Previously harmless Google API keys now expose Gemini AI data

Google API keys for services like Maps embedded in accessible client-side code could be used to authenticate to the Gemini AI ...
9to5Google

Google details MCP-like ‘AppFunctions’ that let Gemini use Android apps

Following the Gemini automation announcement today, Google is detailing how all this works under the hood on Android.
winbuzzer.com

Google Disables Search for Book Previews

Google discontinued search functions for books with preview view enabled on Google Books a few days before January 26, 2026. While the platform can still display pages from modern copyrighted books, ...
Lifehacker

I Use Google Pixel and Samsung Galaxy Phones Every Day, and Here’s How They Differ

David Nield is a technology journalist from Manchester in the U.K. who has been writing about gadgets and apps for more than 20 years. He has a bachelor's degree in English Literature from Durham ...
CNET

6 Tricks That Revolutionized How I Use My Nest and Google Devices

A few changes in settings will make a world of difference in how you use your Nest and Google Home products. Here's what I do. Tyler Lacoma Editor / Home Security and Smart Home Tyler has worked on, ...
The Verge

Google’s Gemini AI will use what it knows about you from Gmail, Search, and YouTube

With Personal Intelligence, Gemini can give you more personalized answers to your questions, though it requires you to opt in. With Personal Intelligence, Gemini can give you more personalized ...
TechCrunch

Google announces a new protocol to facilitate commerce using AI agents

Google on Sunday announced a new open standard called the Universal Commerce Protocol (UCP) for AI agent-based shopping, at the National Retail Federation (NRF) conference. The standard, developed ...
New York Post

Gmail users urged to switch off these two main features over privacy concerns

A techspert named Davey Jones is urging Gmail users to switch off several features over concerns that Google could automatically access their sensitive email data and use it to train AI. Arlette - ...
NBC Chicago

Google accused of using AI to exploit data from Gmail accounts

The world’s largest email platform may be using AI to access and exploit your private data, according to a class action lawsuit. That lawsuit was filed against Google in recent days, and NBC 5 ...
Android Police

Google Play Books is getting a massive productivity upgrade

Mark has almost a decade of experience reporting on mobile technology, working previously with Digital Trends. Taking a less-than-direct route to technology writing, Mark began his Android journey ...
Variety

Disney Accuses Google of Using AI to Engage in Copyright Infringement on ‘Massive Scale’

As Disney has gone into business with OpenAI, the Mouse House is accusing Google of copyright infringement on a “massive scale” using AI models and services to “commercially exploit and distribute” ...