Meta, Google lose US case over social media addiction harming kids, court orders to pay over $5M
The jury found Meta liable for $4.2 million in damages and Google for $1.8 million, small amounts for two of the world's most valuable companies.
Social media addiction trial stalls as LA jury cannot reach verdict
The end of the “copy–paste” era: The new update from Google that will work for you
Google introduces Nano Banana 2: Base model speed, pro model performance
Iran projects normalcy amid internet blackout, claims protesters were 'armed aggressors'
NetBlocks reported that at hour 238 of the digital blackout, there was a “significant return to some online services, including Google, suggesting that heavily filtered access has been enabled.”
Google access restored in Iran following internet blackout, IRGC-linked Tasnim claims
The internet blackout started at approximately 8:30 p.m. on January 8 during nationwide anti-regime protest activity across the Islamic Republic.
For a billion dollars a year: Apple adopts Google’s advanced technology
Siri is set for a major upgrade based on Google’s Gemini model, aiming to speed Apple’s push into AI after delays and criticism over lagging behind competitors.
With Somaliland recognition, Israel shapes global reality instead of just reacting to it - opinion
For the first time in years, Israel is signaling a strategic rethink, seeing the environment it operates in not as isolated threats but as one interconnected geopolitical system across the region.
Nvidia in advanced talks to acquire Israeli AI startup AI21 Labs for up to $3 billion
A 2023 funding round valued AI21 at $1.4 billion. Nvidia and Alphabet's Google participated in that funding.
Finally: Google secretly launches feature that will allow you to change your Gmail address
The quiet revolution in personal email: After years of refusal, Google signals a dramatic policy change. Users will be able to choose a new Gmail address without losing data or access to services.
TAU and Google Israel launch three-year program to advance research in artificial intelligence
Google.org to provide $1 million in funding to launch the program.
Google, Apple warn staff with US visas against international travel due to embassy delays
The Trump administration this month announced increased vetting of applicants for H-1B visas for highly skilled workers, including screening social media accounts.
Locate your keys or bag with iPhone and also with Android
Finally: Chipolo’s tracking tag works with all smartphones, including a loud ring and easy battery replacement.
Trump says he will sign order curbing state AI laws
US President Trump announces plans to sign an executive order on AI, aiming to create a national standard to preempt state laws governing the technology.
