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Sep 2, 2026
Another victory for Google: Court rules that the company will not have to sell its AdX advertising exchange
Business

Another victory for Google: Court rules that the company will not have to sell its AdX advertising exchange

A US court has rejected the Department of Justice's demand for Google to divest its advertising business. The company will retain control of its AdX exchange, subject only to operational adjustments.

Google Unveils AI-Powered Design Tool with Hebrew Support
AI

Google Unveils AI-Powered Design Tool with Hebrew Support

Google has launched Google Pics, a new AI-based image creation and editing tool. The platform uses natural language processing to allow users to generate professional designs without prior graphic design experience.

Aug 31, 2026
Why is Google changing the links you click on in search?
AI

Why is Google changing the links you click on in search?

Google has begun implementing intermediate 'goto' links in search results. This change is designed to restrict automated data harvesting (scraping) by third-party tools and AI services.

Aug 30, 2026
Google Tightens RAM Usage Requirements for Android Apps
Gadgets & Software

Google Tightens RAM Usage Requirements for Android Apps

Google is introducing strict new RAM consumption limits for Android applications. Starting February 2027, developers who fail to optimize their apps will face penalties, including lower search rankings.

Pixel 11, Google TV and Nest cameras arrive in Israel via new importer
Gadgets & Software

Pixel 11, Google TV and Nest cameras arrive in Israel via new importer

Electra Retail has announced the import and distribution of the Pixel 11 series, Google TV, and Nest home security products in Israel. The devices will come with a two-year manufacturer's warranty.

No more 30 open tabs: Google's AI will now book hotels and flights for you
AI

No more 30 open tabs: Google's AI will now book hotels and flights for you

Google is introducing AI Mode, a new feature that turns its search interface into a virtual travel agent. The tool allows users to track flight prices, book hotels, and pay using loyalty points directly within the chat.

Aug 29, 2026
With a backpack full of flammable material: a man set himself on fire in front of Google offices
World

With a backpack full of flammable material: a man set himself on fire in front of Google offices

The incident occurred at three in the afternoon in Manhattan. Rescue teams managed to reach the man, extinguish the fire, and transport him in stable condition to the hospital. The New York Police Department has opened an investigation, and at this stage, there are no findings linking the man to the company.

Aug 28, 2026
06:41Now14
Drama in the world of artificial intelligence: Senior OpenAI executive returns to Google
AI

Drama in the world of artificial intelligence: Senior OpenAI executive returns to Google

The game of musical chairs in the artificial intelligence world continues: Bret Zoph, a senior figure in the AI industry, has been appointed Vice President of Research at Google. Zoph, who has moved between leading companies in the field, left OpenAI last June after a short period of only five months.

Aug 27, 2026
22:37ICE
Drama in London: Google to compensate developers with $353.21 million
Business

Drama in London: Google to compensate developers with $353.21 million

Moments before the trial began, the tech giant reached a significant settlement following a lawsuit that accused it of charging unfair commissions of up to 30% and causing severe harm to small businesses.

Google Releases Rambler for Free, One of the Coolest Pixel Features
Gadgets & Software

Google Releases Rambler for Free, One of the Coolest Pixel Features

Google has unveiled Gemini 3.5 Transcribe, the model powering the new Rambler feature. It excels at filtering out background noise and filler words, offering significantly improved transcription accuracy.

Aug 25, 2026
End to nausea: Google has a new feature that will allow you to use your phone even while traveling
Gadgets & Software

End to nausea: Google has a new feature that will allow you to use your phone even while traveling

Google has launched a new Android feature called Motion Assist, designed to reduce or eliminate motion sickness while using a smartphone in a moving vehicle by synchronizing visual cues with the inner ear.

Aug 22, 2026
Google to use AI to reduce flight damage… and conspiracy theories
AI

Google to use AI to reduce flight damage… and conspiracy theories

Google is launching the Operation Blue Skies project in collaboration with the UK government. AI models will predict contrail formation zones, allowing airlines to adjust flight paths and reduce their climate footprint.

Aug 21, 2026
YouTube hikes prices in Israel
Consumer

YouTube hikes prices in Israel

YouTube is updating its subscription rates in Israel. Monthly fees will increase by 20% to 25% depending on the selected plan.

06:00Mako
Google's smart bracelet is a stroke of genius, but Israel is left behind
Gadgets & Software

Google's smart bracelet is a stroke of genius, but Israel is left behind

Not everyone wants a watch on their wrist, which is why smart bracelets are gaining traction. Google's Fitbit Air impresses with its comfort and price, but the lack of official support and premium AI features in Israel limits the overall experience.

Aug 20, 2026
01:44Now14
Do it yourself: how to choose your preferred content on Google
Tech

Do it yourself: how to choose your preferred content on Google

Tech giant Google announced last night a series of new features designed to give users precise control over the content displayed to them in search services, the Discover feed, and the Google News app. The move is intended to connect users with their favorite sites, while reducing friction with random algorithm recommendations and providing direct tools for filtering interests.

18:55Now14
Google's new trick: How to remove the logo from AI images
AI

Google's new trick: How to remove the logo from AI images

Anyone who has experimented with creating images, videos, or music using Google's artificial intelligence tools is familiar with the problem: the small, shimmering Gemini logo that appears in the corner. It might help identify that it is an AI product, but when you want to incorporate the image into an important presentation, a professional design, or a social media post, it is mostly a nuisance...

16:10Now14
Google is bringing back the beloved tab scrolling feature to Chrome
Gadgets & Software

Google is bringing back the beloved tab scrolling feature to Chrome

If you are accustomed to working with dozens of open tabs simultaneously, you are likely familiar with the browser clutter that follows. In January 2026, Google released a Chrome update that quietly removed the built-in tab scrolling feature, making navigation significantly more cumbersome for many users.

Google's Israeli executive wants to eliminate the hottest job in tech today
Tech

Google's Israeli executive wants to eliminate the hottest job in tech today

The Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE) role has become one of the most sought-after positions in tech. Now, Google, under the leadership of Israeli executive Andi Gutmans, is working to replace these specialists with AI agents.

Aug 19, 2026
16:26ICE
The $12 Billion Deal: Google Changes the Rules of the Game
Startups

The $12 Billion Deal: Google Changes the Rules of the Game

A new strategic move by the tech giant in the field of artificial intelligence chips is making waves in the market and boosting the stock of a surprising partner by 11%, while a major competitor is seeing declines.

06:11Globes
The Google Case at the Supreme Court: Is an Attorney Entitled to Review a File to Which They Are Not a Party?
Crime

The Google Case at the Supreme Court: Is an Attorney Entitled to Review a File to Which They Are Not a Party?

The Supreme Court ruled that the principle of open court proceedings requires broad access to class action lawsuits, and rejected Google's claim of a "fishing expedition" by an attorney who requested to review dozens of previous proceedings against it in preparation for filing additional lawsuits.

Aug 18, 2026
Google is acquiring data from a bankrupt airline, and it has a good reason
Startups

Google is acquiring data from a bankrupt airline, and it has a good reason

Google has won a tender to acquire the internal data of the American airline Spirit for $10 million. The tech giant intends to use this massive dataset to train its AI models.

Aug 15, 2026
Google now lets you create AI images without the annoying watermark in the corner
AI

Google now lets you create AI images without the annoying watermark in the corner

Google is introducing a 'Media watermark' setting that allows users to disable the visible AI-generated icon. Despite this, hidden identification methods like SynthID and the C2PA standard will remain embedded in all generated files.

Aug 14, 2026
13:57Now14
End to scary warnings: Google to simplify third-party app store installation
Gadgets & Software

End to scary warnings: Google to simplify third-party app store installation

If you have ever tried to install a third-party app store on your Android device, you are surely familiar with the exhausting obstacle course. Google surrounded this process with alarming security warnings and hidden menus to discourage users and keep them within its official store.

Half the cost, maximum performance: Google launches Gemini 3.7 Flash
Science

Half the cost, maximum performance: Google launches Gemini 3.7 Flash

Google is launching an innovative working model designed for advanced coding and autonomous agents. The upgrade arrived just three weeks after the previous version and includes a leap forward in bug fixing and complex document processing. Alongside performance improvements, the company is cutting rates by 50% to facilitate AI integration in organizations.

Aug 13, 2026
17:40Now14
Is your password weak? Google will let Gemini change it for you
AI

Is your password weak? Google will let Gemini change it for you

How many times have you promised yourself to organize your passwords, only to give up due to the hassle involved? Reusing passwords is a dangerous habit, but manually updating dozens of sites is exhausting. Google is developing a smart solution to handle this process directly from the browser.

15:54Mako
Wikipedia vandalism leads to Google error: Sam Altman 'dead' in search results
Gadgets & Software

Wikipedia vandalism leads to Google error: Sam Altman 'dead' in search results

Users noticed that the search result for the OpenAI CEO's name claimed he died that same day. Google stated that the information was removed and that it was not a manual change, but rather data pulled from one of the sources. Altman's Wikipedia page was vandalized and edited several times, which likely caused the embarrassing error on Google.

14:06Now14
Google's Round: How 900 Million Turned Into 94 Billion Dollars
Startups

Google's Round: How 900 Million Turned Into 94 Billion Dollars

The technology giant Alphabet, Google's parent company, is known primarily for its dominant search engine and cloud services. However, an official report recently filed by the company with US authorities reveals that it also functions as a prominent investor in the market. The report presents for the first time the scope of Google's investment in Elon Musk's aerospace company SpaceX, which has...

11:15Now14
Google's top engineer launches company valued at $10 billion
Startups

Google's top engineer launches company valued at $10 billion

Jeff Dean, one of Google's most renowned engineers, has left the company after 27 years and is already generating significant buzz in Silicon Valley. Dean is in advanced talks to raise $1 billion for his new startup, Discovery Loop. The planned fundraising round is expected to value the company at approximately $10 billion, an exceptionally high figure for a startup at such an early stage.

Finally: Android Introduces Touch-to-Share File Transfer
Gadgets & Software

Finally: Android Introduces Touch-to-Share File Transfer

Google has unveiled a new touch-sharing mode for Quick Share, allowing Android users to transfer files by simply bringing devices together. This feature eliminates the need to manually select recipients from a list.

08:28ICE
Google Expands Chip Development in Israel with Focus on Edge AI
AI

Google Expands Chip Development in Israel with Focus on Edge AI

The company is scaling up its hardware operations in Israel, recruiting senior engineers from Nvidia and other industry leaders to drive breakthrough developments in artificial intelligence.

Aug 12, 2026
Google Unveils Its First Tracking Tag: Pixel Tag
Gadgets & Software

Google Unveils Its First Tracking Tag: Pixel Tag

Google has officially announced the Pixel Tag, its first tracking device featuring UWB and Bluetooth 6.0 support. The tag will be available this November for $29 per unit.

17:40Now14
Google Unveils Pixel 11 Series with Advanced AI Integration
Gadgets & Software

Google Unveils Pixel 11 Series with Advanced AI Integration

Google has introduced the 11th generation of its Pixel smartphone series, featuring the Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, and Pro XL. Powered by the new Tensor G6 processor, the devices offer a 50% performance boost for on-device Gemini Nano processing, alongside innovative AI-driven photography tools and personal agents.

AI agents that will do SEO for you alone: does it really work?
AI

AI agents that will do SEO for you alone: does it really work?

On paper, AI agents for SEO seem like a perfect solution to replace a professional. However, in practice, full automation carries serious risks for indexing and reputation, while quality promotion still requires human oversight.

10:50Now14
Google breaks record: Gemini has crossed the one billion user mark
AI

Google breaks record: Gemini has crossed the one billion user mark

Tech giant Google announced that its artificial intelligence application, Gemini, has crossed the mark of one billion monthly active users. This achievement comes less than a month after the company's latest financial reports indicated 950 million monthly users. With this, Google joins its major competitor, OpenAI.

Aug 11, 2026
Even at Google, there are fears that AI will reject the wrong candidate
AI

Even at Google, there are fears that AI will reject the wrong candidate

Google DeepMind researchers have acknowledged that internal AI systems may mistakenly reject job applications. As a result, they are asking candidates to fill out a special form to ensure their resumes reach human recruiters.

Aug 9, 2026
00:02Now14
Google already knows where you've been, now it will also plan your vacation
AI

Google already knows where you've been, now it will also plan your vacation

Planning a vacation abroad has become an exhausting task in recent years, requiring hours of comparisons, reading reviews, and building itineraries. But what if you could offload all this headache to a smart personal assistant? A user who decided to let Google Gemini plan a four-day trip to North Goa in India for him discovered that artificial intelligence is capable of putting together a detailed...

11:57ICE
Google manager reveals: How I saved my team from layoffs
Career

Google manager reveals: How I saved my team from layoffs

Against the backdrop of the most severe crisis in the Israeli high-tech sector, a senior manager reveals the personal moments of horror and the secret method she developed to save her employees and find them all new jobs.

Aug 7, 2026
Google Fitbit Air Review: Did I really throw away my watch for it?
Gadgets & Software

Google Fitbit Air Review: Did I really throw away my watch for it?

The author tested the new Fitbit Air fitness band from Google to see if a screenless, notification-free device could truly replace a full-featured smartwatch. The review explores the pros and cons of switching to a minimalist tracker.

Aug 6, 2026
22:13ICE
A blow to investors: Taboola shares crash by 27%
Markets

A blow to investors: Taboola shares crash by 27%

Despite positive second-quarter financial results, Taboola shares plummeted on the Nasdaq due to investor concerns over a new policy planned by Google regarding web navigation.

Google is Killing the Gmail 'Send As' Feature
Gadgets & Software

Google is Killing the Gmail 'Send As' Feature

Google has announced the discontinuation of the 'Send as' feature for third-party email addresses, effective January 2027. Users will no longer be able to send emails from external accounts via the Gmail interface.

10:47Now14
Why Google is losing its top AI developers
AI

Why Google is losing its top AI developers

Google's parent company, Alphabet, valued at $4 trillion, is facing a difficult strategic dilemma. While its cloud division reports an 82% revenue growth, the company is experiencing a significant wave of departures among key scientists, including Chief Scientist Jeff Dean, who is leaving after 27 years.

10:10N12
It's Final: Google Is Removing Google Assistant from Android Devices
Gadgets & Software

It's Final: Google Is Removing Google Assistant from Android Devices

Google has confirmed that starting September 4, access to its long-standing voice assistant, Google Assistant, will be removed from Android phones, tablets, and connected devices in favor of Gemini.

Aug 5, 2026
Google's Chief Scientist is stepping down to launch an AI startup aimed at accelerating scientific discovery
Startups

Google's Chief Scientist is stepping down to launch an AI startup aimed at accelerating scientific discovery

Jeff Dean, a key architect of Google's AI strategy, is leaving the company to launch Discovery Loop. The new startup aims to accelerate scientific discovery by automating complex research and engineering tasks.

13:59Now14
Google's Long-Standing Voice Assistant to Be Replaced by Gemini
AI

Google's Long-Standing Voice Assistant to Be Replaced by Gemini

Google has officially announced the retirement of Google Assistant in favor of its AI-powered Gemini. The transition will begin on September 4, 2026, affecting mobile devices, tablets, and wearables.

13:16Now14
Gmail is Changing How You Send Messages
Gadgets & Software

Gmail is Changing How You Send Messages

Many of us rely on our personal Gmail inbox as a central hub for all our email accounts. However, Google is set to discontinue a key feature for power users, which will significantly alter the way we manage multiple addresses.

Aug 4, 2026
19:00Globes
WhatsApp mystery: Accounts are being blocked, and Meta provides no explanations
Gadgets & Software

WhatsApp mystery: Accounts are being blocked, and Meta provides no explanations

Many users in Israel and around the world report that their WhatsApp account has been blocked without warning. Experts estimate that a monitoring algorithm is misclassifying normal usage patterns as spam. Here is what to do if you are blocked.

Aug 3, 2026
13:01Now14
Saving personal information in email? It's possible that Google's AI knows it
AI

Saving personal information in email? It's possible that Google's AI knows it

Your email inbox likely contains much more sensitive information than you realize. Bank account statements, tax documents, medical letters, and personal correspondence are stored in Google's Gmail service as a matter of course. However, many users are unaware that the company's artificial intelligence tools are constantly processing and scanning this content through hidden settings that are active...

Details and photos leaked for Google's competitor to Apple's AirTag
Gadgets & Software

Details and photos leaked for Google's competitor to Apple's AirTag

As the peak tourist season approaches, images and specifications of the upcoming Google Pixel Tag have leaked. The device is set to compete with Apple's AirTag and Samsung's SmartTag2.

09:33Mako
iPhones left out: Why only Android devices received earthquake alerts
Gadgets & Software

iPhones left out: Why only Android devices received earthquake alerts

If you woke up this morning to a system push notification about an earthquake, you are likely an Android user. Expensive iPhones did not receive the alert because the Google Earthquake Alerts system utilizes built-in smartphone accelerometers to detect seismic waves, a feature not present in the Apple ecosystem.

Aug 2, 2026
15:32ICE
Google and Oracle Announce Strategic AI Partnership
AI

Google and Oracle Announce Strategic AI Partnership

The new collaboration between the technology giants is set to transform how organizations utilize artificial intelligence by integrating advanced capabilities into daily enterprise workflows.

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