Google has confirmed that Assistant will begin shutting down on Android phones from September 4. Gemini will replace it as the default AI assistant across phones, smartwatches, Android Auto and other devices as Google accelerates its AI-first strategy.

Google to shut down Assistant on Android from September 4 as Gemini takes over

Google's AI leadership has undergone a major shake-up. Jeff Dean is leaving after 27 years to launch Discovery Loop with top Google researchers, while Demis Hassabis is stepping down as DeepMind CEO to become Alphabet's Chief Scientist amid growing AI competition.

Google AI shake-up: Jeff Dean leaves Google after 27 years to launch AI startup with top researchers

Google DeepMind has launched Gemini Robotics 2, an AI model designed to give humanoid robots advanced reasoning, full-body movement and task-planning abilities. 

Google unveils Gemini Robotics 2: New AI brain lets humanoid robots walk, think and complete complex tasks

Functioning as a background service, Google Play Services underpins a range of core Android features, from signing into Google accounts and receiving push notifications to location tracking, Maps functionality, security verification, and data syncing. 

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As the artificial intelligence race intensifies, most technology companies are focused on building larger and more powerful AI models. Google, however, is increasingly highlighting a different advantage lower costs.


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Google has unveiled a major expansion of its health and wellness ecosystem with the launch of the redesigned Google Health app, alongside a new AI-powered Health Coach and the Fitbit Air wearable.


How Google plans to simplify health tracking with its new Health ecosystem

Google has announced its entry into the AI smart glasses market, partnering with Gentle Monster and Warby Parker to launch its own intelligent eyewear.


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Google DeepMind has said its artificial intelligence system AlphaProof Nexus has solved several long-standing mathematical problems, including some that remained unsolved for more than 50 years.


Google AI solves decades-old maths problems, but DeepMind CEO says AGI is still far away

Elon Musk said the global AI race may not have a single winner, suggesting China could lead AI on Earth, while SpaceX may dominate AI in space. 


‘Google will win the AI race in the West, China on Earth, and SpaceX in space,’ says Elon Musk

Google is adding Gemini AI to Chrome, introducing an AI side panel that can browse, summarise pages, manage emails, post online and shop on users’ behalf. The update turns Chrome into an AI assistant, with agentic auto-browse features coming first to paid users.

Google is bringing agentic AI to Chrome that will let Gemini AI browse, post, and shop for you

Google, Microsoft and Anthropic have launched new AI tools for teachers, expanding AI use in classrooms worldwide. While firms promise support and training, surveys show educators remain worried about student dependence, weak critical thinking and data privacy risks.

‘AI-powered teaching’: Google, Microsoft and Anthropic roll out AI tools for teachers

Google’s Gemini AI now offers Personal Intelligence, letting it pull info from Gmail, Google Photos, and other apps to give personalised answers. Currently in beta for Pro and Ultra users in the U.S., it improves AI reasoning while keeping privacy safe.

Google rolls out ‘Personal Intelligence’: Can pull info from your Gmail and photos - Here’s how it works

Google Gemini now supports scheduled actions and a swipe gesture for Gemini Live. Users with Pro or Ultra plans can automate tasks, get reminders, and access updates more easily, boosting productivity and daily use with smarter AI features.


Google Gemini AI update: Schedule tasks and access live chat with a swipe gesture

Google says AI is helping fight cancer by improving early detection, diagnosis, and research. Tools like AlphaFold and AI powered scans support doctors, reduce paperwork, and speed up treatment, making cancer care more efficient and accurate.

Google says AI can help diagnose cancer early and support treatment

 Tech giants like Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, Sam Altman, and Bill Gates are each backing technologies that aim to replace smartphones with more integrated, ambient forms of computing in near future.

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European media heavyweights are joining forces to challenge Google. 32 media groups have filed a landmark $2.3 billion lawsuit alleging unfair practices in digital advertising.

European media giants sue Google for $2.3 bn over alleged misconduct

It is time to act if you want to keep your Google account that you haven't logged into for a long time because Google plans to delete inactive accounts. This report gives you more details.

Google deleting inactive accounts | Tech It Out

There is a bug on Google that is limiting new stories to appear on your feed. The issue is currently restricting visibility and restraining the availability of the stories. The Google search service seems to be affected therefore impacting all websites.

Google confirms bug with Google News, impacting updates & new stories

A special court in Ahmedabad in the western Indian state of Gujarat on Thursday acquitted the 69 accused in the 2002 Naroda Gam riots case where 11 Muslims were killed.

India: Special court acquits 69 accused in Naroda Gam riots including former BJP MLA

After an eight-year hiatus, Google News has returned to Spain on Wednesday. The parent company of Google, Alphabet, had shut the service earlier due to a Spanish rule where news aggregators were told to pay publishers for using the snippets of their news.

After eight-year hiatus, Google News returns to Spain, courtesy updated copyright law

American multinational technology company Google, which is facing a new Big Tech antitrust bill, has been under increasing pressure after a three-judge panel of the 11th US Circuit Court of Appeals revived a part of Florida's social media law to disclose the standards they use to moderate content on its platform.

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As per the Google spokesperson, the company will not change an employee’s salary based on them going from office work to being fully remote in the city where the office is located.

Remote employees at Google may face pay cuts

Work-from-home has been the new normal in pandemic times. Some of us may like WFH and some of us won't. All is fine till everyone is treated fairly in corporate decisions.

Senior Google executive who opposed work-from-home to move to New Zealand to work remotely: Report

The reign of the Big Tech may be coming to an end. 37 American states have sued Google. Trump has sued Facebook and Google, while India has sent out a strong message to Twitter.

Gravitas: 37 American states sue Google

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