Chrome expands autofill to handle passports, licenses, and even your car info
Google’s new Chrome autofill update adds support for passports, licenses, and even vehicle details, improving convenience while keeping privacy in check.
Google Chrome will soon warn users before visiting non-HTTPS websites
Starting October 2026, Chrome will enable “Always Use Secure Connections” by default, warning users before visiting non-HTTPS sites. While the change improves security, it should have happened years ago.
Firefox plans smarter, privacy-first search suggestions in your address bar
Firefox’s new address bar feature could change search by offering instant, private answers while showing that Mozilla still has innovation left.
Google.org gives $2 million to boost AI education through community colleges
Google.org is investing $2 million in the National Applied AI Consortium, expanding AI education across 320 community colleges and training America’s next generation of tech talent.
Google brings Maps data to Gemini API developers
Google adds Grounding with Google Maps to the Gemini API, connecting its AI models to real-world geospatial data for smarter, location-aware applications.
Android AI goes on patrol with West Midlands Police
West Midlands Police is adopting Android AI systems to improve security and efficiency. But can the public trust artificial intelligence in law enforcement?
Google spreads AI Mode worldwide like a digital virus infecting search
Google is expanding AI Mode in Search to over 200 countries and territories, adding 35 languages and 40 more regions. Powered by Gemini, the rollout starts this week.
Google introduces Gemini 2.5 Computer Use model to automate web and mobile interfaces
Google has launched the Gemini 2.5 Computer Use model, giving AI agents the ability to navigate and interact with user interfaces in real time.
Google acquires Atlantic Quantum
Google has acquired Atlantic Quantum, an MIT-founded startup specializing in superconducting qubit hardware. The move is expected to help Google Quantum AI scale its hardware faster and push closer to building an error-corrected quantum computer. I believe quantum computing could ultimately have an even greater impact than artificial intelligence, and when the two fields converge, the world could change in unimaginable ways.
Google updates its G logo with brighter design for the AI era
Google has rolled out a brighter gradient “G” logo to represent its AI era, but critics may view it as little more than a cosmetic update.
Google Mixboard beta uses AI to turn text prompts into visual boards
Google Labs has introduced Mixboard, an AI-powered concept board for brainstorming with text and images. Available now in beta.
Google Chrome reimagined with AI: Gemini assistant, smarter omnibox, and new features
Chrome is entering its AI era with Gemini assistance, smarter omnibox search, scam protection, and several major new features rolling out now.