Google finds 10,000 fake listings on Google Maps, sues alleged scammers

A small business owner flagged a possible impersonator on Google Maps. Google's investigation found it was just the tip of the iceberg.

CBS News - Mar. 19

Woman jailed for faking twins pregnancy to partner

Libby Vernon, from Staffordshire, used a fake baby bump to trick her partner.

BBC News - Mar. 20

Google Doodle celebrates women's NCAA tournament

Google is celebrating the beginning of women's college basketball championships with a Doodle.

Yahoo Sports - 6d

Gemini 2.0 Flash Thinking now has memory and Google apps integration

Google makes Gemini 2.0 Flash Thinking Experimental more personal by connecting more Google apps and services.

VentureBeat - Mar. 13

The DOJ Still Wants Google to Sell Off Chrome

In its final proposed remedy filing in the Google antitrust case, the Department of Justice reiterated that Google should stop paying partners for search placement—and divest its dominant Chrome ...

Wired - Mar. 7

FBI investigating fake 'SWAT' calls against conservative media figure

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) said it would launch a probe into fake swatting calls after noticing an uptick in pranks involving conservative media figures that have warranted a ...

The Hill - Mar. 14

Google allows users to personalize their Gemini conversations with new features

Google is launching new features to let users personalize their AI assistants.

CNBC - Mar. 13

Google announces new health-care AI updates for Search

Google on Tuesday announced new health-care updates to Search

CNBC - Mar. 18

Celine Dion warns fans about 'fake and not approved' AI-generated music credited to her

Celine Dion warns fans that 'new' music circulating online was generated by AI, not by the singer. 'These recordings are fake and not approved,' her team says.

Los Angeles Times - Mar. 10

Google's DeepMind says it will use AI models to power physical robots

Google is taking its DeepMind artificial intelligence technology models into the physical world to power robots.

CNBC - Mar. 12

Google levels up Android graphics with Vulkan API in time for GDC 2025

Google announced it is leveling up its multiplatform game offering in time for GDC with graphics improvements leading the way.

VentureBeat - Mar. 13

Klang Games partners with Google Cloud on AI-driven simulation game Seed

Klang, the pioneering studio behind the ambitious simulation Seed, announced a strategic partnership with Google Cloud.

VentureBeat - Mar. 17

Google parent Alphabet to buy Wiz cybersecurity firm for $32 billion

The agreement comes after the cybersecurity startup rejected Google owner's original $23 billion proposal last July.

CBS News - Mar. 18

10 Best Smart Speakers (2025): Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri

Chatty assistants from Amazon, Google, and Apple are popular. But which one is right for you?

Wired - 1d

Is Google Search Cooked? + We’re Getting a U.S. Crypto Reserve? + What You’re Vibecoding

“I think Google realizes that this is a once-in-a-generation chance to reinvent the search experience”

The New York Times - Mar. 7

Olympic boxing gender row a result of Russian fake news, says IOC chief

Thomas Bach criticises ‘fake news campaign from Russia’ Two boxers under scrutiny won gold in Paris A gender row involving two female boxers at the Paris 2024 Olympics was the result of a ...

The Guardian - Mar. 15

Inside Google's Gemma 3 AI model

Google says its new Gemma 3 AI model can tackle more challenges while using just one GPU. Emilia David, senior AI reporter for VentureBeat, joined CBS News to discuss the new product.

CBS News - Mar. 14

Google unveils open source Gemma 3 model with 128k context window

Google's Gemma 3 is multimodal, comes in four sizes and can now handle more information and instructions thanks to a larger context window.

VentureBeat - Mar. 12

Google’s Gemini Robotics AI Model Reaches Into the Physical World

Google has developed an AI model that gives humanoids and other robots more intelligence—and a tool designed to give them a moral compass too.

Wired - Mar. 12

Google-Wiz deal is 'litmus test' for Trump administration's handling of Big Tech

After Google agreed to buy security software vendor Wiz for $32 billion on Tuesday, the Trump administration will get an early chance to weigh in on Big Tech.

CNBC - Mar. 18

Google releases ‘most intelligent model to date,’ Gemini 2.5 Pro

Gemini 2.5 Pro is now available for Gemini Advanced users and is Google's most capable model with a 1 million token context window.

VentureBeat - 2d

Inside Google’s Investment in Anthropic

The internet giant owns 14% of the high-profile artificial intelligence company, according to legal filings obtained by The New York Times.

The New York Times - Mar. 11

Beware America’s fake fiscal conservatives

Republicans are indulging in budgetary chicanery in order to preserve Trump’s tax cuts

Financial Times - Mar. 13

EMILY’s List unveils House targets

EMILY’s List, a political action committee backing abortion rights, on Wednesday unveiled a list of House Republicans it is looking to help unseat in the 2026 midterm elections. “In 2026, we must ...

The Hill - 1d

Google signals support for app store age verification law with changes

Google is pushing back against other major technology companies' efforts to put the responsibility of age verification on the app stores, arguing the onus is on both the stores and developers to ...

The Hill - Mar. 13

Google’s parent to buy cybersecurity group Wiz in its biggest ever deal

Alphabet’s acquisition of Israeli startup for $32bn follows rejection of takeover bid last summer. Business live – latest updates Google’s owner, Alphabet, has agreed to buy the cybersecurity ...

The Guardian - Mar. 18

Google to pay $28m to settle claims it favoured white and Asian employees

Class action lawsuit alleged company discriminated against minority background staff on pay and career opportunities. Business live – latest updates Google has agreed to pay $28m (£22m) to ...

The Guardian - Mar. 19

EU accuses Google and Apple of breaking its rules, risking Trump clash

Tech companies could be fined billions if EU finds they have breached the Digital Markets Act. Business live – latest updates The European Commission has accused the US tech companies Google ...

The Guardian - Mar. 19

Do these 3 things before a job interview to stand out, says ex-Google exec: They ‘keep you top of mind’

Ex-Google executive Jenny Wood recommends jobseekers write a LinkedIn post about their prospective company within days of their interview.

CNBC - Mar. 10

Google’s native multimodal AI image generation in Gemini 2.0 Flash impresses with fast edits, style transfers

Google Gemini 2.0 Flash enables developers to create illustrations, refine images through conversation, and generate detailed visuals

VentureBeat - Mar. 12

What Google's big Wiz cloud security deal means for Alphabet and our 2 cyber stocks

Google just announced its largest deal ever, with major implications for the competitiveness of its cloud business and the overall cybersecurity industry.

CNBC - Mar. 18

Google to acquire cloud security startup Wiz for $32 billion after deal fell apart last year

Google signed a "definitive agreement" to acquire Wiz for $32 billion in an all-cash deal

CNBC - Mar. 18

Google's $32 billion Wiz deal may signal a turning point for slow IPO, M&A markets

Google's $32 billion acquisition of Wiz may signal the start of a friendlier initial public offering and deal activity environment.

CNBC - 3d

AI that can match humans at any task will be here in five to 10 years, Google DeepMind CEO says

Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis said he thinks artificial general intelligence, or AGI, will emerge in the next five or 10 years.

CNBC - Mar. 17

Google, Apple hit with EU antitrust actions under cloud of Trump tariff threats

EU regulators are taking steps to rein in Google and Apple on antitrust charges, even as U.S. President Donald Trump threatens to hit the bloc with tariffs.

CNBC - Mar. 19

Speed is King: How Google’s $32B Wiz play rewrites DevOps security rules

The real story behind Google acquiring Wiz is how the need for speed and better cloud security dominates every enterprise’s devops cycles.

VentureBeat - Mar. 20

Google quantum exec says tech is '5 years out from a real breakout'

Julian Kelly, Google Quantum AI's director of hardware, told CNBC quantum computers may only be about five years from a breakthrough.

CNBC - 2d

Injury Report: Steph Curry, Quinten Post listed as questionable vs. Nuggets

A pair of starters are listed as questionable for Monday's contest against the Nuggets.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 17

Five players listed on injury report for Tennessee-Alabama baseball series

Five players are listed on the injury report for the Tennessee-Alabama baseball series.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 20

AI that can match humans at any task will be here in five to 10 years, Google DeepMind CEO says

LONDON — Artificial intelligence that can match humans at any task is still some way off — but it’s only a matter of time before it becomes a reality, according to the CEO of Google DeepMind.

NBC News - Mar. 17

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