After receiving complaints that its AI-generated “AI Overviews” feature was giving false and possibly dangerous health information, Google took action to limit the use of the feature in search results. The ruling follows an investigation by The Guardian that uncovered multiple instances where AI-generated answers included false medical information about severe illnesses like cancer, liver…
Google has rolled out a long-requested feature for organizations looking to consolidate cloud storage. Google Workspace now lets admins migrate files, folders, and permissions directly from Dropbox into Google Drive using its New Data Migration service. The capability exits open beta this week and is generally available across most Workspace plans. The goal is straightforward:…
Buddy’s in space. When your kid starts showing a preference for one of their stuffed animals, you’re supposed to buy a backup in case it goes missing. I’ve heard this advice again and again, but never got around to buying a second plush deer once “Buddy” became my son’s obvious favorite. Neither, apparently, did the…
According to information on an official support page, Google is gradually rolling out a new feature that will allow users to change their “@gmail.com” email address. Until now, Google only allowed changes to account email addresses with third-party domains, while Gmail addresses were generally fixed and could not be changed. The updated support page (which,…
Google is testing a new Android feature designed to anticipate what users want to do next and surface apps or actions automatically. The feature, called Contextual Suggestions, has been spotted in beta and is tied to Google Play Services rather than a full Android version update. The discovery comes from Android Authority, which found references…
Waymo driverless car is not able to detect traffic lights after a major power outage in San Francisco, California, | Photo by Tayfun Coskun/Anadolu via Getty Images A power outage struck San Francisco on Saturday that blacked out about 130,000 customers at its peak, according to Pacific Gas and Electric Company, but also caused another…
Today was the deadline for Google to reveal how it’s complying with Judge James Donato’s order to crack open Android for third-party app stores, stop illegally tying its Google Play Billing system to its app store, and let developers link to ways to download their apps outside the Play Store in the US. But Google…
With the latest smartphones becoming compatible with satellite tech, Android is expected to introduce a new centralized interface for managing apps with satellite connectivity, indicating a broader push to integrate non-terrestrial networks (NTN) into the OS. The feature suggests that more apps could support satellite communication in the near future, depending on the type of…
YouTube just took another step toward becoming a full-scale streaming television service with the launch of a new offering more focused on dedicated TV channel plans. Announced last week on December 10th, the initiative introduces subscription packages organized by content genre and is currently available in the U.S.. Under the YouTube TV branding, the platform plans…
Google has announced an extended repair program for the Pixel 9 Pro and Pro XL. It is also extending the warranty for Pixel 9 Pro Fold. Google launched the Pixel 9 series in late August 2024. The Mountain View company says that a limited number of Pixel 9 Pro and Pro XL devices may be…
