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Mexico threatens to sue Google over 'Gulf of Mexico' name change

Mexico President Claudia Sheinbaum threatened to sue Google on Thursday over its decision to update its maps platform to reflect President Trump’s decision to rename the “Gulf of Mexico” as the ...

The Hill - 31m

Google joins $350 million funding round for humanoid robotics company Apptronik

Apptronik has partnered with NASA and Nvidia as it works on iterations of robots that rival those of Elon Musk's Tesla Optimus.

CNBC - 2h

Avowed - Guides Hub

In Obsidian's latest RPG, Avowed , you'll explore several diverse regions of a fantasy world while fighting magical enemies, digging up rare loot, and--if you're lucky, saving the world from a ...

GameSpot - 4h

Google hub in Poland to develop AI use in energy and cybersecurity sectors

Google and Poland have signed a memorandum for developing the use of artificial intelligence in the country’s energy, cybersecurity and other sectors

ABC News - 8h

Google Calendar Deletes Black History Month, Pride and Other Cultural Events

The Silicon Valley giant said it made the change last year because it was difficult to keep up with every occasion, but some users questioned the decision.

The New York Times - 21h

Google Maps blocks Gulf of America reviews after rename criticism

It controversially updated the Gulf's name for US users after President Trump ordered it to be changed.

BBC News - 4h

Reddit’s Google traffic ‘curveball’ is a buying opportunity for investors, analyst says

Reddit said its user-growth numbers were affected by Google search “volatility” triggered by an algorithmic change.

MarketWatch - 7h

AI could be used by terrorists, says ex-Google boss

Eric Schmidt says AI technology could "harm innocent people" if it ends up in the wrong hands.

BBC News - 21h

Google to test using AI to determine users’ ages

It comes as the company leans more heavily into AI and as it faces pressure from lawmakers.

CNBC - 23h

Google defends scrapping AI pledges and DEI goals in all-staff meeting

Exclusive: Google executives gave employees details on dropping the company’s promise against weaponized AI and nixing diversity goals. Google ’s executives gave details on Wednesday on how the ...

The Guardian - 1d

Google says U.S. is facing a power capacity crisis in AI race against China

The U.S. is facing a power capacity crisis as the tech sector races against China to achieve dominance in artificial intelligence, an executive leading the energy strategy of Alphabet’s Google unit ...

NBC News - 1d

Google Calendar drops cultural celebrations like Black History Month and Women's History Month

Google Calendar will no longer mark cultural celebrations like Black History Month, Women's History Month and Holocaust Remembrance Month. Google says it removed the holidays last year when it ...

CBS News - 1d

Ex-Google chief warns west to focus on open-source AI in competition with China

Eric Schmidt’s caution comes following Chinese start-up DeepSeek’s breakthrough

Financial Times - 1d

Google Calendar omits Pride, Black History Month from default display

Also omitted is Indigenous Peoples Month, Hispanic Heritage Month and Holocaust Remembrance Day, according to social media users and product experts.

CBS News - 1d

Google Calendar removes Black History Month, Pride and other cultural events

Company says listed holidays were not ‘sustainable’ for its model as tech firms roll back diversity efforts. Google ’s online and mobile calendars are no longer including references to Black ...

The Guardian - 2d

Google Maps updates Gulf of Mexico name for US users

The update aligns with Donald Trump's order that the body be referred to as the Gulf of America.

BBC News - 2d

Google Maps changes Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America for U.S. users

Google Maps has renamed the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America for anyone using the app in the United States. The change comes after President Trump signed an executive order to rename the body ...

CBS News - 2d

Google Maps now shows Gulf of Mexico as Gulf of America for U.S. users

Google Maps renamed the Gulf of Mexico the Gulf of America in its app — but only for U.S. users.

CBS News - 2d

Why Trump and Google Are Paying Employees to Quit—and What It Means for Your Business

The tens of thousands of workers who’ve left their jobs under government pressure or because of large corporate layoffs represent a wealth of expertise that can benefit your company.

Inc. - 2d

Google officially updates name of 'Gulf of America'

Google Maps users in the U.S. will now see “Gulf of America” displayed over the body of water that was once labeled the “Gulf of Mexico.” Users in Mexico will still see the name “Gulf of Mexico,” ...

The Hill - 2d

Google Calendar no longer includes start of Black History Month, Pride Month

Google Calendar has removed reference to observances such as the beginning of Black history Month on Feb. 1, and Women's History Month on March 1.

CNBC - 3d

DeepSeek’s AI model is ‘the best work’ out of China but the hype is 'exaggerated,' Google DeepMind CEO says

DeepSeek's AI model "is probably the best work" out of China, Demis Hassabis said on Sunday, but added it was not a scientific advancement.

CNBC - 3d

Last throw of the boule for Addis Ababa’s historic pétanque club as developers turn city into hi-tech hub

In the heart of the Ethiopian capital is a relic of the French-built railway but the government’s grandiose redevelopment plans threaten this friendly club. Words and pictures by Fred Harter in ...

The Guardian - 3d

Super Bowl 2025 commercials: Budweiser, Google and more ads released so far

A barrage of new, glitzy, celebrity-filled ads debuted during Super Bowl 59 on Sunday.

NBC News - 3d

Black wolves with rare genetic mutation spotted in Poland

Wolves were essentially extinct in Poland by the 1950s, but the population has returned in recent years.

CBS News - 4d

Google Maps changed the way we get around. It all began in a spare bedroom in Sydney

This weekend the mapping platform turns 20 – and Stephen Ma is writing himself and his friends back into its origin story. Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our ...

The Guardian - 5d

The Google/Epic Games app store showdown goes before Court of Appeals | The DeanBeat

We had a rare peek this week into the legal world of antitrust and its enforcement in the games industry.

VentureBeat - 6d

Documentarian Alex Gibney Teams Up With a Google Billionaire

The Oscar-winning filmmaker Alex Gibney has sold a majority stake in his Jigsaw Productions to the philanthropist Wendy Schmidt.

The New York Times - 6d

Google Rolls Back AI Promises and DEI Measures as Staff Ask, ‘Are We the Bad Guys Now?’

Google’s unofficial motto used to be ‘Don’t be evil,’ but that sentiment sits in sharp contrast to recent leadership decisions that have angered some employees.

Inc. - Feb. 6

Google scraps its diversity hiring goals as it complies with Trump's new government contractor rules

Google is scrapping some of its diversity hiring targets, joining a lengthening list of U.S. companies that have been abandoning or scaling back their diversity, equity and inclusion programs

ABC News - Feb. 5

Google Unwinds Diversity Goals, Citing Trump’s DEI Orders

The Silicon Valley giant also said it was reviewing other diversity programs and initiatives and would update them if they seemed risky or ineffective.

The New York Times - Feb. 5

Google’s holiday ad boost can’t ease AI letdown fears

Google’s digital ad sales continued to grow at a healthy clip during the holiday season, but that wasn’t enough to offset investors’ worries about whether its big bet on artificial intelligence ...