Google Unveils Gemini Embedding 2, Its First AI Model to Map Text, Images and Video Together

In a blog post, the tech giant detailed the new AI model. It is the successor to the text-only embedding model that was released last year, and it captures semantic intent across more than 100 ...

Google GWS CLI Brings Full Workspace Access to AI Agents

Google Workspace CLI adds cross-app command control with pre-built skills; setup needs Google Cloud APIs and an OAuth client in one project.
Ars Technica

Google quantum-proofs HTTPS by squeezing 15kB of data into 700-byte space

Google on Friday unveiled its plan for its Chrome browser to secure HTTPS certificates against quantum computer attacks without breaking the Internet. The objective is a tall order. The ...
The Washington Post

Google helped Israeli military contractor with AI, whistleblower alleges

SAN FRANCISCO — Google breached its own policies that barred use of artificial intelligence for weapons or surveillance in 2024 by helping an Israeli military contractor analyze drone video footage, a ...
MIT Technology Review

DHS is using Google and Adobe AI to make videos

Immigration agencies have been flooding social media with bizarre, seemingly AI-generated content. We now know more about what might be making it. The US Department of Homeland Security is using AI ...
Lifehacker

I Use Google Pixel and Samsung Galaxy Phones Every Day, and Here’s How They Differ

David Nield is a technology journalist from Manchester in the U.K. who has been writing about gadgets and apps for more than 20 years. He has a bachelor's degree in English Literature from Durham ...
Android

Catch Them Young: Google Allegedly Using Chromebooks to Build Lifelong Users

A recent lawsuit revealed internal Google documents that suggest the company uses Chromebooks and YouTube in schools to make kids loyal to the brand for life. Google says its tools meet the needs of ...
techtimes

Apple, Google Confirm Big Deal to Upgrade Siri, Apple Intelligence Using Gemini AI Models

Apple and Google shared a joint statement which delivered one of the most surprising pieces of news in the tech industry. The full joint statement from Apple and Google reads: Apple and Google have ...
New York Post

Gmail users urged to switch off these two main features over privacy concerns

A techspert named Davey Jones is urging Gmail users to switch off several features over concerns that Google could automatically access their sensitive email data and use it to train AI. Arlette - ...
ZDNet

When is the best time to book your flight? Google just spilled all the airfare secrets

I wore the world's first HDR10 smart glasses TCL's new E Ink tablet beats the Remarkable and Kindle Anker's new charger is one of the most unique I've ever seen Best laptop cooling pads Best flip ...
Engadget

Google Translate is now better at translating slang terms and idioms using AI

Google is rolling out new Gemini-assisted functionality to Search and its Translate app. It says its AI can now provide more natural and accurate text translations for phrases that have more "nuanced ...