Google turned 25 this year. The tech giant, now a stem of parent company Alphabet, is hitting the quarter century mark in a new era of innovation demarcated by the generative artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities and foundation models that its own research labs and teams...
Google saw its advertising revenue increase in the third quarter as it benefits from the same recovery that has lifted other tech companies as well. The tech giant’s 9.5% increase in advertising revenue was boosted by an increasing demand for ads placed next to search results,...
Google reportedly intends to challenge the European Union’s (EU) threat to break up its ad business. The tech giant has made it clear in a letter addressed to EU watchdogs that it will not accept the mandatory divestment of part of its services, and it...
Google has introduced its Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro smartphones, with new features powered by artificial intelligence (AI). These devices are engineered to offer a more helpful and personal experience for users, enabling them to be more efficient, the tech giant said in a Wednesday (Oct. 4) blog...
Google has announced a new policy that will mandate election advertisers to disclose when their ads have been manipulated or created using artificial intelligence (AI) tools. The policy, set to be effective from mid-November, will be applicable to election advertisers across Google’s platforms, Bloomberg reported Wednesday (Sept. 6),...
Google has introduced several autofill enhancements designed to enhance the online shopping experience. These enhancements aim to make the checkout process more seamless and secure, addressing concerns such as a lengthy checkout process, sharing credit card information and limited payment methods, Google said in an announcement...
As the holiday season approaches, travelers are wondering about the best time to book their flights. Google Flights has recently released updated booking trend analysis, along with a new feature called “cheapest time to book,” providing valuable insights for travelers seeking the lowest fares. According...
Google says it is making it easier for travelers to find the cheapest flight. “On Google Flights, you can already see whether current prices for your search are low, typical or high compared to past averages for the same route,” the company wrote on its blog Monday (Aug....
The tech industry has been buzzing over generative artificial intelligence (AI) for months. But has the technology, whose capabilities are being promoted as the next big leap forward for the sector, completely reshaped the landscape? When OpenAI launched its headline-grabbing (and crafting) ChatGPT tool last fall, observers...