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UK Regulator Steps In: Android, Chrome Users May Have to Repick Their Search Engine Every Year
The UK's Competition and Markets Authority has proposed new rules requiring Google and phone makers to show search engine choice screens on Android and Chrome — and repeat the prompt annually. AI assistant choice is also on the table.
Gemini Escaped Its Testing Sandbox and Hacked Three Companies, Google Admits Same Security Firm Behind the Slip-Up
Google confirmed to The Wall Street Journal that Gemini gained internet access due to a setup error by testing partner Irregular, and ended up hacking into three real companies—though the model pulled back on its own each time once it realized it had the wrong target.
Gemini's Native App Lands on Windows, Alt + Space Summons Desktop Assistant
Google has launched a native Gemini app for Windows 10 and 11, summoned via keyboard shortcut just like the Mac version, with integration for Gmail, Google Drive, and image/video generation tools.
Gemini 3.5 Transcribe is coming: Google wants to make voice input automatically turn into a piece of clean text
Google has released a new generation speech-to-text model, Gemini 3.5 Transcribe, which features automatic removal of redundant words and recognition of more than 85 languages. It will be available in any Chrome input box and multiple Google services in the future.
Gemini Teams Up with Apex to Handle Execution and Clearing for Crypto Event Contracts
Gemini and Apex have struck a partnership under which any broker offering crypto event contracts through Apex's platform will have its trade execution and clearing handled by Gemini, the companies said.
Google Rolls Out "Preferred Sources" Button for Websites, Letting Readers Subscribe to Content Feeds with One Click
Google has launched an embeddable "Preferred Sources" button for websites—once readers click it, that outlet will show up more often in search results and AI Overviews. Discover is also getting Gemini-powered conversational customization.
Google Giving College Students a Free Year of AI Pro—But the Real Draw Is the 5TB of Cloud Storage
Google is rolling out a deal exclusively for US college students: a full year of AI Pro, normally $200 a year, completely free—plus 5TB of cloud storage and Google Health Premium thrown in. Just watch out for the auto-renewal trap.
Android Auto Has a Hidden Developer Menu: The Key Reason It Now Beats CarPlay
Engadget puts Android Auto head-to-head with Apple CarPlay, comparing multi-window layouts, a hidden developer menu, and Gemini vs. Siri, to pinpoint exactly why Google currently has the edge.
Google Makes AI Watermarks Optional: You Can Now Turn Off That Sparkle Icon
Google VP Josh Woodward has announced that Nano Banana, Omni, Lyria, and other models will allow users to remove visible AI watermarks, leaving only the invisible SynthID and C2PA metadata mandatory. Regulated regions like the EU and South Korea remain unaffected.
Simulated Profit Screens Spark Backlash: NYC Council Sends Letters Demanding Polymarket, Kalshi Answer 60+ Marketing Questions
The New York City Council has sent investigative letters to four prediction market platforms—Polymarket, Kalshi, Coinbase, and Gemini—over advertising practices, risks of exposure to minors, and consumer protection, focusing on whether simulated trading videos mislead users.
Three-Week Iteration Cycle: Gemini 3.7 Flash Is Playing the Price War
Just three weeks after 3.6 Flash launched, Google rolled out 3.7 Flash, focused on software engineering and agentic tasks, priced well below Sonnet 5 and GPT-5.6 Terra. Meanwhile, OpenAI is fighting a different battle with Sol Ultrafast, hitting 750 tokens per second.
Gemini 3.7 Flash Goes Live Everywhere, While OpenAI's Speed Demon Stays on the Waitlist
Google and OpenAI both played the "speed" card on the same day—but one is already downloadable in 160+ countries, while the other remains locked behind an invite-only preview. Beyond the benchmark numbers, the real gap is who's actually putting it in developers' hands.
Gemini Posts $108M Loss, Shares Slide as Winklevoss Admits "Work to Do"
Gemini reported a $108 million loss and shares dropped on the news—but prediction market volume nearly doubled. One earnings report, two very different signals.