The tech world has been buzzing with the launch of Google’s latest smartphone, the Pixel 9a, which brings a host of new features to the table, including a highly-discussed battery health optimization. This feature is designed to reduce battery voltage after 200 charging cycles and aims to prolong the overall lifespan of the battery, though it may come at the
A significant privilege escalation vulnerability in Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Cloud Run, dubbed “ImageRunner” by Tenable security researcher Liv Matan, has raised serious concerns within the cybersecurity community. This flaw, involving the misuse of Identity and Access Management (IAM) permissions, could potentially allow unauthorized access to container images and the injection of malicious code. The vulnerability could enable attackers to
AI-generated content has become an increasingly prevalent topic within the digital world. As artificial intelligence capabilities advance, questions arise about how search engines, particularly Google, perceive and handle content generated by AI. Google representatives John Mueller and Danny Sullivan have shared insights into the implications and issues surrounding AI-generated content. Google’s Perspective on AI-Generated Content Google’s perspective on AI-generated content
Navigating the complexities of SEO can often feel like walking a tightrope, especially for site owners considering the expansion of their content topics. Questions about how broadening a site’s thematic scope might impact SEO rankings are common. Google’s Danny Sullivan has provided valuable insights on this subject, shedding light on the mechanisms that ensure new content categories do not hinder
Google has rolled out a crucial security update for Chrome 135 across all desktop platforms, addressing fourteen vulnerabilities, including high-severity flaws that could enable remote code execution. The stable channel update (135.0.7049.52 for Linux and 135.0.7049.41/42 for Windows/macOS) delivers urgent patches for numerous memory corruption and implementation issues actively exploited in the wild. This release underscores Google’s commitment to ensuring
With the increasing proficiency of cybercriminals and the continual occurrence of security breaches, it is imperative to critically assess the risks associated with sideloading apps on Android devices. Despite Google’s notable advancements in securing its platform, a significant security gap persists, particularly for those who download apps from sources other than the Google Play Store. This practice, known as sideloading,
Anticipation has been building around the release of Google’s latest smartphone, the Pixel 9a, which is poised to replace the popular Pixel 8a. Technology enthusiasts and loyal Google customers alike have been eagerly awaiting this new model. The Pixel 9a will be offered in four distinct colors and will become available in 31 countries around the world, although the rollout
The recent introduction of innovative generative AI models by OpenAI and Google has spurred an unprecedented surge in user activity, which has, in turn, put significant stress on their data centers. OpenAI’s release of its image generation tool on ChatGPT and Google’s launch of the Gemini 2.5 AI model have created a tidal wave of demand, stretching their computing capabilities
Google’s latest release, Gemini 2.5 Pro, signifies a substantial advancement within the realm of enterprise AI. This model stands out for its superior usability, setting a new bar in the competition against established models from OpenAI and Claude. Among the noisy updates of visual generator innovations from other AI giants, Google’s new introduction presents pivotal improvements that could potentially redefine
Google’s Colossus system has emerged as a pivotal component in supporting the company’s vast array of services, including YouTube, Gmail, and Google Drive, handling immense amounts of data efficiently and reliably. Colossus, originally derived from the Google File System project, has been refined and adapted to cater to Google’s ever-growing storage demands. This article delves into the intricacies of Colossus,
Google recently addressed a critical zero-day vulnerability in its popular Chrome browser, which had been actively exploited by an advanced persistent threat (APT) actor. The flaw, identified as CVE-2025-2783, was revealed to stem from an “incorrect handle provided in unspecified circumstances in Mojo on Windows,” according to Google’s security bulletin. The discovery of this vulnerability is significant as it permits
Google has agreed to pay $28 million to settle a class-action lawsuit alleging racial pay discrimination. The lawsuit, led by Ana Cantu, claimed that Google favored White and Asian employees over those identifying as Hispanic, Latinx, Indigenous, Native American, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Alaska Native. These groups allegedly received lower compensation for similar work. Cantu’s case was strengthened by
