The Latest Breaking News from Google

In 2000 Larry Page said Google was ‘nowhere near’ the ultimate search engine—25 years later, Gemini might be close

“We’re nowhere near doing that now,” said Page at the time.

Fortune · Dec 22, 2025

Did Qi2 and Bluetooth Auracast live up to my expectations in 2025?

Did the accessories market live up to my expectations? Lets take a retrospective look at 2025, my predictions from last year, and what came to pass.

Android Central · Dec 22, 2025

Search engines will soon start filtering adult content under new eSafety rules

Search engines in Australia will soon have to blur pornographic and violent images in some cases to limit the chances children accidentally encounter this content.

The Conversation · Dec 22, 2025

I’ve been using the Sofabaton X2 universal remote for two weeks, and it’s the closest yet to replacing the Logitech Harmony

Get the Sofabaton X2 if you’re looking to replace your long-lost Harmony remote. While its interface isn’t as quite polished as Logitech’s was — and it needs more smart home integration — the X2’s design and controls are much more refined than previous versions.

Tom’s Guide · Dec 22, 2025

Google and Apple warn H-1B workers against holiday international travel over risk of being stranded abroad

New requirement to check holders’ social media histories causing long processing delays, lawyers warn

The Independent UK · Dec 22, 2025

The state of AI in 2025: How Google, Apple, OpenAI, and others fared

AI continued to grow in 2025, but not in all the ways we expected, and not every company experienced the same level of success. Here's my report card.

Android Central · Dec 22, 2025

Shein Can't Sell Sex Toys Unless It Checks IDs, French Court Says

Laws requiring porn platforms to age-check visitors are becoming "a Swiss army knife for the government."

Reason · Dec 22, 2025

This underrated Siri feature proves Apple can do AI – but the iPhone’s voice assistant still needs a drastic makeover in 2026

After noticing the subtle improvements made to Siri Suggestions, I'm convinced that Apple can bring meaningful AI upgrades to the iPhone in 2026.

TechRadar · Dec 22, 2025

I found a box of old film rolls — and AI helped me recover memories I thought were lost forever

I found a box of undeveloped film negatives and wondered if AI could bring them back. Using Google’s Nano Banana Pro, I turned them into real photos — and the results were unexpectedly emotional

Tom’s Guide · Dec 22, 2025

Google and Apple employees on US visas apparently told to avoid international travel

Big Tech lawyers are warning employees not to leave the US, or they could face major delays re-entering.

TechRadar · Dec 22, 2025