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.
Google is sounding the alarm on quantum computers
Google is warning that quantum computing could crack today’s encryption, and attackers may already be planning for that future.
Google is using AI to help Olympic athletes gain an edge, but is this digital steroids?
Google Cloud is bringing AI powered motion analysis to elite athletes, using smartphone video and real time feedback to refine performance on the mountain. As Team USA experiments with advanced training tools, it raises an uncomfortable question. Is AI simply smarter preparation, or is it starting to look like a digital version of steroids?
Say hello to GoogleSQL
Google has retired the ZetaSQL name and consolidated its SQL dialect under the GoogleSQL brand, aligning open source and product documentation at last.
Google celebrates Black History Month
Google is celebrating Black History Month with new features, curated content, and creator highlights across its products, from Search and YouTube to Google Play and TV.
Google thinks you need AI to walk now
Google is now bringing Gemini into walking and cycling navigation in Maps, adding AI help to activities humans already do just fine. The update is useful in some cases, but it also feels a little unnecessary.
Wayfair and Google team up to supercharge AI-shopping for your home
Wayfair is partnering with Google to make furniture shopping easier as AI discovery grows. The retailer says it is a foundational partner co-developing the Universal Commerce Protocol, an open standard that lets shoppers browse and purchase Wayfair items inside Google Gemini without jumping to another site. As someone who has bought several Wayfair pieces I am happy to see anything that makes picking the right home items fast, accurate, and stress-free.
Apple admits it lost the AI war and embarrassingly hands Siri’s future to Google
Apple has confirmed that future Apple Intelligence models will rely on Google Gemini, marking the most surprising strategic pivot in years. After falling behind rivals in AI and failing to evolve Siri, Apple has partnered with the very company it spent a decade competing against. The announcement reads like a quiet admission that Apple lost the AI race it helped start.
Walmart and Google team up to turn Gemini into the new Amazon killer
Walmart and Google are blending AI and shopping by making Walmart’s catalog available directly inside Gemini. Customers can ask for product ideas, get suggestions based on past purchases, and check out through Walmart or Sam’s Club without switching apps. Fast local delivery keeps the experience grounded in the real world, turning chat into a full shopping trip.
Google pushes Gmail into its Gemini era, but is this really what users want?
Gmail gets pumped with Gemini AI features in 2026, including summaries, suggested replies, and a new AI Inbox, but it is fair to ask whether regular users really need all this automation or whether Google is simply pushing AI because it invested too heavily to slow down.