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Google’s ‘Ask for Me’ uses AI to call local businesses for you

Google is trying out a new tool that lets AI call businesses to ask questions for you. The feature, called Ask for Me, collects information about the pricing and availability of a service, but it’s only available for nail salons and auto shops for now.

Mashable on MSN · 5h

Google launches AI bot to call businesses for you about prices and availability

For people who hate making mundane phone calls, Google has an AI solution.

Android Authority · 7h

Google's latest experiment calls local businesses to check prices and availability for you

Google has introduced "Ask for Me," a new experimental feature in Search Labs that automates calls to local businesses.

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Hosted on MSN · 1h

Google’s Gemini AI app is getting faster with Flash 2.0

Google announced Thursday that the Gemini app is getting its Gemini 2.0 Flash AI model. The upgraded model “delivers fast responses and stronger performance across a number of key benchmarks, providing everyday help with tasks like brainstorming,

Fortune on MSN · 9h

Google’s Gemini is helping hackers work faster but hasn’t unlocked new attacks—yet

Google's own cybersecurity teams found evidence of nation-state hackers using Gemini to help with some aspects of cyberattacks.

The Register on MSN · 1h

Google to Iran: Yes, we see you using Gemini for phishing and scripting. We're onto you

And you, China, Russia, North Korea ... Guardrails block malware generation Google says it's spotted Chinese, Russian, Iranian, and North Korean government agents using its Gemini AI for nefarious purposes,

Google offers 'voluntary exit'

The Verge on MSN · 7h

Google offers ‘voluntary exit’ to all US platforms and devices employees

Google started off 2024 with some layoffs. It hasn’t taken similar steps (yet) in 2025, but employees are fearing the worst. And if the Platforms and Devices team is anything to go by, there’s ample reason for concern.

TechCrunch · 6h

Google issues ‘voluntary exit’ program for Android, Chrome, and Pixel employees

Google SVP Rick Osterloh issued an internal memo to the Pixel/Android/Chrome team Thursday, announcing a “voluntary exit program.” TechCrunch has

Android Authority · 7h

Google’s Pixel and Android employees in the US are being asked to step aside voluntarily

Google is offering a voluntary exit program to its US-based employees working on Pixel, Android, Chrome, ChromeOS, Fitbit, Nest, and more.

Google to rename 'Gulf of Mexico

CNN · 8h

Mexican president says she sent letter to Google contesting Gulf of Mexico name change

Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum sent a letter to Google contesting the tech giant’s decision to comply with US President Donald Trump’s order to rename the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America.

Reuters · 11h

Mexico president to Google: Wrong to accept Trump's Gulf of Mexico name change

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum on Thursday said Google is wrong to change the name of the Gulf of Mexico on its Google Maps platform after U.S. President Donald Trump ordered the body of water be renamed the "Gulf of America.

CNET on MSN · 9h

Mexico Asks Google to Reconsider 'Gulf of America' Maps Change

President of Mexico Claudia Sheinbaum says her country is reaching out to Google about its Maps change and is suggesting additional revisions of its own.

Google taps into retro arcade nostalgia with this in-browser Breakout clone

Google's got a new Breakout game hidden in your browser that's just waiting to eat up all your free time today.

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New Android, Google Play Security Update—2.3 Million Apps Blocked

Google has confirmed it has blocked more than 2.3 million apps as it publishes a new Android and Google Play security ...

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Grab the Google Nest Doorbell for 22% off and get better home security

If you'll be away on vacation or soon, or you'd like to up your home's security, the Google Nest Doorbell is a great option, ...

Gemini 2.0 Flash is finally ready for prime time

After introducing Gemini 2.0 Flash late last year, Google is finally ready for the powerful AI model to drop its ...

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Inside the AI web search wars

AI-powered Google competitors are trying to figure out how to grab search revenue without losing users who are wary of ...

Latin Times on MSN1d

Google Maps Puts US on List of 'Sensitive Countries' After Trump Unilaterally Renames Global Landmark

Google Maps has reclassified the United States as a "sensitive country" after President Trump ordered the renaming of major landmarks.

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