3 Free Ways to Increase Your Business’s Local Google Maps Ranking and Exposure Today

An actionable guide for small business owners on three powerful, free ways to boost their Google Maps ranking and local ...

Google removes some AI health summaries after investigation finds “dangerous” flaws

The recurring problems with AI Overviews stem from a design flaw in how the system works. As we reported in May 2024, Google ...
SFGate

Google gobbles up SF startup behind vast California solar project

Tech companies’ rabid demand for electricity has them going straight to the source. On Monday, Google parent Alphabet announced its plan to buy Intersect, a San Francisco startup behind large ...
Mashable

Google's next experimental AI project is called CC, and there's already a waitlist to try it

A few days ago, Google announced Disco, a platform that could use AI to turn websites into web apps. That does not appear to be the only new AI tool that Google has been working on. Their next one is ...
Search Engine Land

Google December 2025 core update rolling out now

Google released the December 2025 core update today, the company announced. This is the third core update of 2025 and the fourth major Google algorithm update overall. Earlier this year, Google rolled ...
Android Police

Google Maps introduced one of its handiest features yet but it's not on Android

Chandra Steele has been writing about tech for the entirety of her journalism career. She loves making tough topics easy to understand. Before joining Android Police, Chandra was senior features ...
Searchenginejournal.com

Google Releases December 2025 Core Update

Google has released the December 2025 core update, its third of the year. The rollout began December 11 and may take up to three weeks. Google released the December 2025 core update on December 11, ...
PC Magazine

I Tried the New Android XR Smart Glasses From Google and XReal. I Didn't Expect to Be This Impressed

Google's Android XR platform and XReal's Project Aura are bringing smart glasses closer to mainstream reality, offering developers powerful tools to create practical, everyday wearable experiences ...
CNET

Google's Putting It All on Glasses Next Year: My Demos With Project Aura and More

The Xreal-made hardware is one element of a three-part launch next year with Warby Parker and Gentle Monster, and lots of upgrades coming to Galaxy XR. I started with CNET reviewing laptops in 2009.
MacRumors

Google Maps Getting Gemini AI Tips, EV Charger Predictions, and Anonymous Reviews

Google today announced several new features that are coming to the Google Maps app, including Gemini-powered tips, trending places, and estimates on EV charger availability. When searching for places ...
9to5google

Google Maps adding nicknames for reviews & Gemini ‘Know before you go’ tips

Following the big Gemini updates earlier this month, Google Maps is adding a handful of new features, like review nicknames. The AI updates continue with a prominent Gemini-powered “Know before you go ...