The Latest Breaking News from Google

Your Android phone backup now counts against your Google storage — but the impact is smaller than you think

Google giveth the free backup, and Google taketh it away.

Android Central · Jul 7

Big tech’s lofty climate goals wrecked by energy-hungry AI

Net-zero pledges of Google and Amazon slip out of reach, and struggling Meta makes frantic moves

The Guardian - US · Jul 7

Dow Jones Stocks Could Be the Perfect Portfolio for 2026 Now That Google’s in the Mix. Here’s 3 Ways to Profit.

Google joining the Dow Jones just made the 30-stock index even stronger.

Barchart · Jul 7

I’ve traveled over 50,000 miles testing smart glasses in 2026 — here are my 3 favorites that have launched this year so far

2026 has been a huge year for smart glasses, and I’ve reviewed every single new release that launched this year. Here are my favorites (so far).

Tom’s Guide · Jul 7

Stymied datacentre projects threaten global AI revolution

Large-scale datacentre projects around the world are being challenged or cancelled, as infrastructure’s energy demands ramp up

The Guardian - UK · Jul 7

I stopped using ChatGPT as my default AI — here is when Gemini wins

I used ChatGPT Plus daily, but Google Gemini won me over. From Workspace tools to native video analysis, here is when Gemini is the superior choice

Tom’s Guide · Jul 7

How local companies can rank on Google without being SEO experts

Companies that focus on maintaining an active online presence often find better rankings follow

The Independent UK · Jul 7

Let us know: Are you Team Google, Team Android, or both?

Google is one of the largest companies in the world, and Android is the most widely used OS. But are you a fan of either? Let us know in our latest poll.

Android Central · Jul 7

Warren Buffett's successor puts record $400 billion cash pile to work. What's he buying?

Greg Abel has started deploying Berkshire Hathaway's record cash pile after taking over as CEO from Warren Buffett. With nearly $400 billion in cash reserves, Berkshire recently invested $10 billion in Alphabet through a private placement, making it one of the conglomerate's largest holdings. The move marks a shift as…

The Economic Times · Jul 7

Google wants to train its AI on your search history. Here's how to opt out now

Opt out of Google's new data collection feature before your media gets used to train its AI models.

Tom’s Guide · Jul 7