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New Smartphones

Google Unveils Pixel 11 Series and New Gemini Features

16. August, 2026 - 05:02

Google has unveiled its new Pixel 11 smartphone lineup, including the foldable Pixel 11 Pro Fold. Prices for some models have increased by $100.

Browser without actually loading pages

Every URL becomes a Prompt: Browser Gem regenerates every Website

13. August, 2026 - 07:00

A Google DeepMind engineer has unveiled Gem, a browser that doesn’t load websites but instead has an AI generate them completely from scratch on every visit.

False report from AI search

Google’s AI falsely declares Japanese company bankrupt

08. August, 2026 - 16:48

Google’s AI-generated search summary falsely claimed that a textile wholesaler had ceased operations and entered court-ordered special liquidation.

False Alarm

Google Incorrectly Flags Numerous Blogger Sites as Malware

07. August, 2026 - 06:20

Since August 4, 2026, numerous Google Blogger users have reported that their blogs were suddenly suspended due to what appears to be a faulty automated security scan.

New Safety Benchmark

Google DeepMind Unveils AI Model to Control Entire Robot Bodies

02. August, 2026 - 07:07

Google DeepMind has introduced Gemini Robotics 2, an AI model designed to control a wide range of robot types, including humanoid robots, with full body coordination.

New Names for Cybercriminals

Google Cleans Up Its Hacker Naming System

28. July, 2026 - 05:05

The Google Threat Intelligence Group is overhauling its tracking system for cyber threat actors. Instead of cryptic abbreviations such as APT41, the group will use two part codenames to make threat tracking easier to navigate.

Controlled Access

Google Introduces Specialized Gemini 3.5 Flash Cyber Model

23. July, 2026 - 07:37

Google DeepMind has introduced Gemini 3.5 Flash Cyber, a specialized AI model designed to identify and fix vulnerabilities in source code for governments and trusted partners.

AI Capacity Bottlenecks

Google Restricts Meta’s Access to Gemini AI Models

01. July, 2026 - 07:42

Google has restricted Meta’s access to its Gemini AI models. The Facebook parent company had been using the external AI technology internally without public disclosure.

Update for Pixel devices

Google rolls out Android 17

18. June, 2026 - 07:41

Google has started distributing Android 17 to Pixel smartphones and Pixel smartwatches, marking the first wave of the latest OS release. Other Android devices are expected to receive the update throughout the year. Selected models will also gain access to Gemini Intelligence this summer.

Error Code 1076

Google Gemini Down: Hundreds Report Widespread Outage

10. June, 2026 - 14:20

Hundreds of users reported issues with Google’s AI assistant Gemini around midday on Wednesday. Both the mobile app and web version appear to be affected.