Latest about Google

Google rolls out Gmail username change feature for US users
By Rowan Davies published
Still using your embarrassing Gmail handle? Google Account holders in the US can now change their email addresses.

‘My flashlight lens melted’ — some Pixel 10 Pro users are reporting serious issues with the flashlight feature
By James Rogerson published
Some Pixel 10 Pro users claim their phone's flashlight has burnt or melted after being left on too long.

Android Auto just got a massive upgrade for EV route planning
By David Nield published
Android Auto can now make intelligent charging suggestions based on the make and model of your EV.

Sora is gone — but these 3 AI video tools are already replacing it
By Graham Barlow published
Sora’s sudden disappearance has left a gap — but three alternative AI video tools already offer viable (and in some cases better) ways to create videos.

Gboard could soon get a useful feature you probably assumed it already had
By James Rogerson published
A beta version of Gboard contains a Bluetooth microphone toggle, so you won't have to rely on your phone's mic for voice typing.

Google’s new compression drastically shrinks AI memory use while quietly speeding up performance
By Efosa Udinmwen published
Google introduces TurboQuant, a compression method that reduces memory usage and increases speed, though results depend on benchmarks and real-world implementation variability.

Google's AI-powered conversational Search Live tool is going global — with real-time answers now available in more languages
By Nico Arboleda published
After an initial rollout in the US, Google’s Search Live is now rolling out to 200 other countries, providing conversational search in 98 languages.

3 ways Meta and YouTube have harmed young users, according to the landmark case
By Matt Evans published
The science of smartphone addiction, according to the landmark Meta-Google ruling.
Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more.

