Google pays $68 million to settle claims its voice assistant spied on users

The tech giant did not admit wrongdoing in the case.

Why Google’s New $7.99 AI Subscription Isn't The Bargain It Seems

Google's new AI Plus subscription ($7.99) offers Gemini and creative tools, but hidden technical limits and a superior $9.99 ...
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Google has agreed to pay $135 million to end a lawsuit claiming it used Android users' data without their permission

Google is set to pay $135 million to millions of Android smartphone users in settlement fees for a privacy lawsuit despite ...

Google now lets users jump from AI Overviews into AI Mode conversations

The tech giant also announced that it's making Gemini 3 the new default model for AI Overviews globally.

Google puts AI Mode conversations directly in AI Overviews in Search

AI Mode is in your AI Overviews now on Google Search. On Tuesday, Google announced that it was rolling out a new feature to ...

Google Search's New AI Update Makes Searching Feel Like a Conversation

The post Google Search's New AI Update Makes Searching Feel Like a Conversation appeared first on Android Headlines.
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Google confirms AI search will have ads, but they may look different

Google Ads are not going anywhere. Eventually, AI Search results on Google and likely other properties will have ads. Google recently reported $56.57 billion in revenue from ads on Search and ...

Google searches per U.S. user fell nearly 20% YoY: Report

Datos data signals a tougher discovery era as AI cuts repeat searches, concentrates traffic, and leaves publishers with fewer opportunities.
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Google adds Gemini to Chrome for all users in push to bolster AI search

Google announced that Gemini AI for Chrome will be widely available to U.S. users. The new Gemini for Chrome includes new features that act as a browsing assistant. The browser is a key part of the ...