All of these famous tech companies started in a garage, except...
From Disney to Harley Davidson, many well-known brands were started in a garage, and such is the case for many major tech companies as well.
Google DeepMind employees ask the company to stop providing AI tech to the military
A loud minority wants Google to adhere to its own principles in AI development
Google Essentials app to be bundled on new HP Windows PCs, brings back the days of shovelware
Mountain View's ubiquitous internet services will now be easier to discover
Cloud giants keep spending on AI, while traditional IT markets lag behind
Big Tech AI investments are growing, but things could change soon
Judge plans overhaul of Google Play Store after monopoly verdict, eyes alternative app stores
One of the many legal headaches Google has right now
Google's Pixel 9 series stands out by bringing practical AI to your pocket
Made by Google event highlights AI software advances
US is considering breaking up Google, targeting Android and Chrome
The move comes after the DOJ found the company monopolized the online search market
Former Google CEO blames work-from-home policy for company lagging behind OpenAI
Eric Schmidt also praised Elon Musk and TSMC's work culture
A hot potato: As artificial intelligence companies race ahead in their development of generative AI technology, Google is being left behind by the likes of OpenAI and Anthropic. According to former Google CEO Eric Schmidt, the reason for this is simple: his former company prioritizes working from home and flexible hours for its employees.
Google unveils Pixel 9 lineup with four new phones and major AI upgrades
One AI feature brings Microsoft Recall flashbacks
Browsers are finally addressing 0.0.0.0 Day vulnerability
The vulnerability has persisted for nearly two decades
Watch Google's DeepMind robot play table tennis against human players
Even skilled players enjoyed the robotic challenge
Susan Wojcicki, former YouTube CEO and driving force in Google's growth story, dies at 56
She took YouTube's business into the stratosphere
Google's Nest Thermostat receives a full redesign after nearly a decade
A complete redesign with improved AI
Is Mozilla the one to suffer the consequences of Google's antitrust defeat?
A hot potato: Mozilla has a close relationship with Google, as most of Firefox's revenue comes from the agreement keeping Google as the browser's default search engine. However, the search giant is now officially a monopoly, and a future court decision could have an unprecedented impact on Mozilla's ability to keep things "business as usual."
Google launches "TV Streamer," a $100 Chromecast replacement
Google continues its living room push
Google Chrome is finally transitioning to Manifest V3, introducing new rules for ad blockers
Critics say the new platform is focused on benefitting advertisers
The big picture: Google claims that the new version of its Chrome extension platform will mean a safer and more efficient browser experience for users. While there are some features in Manifest V3 that will facilitate this, critics claim that the new controls are more helpful to advertisers. This has raised questions about Google's motivations, given that a significant portion of its revenue comes from advertising.
Google is officially a monopoly: Company loses massive DOJ antitrust trial over search engine agreements
Google paid over $21 billion in 2021 to make its search engine the default on various devices and browsers
What just happened? The US Department of Justice's nearly year-long case against Google over its dominance in the search engine market has reached a dramatic end. The case could drastically alter how numerous devices and web browsers choose their default search engines, though the full extent of the impending effects remains unclear.
The Explorer 2025 is the first Ford to run its new Android infotainment system
It will power the vehicle's 13.2-inch touchscreen and 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster
Google Play Store may soon let you update sideloaded apps
Making a cumbersome process more user friendly
Pixel 9 Pro Fold, Pixel Watch 3 pricing and launch details surface
Google is set to unveil next-gen Pixels on August 13
Chrome browser is getting AI features to let you compare data between tabs
In brief: Chrome is gaining three new AI features powered by Google's latest language models. There's a new Google Lens integration for visually searching any on-screen images and text, a Tab Compare feature that automatically generates product comparison overviews, and enhanced history search using natural language queries.
Reddit stands firm against AI companies scraping content for training without paying
"It's free as in speech, not free as in beer"
Highly sophisticated malware lurked in Google's Play Store for years, undetected
Cyber-criminals were even fixing bugs in the fake apps their malware was hiding in
Apple opted to use Google TPUs over Nvidia GPUs for its AI training
Google TPU v4 chips appear to offer comparable performance to Nvidia's H100 GPUs
Google Pixel Watch 3 leak suggests brighter display, faster charging, IoT integration, and more
The Pixel Watch 3 will launch next month alongside the Pixel 9 series