Rivian thinks Apple CarPlay is already obsolete and AI is the reason why

Rivian says AI-powered vehicle assistants could eventually replace Apple CarPlay by offering deeper integration and more natural interaction inside future cars.

I put Google’s 24/7 AI assistant Gemini Spark to work, and it’s actually pretty useful

Gemini Spark helps automate everyday tasks, from inbox summaries to local event planning, but it’s unclear why Google made it a separate product.

Google Drive can now batch-scan your documents and spare you a few other frustrations, too

Google Drive’s new document scanner lets you sweep over a stack of pages in one continuous motion, automatically fixes blurry captures, and skips duplicates.

Founders seize on Indian court ruling to revive criticism of Google’s ad business

The ruling drew support from founders, while lawyers said it could force platforms to revisit how they handle trademarked keywords.

An Indian court says Google can be liable for selling rivals a brand’s name
An Indian court says Google can be liable for selling rivals a brand’s name

The Delhi High Court held that letting competitors bid on the trademark ‘Hindware’ as an ad keyword is infringement, and that Google’s safe-harbour shield does not cover it. The business of search advertising rests on a quiet assumption: that a platfor…

Your WhatsApp and Google Meet calls will show up in Samsung’s Phone app with One UI 9

One UI 9 is bringing a unified call log to Samsung’s Phone app, combining WhatsApp, Google Meet, and regular calls in one place.

Gemini for Google Home can now use your cameras to trigger automations
Gemini for Google Home can now use your cameras to trigger automations

Google Home is rolling out a new Gemini-powered automation feature that can trigger smart home routines based on what your security cameras can see. This is one of several updates announced yesterday for Gemini for Home, including enhanced voice command support and general stability improvements, following its early access launch in October. “We are introducing […]

A Google engineer used internal search data to bet $2.7m on Polymarket. The DOJ has charged him.
A Google engineer used internal search data to bet $2.7m on Polymarket. The DOJ has charged him.

Michele Spagnuolo allegedly traded under the handle ‘AlphaRaccoon’, netting $1.2m on Google’s Year-in-Search outcomes. It is the second federal criminal case tied to Polymarket. Federal prosecutors in the Southern District of New York have charged Mich…

Google engineer charged with insider trading after making $1.2M on Polymarket

According to the complaint, a Google engineer risked over $2.7 million on wagers related to Google’s 2025 Year in Search campaign.