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Google Gemini Launch Delayed as Tech Falls Short of Internal Goals

July 16, 2026
Gemini 3 Flash, AI, Google
EU Prepares to Fine Google as Part of Increased Big Tech Enforcement
Big Tech // July 15, 2026

The European Commission is preparing to issue a new wave of fines against Google, the Financial Times reported Wednesday (July 15). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Google DeepMind Chief Calls for US-Led Body to Test Frontier AI Models
Artificial Intelligence // July 14, 2026

Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis is calling for a United States-led standards body to independently test the world’s most advanced artificial intelligence models for national security threats before release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Google Launches Digital ID Partnership With Poland’s Authologic
Digital Identity // July 02, 2026

Google has formed a digital identity partnership with Polish ID-verification startup Authologic. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By...

Klarna’s PriceRunner Awarded $1.97 Billion in Google Antitrust Case
ANTITRUST // July 01, 2026

Klarna-owned price comparison website PriceRunner has prevailed in its antitrust lawsuit against Google. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this...

Interviews & Exclusives
Apple’s AI Catch-Up Plan Turns Siri Into a Gatekeeper

June 08, 2026
Apple used WWDC 2026 to finally deliver the Siri overhaul it has been promising since 2024. The question underneath the announcement is whether a better Siri changes Apple’s position in the AI race, or whether it simply delays a more uncomfortable reckoning. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy […]

AI Agents Are Coming for Government’s Hold Music

May 11, 2026
In its first week live, an artificial intelligence agent called Bobbi resolved 82% of citizen queries across three police forces in the United Kingdom without once passing the call to...

Google’s Quantum Warning Exposes a Big Problem for Crypto

April 02, 2026
Today’s operating landscape is full of pitfalls for businesses, particularly crypto-native ones. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

AWS, Google Signal Healthcare’s Shift to Agentic AI

March 09, 2026
Agentic AI is starting to look less like a future promise in healthcare and more like a practical answer to a familiar problem: too much staff time spent on paperwork,...

Quick Reads
Google Gemini Launch Delayed as Tech Falls Short of Internal Goals

July 16, 2026
Google is months behind schedule on delivering its most powerful artificial intelligence (AI) model, Gemini 3.5 Pro, Bloomberg reported Thursday (July 16), citing unnamed sources. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, […]

EU Prepares to Fine Google as Part of Increased Big Tech Enforcement

July 15, 2026
The European Commission is preparing to issue a new wave of fines against Google, the Financial Times reported Wednesday (July 15). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

Google DeepMind Chief Calls for US-Led Body to Test Frontier AI Models

July 14, 2026
Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis is calling for a United States-led standards body to independently test the world’s most advanced artificial intelligence models for national security threats before release. Get...

Google Launches Digital ID Partnership With Poland’s Authologic

July 02, 2026
Google has formed a digital identity partnership with Polish ID-verification startup Authologic. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...