Google Sees 2026 as Year of Scaling Up Advanced Energy Technologies

Google Sees 2026 as Year of Scaling Up Advanced Energy Technologies

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Intrinsic is joining Google to accelerate the future of physical AI.

Intrinsic is joining Google to accelerate the future of physical AI.

• Founded as an Other Bet by Alphabet in 2021, Intrinsic is now joining Google to continue making AI-enabled robotics applications easy to build, deploy and manage for industrial a

Big Tech · February 25, 2026 (updated February 25, 2026) · 1 min · 127 words
Google and Samsung just launched the AI features Apple couldn't with Siri

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• Tech AI News Google and Samsung just launched the AI features Apple couldn’t with Siri Gemini will be able to do multi-step tasks on your phone, starting with ordering food or a

Consumer Tech · February 25, 2026 (updated February 25, 2026) · 2 min · 304 words
Google announces new Android AI features coming to the Galaxy S26 and Pixel 10 series

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Consumer Tech · February 25, 2026 (updated February 25, 2026) · 2 min · 270 words
Google Gemini can book an Uber or order food for you on Pixel 10 and Galaxy S26

Google Gemini can book an Uber or order food for you on Pixel 10 and Galaxy S26

• Tech AI News Google Gemini can book an Uber or order food for you on Pixel 10 and Galaxy S26 Gemini’s in the driver’s seat • Gemini’s in the driver’s seat • Link Share Gift Googl

Consumer Tech · February 25, 2026 (updated February 26, 2026) · 2 min · 251 words
Google's Circle to Search can now identify multiple objects in an image

Google's Circle to Search can now identify multiple objects in an image

• Trending: Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2026: Live updates on Galaxy S26 launch Alexa+ gets three new personality styles Apple event on March 4: What to expect Hands-on with Google’s P

Consumer Tech · February 25, 2026 (updated February 25, 2026) · 2 min · 277 words
Google Disrupts UNC2814 GRIDTIDE Campaign After 53 Breaches Across 42 Countries

Google Disrupts UNC2814 GRIDTIDE Campaign After 53 Breaches Across 42 Countries

• Google Disrupts UNC2814 GRIDTIDE Campaign After 53 Breaches Across 42 Countries Google on Wednesday disclosed that it worked with industry partners to disrupt the infrastructure

Cybersecurity · February 25, 2026 (updated February 25, 2026) · 2 min · 271 words
Google Disrupts Chinese Cyberespionage Campaign Targeting Telecoms, Governments

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• Google announced on Wednesday that it has disrupted a significant China-linked cyberespionage campaign targeting telecoms and government organizations worldwide • The threat acto

Cybersecurity · February 25, 2026 (updated February 25, 2026) · 2 min · 239 words
In the driver's seat: How Google Conductor AI actually stays under control

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• We’re so glad you’re here • You can expect all the best TNS content to arrive Monday through Friday to keep you on top of the news and at the top of your game • Check y

Ads Decoded episode 3 explores how Google is reimagining Search ads experiences in a way that delivers value for both users and advertisers.

Ads Decoded episode 3 explores how Google is reimagining Search ads experiences in a way that delivers value for both users and advertisers.

• Ever wondered why the text asset you meant as a headline is showing as a sitelink • Or why Google introduced a button that lets users hide ads on Search • These are just two exam

Big Tech · February 25, 2026 (updated February 25, 2026) · 2 min · 254 words
Google says its upcoming data center will cool itself without water

Google says its upcoming data center will cool itself without water

• Google promises its upcoming Texas data center won’t use any water for cooling Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Reddit Flipboard Email Among the many problems posed by the rapid prolife

'World's largest battery' to provide 100-hour iron-air storage for Google data center

'World's largest battery' to provide 100-hour iron-air storage for Google data center

• ‘World’s largest battery’ to provide 100-hour iron-air storage for Google data center The battery has a 30 GWh capacity and a 100-hour duration. • US tech giant Google announced

1Campaign platform helps malicious Google ads evade detection

1Campaign platform helps malicious Google ads evade detection

• 1Campaign platform helps malicious Google ads evade detection February 24, 2026 04:45 PM 0 A newly identified cybercrime service known as 1Campaign is enabling threat actors to r

Cybersecurity · February 24, 2026 (updated February 25, 2026) · 2 min · 284 words
Google sent an AI-generated push alert that included a racial slur

Google sent an AI-generated push alert that included a racial slur

• Trending: Tesla sues California DMV over the term ‘Autopilot’ Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2026 is Feb. • 25 Apple event on March 4: What to expect Hands-on with Google’s Pixel 10a iP

Consumer Tech · February 24, 2026 (updated February 25, 2026) · 2 min · 288 words
OpenAI and Google Take Steps to Avoid Abusive AI Imagery After Grok Scandal

OpenAI and Google Take Steps to Avoid Abusive AI Imagery After Grok Scandal

• ai atlas Tech Services & Software AI OpenAI and Google Take Steps to Avoid Abusive AI Imagery After Grok Scandal AI safety, especially around images and videos, continues to be a

Consumer Tech · February 24, 2026 (updated February 25, 2026) · 2 min · 233 words
Google claims it's building data centers that barely use any water

Google claims it's building data centers that barely use any water

• Trending: Tesla sues California DMV over the term ‘Autopilot’ Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2026 is Feb. • 25 Apple event on March 4: What to expect Hands-on with Google’s Pixel 10a iP

Consumer Tech · February 24, 2026 (updated February 25, 2026) · 2 min · 256 words
Google Cloud N4 Series Benchmarks: Google Axion vs. Intel Xeon vs. AMD EPYC Performance

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• Google Cloud N4 Series Benchmarks: Google Axion vs. • AMD EPYC Performance Google Cloud recently launched their N4A series powered by their in-house Axion ARM64 processors. • In

OS & Internals · February 24, 2026 (updated February 25, 2026) · 2 min · 241 words
Google is coming to Minnesota and advancing clean energy goals

Google is coming to Minnesota and advancing clean energy goals

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Big Tech · February 24, 2026 (updated February 25, 2026) · 2 min · 294 words
ProducerAI: Your music creation partner, now in Google Labs

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Big Tech · February 24, 2026 (updated February 25, 2026) · 1 min · 203 words
Easy FunctionGemma finetuning with Tunix on Google TPUs

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• FunctionGemma is a powerful small language model that enables developers to ship fast and cost-effective agents that can translate natural language into actionable API calls, esp

Get ready for Google I/O 2026

Get ready for Google I/O 2026

• Get ready for Google I/O 2026 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Mail Google I/O returns May 19-20 Google I/O is back! • Join us online as we share our latest AI breakthroughs and updates

How to blur your home on Google Street View - and why you should do it ASAP

How to blur your home on Google Street View - and why you should do it ASAP

• Street View captures high‑resolution street‑level photos, exposing private homes to public view. • Google automatically blurs faces and license plates, but homeowners can request

I tested the first car charger with Apple and Google Find My tracking - here's the verdict

I tested the first car charger with Apple and Google Find My tracking - here's the verdict

• ‘ZDNET Recommends’: What exactly does it mean? • ZDNET’s recommendations are based on many hours of testing, research, and comparison shopping. • We gather data from the best ava

Your best Google weather app alternatives (and what I recommend instead)

Your best Google weather app alternatives (and what I recommend instead)

• Your best Google weather app alternatives (and what I recommend instead) Follow ZDNET:Add us as a preferred sourceon Google. • ZDNET’s key takeaways The Google Weather app now po

Google Pixel 10a vs. Pixel 10: I compared the two midrange models, and here's my choice

Google Pixel 10a vs. Pixel 10: I compared the two midrange models, and here's my choice

• ‘ZDNET Recommends’: What exactly does it mean? • ZDNET’s recommendations are based on many hours of testing, research, and comparison shopping. • We gather data from the best ava

Google's new Pixel 10a may be the affordable iPhone alternative I've been waiting for

Google's new Pixel 10a may be the affordable iPhone alternative I've been waiting for

• Pixel 10a delivers premium features-camera, AI, updates-at a $499 mid‑range price. • Flatter design eliminates camera bump, giving a sleek, flush back for better handling. • Brig

Verizon will give you Google's newest Pixel 10 model for free right now - how to qualify

Verizon will give you Google's newest Pixel 10 model for free right now - how to qualify

• ‘ZDNET Recommends’: What exactly does it mean? • ZDNET’s recommendations are based on many hours of testing, research, and comparison shopping. • We gather data from the best ava

Easy FunctionGemma finetuning with Tunix on Google TPUs

Easy FunctionGemma finetuning with Tunix on Google TPUs

• FunctionGemma is a powerful small language model that enables developers to ship fast and cost-effective agents that can translate natural language into actionable API calls, esp

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Get ready for Google I/O 2026

• Get ready for Google I/O 2026 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Mail Google I/O returns May 19-20 Google I/O is back! • Join us online as we share our latest AI breakthroughs and updates

Google Pixel 10a vs. Pixel 10: Which of Google's latest phones is best for you?

Google Pixel 10a vs. Pixel 10: Which of Google's latest phones is best for you?

• ‘ZDNET Recommends’: What exactly does it mean? • ZDNET’s recommendations are based on many hours of testing, research, and comparison shopping. • We gather data from the best ava

Web scraper sued by Google claims Google is the one scraping the web

Web scraper sued by Google claims Google is the one scraping the web

• Tech News Policy Web scraper sued by Google claims Google is the one scraping the web SerpApi alleges it’s just doing ‘what Google does to everyone else.’ SerpApi alleges it’s ju

Consumer Tech · February 20, 2026 (updated February 24, 2026) · 3 min · 433 words
I tested Google Docs' new AI audio summaries, and they're a massive time-saver

I tested Google Docs' new AI audio summaries, and they're a massive time-saver

• ‘ZDNET Recommends’: What exactly does it mean? • ZDNET’s recommendations are based on many hours of testing, research, and comparison shopping. • We gather data from the best ava

How Team USA's Olympic Skiers and Snowboarders Got an Edge From Google AI

How Team USA's Olympic Skiers and Snowboarders Got an Edge From Google AI

• ai atlas Tech Services & Software AI How Team USA’s Olympic Skiers and Snowboarders Got an Edge From Google AI Google engineers hit the slopes with Team USA’s skiers and snowboar

Consumer Tech · February 20, 2026 (updated February 24, 2026) · 2 min · 268 words
Google Pixel 10a vs. Pixel 9a: How much of an upgrade is the new affordable phone?

Google Pixel 10a vs. Pixel 9a: How much of an upgrade is the new affordable phone?

• ‘ZDNET Recommends’: What exactly does it mean? • ZDNET’s recommendations are based on many hours of testing, research, and comparison shopping. • We gather data from the best ava

USB Driver For Google Tensor SoCs, UCSI Thunderbolt Alt Mode In Linux 7.0

USB Driver For Google Tensor SoCs, UCSI Thunderbolt Alt Mode In Linux 7.0

• USB Driver For Google Tensor SoCs, UCSI Thunderbolt Alt Mode In Linux 7.0 All of the Thunderbolt/USB driver changes were merged this week for the nearly-over Linux 7.0 merge wind

OS & Internals · February 20, 2026 (updated February 24, 2026) · 2 min · 238 words
Google Play used AI to help block 1.75 million bad apps in 2025

Google Play used AI to help block 1.75 million bad apps in 2025

• Trending: Apple event on March 4: What to expect Hands-on with Google’s Pixel 10a Tesla drops ‘Autopilot’ upsell in California Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2026 is Feb. • 25 iPhone Fo

Consumer Tech · February 20, 2026 (updated February 24, 2026) · 2 min · 260 words
Former Google Engineers Indicted Over Trade Secret Transfers to Iran

Former Google Engineers Indicted Over Trade Secret Transfers to Iran

• Former Google Engineers Indicted Over Trade Secret Transfers to Iran Two former Google engineers and one of their husbands have beenindictedin the U.S. • for allegedly committing

Cybersecurity · February 20, 2026 (updated February 24, 2026) · 2 min · 265 words
Three Former Google Engineers Indicted Over Trade Secret Transfers to Iran

Three Former Google Engineers Indicted Over Trade Secret Transfers to Iran

• Three Former Google Engineers Indicted Over Trade Secret Transfers to Iran Two former Google engineers and one of their husbands have beenindictedin the U.S. • for allegedly comm

Cybersecurity · February 20, 2026 (updated February 21, 2026) · 2 min · 245 words
Google Rolls Out Latest AI Model, Gemini 3.1 Pro

Google Rolls Out Latest AI Model, Gemini 3.1 Pro

• ai atlas Tech Services & Software AI Google Rolls Out Latest AI Model, Gemini 3.1 Pro Starting Thursday, Gemini 3.1 Pro can be accessed via the AI app, NotebookLM and more. • The

Consumer Tech · February 19, 2026 (updated February 24, 2026) · 2 min · 249 words
Google Pixel 10A Specs vs. Pixel 9A, 8A, 7A: What's New in the $499 Phone

Google Pixel 10A Specs vs. Pixel 9A, 8A, 7A: What's New in the $499 Phone

• For years, Google has released an A series line of Pixel phones that deliver a lot of features for less money than their more expensive counterparts, and 2026 is no exception. •

Consumer Tech · February 19, 2026 (updated February 24, 2026) · 2 min · 270 words
Google's Pixel 10A Launch: $499 Price, New Colors, AirDrop Compatibilty

Google's Pixel 10A Launch: $499 Price, New Colors, AirDrop Compatibilty

• Google’s Pixel 10A Launch: $499 Price, New Colors, AirDrop Compatibilty Google’s Pixel 10A phone is now available for preorder, featuring a small feature refresh and a design tha

Consumer Tech · February 19, 2026 (updated February 24, 2026) · 2 min · 295 words
Google's Gemini 3.1 Pro is mostly great

Google's Gemini 3.1 Pro is mostly great

• We’re so glad you’re here. • You can expect all the best TNS content to arrive Monday through Friday to keep you on top of the news and at the top of your game. • Check

Google's Gemini 3.1 Pro is here, and it just doubled its reasoning score

Google's Gemini 3.1 Pro is here, and it just doubled its reasoning score

• Google’s Gemini 3.1 Pro is here, and it just doubled its reasoning score Follow ZDNET:Add us as a preferred sourceon Google. • ZDNET’s key takeaways Gemini 3.1 Pro is now availab

Google announces Gemini 3.1 Pro, says it's better at complex problem-solving

Google announces Gemini 3.1 Pro, says it's better at complex problem-solving

• Another day, another Google AI model. • Google has really been pumping out new AI tools lately, having justreleased Gemini 3 in November. • Today, it’s bumping the flagship model

Consumer Tech · February 19, 2026 (updated February 24, 2026) · 1 min · 197 words
Google blocked over 1.75 million Play Store app submissions in 2025

Google blocked over 1.75 million Play Store app submissions in 2025

• Google blocked over 1.75 million Play Store app submissions in 2025 February 19, 2026 12:00 PM 0 Google says that through 2025, it blocked more than 255,000 Android apps from obt

Cybersecurity · February 19, 2026 (updated February 24, 2026) · 2 min · 291 words
Using Google Cloud AI to measure the physics of U.S. freestyle snowboarding and skiing

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• Using Google Cloud AI to measure the physics of U.S. • freestyle snowboarding and skiing Nearly every snowboard trick carries a number. • A 1080 means three full rotations. • The

We're sharing how we kept the Google Play and Android app ecosystems safe in 2025.

We're sharing how we kept the Google Play and Android app ecosystems safe in 2025.

• We’ve seen a clear impact from our safety efforts on Google Play. • In 2025, we deployed advanced AI-powered defenses to combat apps that cause real-world harm, such as malware,

Big Tech · February 19, 2026 (updated February 25, 2026) · 2 min · 243 words
Introducing Gemini 3.1 Pro on Google Cloud

Introducing Gemini 3.1 Pro on Google Cloud

• Introducing Gemini 3.1 Pro on Google Cloud VP of Product Management, Vertex AI Our most intelligent model available yet for complex tasks on Gemini Enterprise and Vertex AI Today

Google adds a camera to Snapseed on iOS

Google adds a camera to Snapseed on iOS

• Tech News Apple Google adds a camera to Snapseed on iOS The photo editing app now has its own photo taking features, including manual controls and retro film filters. • The photo

Consumer Tech · February 19, 2026 (updated February 24, 2026) · 2 min · 270 words
Google searches for 'Bitcoin going to zero' at highest since 2022

Google searches for 'Bitcoin going to zero' at highest since 2022

• Google searches for ‘Bitcoin going to zero’ at highest since 2022 ‘Bitcoin going to zero’ Google searches have spiked to their highest level since the FTX collapse, even as insti

FinTech · February 19, 2026 (updated February 24, 2026) · 2 min · 283 words
Rust participates in Google Summer of Code 2026

Rust participates in Google Summer of Code 2026

• We are happy to announce that the Rust Project will again be participating in Google Summer of Code (GSoC) 2026, same as in the previous two years. • If you’re not eligible or in

Language Internals · February 19, 2026 (updated February 25, 2026) · 2 min · 258 words
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• The Pixel 10A is now here, bringing a lower-cost option to Google’s Pixel 10 lineup. • Starting at just $500, the Pixel 10A is more affordable than the $800 Pixel 10, and it’s si

Consumer Tech · February 18, 2026 (updated February 24, 2026) · 2 min · 238 words
Powering the next generation of agents with Google Cloud databases

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• Powering the next generation of agents with Google Cloud databases Vice President, AI & Databases Sr. • Product Manager, AI for Databases Our most intelligent model available yet

Google (Spanner) Ranks #1 for Lightweight Transactions Use Case in Gartner® Critical Capabilities Report

Google (Spanner) Ranks #1 for Lightweight Transactions Use Case in Gartner® Critical Capabilities Report

• Google (Spanner) Ranks #1 for Lightweight Transactions Use Case in Gartner® Critical Capabilities Report Group Product Manager Director Product Management Our most intelligent mo

Google DeepMind wants to know if chatbots are just virtue signaling

Google DeepMind wants to know if chatbots are just virtue signaling

• Google DeepMind is calling for the moral behavior of large language models-such as what they do when called on to act as companions, therapists, medical advisors, and so on-to be

Record scratch-Google's Lyria 3 AI music model is coming to Gemini today

Record scratch-Google's Lyria 3 AI music model is coming to Gemini today

• The American poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow called music ’the universal language of mankind.’ Is that still true when the so-called music is being generated by a probabilistic r

Consumer Tech · February 18, 2026 (updated February 24, 2026) · 2 min · 227 words
Google's AI music maker is coming to the Gemini app

Google's AI music maker is coming to the Gemini app

• AI News Tech Google’s AI music maker is coming to the Gemini app The Lyria 3 AI model can generate 30-second tracks based on images, videos, and text descriptions. • The Lyria

Consumer Tech · February 18, 2026 (updated February 24, 2026) · 2 min · 242 words
Google Pixel 10A preorders come with a $100 gift card

Google Pixel 10A preorders come with a $100 gift card

• Gadgets Tech Google Google Pixel 10A preorders come with a $100 gift card Or, Amazon and the Google Store will toss in a free set of Pixel Buds 2A instead. • Or, Amazon and the G

Consumer Tech · February 18, 2026 (updated February 24, 2026) · 2 min · 286 words
Inside Google's AI plan to end Android developer toil - and speed up innovation

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• Inside Google’s AI plan to end Android developer toil - and speed up innovation Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. • ZDNET’s key takeaways - Google is expandin

Stream Tailscale logs to Google Cloud Storage

Stream Tailscale logs to Google Cloud Storage

• Stream Tailscale logs to Google Cloud Storage Tailscale log streaming enables you to export logs from your tailnet to the systems you already use for retention, investigation, an