Cross-platform web browser by Google; main browser on Android and ChromeOS; Blink engine.
Project Mirage’s Dune is a compact three-button keypad that plugs into a MacBook and adapts to apps, offering quick mic/camera control and context-aware shortcuts. It draws power from the laptop, supports per-app profiles, and includes a Python/Claude integration for custom automation. Reviewers note improved control but risk of accidental presses.
The European Court of Justice has dismissed Google's appeal against the Android antitrust ruling, confirming the European Commission's 4.1–4.3 billion euro penalty for pre-installation practices. The decision comes after years of litigation, as Brussels continues to push for stronger digital regulation.
OpenAI has shut Atlas, its AI-powered browser, and is redistributing its browser-like capabilities into the ChatGPT desktop app and a Chrome extension. The move follows leadership direction to trim side projects while preserving browsing intelligence within ChatGPT. Atlas-related tasks will now be handled inside Chrome and the desktop app, offering users in-page summaries, questions about pages, and task automation.
Preorder promotions for Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8, Z Fold 8 Ultra, and Z Flip 8 are flooding the market. Deals include trade-ins, carrier credits, and Amazon gift cards, with official release set for August 7, 2026 and deliveries starting mid-August as stock rolls out.
Mark Zuckerberg has published a manifesto arguing AI should be widely accessible and accompanied by personal AI agents. Meta launches Muse Glimmer, a downloadable AI model, and outlines safeguards and privacy protections while signaling a shift toward distributed power and entrepreneurial opportunity. The piece synthesizes perspectives from other tech leaders and frames the debate around control, jobs, and governance.
OpenAI unveils a privacy-centric safety monitoring approach, while Anthropic maintains a 30-day data retention policy for its covered models, prompting enterprise concerns and competitive tension in the AI safety space.
Google reports Gemini has reached 1 billion monthly active users across its app, with 63% using voice input. The milestone is framed as rapid growth alongside competition from OpenAI, with Google stressing integration across products and recent model updates.
Instagram head Adam Mosseri has testified in a federal trial in Oakland where 29 US states accuse Meta of designing addictive features that harm children and violating child privacy laws. States are seeking large damages and structural changes; prosecutors have shown internal documents and low adoption of safety tools. Mosseri defended improvements and said some tools initially had low uptake.
Google has broadened Discover customization by enabling a “Preferred Sources” button publishers can embed, and by adding a chat-based description tool for real-time feed tailoring. Readers can also customize daily audio briefings in Google News. The rollout is in coming days as part of ongoing personalization upgrades.
Meta has agreed to pay up to $18 billion and to change Facebook and Instagram defaults for US users under 18. The deal ends a federal trial and requires age verification, a two-hour daily cap, night blocks, muted school-hour notifications, removal of visible like counts and limits on cosmetic filters.
A federal judge has rejected the Justice Departments request to force Google to sell its AdX ad exchange. Judge Leonie Brinkema has ordered behavioural changes instead, sealed her full opinion for 14 days and given the parties 30 days to propose a final judgment. Both sides are preparing next steps.
A federal judge has declined to force Google to sell its AdX ad marketplace, instead ordering ongoing behavioural remedies to restore competition. The decision follows previous rulings finding illegal monopolies in Google’s ad tech stack, while outcomes on other cases remain unresolved. The court will publish specifics after redactions.
Security updates from multiple vendors underscore a rapid, relentless push to close flaws as attackers exploit first- and third-party vulnerabilities. The wave spans Chrome, Windows, and mobile modem components, with zero-click and scriptless techniques increasing risk for organisations and consumers alike.
Firefox has rolled out Nova, a redesigned UI featuring rounded elements, floating toolbars, and a softer color palette aimed at creating a more personable feel. The update, tested in Nightly, is now available in stable builds, offering vertical tabs, adjustable window density, and a Smart Window feature. Nova emphasizes a modern look while preserving Firefox’s identity.
A U.S. district court has ordered Google to share data on its ad auctions, make its ad tech interoperable with rivals, and appoint an internal monitor. The judge rejected a forced breakup, instead mandating targeted remedies intended to open competition in ad tech markets.