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Not even Messi-mania can save Florida: This is the U.S.’s most soccer-mad state

Frida Suari,AS USA — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 10:28:28 GMT

In the midst of a World Cup fever that’s taking hold with greater and greater force, new cases of full‑blown soccer mania are popping up across the United States.

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Google launches Lyria 3: Artificial intelligence that turns your photos and memories into songs

Vladimir Arteaga Figueroa — Wed, 18 Feb 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Generative artificial intelligence is no longer just a tool for writing emails or creating static images. Google has taken a bold step into the world of digital entertainment with the launch of Lyria 3, its most sophisticated music generation model to date. This update, which is currently in beta, aims to democratize artistic creation by allowing anyone, regardless of their technical knowledge, to compose a complete music track in a matter of seconds.

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Yes, Google was “listening” to you from your cell phone, and now it’s going to pay for it: $68 million

Francisco Alberto Serrano Acosta — Wed, 28 Jan 2026 01:48:45 GMT

In your pocket, your phone seems to be asleep. The screen is off, and the microphone is, in theory, waiting obediently for your keyword. The problem starts when the machine makes a mistake, interprets a fragment of conversation as the standard “Hey Google,” and, without asking anyone’s permission, turns a domestic moment into a file that no longer belongs entirely to the person who uttered it.

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Gemini gets personal: Google’s AI now connects with your apps

Vladimir Arteaga Figueroa — Wed, 14 Jan 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Artificial intelligence has gone from being a general reference tool to becoming an assistant that truly understands our context. Google has taken a decisive step forward with the beta launch of Personal Intelligence for Gemini. This update allows the chatbot to connect directly with applications such as Gmail and Google Photos, enabling Artificial Intelligence to learn from your habits, preferences, and specific needs to solve everyday problems in seconds.

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Historic agreement between Apple and Google: iPhone AI will become Gemini

Alfonso Manresca — Tue, 13 Jan 2026 16:22:20 GMT

The race for artificial intelligence is forcing Apple to make decisions that, until recently, would have seemed unthinkable. The most significant one has just been made public: the Cupertino-based company has signed a multi-year agreement with Google to rely on Gemini models and its cloud technology as the basis for the next generation of Apple Intelligence. This strategic move has a very specific goal: to rescue and reinvent Siri at a critical moment.

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Don’t believe everything you read: Google AI overviews offer “very dangerous advice” on food and health

William Gittins — Thu, 08 Jan 2026 10:15:50 GMT

Users looking for health and nutrition advice online may be receiving dangerous advice from Google’s artificial intelligence systems, a new report has found.

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Google Earth uncovers secret race track hidden for 20 years - and there’s another track inside it

Alberto Zaragoza Lerma,David Nelson — Sat, 13 Dec 2025 18:52:44 GMT

Google Earth continues to astonish with the sheer amount of information it brings into focus. Its latest update has exposed a structure that went unnoticed for nearly two decades despite being perfectly visible from above: a full-scale race circuit in South Africa’s Northern Cape, one of the country’s most remote and sparsely populated regions. You can see the track on Google Maps too.

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Neither China nor the U.S.: this is the country that dominates the tech world with the most important CEOs on the planet

Marta Tejedor,AS USA — Thu, 04 Dec 2025 16:53:27 GMT

Chief executive officers, or CEOs, play a pivotal role in every company they lead. They bear the ultimate responsibility for making strategic decisions, setting long-term plans, and shaping the organization’s vision - both internally and externally.

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Jay Gengelbach, software engineer, on why he quit his high paying job: “I was earning a total of around $700,000”

Calum Roche — Sat, 29 Nov 2025 10:14:17 GMT

He spent nearly two decades inside Alphabet companies, starting at Google in 2006 and later moving to Verily. For years, the perks were abundant and the compensation soared, eventually reaching roughly $700,000 in total pay. Yet as he cycled through roles, he noticed a pattern: after about four years, the work stopped stimulating him. This is the story of 41-year-old Jay Gengelbach, a Boulder-raised engineer now living in Canada, as told by Business Insider.

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“You’ve gotta fight, for your right, to...” Instagram and X: Australian teens fight ban on social media

Andy Hall — Thu, 27 Nov 2025 17:12:03 GMT

From Wednesday December, 10 2025, several age-restricted social media platforms will have to take measures to prevent Australians under the age of 16 from creating or keeping an account.

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Age-restricted social media platforms on Australia's eSafety list

Facebook
Instagram
Snapchat
Threads
TikTok
Twitch
X (formerly Twitter)
YouTube
Kick
Reddit

Android Auto just got smarter: Gemini AI now powers your car’s voice controls

Gabriel Huerta — Wed, 26 Nov 2025 22:38:44 GMT

For years, voice assistants in cars have been functional but often rigid, requiring specific phrases to get things done. That dynamic is changing significantly starting today. Google announced that Gemini is officially rolling out to Android Auto, bringing a truly conversational AI experience to over 250 million vehicles globally. For drivers who have already upgraded to Gemini on their smartphones, this integration promises to make the commute not just more productive, but significantly more natural and less distracting.

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Sundar Pichai, Google executive, warns people about AI and to: “not blindly trust everything they say”

Joe Brennan — Wed, 19 Nov 2025 23:21:27 GMT

In a recent interview with the BBC, Google’s CEO Sundar Pichai issued a clear warning: artificial intelligence still has holes in it, and blindly trusting what is says is risky. The oracle is fallible.

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Internet addict shares heartbreaking stories of losing control of her life: “It just felt like this kind of living nightmare”

Andy Hall — Fri, 14 Nov 2025 23:21:16 GMT

Internet addiction isn’t something new or particularly uncommon. It is now a global issue, one of the defining challenges of our digital era.

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Do I ever go online to quickly check something and then discover that hours have passed?
Do I ever swear off or set limits around a particular app or online activity, and then break my commitments?
Do I have internet and technology binges that last all day or late into the night?
Do I reach for my devices whenever I have free time?
Does my internet and technology usage lead me to neglect my personal hygiene, nutritional needs, or physical health?
Do I feel isolated, emotionally absent, distracted, or anxious when I’m not online?
Does my internet usage contribute to conflict or avoidance in personal relationships?
Have the negative consequences of my internet usage jeopardized my studies, finances, or career?
Do I hide or lie about the amount of time I spend online or the kinds of digital content I consume?
Do I feel guilt or shame around my internet use?

Goodbye to the Joker: the most sought-after costumes for Halloween in 2025 feature ‘KPop Demon Hunters’

Pedro Herrero — Thu, 30 Oct 2025 14:23:06 GMT

For years, the most popular Halloween costumes have featured Batman’s nemesis. Men dressed as the Joker, while women opted for Harley Quinn’s outfit and makeup. However, something has changed in 2025, as Netflix’s phenomenon of the year, KPop Demon Hunters, has won the hearts of millions of viewers around the world, who now want to dress up as its protagonists.

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Many YouTube channels complain about a major problem, and now YouTube itself believes it has found the cause

Cristian Ciuraneta Catalán,Gabriel Huerta — Fri, 19 Sep 2025 23:18:05 GMT

YouTube, Google’s popular video platform, is going through turbulent times. So much so that complaints from major content creators about drastic drops in viewership have once again made headlines, and YouTube has already offered a clear response: the popularity of ad blockers is to blame. The Josh Strife Hayes channel has reported that, in recent times, the percentage of visits from users with Smart TVs, smartphones, and tablets has remained the same, but there has been a significant drop in views from users who use computers.

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Google admits “open web is already in rapid decline” as ad-revenue plummets and search results deteriorate

Greg Heilman — Sat, 13 Sep 2025 22:05:40 GMT

When Google came onto the stage nearly thirty years ago, it was a revolution in how people could search the world wide web. The company became the go-to search engine within a few years and now completely dominates the field.

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Is Gmail at risk? Google addresses the recent security breach in the service

Gabriel Huerta — Tue, 02 Sep 2025 16:41:53 GMT

Having secure access to our email accounts is essential for our daily lives. With the many services linked to our accounts, the most important thing is that they are secure. Recently, there have been a series of news stories related to Gmail accounts, mentioning that nearly 2.5 billion users should change their passwords due to a security breach at Google. However, users should not worry.

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Google presents Nano Banana: the image-generating AI that aims to retire Photoshop

Rubén Martínez,Gabriel Huerta — Mon, 01 Sep 2025 17:20:11 GMT

Google has unveiled Nano Banana, the code name for its new Gemini 2.5 Flash Image model, an artificial intelligence tool capable of editing and transforming images in a matter of seconds. With unprecedented speed that has already earned it comparisons to “instant Photoshop,” this new AI allows users to delete objects, change backgrounds, and merge multiple photos into one, all with realistic results that maintain visual consistency.

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Google expands and improves its anti-theft feature, which many users have forgotten to activate

Alberto Zaragoza Lerma,Gabriel Huerta — Fri, 29 Aug 2025 15:57:49 GMT

The fear of losing our smartphones is common among many people, which is why companies are committed to adding more and more security features. Android’s anti-theft protection has improved, offering greater security in case someone else gets hold of our device.

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Breaking down Google’s new 2025 product launch: Pixel 10, Pixel Watch 4, new Pixel Buds all powered by Gemini

Vladimir Arteaga Figueroa,Paul Reidy — Wed, 20 Aug 2025 22:08:48 GMT

The "Made by Google 2025" event held in New York City (hosted by Jimmy Fallon), offered us a chance to see the presentation of the tenth generation of Google Pixel and its new family of devices, marking a before and after in the integration of artificial intelligence.

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Google unveils Pixel 10, Pixel Watch 4, and more powered by Gemini and Tensor G5

Vladimir Arteaga Figueroa — Wed, 20 Aug 2025 16:00:00 GMT

The “Made by Google 2025” event held in New York City took us into the future with the unveiling of the tenth generation of Google Pixel and its new family of devices, marking a turning point in the integration of artificial intelligence. The Mountain View company has unveiled the Google Pixel 10 series, Google Pixel Watch 4, and Pixel Buds headphones, all powered by Gemini and the new Tensor G5 chip to deliver a more personal, fluid, and secure experience. With a focus on innovation, Google celebrates its 20th anniversary in Mexico by consolidating an ecosystem where hardware and software merge intelligently to simplify the daily lives of its users.

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I was promoted five times in 6.5 years because early in my career I asked these two important questions

Marta Tejedor — Thu, 31 Jul 2025 11:14:33 GMT

Jade Bonacolta, a 31-year-old from Miami, ended up working at Google after five promotions at the LinkedIn company. She started as an associate within the networking platform and remained in that position for a while, until she decided it was time to advance to the position of Senior Associate.

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Delete these Chrome and Edge extensions now: they’re secretly tracking users

Alfonso Manresca,Oliver Betancourt — Sat, 19 Jul 2025 01:55:12 GMT

A new report from Koi Security has uncovered a massive browser hijacking campaign affecting Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge. At least 18 extensions, including Unlock YouTube VPN and Unlock TikTok, were found to contain malicious code capable of tracking user activity, collecting personal data, and redirecting browsers to attacker-controlled websites.

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If you use Gmail, there is one change you should make immediately to keep your account secure

Alfonso Manresca — Wed, 25 Jun 2025 19:33:37 GMT

If you’re a Gmail user, it’s time to review your account settings. Google has issued a clear warning: to keep your account secure, it’s essential to move beyond traditional passwords and adopt more modern login methods.

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If you use Gmail, there’s one change you should make immediately to keep your account secure

Alfonso Manresca,Gabriel Huerta — Tue, 24 Jun 2025 15:15:08 GMT

If you’re a Gmail user, it’s time to review your account settings. Google has issued a clear warning: to keep your account secure, you must leave traditional passwords behind and adopt more modern access methods.

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