to smartphones without specialized hardware. The AI model supports over 70 languages and preserves speaker tone and pacing for natural multilingual conversations. It's rolling out to Google Translate, Google Meet, and developers via the Gemini Live API.

Technology4 sources

Google launches Gemini 3.5 Live Translate with real-time voice translation across 70 languages

Technology4 sources

Apple's AI Strategy Proves Cautious Approach Beats Racing Forward on Artificial Intelligence

Apple unveiled Siri AI at WWDC 2026, powered by Google Gemini, after years of criticism for lagging in artificial intelligence. But the company's measured approach—spending $14 billion versus competitors' $900 billion—may prove smartest as the AI bubble faces profitability questions and consumer trust becomes the ultimate differentiator.

Technology3 sources

Apple's AI Strategy Proves Cautious Approach Beats Racing Forward on Artificial Intelligence

Technology3 sources

Apple AI powered by Google Gemini models and Nvidia chips, but maintains distinct architecture

Apple confirmed at WWDC that its Apple Intelligence features use Google Gemini foundation models and Nvidia GPUs for cloud processing. The company built five Apple Foundation Models in collaboration with Google, with four running on Apple Silicon and one on Google servers. Despite the partnership, Apple executives emphasized that Siri AI contains none of Google's Assistant code and maintains full control over data security through its Private Cloud Compute architecture.

Technology7 sources

Apple AI powered by Google Gemini models and Nvidia chips, but maintains distinct architecture

Technology7 sources

Apple Launches Dedicated Siri App, Transforming Its AI Assistant Into Conversational Tool

Apple unveiled a standalone Siri app at WWDC 2026, marking what the company calls the assistant's biggest transformation ever. The dedicated app stores conversation history, syncs across devices, and supports text, voice, and multimedia inputs—bringing Siri closer to competitors like ChatGPT and Claude while maintaining Apple's privacy-first approach.

Technology6 sources

Apple Launches Dedicated Siri App, Transforming Its AI Assistant Into Conversational Tool

Technology6 sources

Apple Vision Pro Gets Siri AI and Visual Intelligence in visionOS 27 Update at WWDC

Apple announced visionOS 27 at WWDC 2026, bringing Siri AI visual intelligence to the $3,500 Vision Pro headset. The update introduces a 3D floating Siri interface that can recognize objects in your environment and content on virtual displays. Users can now transform their panoramic photos into custom immersive environments, while Wi-Fi connectivity speeds up by 3x.

Technology6 sources

Apple Vision Pro Gets Siri AI and Visual Intelligence in visionOS 27 Update at WWDC

Technology6 sources

Apple AI runs on Google servers but promises user privacy remains intact through new safeguards

Apple revealed at WWDC that its upgraded Siri AI runs on Google's infrastructure using Nvidia hardware, marking a significant shift from its previous approach. The company insists its user privacy protections remain strong through an upgraded Private Cloud Compute system, even as it relies on third-party infrastructure. The move raises questions about how Apple balances its privacy commitments with the computational demands of modern AI.

Technology14 sources

Apple AI runs on Google servers but promises user privacy remains intact through new safeguards

Technology14 sources

Google slashes AI Plus to $5, doubling storage as subscription price war heats up

Google cut its AI Plus plan from $7.99 to $4.99 monthly while doubling storage from 200GB to 400GB. The aggressive price drop brings the AI subscription price war that's been brewing in emerging markets directly to American consumers, potentially reshaping the competitive landscape for OpenAI and Anthropic.

Technology3 sources

Google slashes AI Plus to $5, doubling storage as subscription price war heats up

Technology3 sources

Prev12 3 4…40 Next