Google is expanding its custom chip lineup by talking to Marvell Technology about two new AI processors. One will be a memory‑processing unit that works beside Google’s existing Tensor Processing Units (TPUs). The other will be a TPU designed only for inference, the part of AI that answers user requ
Google has rolled out its updated Finance app to over 100 countries after testing it in the US and India. The new version includes some cool features like local language support, a Gemini-powered chatbot for quick answers, smarter chart tools for tracking investments, and a revamped news section tha
Google just dropped a set of free AI models called Gemma 4, built from the same tech behind its premium Gemini 3 systems. Instead of keeping them locked up, the company made these models public under a flexible license that lets anyone tweak and use them however they want. That’s a big deal because
Google has unveiled its latest AI video model, Veo 3. 1 Lite, which promises lower prices and easier access for developers compared to OpenAI’s recently discontinued Sora project. The move comes after a week when OpenAI decided to drop its own video‑generation tool, leaving a gap in the market. D
Google researchers say that quantum computers could soon break the elliptic‑curve encryption that protects Bitcoin and many online services, using fewer qubits than earlier estimates. They warn that this could happen sooner than expected and urge the crypto community to switch to post‑quantum crypto
Google is using artificial intelligence to help airlines fly in a way that reduces the extra heat they add to the planet. Instead of focusing only on carbon dioxide, the company is looking at contrails – those thin white trails that form behind planes. Contrails can act like blankets in the sk
Google has refreshed its map app so that when you drive, the screen shows a 3‑D view of your surroundings instead of a flat picture. The change is part of the company’s new “Gemini” AI lineup and is billed as the biggest update to navigation in ten years. The 3‑D view adds depth to buildings and
Google has added a new feature to Android’s core system that lets the software learn from real phone usage. The kernel, which sits at the heart of Android and connects apps to hardware, uses about 40 % of a device’s CPU time. Small changes here can make a noticeable difference in how fast apps
Google has started putting clear warning notices on the Play Store for apps that drain too much battery. These warnings appear in a box that says something like “This app may use more battery than expected due to high background activity. ” It points out apps that cross a set limit on how much th
Google’s Sameer Samat stepped onto the stage at Galaxy Unpacked and announced that Android 17 will bring “amazing things. ” He described the platform as shifting from a simple operating system to an intelligent system that learns and adapts to users. The focus is on embedding AI at the core of Andro
