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Founded1998

Key PeopleSundar Pichai

HeadquartersMountain View, USA

ProductsGemini, NotebookLM

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YouTube TV app gets Ask button AI feature after mobile success

YouTube is bringing its conversational Ask button to TV apps, allowing users to interact with videos using Gemini-powered AI. The feature, available on mobile since 2023, lets viewers ask questions about videos, get summaries, and receive content recommendations using voice input through their TV remote.

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YouTube TV app gets Ask button AI feature after mobile success

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Google launches Veo 3.1 Lite, slashing AI video generation costs as OpenAI exits market

Google unveiled Veo 3.1 Lite, its most cost-effective AI video generator, cutting prices by 50% compared to Veo 3.1 Fast. The new model supports text-to-video and image-to-video generation at $0.05 per second for 720p video, targeting developers building high-volume applications. The launch comes days after OpenAI shut down its Sora video app, signaling Google's commitment to making generative AI video accessible and affordable.

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Google launches Veo 3.1 Lite, slashing AI video generation costs as OpenAI exits market

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Nothing plans AI smart glasses for 2027 as CEO Carl Pei embraces multi-device strategy

London-based hardware company Nothing is developing AI-powered smart glasses for release in the first half of 2027, according to Bloomberg. The company will also launch AI-featured earbuds later this year. CEO Carl Pei, initially resistant to the idea, has now embraced a multi-device strategy to compete with major tech companies like Meta, Google, Samsung, and Apple in the emerging smart glasses market.

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Nothing plans AI smart glasses for 2027 as CEO Carl Pei embraces multi-device strategy

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Trump posts AI video of planned 47-story presidential library tower in Miami

President Donald Trump shared an AI-generated promotional video for his presidential library, depicting a towering glass skyscraper in Miami with gold accents and replicas of Air Force One. Google's detection tool confirmed the footage was created using AI models, highlighting the growing role of AI-generated imagery in U.S. politics.

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Trump posts AI video of planned 47-story presidential library tower in Miami

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Google India opens 2026 Startup Accelerator for AI-first startups building scalable solutions

Google India has launched applications for its 2026 startup accelerator programme, targeting AI startups from seed to Series A stages. The three-month, equity-free initiative focuses on agentic AI, multimodal AI, physical AI, and sovereign AI. Selected companies will receive mentorship from Google experts, access to advanced models like Gemini and Gemma, and free cloud infrastructure to scale their solutions.

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Google India opens 2026 Startup Accelerator for AI-first startups building scalable solutions

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Google Drive AI ransomware detection now protects all Workspace users with 14x better detection

Google Drive has rolled out AI-powered ransomware detection to all Workspace users after months of beta testing. The feature, enabled by default, pauses file syncing when threats are detected and now identifies 14 times more infections than earlier versions. Users can restore clean file versions while IT admins receive alerts through the Admin console.

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Google Drive AI ransomware detection now protects all Workspace users with 14x better detection

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Apple's iOS 27 transforms Siri into Google Gemini-powered chatbot with standalone app

Apple is set to unveil a completely redesigned Siri in iOS 27 at WWDC 2026 on June 8. The update introduces a standalone Siri chatbot app powered by Google Gemini, enabling conversational interactions, multi-command support, and advanced AI capabilities. After years of delays, the Siri overhaul promises to make Apple's voice assistant competitive with ChatGPT and Claude.

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Apple's iOS 27 transforms Siri into Google Gemini-powered chatbot with standalone app

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Google Maps brings AI-powered EV trip planning to Android Auto for 350+ electric vehicles

Google Maps now offers AI-powered EV trip planning on Android Auto, addressing range anxiety for electric vehicle owners. The feature uses advanced energy models to predict battery consumption across 350+ EV models from 16 brands, including Audi, BMW, Kia, and Mercedes-Benz, while factoring in real-time traffic, road elevation, and weather conditions.

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Google Maps brings AI-powered EV trip planning to Android Auto for 350+ electric vehicles

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Google's Agent Smith AI tool gains internal traction as engineers embrace autonomous coding assistant

Google has deployed Agent Smith, an internal AI tool that automates coding and workflow tasks, with such popularity that the company had to limit access due to surging usage. Unlike traditional AI coding assistants, Agent Smith operates asynchronously in the background and integrates with multiple internal systems, marking a shift toward more independent AI agents in enterprise environments.

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Google's Agent Smith AI tool gains internal traction as engineers embrace autonomous coding assistant

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Epstein victims sue Google and Trump administration over AI Mode exposing personal information

A class-action lawsuit filed by Jeffrey Epstein survivors targets Google and the Trump administration for allegedly disclosing and republishing personal information about victims. The suit claims Google's AI Mode feature continues to display sensitive details including names, email addresses, and contact information despite repeated requests for removal.

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Epstein victims sue Google and Trump administration over AI Mode exposing personal information

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Apple hires Google executive to lead AI marketing as Siri overhaul approaches

Apple has appointed Lilian Rincon, a former Google VP who spent nine years overseeing Google Shopping and Assistant, as vice president of product marketing for AI. The hire signals Apple's intensified focus on AI marketing as it prepares to launch an improved Siri rebuilt with Gemini AI technology later this year.

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Apple hires Google executive to lead AI marketing as Siri overhaul approaches

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Yahoo launches Scout AI answer engine to re-enter online search market after decades of decline

Yahoo introduces Scout, an AI-powered answer engine for its 250 million U.S. users, marking a bold attempt to return to online search. Built on licensed AI technology from Anthropic, Scout aims to deliver personalized results as CEO Jim Lanzone pursues what he calls 'the white whale of turnarounds' against formidable rivals like Google, ChatGPT, and Perplexity.

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Yahoo launches Scout AI answer engine to re-enter online search market after decades of decline

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Meta's Court Defeat Opens New Legal Path for AI Industry Lawsuits Over Harmful Design

Meta and YouTube lost landmark cases where juries found their platforms caused mental health harm through design features like infinite scroll and beauty filters. The verdicts bypass Section 230 protections by focusing on product liability, creating a legal blueprint that could reshape pending lawsuits against OpenAI, Google, and Character.AI over AI chatbots causing harm.

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Meta's Court Defeat Opens New Legal Path for AI Industry Lawsuits Over Harmful Design

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Senators Warren and Hawley Push Data Centers Energy Transparency to Protect Ratepayers

In a bipartisan effort, Senators Elizabeth Warren and Josh Hawley are urging the Energy Information Administration to mandate annual energy reporting for data centers. The push comes as AI and cloud computing energy demands surge, threatening to double by 2035 and potentially spike electricity bills for American families.

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Senators Warren and Hawley Push Data Centers Energy Transparency to Protect Ratepayers

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Google Translate's Live Translate expands to iOS, turning any headphones into real-time interpreters

Google expanded its Live Translate feature to iOS devices and additional countries, allowing users to access real-time headphone translation powered by Gemini AI. The feature, which supports over 70 languages, was previously limited to Android users in select markets. It now works with any headphones connected to Apple devices.

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Google Translate's Live Translate expands to iOS, turning any headphones into real-time interpreters

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