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Google products, Android, Search, Gemini, Workspace, cloud services, and platform security coverage.
Fake Google HTTPS Certificates Came From Hijacked Country Domains
Attackers hijacked .gh, .sl and .as registries to obtain valid HTTPS certificates. Here is how the attack worked and what domain owners should check.
Google’s First Orbital AI Test Is Four TPUs, Not a Data Center
Google's first Project Suncatcher flight carries four TPUs, about 1 kW of solar power and a tough cooling problem. Here is what the orbital AI experiment can actually prove.
Googlebook Preorders Are Open: Which Android Laptop Fits You?
Googlebook preorders are open from $899. Compare Acer, Dell, Lenovo, HP, and ASUS models, then check Android, app, battery, and software tradeoffs before buying.
Gemini in Chrome Arrives on Android as Auto Browse Goes Mobile
Google made Gemini in Chrome available to all Android users in the U.S. on August 18, with page summaries, Google app connections, Nano Banana image tools, and paid auto browse support for AI Pro and Ultra subscribers. The useful change is mobile browser assistance; the risk is letting an agent act too close to accounts, purchases, and private page context.
Chrome’s 7 Billion-Notification Cleanup Turns Web Alerts Into a Security Setting
Google says Chrome reduced unwanted Android web notifications by more than 7 billion a day in the first quarter of 2026. The change is more than inbox cleanup: Chrome is treating notification permission as revocable trust, using Safety Hub, Safe Browsing, abuse-network detection, and server-side Push API throttling to cut off scam and malware campaigns.
Google Pixel 11 Event: What to Know Before Preorders Open
Google’s Made by Google event is set for August 12, with Pixel 11 preorders, Pixel Watch 5, and likely new accessories on deck. The useful question before buying is not only what Google announces, but whether Tensor G6, camera changes, storage tiers, and pricing make this the year to upgrade.
Google Earth Pulls AI Image Tool After Map-Deepfake Backlash
Google rolled back a new Google Earth image-generation feature one day after launch, after users shared AI-generated geospatial scenes that appeared to violate company policies. The episode shows why satellite-style imagery needs stronger provenance, sharing limits, and product guardrails than ordinary AI art tools.
Chrome’s AI Bug Surge Makes Browser Restarts a Security Deadline
Google says Chrome 149 and 150 fixed 1,072 security bugs, more than the prior 23 milestones combined, as AI-assisted vulnerability discovery accelerates. The result is a push toward twice-weekly security releases, dynamic patching, and stricter enterprise browser-restart policies.
Gemini Spark’s Chrome Access Turns Browser Agents Into a Trust Test
Google is adding Chrome auto-browse access to Gemini Spark, letting the AI agent use logged-in accounts and saved passwords with permission. The feature makes browser agents more useful, but also raises sharper questions about prompt injection, payment handoffs, and account boundaries.
AirDrop and Quick Share Flaws Show the Risk of Nearby Sharing
CISPA researchers found six flaws across Apple AirDrop and Google/Samsung Quick Share, including AirDrop crashes, Samsung Quick Share protocol bypasses, and a Google Quick Share for Windows use-after-free. The risk is local, but crowded places make nearby-sharing settings worth checking now.