Google introduced Pics, a new AI-powered design and image generation app integrated into Google Workspace, aimed at users ranging from teachers to small business owners. The app allows users to create visuals like social media graphics and invitations using simple text prompts without needing design skills. Pics also features easy editing capabilities powered by Gemini, enabling users to adjust specific parts of images directly or through comments, improving on current AI image tools. The app will initially launch to testers and Google AI Ultra subscribers this summer, marking Google's entry into the competitive AI design market against apps like Canva and Anthropic's Claude Design.
At Google I/O, Wear OS 7 received minimal attention as Google emphasized AI-driven health tools, including a new Fitbit Air fitness band and an AI health coach subscription service. Wear OS 7 updates focus on minor improvements like better battery li...
In Q1 2026, Bill Ackman sold 95% of his Alphabet shares, missing out on $641 million in gains as the stock surged. He shifted his investment to Microsoft, which gained $271.8 million since the end of the quarter, partially offsetting the losses. Ackm...
Google introduced 'Ask YouTube,' an AI feature that directs users to specific video timestamps answering their queries, potentially reducing full video views. While this improves search convenience, it risks undermining YouTube creators' revenue stre...
At the Google I/O keynote, Google emphasized the use of AI through its Gemini for Science initiative to address critical global challenges like hurricane prediction, deforestation, and medical research including cancer and immune disorders. This work...
At Google I/O 2026, Google introduced several AI-driven innovations across its platforms, highlighting new tools like Docs Live for voice transcription in Google Docs, enhanced AI features in Google Search, and Ask YouTube which allows users to jump ...
