Google’s Audio Overviews Now Turn AI Search Results into a Podcast
Markus Kasanmascheff / winbuzzer - Google is now testing 'Audio Overviews' as an experimental Search feature that uses Gemini AI to create podcast-style summaries for complex searchq uery results.The post Google’s Audio Overviews Now Turn AI Search Results into a Podcast appeared first on …
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Google’s test turns search results into an AI-generated podcast
Emma Roth / theverge - Google is rolling out a test that puts its AI-powered Audio Overviews on the first page of search results on mobile. The experiment, which you can enable in Labs, will let you generate an AI podcast-style discussion for certain queries. If you search for …
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Google links massive cloud outage to API management issue
Sergiu Gatlan / bleepingcomputer - Google says an API management issue is behind Thursday's massive Google Cloud outage, which disrupted or brought down its services and many other online platforms. [...]
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Google Cloud identity failure sparks widespread service disruptions
A major identity and access management failure within Google Cloud triggered extended outages that affected high-profile services like Spotify, Discord, and Snapchat. Users experienced unexpected downtime as engineers scramble to pinpoint and correct the technical flaw behind the incident.
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A Google Cloud outage took down half the internet on Thursday
Jacob Siegal / bgr - If you’re having issues loading websites or apps, there’s a good chance it has something to do with a massive Google Cloud outage. According to …The post A Google Cloud outage took down half the internet on Thursday appeared first on BGR.
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A massive Google Cloud outage messed up Google Home, Spotify, and other services
Richard Lawler / theverge - On Thursday afternoon, many people with smart home setups connected to Google Home / Nest, or who are trying to stream music on Spotify, started coming up empty. All I got when I tried to open the Spotify website was a message that says “Audiences in Jwt …
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Google’s new AI model transforms hurricane forecasting accuracy
Google DeepMind has rolled out an advanced AI platform to boost the accuracy of tropical cyclone and hurricane forecasting. In collaboration with the US National Hurricane Center, early tests show improved precision and efficiency, promising to revolutionize meteorological predictions while spicing up the world of weather science with a dash of high-tech wizardry.
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Google will reduce battery life for some Pixel 6a phones to prevent overheating
Anna Washenko / engadget - Google's Pixel 6a has been a winner in many respects, but a new issue with the smartphone's battery may pose a safety concern. After Android Authority reported on a pair of instances where a Pixel 6a battery overheated to the point where the device caught…
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The first Google Beam device is the $25,000 HP Dimension
Lawrence Bonk / engadget - Google's impressive Beam video conferencing technology has finally been integrated into an actual product that will be available for purchase. That's the good news. The bad news? The HP Dimension system is going to cost a whopping $25,000. This is an ente…
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OpenAI Taps Google Cloud in Major AI Infrastructure Shake-up
Markus Kasanmascheff / winbuzzer - In a major strategy shift, OpenAI is tapping rival Google for cloud computing power, diversifying its infrastructure beyond Microsoft and signaling that the colossal demand for AI is forcing unprecedented alliances among tech giants.The post OpenAI Taps G…
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Google offers buyouts to employees across the company, including Search
cnbc - Google's buyouts are being offered to employees in Google's central engineering units as well as marketing, research and communications teams.
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Android 16 is now available on Pixel phones – here’s what’s new
Chris Smith / bgr - I didn’t expect Google to launch Android 16 one day after Apple unveiled iOS 26 at WWDC 2025, but that’s exactly what happened. Rather than …The post Android 16 is now available on Pixel phones – here’s what’s new appeared first on BGR.
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What’s New in Google Pixel’s June 2025 Drop: Android 16 + More
Nehal Malik / iphoneincanada - Google today announced the release of Android 16 and the June Pixel Feature Drop, bringing new features and improvements to its devicesThe post What’s New in Google Pixel’s June 2025 Drop: Android 16 + More first appeared on iPhone in Canada.
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OpenAI Taps Google Cloud for Chip Rentals Amid Rivalry
In a surprising shift, OpenAI has secured a deal to rent chips from Google Cloud, reflecting its evolving strategy to meet escalating computational demands. This unexpected collaboration comes despite longstanding competitive tensions, highlighting the pragmatism in today’s high-stakes AI race.
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Google’s AI Overviews are killing traffic for publishers
Rebecca Bellan / techcrunch - Google’s AI Overviews and other AI-powered tools, including chatbots, are devastating traffic for news publishers, per a Wall Street Journal report.
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Chrome is dropping support for older iPhones and iPads, requiring iOS 17
Christian Zibreg / idownloadblog - Google Chrome will soon require at least iOS 17, causing it to stop working on older iPhones and iPads like the iPhone X and some iPad Pro models.
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Google fixes bug that could reveal users’ private phone numbers
Zack Whittaker / techcrunch - The bug allowed a researcher to uncover recovery phone numbers of nearly any Google account.
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Google Chrome Sets New Speedometer 3 Benchmark Record
Nehal Malik / iphoneincanada - Google on Thursday announced that Chrome has set a new record for the highest score ever on the Speedometer 3 browser benchmarkThe post Google Chrome Sets New Speedometer 3 Benchmark Record first appeared on iPhone in Canada.
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Google's Chrome Browser Gets 'Highest Score Ever' on Speedometer Performance Test
Juli Clover / macrumors - Google today announced that its Chrome browser has received the "highest ever score" on the Speedometer 3 benchmarking test. Speedometer 3 is designed to measure browser performance, and it was created collaboratively by Google, Apple, Intel, Microsoft, a…
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Google releases updated Gemini 2.5 Pro, says it’s the “most intelligent model yet”
Ryan Whitwam / arstechnica - Google expects this version to roll out in the Gemini app soon.
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