The Fate of Google’s Ad Tech Monopoly Is Now in a Judge’s Hands

A judge queried lawyers about whether a breakup made sense during closing arguments on how to fix the tech giant’s dominance in online advertising.

Google Search to route complex queries to Gemini 3

Plus, Google's Jonathon Heard said Google is thinking about breaking AI Mode and AI Overview details in Search Console in the future.

Google Adds Gemini AI-Assistant to Android Auto

Last month, General Motors said it would add Google Gemini to its vehicles that use Android Automotive-based infotainment systems in 2025, including its electric vehicles such as the Chevrolet Equinox EV and Cadillac Escalade IQ. However, the automaker said it was also developing its own AI software for future models.

Google and US government battle over the future of internet advertising

Google will confront the U.S. government’s latest attempt to topple its internet empire in federal court on Friday as a judge considers how to prevent the abusive tactics that culminated in parts of its digital ad network being branded as an illegal monopoly.

Google Calendar finally added a feature we've wanted for years - and it's not AI

ZDNET's key takeaways Google Calendar now features a new tasks option.The feature allows you to set aside time to work on something.Workplace users can choose to enable Do Not Disturb. If you use Google Calendar for work,

Google offers voluntary buyouts to UK employees

After offering teams in the US voluntary buyouts earlier this year, Google is now doing the same in the UK.

Google outlines plans to address power and water use for new data centers in Muskogee

Google on Thursday announced it is working on plans to address power and water concerns related to new data center construction in Muskogee County.

Google is Finally Bringing Vertical Tabs to Chrome

Google is finally testing vertical tabs for Chrome desktop version. Currently, this is only available in the Canary build.

Google fights bid for billions in profits, curbs on data collection in privacy case

Alphabet's Google has urged a federal judge to reject demands that it surrender more than $2.3 billion in profits and stop certain ad-related data practices, calling the requests in a long-running privacy case “wildly disproportionate” and unnecessary.
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Google Tells 2 Billion Chrome Users to Restart Now Or Face ‘Wild Attacks’

On November 17, 2025, a critical security flaw in Google Chrome’s V8 JavaScript engine sent shockwaves through the digital world. Hackers began exploiting the vulnerability before Google could release a fix,
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