TECH DESK: Video-sharing platform YouTube is introducing a series of interface changes aimed at improving user experience and simplifying the way viewers interact with videos. According to reports, the updated design focuses on making the video page cleaner and less cluttered, particularly by reorganising the controls and information displayed beneath videos. The changes are being […]
Google Maps brings Street View history to mobile
Google Maps has introduced a new feature for smartphone users, allowing them to explore historical Street View imagery directly from their mobile devices. Read More: Google Maps update makes it look more like the real world The update comes as Google celebrates the 15th anniversary of its Street View service, one of the platform’s most popular […]
40% of Android phones at risk, Google urges upgrade
In a concerning warning, Google has revealed that roughly 40% of Android smartphones worldwide are vulnerable to malware and spyware attacks, urging users to upgrade to newer devices to ensure security. The technology giant noted that the devices at greatest risk are those running Android 12 or older, which no longer receive security updates. As […]
Alphabet surges ahead in AI race, positioning itself against OpenAI
Alphabet is asserting itself as a leader in artificial intelligence (AI), signaling to Wall Street that the Google parent is now ahead of rivals like OpenAI, a marked turnaround from a year ago when investors perceived it as lagging behind. The company’s first post-earnings call since the launch of its Gemini 3 model underscored confidence […]
Google Pixel Tablet to receive two extra Android updates
In a welcome move for Pixel Tablet owners, Google has extended the device’s software support by two years, ensuring OS and security updates until June 2028. The announcement was confirmed on Google’s support page for the Pixel Tablet, which previously stated that Android OS updates would end in June 2026, while security updates would continue […]
Chrome adds option to remove on-device AI security models
Google Chrome is testing a new option that allows users to delete the on-device AI models used for scam and threat detection, giving consumers more granular control over browser security features. Read More: Over 1.7 million users at risk from malicious chrome extensions The change was first spotted in Chrome Canary by browser watcher Leo (@Leopeva64) and […]
Google unveils Willow, a quantum computing breakthrough
Google has unveiled Willow, one of the world’s most powerful quantum computers, at its Santa Barbara facility, showcasing capabilities far beyond classical machines. Unlike conventional computers, Willow has no keyboard or screen and is housed inside a striking, chandelier-like structure cooled to near absolute zero. Read More: Google to produce 600000 chromebooks yearly in Pakistan Willow’s […]
Snapseed 3.0 confirmed for Android release in 2026
Google has confirmed that Snapseed 3.0, the major update to its popular photo-editing app, will be released on Android later this year, following its iOS debut in June 2025. The Snapseed team shared the news on Reddit in late December, noting that development for Android began in November 2025 and that the release is still […]
Google marks New Year’s Eve 2025 with festive animation doodle
Google has marked the final day of 2025 with a special New Year’s Eve doodle, celebrating the transition into 2026 with colour, animation and festive symbolism. The doodle appeared on Google’s homepage in several regions, including India, capturing the excitement, reflection and anticipation that traditionally surround the year’s end. Read More: Google unveils powerful AI search […]
Google NotebookLM tests 30-minute lecture mode for deeper learning
Google is testing a new “Lecture” mode for its AI-powered research assistant, NotebookLM, as part of an expansion of its Audio Overviews feature aimed at deeper, long-form learning. According to details spotted by TestingCatalog during an app teardown, the new Lecture format differs markedly from existing Audio Overview styles such as “Deep Dive” and “Debate”. […]