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Catwatchful was an Android-specific spyware that presented itself as a child monitoring app "undetectable" to the user. These monitoring apps are often called "stalkerware" for their propensity to be used for non-consensual surveillance, which is illegal.

Foxglove director Rosa Curling said the new research highlights the "devastating impact that Google's 'AI overviews' are already having on the UK's independent news industry."

Google has leveraged its dominant position in the market by creating AI features that provide generated answers instead of directing users to links, fundamentally changing its approach to information access.

Google's total revenue grew by 14% to $96.4 billion in the quarter, with net profit increasing from $23.6 billion to $28.2 billion. This growth was aided by performance in Google Cloud, YouTube, and the core search business, each adding substantial amounts to their year-over-year totals.

Google will invest $25 billion over the next two years to expand data centers and AI infrastructure across the PJM Interconnection to meet surging AI workload demand.

Google is testing adding more links within the search results snippets, showing a 'see more' link that jumps to specific content sections on web pages.

Around 90-100% of UK mobile devices run on Apple or Google's mobile platforms, meaning the firms hold an effective duopoly.

LaMDA was genuinely ChatGPT before ChatGPT. It was the first properly conversational LLM that was just incredible. And you know, everyone at Google had seen it and tried it.

OpenAI reports receiving 2.5 billion ChatGPT prompts daily, with 330 million from U.S. users, showcasing the product's increasing ubiquity among global users.

Google's decision to retire ClaimReview, a program that highlighted fact-checks from reputable sources globally, has raised concerns about the quality and integrity of search results.

Google is rolling out a button for AI Mode directly in the search box on Google's home page, marking a significant integration of AI into search functionality.

The new design of the Pixel 9 Pro includes flat edges, making it easier to pick up. This addresses a significant complaint about the Pixel 8 Pro's slick surface.

Android ecosystem president Sameer Samat announced plans to combine Chrome OS and Android into a single platform, signaling significant changes for Google’s operating systems.

A massive internet outage has hit the US, knocking dozens of popular websites offline, including Google, Costco, and Spotify, starting around 10:30am ET.

"The BADBOX 2.0 botnet compromised over 10 million uncertified devices running Android's open-source software (Android Open Source Project), which lacks Google's security protections."

"As of April 2025, BadBox 2.0 is comprised of more than ten million infected AOSP-based TV streaming boxes, tablets, projectors, and after-sale car infotainment systems."

Google has confirmed the official launch of AI-generated summaries for Google Discover, rolling out in the U.S., which includes a disclaimer on potential errors.

"They need to embrace one path and suffer, in order to come out stronger; rather than hedging and playing both ways," he wrote.

Google has agreed to secure up to 3GW of US hydropower through a $3 billion deal with Brookfield Asset Management, the largest corporate clean power pact for hydroelectricity. This includes 20-year power purchase agreements for electricity from two Pennsylvania facilities.