Google now lets you change your Gmail username but there is a catch
Google now allows users to change the username portion of their Gmail address without creating a new account. There are a few catches though.
Google clamps down on Android developers with mandatory verification
Google is rolling out Android developer verification and requiring developers to register apps. The company says it improves security, but some may see it as tighter control.
Bluesky says AI should serve people but right-leaning users are not welcome
Bluesky is pushing a user-first AI vision, but the platform’s culture raises questions about whether that ideal is actually being met.
Google Gemini now lets you import AI chat history and memories from competitors
Google is making it easier to switch AI assistants. Gemini can now import your chat history, preferences, and memories from other AI apps so you can pick up right where you left off.
Google Chrome is finally coming to ARM64 Linux and it feels overdue
Google will release Chrome for ARM64 Linux in Q2 2026. For many Linux users running Arm hardware, the announcement feels long overdue.
Google kisses Trump’s ring to protect AI data center power
Google says it will cover the electricity costs of its growing data center empire as AI drives huge energy demand. The pledge aligns with the Trump White House push to protect ratepayers from rising power costs.
Google OpenTitan open source security chip is now shipping inside Chromebooks
Google says OpenTitan, its open source silicon Root of Trust project, is now shipping in Chromebooks. The chip brings transparent hardware security to real consumer devices.
Google Chrome will update every 2 weeks but in the AI era that may not be enough
Chrome will ship stable releases every two weeks starting in September 2026. With AI accelerating software development, some may wonder why not weekly or even daily updates.
Google Chrome plots a quantum-safe future for HTTPS
Google Chrome is preparing HTTPS for a post-quantum future with Merkle Tree Certificates, aiming to deliver stronger security without slowing down the web.
Google pulls Intrinsic into the fold to double down on physical AI robotics
Intrinsic is moving from Alphabet Other Bet to Google core as the company bets big on physical AI for factories and logistics.
Google Pixel 10a costs $499 and brings AI everywhere, but it still is not an iPhone
Google’s Pixel 10a brings Tensor G4, AI-powered camera tools, IP68 durability, and seven years of updates for $499. It checks a lot of boxes, but it still is not an iPhone.
Android 17 Beta 1 arrives with mandatory large screen support
Android 17 Beta 1 has arrived with mandatory large screen support for tablets and foldables, performance upgrades, stricter app behavior rules, and deeper privacy changes.