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Google I/O kicks off with reveals on AI models, Gemini product expansion, and agentic features
Google I/O 2024: Alphabet highlights Gemini AI surge (3.2 quadrillion tokens, 900M MAUs), unveils Ask YouTube + Omni Flash video AI.
Google unveils broad new push to put AI everywhere
The search giant showcased a range of AI initiatives.
Google Revamps YouTube, Docs With Artificial Intelligence Tools
Alphabet Inc.’s Google said users will be able to ask questions of YouTube, its video product, and create Google Docs using their voices — part of a plan to improve its products with artificial intelligence.
Former LSU, NBA Basketball Talent And Renown LSU Sports Psychologist Set For 10-Day Strategic Mission To Burundi
Tyrus Thomas, in an NBA playoff game with the Charlotte Hornets..
Google I/O 2026 live: Gemini AI, Android 17, Android XR updates and more
Google I/O 2026 is here. You can follow along with all of the announcements as they happen with our live blog.
PAHO and Google join forces to expand access to trusted health information across the Americas
New agreement prioritizes accurate, evidence-based information, with a focus on public health messaging and mental health promotion. Washington, D.C., 19 May 2026 — The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) and Google LLC signed a five-year framework agreement to collaborate on strategic health communication and mental health promotion across the Region of the Americas.
How to watch Google I/O 2026 kick off live
Google I/O 2026 starts today, and every bit of developer and Android news that comes with it will be announced...
Meet the new Trader: Nomadic Envoys
ARC Raiders is a multiplayer extraction adventure, set in a lethal future earth, ravaged by a mysterious mechanized threat known as ARC.
Smart people react to Google and Blackstone collab on AI company
"The small fry are getting squeezed out," wrote one equities portfolio manager.
Blackstone pledges $5B to launch TPU-powered AI cloud business with Google
Blackstone and Google launch a new U.S. data center venture offering TPU compute-as-a-service, with $5B committed for 500MW by 2027.
Google to Create AI Cloud Business With Blackstone, WSJ Says
Alphabet Inc.’s Google is set to create an artificial intelligence cloud business with Blackstone Inc., aiming to compete with companies like CoreWeave Inc. in a burgeoning market, according to people familiar with the matter.
Patch Notes 1.29.0
ARC Raiders is a multiplayer extraction adventure, set in a lethal future earth, ravaged by a mysterious mechanized threat known as ARC.
Android users are finally starting to see Google's major Gemini app design overhaul
Google is rolling out a fresh redesign for the Gemini app for Android ahead of I/O 2026, matching the iOS app redesign in early May.
Google just made big changes to Gemini usage limits
Following in the footsteps of GitHub’s Copilot plans, Google’s AI subscriptions are moving to “compute-based” usage limits rather than a fixed number of requests.
Google is rolling out its redesigned Workspace app icons
Google’s Workspace icons got an ombre makeover.
Walmart just launched six new Android 16 tablets starting at $97, and they look shockingly decent [Gallery]
Walmart is not the first brand anyone thinks of when it comes to Android tablets, but the retailer’s Onn brand...
Google's Much-Improved App Icons Are Rolling Out Now
The old icons that debuted five years ago had very little to visually differentiate them.
Qualcomm confirms a Snapdragon-powered Googlebook will launch this fall
For months, we have been closely tracking the development of new Qualcomm processors in the Chromium Gerrit, but it wasn't entirely clear when we would actually see them hit the market. With...
Galaxy Z Fold 8 and ‘Wide’ specs leak with alleged battery and camera upgrades
According to a new report, Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8 will finally get some needed spec updates, including improved cameras...
⚡ Weekly Recap: Exchange 0-Day, npm Worm, Fake AI Repo, Cisco Exploit and More
This week’s top cyber threats, attacks, breaches, malware, and urgent security updates.
Gradient Google icon redesign starts rolling out
Following our report last month, Google is beginning to roll out its gradient icon redesign for Workspace apps.
How to Reduce Phishing Exposure Before It Turns into Business Disruption
Phishing links exposed in 40 seconds across U.S. sectors, helping SOCs cut MTTR by 21 minutes and triage 94% faster.
This Week In Main Street Technology: Meta’s New AI Glasses, Google Introduces The Googlebook And Claude Has A Small Business Offering
Meta Ray-Bans, Google's Googlebook, Claude For Small Business and other news impacting your small business this week.
Google's new gradient icons for Gmail, Calendar, Drive and more are finally rolling out
Say hello to new icons for Docs, Drive, Gmail, Calendar, Tasks, and more.
What We're Expecting at Google I/O 2026
It’s gonna be a Gemini-packed developer conference.
Your current Galaxy phone may not support Gemini Intelligence
Gemini Intelligence's high hardware requirements make most Galaxy devices incompatible with the advanced AI feature.
MiniPlasma Windows 0-Day Enables SYSTEM Privilege Escalation on Fully Patched Systems
MiniPlasma revives a 2020 Windows cldflt.sys flaw, enabling SYSTEM access on May 2026 patched Windows 11 systems.
I almost gave up on Google Calendar until this Gemini hack fixed my main gripe
Google Calendar gets better when I don't have to open it
Gemini app rolling out ‘Extended’ thinking level, new 3rd-party app integrations
Ahead of I/O 2026, Google continues to roll out Gemini app features, with some users now seeing a "Thinking level" option.
Is Android still an operating system? Google says no, but here's why that's a stretch
The "intelligence system" rebrand is bold marketing, even if Android hasn't actually changed that much.
Google hasn’t shown any reason for ‘Googlebook’ laptops to exist, so why should we be excited?
We’ve been hearing about Google’s behind-the-scenes work to move its laptop efforts over to Android, but now that we’ve seen...
Bank of America resets Google stock forecast before key event
BofA reveals what could happen to Google shares.
6 Of The Best Wearables For Sleep Tracking
Some of the best wearables for accurate, personalized sleep tracking include products from Apple, Google, Fitbit, Oura, and more.
I quit Google after 18 years. I felt pressured to adopt AI too quickly
A man who worked at Google for nearly 20 years quit because he felt unhappy with its AI policy.
The Best Android Auto Apps You're Probably Not Using
Android Auto has more to offer than just Spotify and Google Maps. There's a whole range of apps that you can use in your car. Here are a few of our favorites.
Google’s new Gemini Intelligence will only be available on a handful of the best current Android flagships for now
The advanced AI-powered feature seems to have some crazy high requirements, both hardware and arbitrary ones. A few days ago, Google announced Gemini...
Arizona students boo ex-Google CEO Eric Schmidt during graduation speech
Eric Schmidt, the former Google CEO, faced jeers and boos during a commencement address at the University of Arizona's graduation ceremony on Friday.
I used to email myself everything — these 5 Google Drive features fixed that
Drive features that fixed my messy workflow
Google’s Android Upgrade—Why You Need A New Phone In 2026
Bad news for a billion-plus Samsung and Pixel owners — only new phones get Google's new upgrade.
Bill Ackman says Alphabet stake sale not a bet against the company
Billionaire investor Bill Ackman said on Saturday that the sale of Google parent Alphabet's shares was not a bet against the company.
Google Health Premium vs. Basic Features Comparison
The launch of Google Health, its new app, and the Fitbit Air is around the corner. In fact, for many of you, the new Google Health app should start showing up on your phones as an update as early...
Gemini Intelligence requirements mean most Android phones are going to miss out
Gemini Intelligence's requirements are higher than you might realize.
Gemini Intelligence has high Android spec requirements, likely won’t support Pixel 9 or Galaxy Z Fold 7
Google’s new Gemini Intelligence push was announced this week and it has pretty steep requirements for Android devices to support...
Google tests 5 GB cap for users who skip phone numbers
New accounts may get only 5 GB instead of 15
How to Prevent Chrome Browser from Downloading 4GB of Local AI Model Files
If you’re a Mac user of the Chrome web browser, as many are, you might be interested to know that the latest versions of Chrome default to downloading a large local Gemini AI model that can t…
Meta braces for Android XR, opens Ray-Ban Display glasses to third-party apps
Meta is opening the door to third-party apps on Ray-Ban Display glasses as the debut of Android XR is right around the corner.
Googlebook finally delivers a true desktop with app icons and widgets to Google’s laptops
For over a decade, the ChromeOS desktop has been little more than a glorified wallpaper viewer. While there is definitely an appeal to that distraction-free, minimalist approach, users migrating...
Did Apple's MacBook Neo accidentally build the new Googlebook?
Google better price this one adequately.
Google's slimmed down Gemini model is quietly winning AI customers
Vercel CEO Guillermo Rauch highlights Google's Gemini Flash model's rise in AI demand, overtaking Anthropic in Vercel's AI Gateway.
Fitbit 4.69 rolls out with redesign of focus stats and logging
Google has rolled out version 4.69 of Fitbit for Android as the last update before the Google Health rebrand...
Gemini's Spark agent has leaked, and it looks like it's gunning for Claude Cowork's throne
It could clean up your messy Gmail inbox or make changes to your Google Docs.
After a Google layoff, I booked a flight and started my family
Shanon Morris and her husband lost their jobs around the same time. Instead of looking for new ones, they started traveling — and started a business.
Google explains why some new Gmail accounts only get 5GB storage
In a statement to Android Authority, Google confirmed it is testing a new storage policy that offers reduced free storage in select regions.
On-Prem Microsoft Exchange Server CVE-2026-42897 Exploited via Crafted Email
CVE-2026-42897 is exploited in on-prem Exchange; crafted emails enable spoofing, forcing urgent mitigation.
Google starts rolling out QR code-based Quick Share transfers between Android and iPhone
Android phones that don't have native Quick Share-AirDrop support can now use QR code sharing to send files to iPhones.
Google launches a gorgeous new landing page for the upcoming Googlebook
The dust is just beginning to settle from The Android Show and the massive Googlebook announcement, and Google is beginning the work of building hype for the fall hardware launch. If you were...
Google's May Android Canary update brings the blur
Google's got a new bleeding-edge release ready for testers, with Android Canary 2605 now available for the Pixel 6 and newer.
Android Canary 2605 brings the blur to Pixel system UI
Google today released Android Canary 2605, with this preview build adding much more blur to the system UI on Pixel devices.
‘Gemini Spark’ is Google’s upcoming AI agent in the Gemini app
In the ramp up to I/O 2026, Google has been working on adding a more advanced agent. It now looks like it will be branded as “Gemini Spark.”
Google’s upcoming 'Gemini Spark' could soon book your flights and handle your inbox
Google may unveil Gemini Spark at I/O 2026, an AI agent that can automate tasks and act on your behalf across apps and services.
Six Popular iPhone Apps Now Available on CarPlay
Apple's CarPlay system for accessing iPhone apps on a vehicle's dashboard screen has received six popular apps in recent weeks: ChatGPT, Perplexity, Grok, Google Meet, WhatsApp, and the indie artist streaming platform Audiomack. Make sure you have the latest version of each app and they will automatically appear on CarPlay. ChatGPT Starting with iOS 26.4, CarPlay supports voice-based conversational apps.
Every Android device that has or will soon get AirDrop
Google has rolled out AirDrop to even more Android smartphones. Is your Android phone on the list?
Sony’s awful ‘AI Camera Assistant’ for Xperia is the final boss of the worst camera trend [Gallery]
Yes, Sony actually seems to think that image you’re seeing above looks better after running through an “AI Camera Assistant.”...
Google is quietly turning Gemini into a productivity OS, and it's awesome
The silent takeover
Google accounts no longer get 15GB of free storage, only 5GB until you link a phone number
Google has made a notable change to its account storage policy, limiting the usual 15GB of free storage only to...
Spotify Brings Nashville’s Songwriting Community Together for Mental Health Summit
Spotify recently welcomed songwriters, artists, executives, and music students to Nashville for a Mental Health & Songwriter Summit. The event was an extension of our ongoing Heart & Soul, Mental Health for Creators initiative, which offers tools, care, and space to reflect on the emotional side of creative life. The summit at Belmont University’s Fisher...
The era of 15GB free Gmail storage is ending
Google could be testing a change to its free storage tier by offering 5GB free storage instead of 15GB with Gmail accounts.
Motorola Razr Fold review: A worthy rival to Google and Samsung
It even has native stylus support, which Samsung dropped on the Galaxy Z Fold 7.
Google may finally let you move passkeys to another password manager on Android
Google could soon end the passkey lock-in for its Password Manager's users.
We Tested 33 New Phones to See Which Charge Fastest and Crown 2 Winners
We ran 33 phones from Apple, Google, OnePlus, Samsung, Motorola and more through our charging tests. The winners are given our CNET Lab Award.
Windows Zero-Days Expose BitLocker Bypasses And CTFMON Privilege Escalation
YellowKey bypasses BitLocker via WinRE USB FsTx files, exposing Windows 11 and Server 2022/2025 systems.
New Fragnesia Linux Kernel LPE Grants Root Access via Page Cache Corruption
Fragnesia CVE-2026-46300 corrupts Linux page cache via XFRM ESP-in-TCP, enabling local root access on major distros.
Apple Backs Google After EU Orders Android Be Opened Up To AI Rivals
The company agrees with Google that it would put European users' privacy and safety at risk.
Google may finally have a true Nest Hub successor in the works
A seemingly new device called the 'Google Home Display' has leaked, and we're excited for what might be in store.
Google is about to release a new Gemini model
Sources say that Google plans to announce a new Gemini model at its annual I/O conference on Tuesday. I’m told the release will land roughly in the class of OpenAI’s recent GPT-5.5. and well short of Anthropic’s Mythos, which, despite not being widely available, has reset how every lab talks about what “leading” means.
‘Google Home Display’ appears, hopefully as a potential Nest Hub replacement
Ahead of the upcoming release of Google Home Speaker, a new “Google Home Display” has appeared in Google app code,...
The Heart of Entertainment: Canadians are Choosing YouTube More Than Ever
Last night we hosted Brandcast, YouTube’s annual Upfront event in New York City. The event showcased YouTube’s role as the epicentre of culture, announced exciting new p…
Apple warns EU against forcing Google to open Android to AI rivals
Apple submitted a filing to the EC today criticizing proposed measures that would force Google to open parts of Android to AI rivals.
Android rolling out AI-powered ‘Contextual suggestions’ that learn from your habits
Google is using on-device AI to analyze how you use your Android phone and provide "Contextual suggestions."
These Android devices will get AirDrop next – here’s why your phone might not
Google announced yesterday that its implementation of AirDrop support in Android’s Quick Share will be coming to more Android phones,...
Forget Chromebooks and Pixelbooks: Google just introduced Googlebooks, which are specifically designed for AI
The new laptops, due this fall, mark Google's biggest laptop reset since 2011 — and are a direct shot at Apple and Microsoft.
Here’s a First Look at the New Google Fitbit Air
The Google Fitbit Air was announced last week and immediately went up for pre-order with a ship date at around May 26. It costs either $99 or $129 depending on which version you want, is a...
‘Gemini Intelligence’ reportedly launching with Galaxy Z Fold 8, Flip 8
Google’s “Gemini Intelligence” updates for Android might arrive on Samsung’s new Galaxy Z Fold 8 and other foldables first, a...
Google on its ‘continued commitment to Chromebooks’ after Googlebook
Following yesterday’s Googlebook announcement, the company released a post aimed at existing enterprise and educational Chromebook users. Google says “Chromebooks...
Sony Xperia 1 VIII packs a redesign, flagship specs, microSD, 3.5mm jack from €1,500
Sony’s latest flagship is here, with the new Xperia 1 VIII offering some powerful specs for the usual lofty price...
The ‘Googlebook’ Is Reinventing the Mouse Cursor—but Little Else
It looks like Chromebooks and ChromeOS aren't quite dead yet.
Apple is dominating US phone sales, it sounds like Google Pixel is holding on
A new report shows that, perhaps even more so than usual, Apple’s iPhone is dominating phone sales in the US...
Here’s the changelog for Samsung’s Android 17 update, One UI 9
Samsung is rolling out the first beta update for One UI 9 which, for Galaxy devices, will bring Android 17...
Microsoft's MDASH AI System Finds 16 Windows Flaws Fixed in Patch Tuesday
Microsoft’s new MDASH AI system found 16 Windows vulnerabilities fixed in this month’s Patch Tuesday, including 2 RCE flaws in IKEv2 and TCP/IP.
First Snapseed 4.0 update adds Camera shortcut on Android
Following last week’s launch, Snapseed 4.0.1 for Android is rolling out with a shortcut to quickly launch the new Camera experience.
I’ve waited years for Apple to fix iPhone-to-Android texting, and it’s finally happening
Apple and Google are finally bridging the security gap, rolling out end-to-end encrypted RCS in the iOS 26.5 beta.
Changes to the ARC Raiders update schedule
Update cadence changes, October update, and the future of ARC Raiders
Intel CPUs Set to Power Googlebook Laptops, with "Wildcat Lake" in Play
Google launched its "Googlebook" laptops yesterday, introducing a new intelligent platform that leverages Gemini AI, succeeding its Chromebook offerings. Initially, it was unclear what hardware Google would use for its upcoming laptop models. However, Intel announced that it has been collaborating w...
Googlebook's best feature is already available in Chrome on your laptop
Google's Magic Pointer feature is rolling out to Gemini in Chrome on desktop.
Android Adds Intrusion Logging for Sophisticated Spyware Forensics
Android Intrusion Logging stores encrypted forensic logs for 12 months, helping experts investigate spyware attacks on high-risk users.
How Google Is Moving The Needle On AI, Tony Stark-Style
Google DeepMind's new AI-powered pointer may change how humans interact with computers altogether.
Google could finally give Pixel phones proper Material You color controls
A new Android 17 leak suggests Google is working on deeper Material You color customization options for Pixel phones.
Samsung reportedly bringing Galaxy Glasses, Galaxy Watch 9 to Fold 8’s July event
A new report reveals that Samsung's Galaxy Glasses and new Galaxy Watch 9 series will share the same launch date as Galaxy Z Fold 8.