Apple's new Siri, empowered by a custom Google Gemini model in the cloud, was supposed to run on Apple silicon, or so the maker of iPhones had assured not too long ago. Yet, Apple has struggled to accommodate Google's behemoth of a model on its own servers, forcing the Cupertino-based tech giant to resort to a NVIDIA GPU-based band-aid of sorts to safeguard at least a shred of its privacy-related credentials, all the while hosting the Siri-enabling Gemini model on Google's servers. Apple has to host the new Siri-enabling behemoth of a model on Google's servers for optimal inference, and […]

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Gemini Spark helps automate everyday tasks, from inbox summaries to local event planning, but it’s unclear why Google made it a separate product.

Google I/O made it official: AI-generated answers are now front and center in search, and most brands have almost no visibility into how AI is describing them to their customers. For anyone who has spent years building a strategy around 10 blue links, the rules just changed in a pretty significant way.  On this episode of TechCrunch’s Equity podcast, Rebecca […]

One of the most promising introductions at Google’s I/O developer conference on Tuesday was a new way for consumers to use the web: AI agents. Unfortunately, it was also the most confusing.

Google launched Gemini 3.5 Flash, its most powerful coding and agentic AI model yet, at the company's annual developer conference. It is capable of autonomously executing complex tasks and building software from scratch.

The updates signal Google’s push to turn its Gemini app into an all-purpose AI hub rather than a stand-alone chatbot.

At the Google I/O developer conference, the company announced a new agentic personal assistant called Gemini Spark, built from Gemini's base models and an agentic harness from Google Antigravity.

Privacy will be a major theme when Apple unveils a new version of Siri.

Intel has confirmed it is collaborating with Google to provide the hardware foundation for the newly announced Googlebook laptops. The devices are expected to feature Intel's latest Core Series 300 “Wildcat Lake” processors, built on the Intel 18A process node. While Intel will provide the x86 platform, Google VP John Maletis confirmed that the ecosystem will also include Arm-based solutions from Qualcomm and MediaTek.

In an interview with Chrome Unboxed, John Maletis outlined that Google will enforce strict hardware guidelines for its OEM partners (Acer, Asus, Dell, HP, and Lenovo). These requirements cover minimum specifications for CPUs, memory, and storage to ensure a consistent premium experience. While Intel-powered models will target high-performance productivity, the inclusion of Qualcomm and MediaTek suggests a diverse range of devices.

Although Maletis didn't confirm which Intel platform would be used in Googlebooks, given the rumours surrounding Intel's upcoming CPU architectures, the Wildcat Lake is the most likely to be featured. According to reports, the “Wildcat Lake” architecture features a hybrid configuration with up to 6 CPU cores, including 2 “Cougar Cove” P-cores and 4 “Darkmont” low-power E-cores. The platform integrates an NPU 5 capable of 40 platform TOPS and up to two Xe3 integrated graphics cores, all with a 15-35W TDP.

The first generation of Googlebooks is scheduled to arrive this fall. Notably, AMD isn't listed as a launch partner. Devices will be identifiable by a standardised “glowbar” hardware element on the lid.

KitGuru says: For this type of laptop, do you think Intel Wildcat Lake is the go-to CPU, or do you think Qualcomm and Mediatek can come up with something more interesting?

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Google has announced Googlebook, a new category of laptops designed to succeed the Chromebook by integrating Android and ChromeOS into a single operating system. Revealed during “The Android Show: I/O Edition”, these laptops are built around Gemini Intelligence and feature premium hardware specifications from partners including Acer, Asus, Dell, HP, and Lenovo.

The headline feature of the Googlebook is the Magic Pointer, a collaborative effort with the Google DeepMind team. This redesigned cursor triggers Gemini-powered contextual suggestions when “wiggled” or hovered over screen elements. Examples provided by Google include automatically generating calendar invites from email text or visualising furniture placement by selecting multiple images.

Software integration includes “Create Your Widget”, allowing users to generate custom desktop dashboards via natural language prompts that pull data from the web, Gmail, and Calendar. The new OS also enables “Cast my Apps”, a feature that allows users to run and control Android phone apps directly on the laptop screen. Furthermore, “Quick Access” provides native file browser integration with connected Android smartphones, eliminating the need for manual file transfers.

Google confirmed that all Googlebook devices will feature a distinctive “glowbar” on the lid, a functional lighting element intended to signal the platform's identity. While specific processor and memory specifications were not detailed, Google stated the laptops will use premium materials and hit retail shelves in fall 2026. Official hardware reveals are expected at the upcoming Google I/O conference.

KitGuru says: Do you think Googlebooks will have a bigger impact than Chromebooks?

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Google unveiled its new AI-first Googlebooks laptops, more agentic Gemini features, vibe-coded Android widgets, Gemini in Chrome, refreshed Android Auto, and more ahead of I/O.

Google's transcription feature will initially launch with Samsung Galaxy and Google Pixel phones.

Gemini Intelligence will also include Gboard-based dictation and form-filling capabilities.

Intel has just confirmed that its chips will be powering Googlebook, a premium & powerful laptop that combines Android & ChromeOS under one hood. Google's Googlebook Laptops Will Be Powered By Intel CPUs In Premium & Powerful Designs A few hours ago, Google announced its brand new laptop lineup at its annual I/O event, called Googlebook. The new laptops are aimed to be premium and powerful devices designed for AI intelligence, such as Gemini. While Google isn't revealing a whole lot of details at the moment, what we know about Googlebook laptops so far is that they will offer a […]

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Back in March 2026, Square Enix and Google revealed a new partnership to bring a Gemini AI-powered NPC to Dragon Quest X called Chatty Slimey. The NPC companion was described as a "conversational AI" companion who can aid the player with questions they have in the game, but as reported by Japanese outlet Toyo Keizai (spotted and translated by Automaton), Dragon Quest series creator Yuji Hori hopes that the AI NPC can be more that just a tool for players to utilize. Hori reportedly holds this hope not just for the upcoming Chatty Slimey companion, but for all future AI-powered […]

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Appfigures finds visual model launches generate 6.5x more downloads — but most don’t convert that spike into revenue.

The move signals Google’s push to bring more advanced, conversational AI into the driving experience.

Google TV just got more Gemini features, including the ability to transform photos and videos with tools Nano Banana and Veo.

Google has introduced a host of new automated functions into Workspace, all of which are driven by Workspace Intelligence, its new AI system.