Google has unveiled a radical new laptop strategy that replaces the Chromebook concept with AI-first “Googlebooks”, devices where Gemini AI is embedded directly into the operating system and even the cursor itself becomes an intelligent assistant. AI As The Core Layer The move represents one of the clearest signs yet […]
Posted in News Also tagged AI, ChromebookThe Register and security researchers at Truffle Security have reported concerns over the alleged abuse of exposed Google Cloud API keys. The reports suggest some older public-facing API keys, originally used for services like Google Maps, may also have been capable of accessing Gemini AI and Veo video-generation services if […]
Posted in News Also tagged AI, Cloud, SecurityGoogle Lens in Chrome can help you copy text, read handwriting, translate text, and pull useful details from images, screenshots, and visible document pages without typing everything out manually. Why It Works Instead of retyping information from a screenshot, product label, scanned document, image, or visible PDF page, Google Lens […]
Posted in News Also tagged Chrome, ScreenshotsReports that Google Chrome may download a multi-gigabyte AI model onto some desktop computers without many users realising it have sparked debate about transparency, storage use, privacy, and how AI features are increasingly being embedded into everyday software. How The Controversy Started The issue emerged after privacy researcher Alexander Hanff […]
Posted in News Also tagged AI, AI Model, Browser, ChromeGoogle Chrome’s built-in Reading Mode can turn busy web pages into a clean, distraction-free reading view, making it easier to focus on important information without adverts, pop-ups, videos, or visual clutter getting in the way. On desktop, Reading Mode opens in a side panel that can be widened for a […]
Posted in News Also tagged Browser, ChromeGoogle has added a Gemini-powered feature to the Google Translate app that lets you hear real-time translations directly through your headphones, making it much easier to follow conversations in other languages as they happen. Why It Works Instead of translating after the fact, this feature listens and processes speech continuously, […]
Posted in News Also tagged AI, TranslateGoogle is introducing a new spam policy targeting “back button hijacking”, a deceptive tactic that traps users on websites, with penalties that could see offending sites pushed down or removed from search results. Spam Policy Change Under “Malicious Practices” Google has confirmed that from 15 June 2026, back button hijacking […]
Posted in News Also tagged Button, Hijacking, Security, SpamGoogle has warned that the moment quantum computers can break today’s encryption may arrive within the next few years, accelerating timelines for businesses to prepare for a fundamental change in digital security. What Is ‘Q-Day’? Q-Day refers to the point at which a quantum computer becomes powerful enough to break […]
Posted in News Also tagged Computers, Encryption, QuantumA US jury has just found Meta Platforms and Google liable for harm linked to addictive platform design, marking a pivotal moment in how social media companies may be held accountable. What Just Happened? A Los Angeles jury has concluded that Meta and Google were responsible for harm suffered by […]
Posted in News Also tagged Addiction, Lawsuit, Meta, Social Media, YouTubeGoogle has introduced a Gemini-powered dark web intelligence service designed to help organisations identify real cyber threats faster by filtering vast volumes of online criminal activity into relevant, actionable insights. What’s Been The Problem With Dark Web Monitoring? Security teams have long relied on dark web monitoring tools to detect […]
Posted in News Also tagged AI, Dark Web, Monitoring, ToolBoth Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace automatically save previous versions of files, so you can quickly restore an earlier version if something is overwritten, deleted or changed by mistake. Why This Matters It is easy to accidentally overwrite a document, delete key content or save unwanted changes, especially when multiple […]
Posted in News Also tagged File, History, Microsoft, Microsoft 365, WorkspaceA growing number of real-world cases and controlled tests are raising concerns that generative AI chatbots may, in certain conditions, contribute to harmful behaviour by reinforcing dangerous thinking and helping users turn intent into action. What Has Been Reported? Recent incidents across Canada, the United States and Europe have brought […]
Posted in News Also tagged AI, chatbots, OpenAI
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