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Google’s ‘Ask for Me’ uses AI to call local businesses for you

Google is trying out a new tool that lets AI call businesses to ask questions for you. The feature, called Ask for Me, collects information about the pricing and availability of a service, but it’s only available for nail salons and auto shops for now.

Mashable on MSN · 6h

Google launches AI bot to call businesses for you about prices and availability

For people who hate making mundane phone calls, Google has an AI solution.

TechCrunch on MSN · 5h

Google’s ‘Ask for Me’ feature calls businesses on your behalf to inquire about services, pricing

Google is testing a new "Ask for Me" feature that uses AI to call local businesses on your behalf, for information about availability and pricing. The

Gemini, Google

Hosted on MSN · 2h

Google’s Gemini AI app is getting faster with Flash 2.0

Google announced Thursday that the Gemini app is getting its Gemini 2.0 Flash AI model. The upgraded model “delivers fast responses and stronger performance across a number of key benchmarks, providing everyday help with tasks like brainstorming,

Fortune on MSN · 10h

Google’s Gemini is helping hackers work faster but hasn’t unlocked new attacks—yet

Google's own cybersecurity teams found evidence of nation-state hackers using Gemini to help with some aspects of cyberattacks.

The Register on MSN · 1h

Google to Iran: Yes, we see you using Gemini for phishing and scripting. We're onto you

And you, China, Russia, North Korea ... Guardrails block malware generation Google says it's spotted Chinese, Russian, Iranian, and North Korean government agents using its Gemini AI for nefarious purposes,

Google offers 'voluntary exit'

The Verge on MSN · 7h

Google offers ‘voluntary exit’ to all US platforms and devices employees

Google started off 2024 with some layoffs. It hasn’t taken similar steps (yet) in 2025, but employees are fearing the worst. And if the Platforms and Devices team is anything to go by, there’s ample reason for concern.

TechCrunch · 7h

Google issues ‘voluntary exit’ program for Android, Chrome, and Pixel employees

Google SVP Rick Osterloh issued an internal memo to the Pixel/Android/Chrome team Thursday, announcing a “voluntary exit program.” TechCrunch has

Android Authority · 7h

Google’s Pixel and Android employees in the US are being asked to step aside voluntarily

Google is offering a voluntary exit program to its US-based employees working on Pixel, Android, Chrome, ChromeOS, Fitbit, Nest, and more.

Google to rename 'Gulf of Mexico

CNN · 8h

Mexican president says she sent letter to Google contesting Gulf of Mexico name change

Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum sent a letter to Google contesting the tech giant’s decision to comply with US President Donald Trump’s order to rename the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America.

Reuters · 11h

Mexico president to Google: Wrong to accept Trump's Gulf of Mexico name change

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum on Thursday said Google is wrong to change the name of the Gulf of Mexico on its Google Maps platform after U.S. President Donald Trump ordered the body of water be renamed the "Gulf of America.

CNET on MSN · 9h

Mexico Asks Google to Reconsider 'Gulf of America' Maps Change

President of Mexico Claudia Sheinbaum says her country is reaching out to Google about its Maps change and is suggesting additional revisions of its own.

Google, DeepSeek and app store

Forbes · 18h

New Android, Google Play Security Update—2.3 Million Apps Blocked

Google has confirmed it has blocked more than 2.3 million apps as it publishes a new Android and Google Play security update—what you need to know.

Reuters · 1d

DeepSeek blocked on Apple and Google app stores in Italy

The Chinese artificial intelligence app DeepSeek could not be accessed on Wednesday in Apple and Google app stores in Italy, the day after the country's data protection authority requested information on its use of personal data.

Android Headlines on MSN · 3h

DeepSeek vanished from Italian App Store & Google Play Store

The DeepSeek app is no longer available in the Italian App Store and Google Play Store. Yesterday, an Italian news agency, ANSA, reported that the DeepSeek app was no longer avail

Google taps into retro arcade nostalgia with this in-browser Breakout clone

Google's got a new Breakout game hidden in your browser that's just waiting to eat up all your free time today.

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Grab the Google Nest Doorbell for 22% off and get better home security

If you'll be away on vacation or soon, or you'd like to up your home's security, the Google Nest Doorbell is a great option, ...

Battle of the Trackers: Tile vs. AirTag

We put two of the most popular Bluetooth trackers to the test to find the best option — here's how they work, and which one you should choose.

Gemini 2.0 Flash is finally ready for prime time

After introducing Gemini 2.0 Flash late last year, Google is finally ready for the powerful AI model to drop its ...

Watch Out for This 'Chrome Update' Scam

A new malware scam is targeting WordPress websites. When you visit one of these affected websites, you're told to install a ...

Apple tops 1 billion subscriptions, nearly $100B in services revenue in 2024

Apple's iPhone sales may be down, but the company's Services division, which includes the App Store, iCloud, Music, TV+, and ...

Deepseek Freakout, Skild Robotics Raises $500 Million, Eleven Labs AI $250 Million

DeepSeek’s AI disrupts industry, causing Nvidia’s $600B plunge. AI investments surge: SoftBank backs Skild AI, ElevenLabs raises $250M, and Infinite Reality buys Obsess.

Apple’s Revenue Increases 4 Percent Despite Slowing iPhone Sales

The tech giant’s sales of apps and services helped profit grow 7 percent from a year ago, even as the company contended with ...

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