Google Gemini co-lead Noam Shazeer leaves for OpenAI

Google's vice president of engineering and a co-leader of its Gemini AI models announced Wednesday he is leaving the company ...

Google Adds New Android Controls for WhatsApp Backups, Password Transfers

Google’s June 2026 Android system updates add WhatsApp backup controls, Play Protect checks, passkey portability, and Play ...

Android 17 launches with new multitasking tools as Google expands Gemini features

Google has released Android 17 and Wear OS 7, introducing new multitasking features, parental controls, security tools, and ...
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Google Earth's Secret Flight Simulator Is Now Free for Everyone on the Web

Prepare for takeoff. ✈️ Flight simulator is now available globally on web to all users. https://t.co/jV5ZW7BZeW We've ...

Google launches Wear OS 7 with Live Updates and a battery life boost

Google’s Wear OS 7 update is starting to roll out today for the Pixel Watch 2, 3, and 4, adding a new Live Updates feature ...

Google has a free flight simulator you can pilot

There's a free Google Earth Flight Simulator available now that you can pilot over 3D maps using a web browser.

Google Calendar finally expands event colors with a full RGB picker

Google Calendar events are no longer limited to only 11 color options. An new update has greatly expanded the palette.

Google Earth's Flight Simulator Mode Is Now Available In Your Browser

Up, up and away! (Just try not to crash.) ...

Stop making boring slides because Google Vids just made AI avatars free for everyone

Google rolled out free AI avatars in Vids along with extended Veo video clips, multilingual voiceovers, and an upcoming emotion steering feature for personalized delivery.