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Cloudflare report reveals global internet internet traffic grew 19% in 2025 - but a lot of it was just bots
By Ellen Jennings-Trace published
‘Volatile crawling activity’ is an ongoing struggle for internet sites, but website owners are fighting back.

Google Maps just got a big upgrade for your skiing trip – and it’s all thanks to a backlash from snowsports lovers
By Rowan Davies published
Ski trails, lodge markers, and lifts have returned to Google Maps – and these are the resorts that are currently available to view.

So long Google dark web report – I’d never even heard of you
By Benedict Collins published
Google is shutting down its dark web report tool, but I doubt it will be missed.

Google smashes language barriers with live translation for any earbuds on Android — here’s how it works
By Rowan Davies published
You no longer have to use Pixel Buds to take advantage of live translations in Google Translate - now all earbuds are compatible.

Russian court ruling could see $129 million freeze on some of Google's French assets
By Ellen Jennings-Trace published
Google is facing a temporary freeze on €110 million in French assets.

How to spot AI Christmas cards this year — and which chatbot is best at writing them
By Becca Caddy published
With millions using AI to write Christmas cards this year, I put my scepticism aside to see whether chatbots can handle something genuinely personal.

Motion Cues for Android is edging closer to a launch, with a new change
By David Nield published
Android devices could work better for passengers if this anti-motion sickness feature finally sees the light of day.

Pentagon launches new Gemini based AI platform
By Sead Fadilpašić published
Both military and civilian personnel are getting access to GenAI.mil.

Russia threatens to block all Google services in a 'soft squeeze' of US tech
By Rene Millman published
Russia is considering a complete ban on Google services, according to a member of the State Duma's IT committee. This comes as part of a wider crackdown on foreign technology.
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