Best map app? Google Maps, Petal Maps, Waze, Apple Maps, CoMaps...
Is Google Maps the best map app? For most people, yes, but there are also very good alternatives. More
Google's free flight simulator now runs right in your browser
Google has built a free flight simulator into the web version of Google Earth, which works directly in the Chrome and Safari browsers. It is controlled using the keyboard, and the new feature is ... More
Google's new speaker aims to conquer kitchen counters with AI
After almost six years, Google has introduced a new smart speaker, the Google Home Speaker, with built-in Gemini artificial intelligence, 360-degree sound, and faster processing that serves ... More
Goodbye, Google: European Parliament introduces French competitor Qwant as default search engine
The European Parliament will replace Google with the French search engine Qwant as the default search engine on MEPs' computers on June 4th. The move is aimed at supporting European digital sovereignty, ... More
The end of fake calls on Android?
Google is bringing fake call protection to devices running Android 12 and later. The technology uses hidden signal verification over the RCS protocol to determine whether a contact's call is actually... More
Scientists develop smart paint that cools buildings
Scientists in Australia have developed a smart paint with a porous nanostructure that reflects 97% of sunlight and keeps surfaces up to 25°C cooler than conventional roofs. The coating works ... More
Google AI Studio now lets you build Android apps
Google's I/O 2026 conference was the scene of another important news. Users can now create native Android apps using Google AI Studio, directly ... More
Google search is changing
Google Search is moving into the next phase of its AI transformation. At Google I/O 2026, the company unveiled a revamped search box that combines the classic... More
Google Chrome is loading a 4GB UI model without users' consent
A researcher claims that Google Chrome is downloading a 4GB AI model called Gemini Nano without consent, which is allegedly in violation of EU law. This practice results in high data transfer costs... More
How is the EU building a fortress of independence in the shadow of Silicon Valley?
Europe will not replace Visa, Microsoft or WhatsApp overnight. But it is building an infrastructure that allows it greater flexibility and independence. This means that in the future it will ... More
