The Latest Breaking News from Google

From AI breaches to rising geopolitical threats, here’s what to expect from cybersecurity in 2026

We take a look at the biggest topics in cybersecurity for 2026.

Euronews · Jan 12

Publishers fear AI search summaries and chatbots mean ‘end of traffic era’

Media bosses expect web referrals to plunge and want journalists to emulate content creators, report finds

The Guardian - UK · Jan 12

Can Elon Musk's Grokipedia Beat Wikipedia? Controversy Erupts on Social Media

Elon Musk's Grokipedia is taking on Wikipedia after a viral tweet revealed how AI corrected a major error instantly. Can it really replace human editors?

International Business Times UK · Jan 12

Walmart partners with Google’s Gemini to make AI shopping easier

An instant checkout feature will enable customers to complete purchases directly from the Gemini chat interface

The Independent UK · Jan 11

The Honeywell Home X2S Smart Thermostat is smart heating made simple

The X2S Smart Thermostat is an easy-to-use Energy Star certified thermostat. It’s not the most modern-looking device, but it does the job.

TechRadar · Jan 11

Google removes multiple AI health summaries as experts warn ‘misleading’ results put people at risk

An investigation claimed that a number of health-related AI summaries were giving inaccurate or misleading information

The Independent UK · Jan 11

Incoming glow up: Samsung Bixby's huge One UI 8.5 upgrade might look like Google

A One UI 8.5 leak on Reddit reportedly showcased the huge, Google-like upgrades planned for Bixby.

Android Central · Jan 11

‘Dangerous and alarming’: Google removes some of its AI summaries after users’ health put at risk

Guardian investigation finds AI Overviews provided inaccurate and false information when queried over blood tests

The Guardian - UK · Jan 11

Tech News Wrap: Samsung's creaseless display, Motorola's bold CES showings, Galaxy S26 latest leaks, and more

It was a massive week for mobile tech. Samsung stole the show with a "creaseless" display breakthrough, while Motorola showed off some new phones, Google dealt with both a major Gemini expansion and a frustrating software hiccup for Pixel owners.

Android Central · Jan 10

Google Photos might soon give you more control over how your photos and videos are backed up

It looks as though a scheduling feature could be introduced to Google Photos in the near future.

TechRadar · Jan 10