Articles
- Apple rebuilt Siri on Google's Gemini, and a writer who quit it came back
Apple rebuilt Siri on Google's Gemini, enhancing its ability to perform multi-step tasks and setting a new standard for context-aware digital assistants.
- Google study: expert-built UI still beat the machine, even when the model got faster
Google's study shows expert-built UI still outperforms generated UI, influencing design teams to prioritize human expertise in interface decisions.
- Expedia cut eight VPs and Jeff Dean quit Google: nobody has the AI org chart figured out
Expedia cut eight VPs to reorient around AI, showing tech giants still struggle to effectively structure their AI teams for speed and innovation.
- Pixel 11 costs $100 more with the same screen. Google is selling software now
Google raised Pixel 11 prices by $100 with the same screen sizes, shifting focus to software features that enhance user experience and accessibility.
- Google Maps builds your food order, then stops at checkout
Google Maps' agentic food ordering feature assists with finding and adding items to a cart but leaves checkout to users, impacting perceived efficiency.
- Jeff Dean and three top Google researchers quit DeepMind on the same day
Four senior Google researchers, including Jeff Dean, left DeepMind to start Discovery Loop, affecting Google's AI leadership and future product direction.
- Google Shipped an Earth Deepfake Tool. It Lasted 24 Hours.
Google removed its AI image generator from Google Earth after a day due to misuse risks, showing how easily trusted platforms can spread misinformation.
- Google Answers the Question Now. You Don't Get the Click.
Google's AI-generated answers now appear in 43% of searches, reducing referral traffic as users get information directly from search results.
