Google news
Google appears in 216 stories we have published between October 2026 and November 2026, mostly in our Technology and Business coverage. It is most often reported alongside Anthropic, Apple and OpenAI.
Latest development
Anthropic IPO valuation cut to $1T–$1.3T as tech sell-off spooks investors
Anthropic’s $100 billion IPO, targeting a $1.5 trillion valuation, may list at a reduced range of $1 trillion to $1.3 trillion or face delays after a tech sell-off erased $2.3 trillion from the Nasdaq. Investors are demanding a lower valuation amid regulatory uncertainty and missing revenue disclosures.
7 November 2026
Covered alongside
Anthropic IPO valuation cut to $1T–$1.3T as tech sell-off spooks investors
Anthropic’s planned $100B IPO, targeting $1.5T, may list at $1T–$1.3T or delay as investors react to a $2.3T Nasdaq rout and geopolitical uncertainty.
Sam Altman addresses memory remarks, OpenAI patches ChatGPT flaw, meets Samsung and SK Group
Sam Altman clarifies his contested comments on memory allocation, OpenAI fixes a ChatGPT security vulnerability, and seeks AI infrastructure partnerships…
Texas data center freeze and global protests split AI infrastructure sector
Texas’s proposed permit freeze sent Microsoft and Amazon shares up 6% while CoreWeave plunged 10%.
Google offers voluntary exits in five new countries—excluding AI and cloud teams
Google extends voluntary exit packages to Canada, France, Germany, Japan and Switzerland.
Google, Meta and TikTok sue to block California’s under-16 social-media ban
California’s AB 1709, effective 2027, bars infinite scroll, autoplay and addictive feeds for users under 16.
After midterms, tech bets on data centers in space
Democratic victories in the US midterms push tech giants like SpaceX toward space-based data centers, while a $2.5 trillion stock rout shakes investor…
Trump administration rebrands AI as "Super Intelligence" in loyalty test
The U.S. government has rebranded artificial intelligence as "Super Intelligence" under an executive order, turning terminology into a political loyalty test…
Google to invest $15B in Malaysia for data centres and cloud infrastructure
Google will spend $15 billion in Malaysia over 2027-2028 to expand data centres, cloud operations, and infrastructure, creating jobs and boosting the economy.
Russia orders Apple and Microsoft to store user data for 3 years
Russia’s new data-retention law forces Apple and Microsoft to keep user messages, calls and videos for three years—or risk fines and bans.
Hisense launches UR9, its first premium RGB MiniLED TV with 180Hz refresh rate
Hisense UR9, a 2026 RGB MiniLED TV with 4K resolution, 180Hz refresh rate, Dolby Vision 2, and Google Gemini AI, targets gamers and home theater enthusiasts.
Anthropic reports $17 billion revenue, $23.3 billion loss ahead of $100 billion IPO
Anthropic’s quarterly revenue surged twelvefold to $17B, but rising compute costs drove a $23.3B net loss.
Trump rebrands AI as 'Super Intelligence' while Nvidia hikes GPU prices by 15%
Trump’s executive order rebrands AI as 'Super Intelligence' for US agencies.
AI bots exploit iPhone Duo scarcity as Apple struggles with supply constraints
Scalpers use AI to secure Apple’s iPhone Duo in seconds, reselling for double the $1,999 retail price.
Google rolls out Dreambeans in India, tests Android Auto Work Mode, and cuts AI video pricing
Google launches Dreambeans in India, tests Android Auto Work Mode, shuts down its AI coding agent Jules, and updates Gemini Omni 1.2 Flash for video generation.
Google makes AI tools opt-in for K-12 schools, ties access to Search
Google will disable Gemini and Search for K-12 students by default, forcing schools to opt in. Schools blocking AI lose Google Search.
Dell XPS Googlebook review calls Googlebook OS flawed and underdeveloped
Dell’s XPS Googlebook, running Googlebook OS, receives a 6.5/10 review for its underdeveloped OS and poor app support.
Fitbit Edge launches without NFC for contactless payments
Fitbit's latest tracker, the Fitbit Edge, omits NFC for tap-to-pay, as Google focuses on health features like Health Guardian and improved GPS instead.
Android ‘SMS of Death’ zero-click flaw lets attackers crash phones remotely
A critical zero-click vulnerability in Android (CVE-2026-58882) allows attackers to remotely crash phones via a malformed SMS.
Marvell acquires Lumentum for $115 billion in all-stock deal
Marvell Technology agrees to buy Lumentum Holdings for $115 billion in an all-stock deal, aiming to integrate optics into AI data centre chips.
Jabra Evolve3 65 Flex launches as a business Bluetooth headset with adaptive ANC and boomless mic
Jabra’s Evolve3 65 Flex is a business-focused Bluetooth headset with adaptive ANC, a boomless microphone, wireless charging, and certifications for Teams…
How Fitbit tracks heart rate variability and what the data means for users
Fitbit uses RMSSD to measure heart rate variability during sleep. Learn how the data is calculated, why readings are personal, and what trends to watch.
Google’s Suncatcher satellite begins AI inference tests in orbit
Google’s prototype Suncatcher satellite, equipped with a TPU, has begun testing AI computing in space, generating a haiku and studying radiation effects.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra emerges as Android’s closest rival to iPhone 18 Pro Max
Engadget’s comparison finds the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is the only Android device to rival the iPhone 18 Pro Max in hardware, software, and market…
TCL C7L mini-LED TV launches with high-end features at mid-range price
TCL’s C7L SQD mini-LED TV, released in June 2026, offers 2,083 nits brightness, 4K 144Hz gaming, and Dolby Vision for £849, undercutting rival OLEDs and RGB…
Google’s 2026 Chromebook and Googlebook lineup balances budget and premium segments
WIRED reviews Google’s 2026 Chromebook and Googlebook models, comparing budget-friendly and premium options, performance, and Android integration.
Cognizant deploys 25,000 staff to integrate OpenAI’s Codex and ChatGPT for enterprises
Cognizant’s OpenAI Frontier Capability Group, staffed by over 25,000 employees, will embed OpenAI’s Codex and ChatGPT into software engineering, legacy…
Anthropic’s IPO risk: Diseconomies of scale missing from prospectus
Anthropic’s prospectus lists 88 risks but skips diseconomies of scale, a critical challenge for AI firms as hardware costs rise with growth.
Tech-themed Halloween costumes spark humor while Meta’s Muse AI sees mixed early adoption
Tech-themed Halloween costumes take aim at AI trends, recursive self-improvement, and industry figures.
South Korea fines Google and Apple $47.6M, tech firms back AI training opt-out standard
South Korea fines Google and Apple a combined $47.6M for antitrust violations.
Google adds more ads to AI Mode to counter revenue loss from zero-click searches
Google is introducing dynamic ads in its AI-powered search feature to offset ad revenue declines from zero-click searches.
Google Nest Wifi Pro available at $100, half off original price at Best Buy
Google Nest Wifi Pro, a Wi-Fi 6E mesh router, is now $100 at Best Buy—50% off its $200 launch price. Easy setup, strong coverage, and smart home integration.
YouTube Premium hits 150 million subscribers as free-tier ads drive frustration
YouTube Premium and YouTube Music surpass 150 million subscribers, while free-tier users report "completely unbearable" ads.
Samsung launches Galaxy Buds On at $229 with open-ear design
Samsung’s first clip-on earbuds, Galaxy Buds On, debut at $229 with an open-ear design, 38-hour battery life, and AI optimizations.
India’s PLI scheme delivers 55M iPhones and ₹3.25 lakh crore in tax collections
India assembled 55 million iPhones in 2025 under the PLI scheme, generating ₹3.25 lakh crore in tax revenue and 12 lakh jobs.
JB Hi-Fi offers free Nintendo Switch 2 with Google Pixel 11 Pro purchase
JB Hi-Fi is offering a free Nintendo Switch 2 with the purchase of a Google Pixel 11 Pro or Pro XL in Australia, saving customers AU$769.95.
Oracle targets $30B free cash flow by 2029, caps $20B fundraising amid credit downgrade
Oracle aims for $30 billion in free cash flow by May 2029, reversing negative projections, while capping $20B in new fundraising.
OpenAI launches election operations center for 2026 U.S. midterms
OpenAI launches an Election Operations Center to combat AI misuse, provide voting info, and support defenders ahead of the 2026 U.S. midterms.
Google expands AI-powered Search ads globally as core ad growth slows
Google is rolling out AI-powered Search ads globally to counter slowing growth in its core advertising business.
OpenAI plans to buy AI chips from Google
OpenAI is reportedly in talks to purchase AI computing chips from Google, aiming to expand its infrastructure and reduce dependence on Nvidia ahead of its own…
Anthropic’s IPO filing warns of AI existential risks and reliance on natural gas
Anthropic’s IPO prospectus reveals existential risks from AI recursive self-improvement and billions in losses, while warning of natural gas supply…
Google DeepMind launches Genie 4, a real-time AI world model with audio and dynamic simulation
Google DeepMind unveils Genie 4, an AI world model that generates interactive, photorealistic simulations with real-time audio, dynamic scene steering…
OpenAI claims breakthroughs in math and physics, defers verification to scientific community
OpenAI announces AI-generated proofs for the Exponential Time Hypothesis, Kakeya conjecture, and quantum field theories, but relies on external experts…
Google launches Fitbit Edge, Gemini 4 Carbon, and AI tools for developers and enterprises
Google introduces the Fitbit Edge, Gemini 4 Carbon AI model, Android Studio AI agents, Connected Apps Platform, and Multi-Party Compute for digital asset…
Google brings 35+ games to Android Auto for parked entertainment
Google’s Android Auto now supports over 35 games, including Angry Birds 2 and Candy Crush Soda Saga, playable while parked.
Verizon signs $2bn AWS deal for AI workloads, raises 2026 forecasts
Verizon inked a more than $2bn AWS deal to support AI workloads and raised its 2026 financial forecasts after adding 406,000 postpaid phone subscribers in Q3.
Google updates privacy policy to link Gmail, Drive data to ads; Finland probes AI data center violations
Google’s updated privacy policy allows ad personalization using Gmail, Drive, and Photos data if connected to ad-supported services.
Passkeys vs passwords: why tech giants are betting on cryptographic keys
Passkeys replace passwords with cryptographic keys, resisting phishing and breaches but introducing new risks like device dependence and platform lock-in.
Fitbit Air and Whoop MG launch screenless trackers for casual users and athletes
Google’s Fitbit Air and Whoop MG target different fitness audiences: casual users vs. serious athletes.
Google ends support for first- and second-generation Nest Learning Thermostats
Google discontinued support for first- and second-generation Nest Learning Thermostats in October 2025.
Global resistance to data centers grows as AI demand strains grids; IPv6 adoption rises
Resistance to data centers is mounting globally due to energy and environmental concerns, while IPv6 adoption becomes essential for modern internet…