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You can now track individual hotel prices with Google

Would-be guests can get email updates on the costs of their choice of hotel for their preferred travel dates.

Tech News

Google sets 2029 deadline to prepare for quantum cyber threat

Google says it is setting a timeline to migrate to post-quantum cryptography (PQC) by 2029, warning that action is needed before “a future quantum computer can break current encryption”.

Tech News

Meta and YouTube made addictive products that harmed youth, jury finds

The jury agreed with the 20-year-old plaintiff, who testified at trial that she became addicted to social media as a child and that this addiction exacerbated her mental health struggles.

Travel News

You can now send luggage tag locations to airlines to track lost bags

Google has rolled out a new feature for Android users in Find Hub, letting flyers share the location of a Find Hub-compatible tag or network accessory with airlines.

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Tech News

The AI Cold War: US firms claim Chinese companies stole research

So-called distillation attacks gather responses from AI models to teach smaller ones.

Tech News

Can app stores really keep kids safe on social media?

Children can bypass age checks through factory resets, using alternative app stores or accessing social media sites on desktop computers.

Tech News

Meta’s Zuckerberg to testify over claims of social media harm on kids

A 20-year-old woman going by the name KGM alleges in a lawsuit that her use of Meta and Google platforms as a child fostered depressive and suicidal thoughts.

Germany

Tech boss' bond with politician's daughter raises questions in Germany

Eric Schmidt and Gloria-Sophie Burkandt have sparked speculation in Germany after appearing together at Davos amid questions over political ties and possible influence.

Markets

Google parent company Alphabet plans to sell rare 100-year bond

Google’s parent company Alphabet is offering a rare 100-year bond in sterling markets after its original $20bn (€16.8bn) US dollar bond sale was massively oversubscribed. This makes it the first tech company to sell a century bond since Motorola in 1997.

Business

Wall Street drops sharply as Google's Alphabet drags down stocks

Wall Street slid on Thursday after Alphabet fell more than 4%, dragging major indexes lower and rattling assets from bitcoin to precious metals.

Health news

Google’s new AI tool decodes DNA mutations. Here’s how it works

A new AI model by Google DeepMind can decipher DNA and predict mutations, opening new doors for disease research.

Europe News

EU competition chief defends 'discreet' handling of big tech cases

EU antitrust chief Teresa Ribera said digital rules are being enforced discreetly and with ongoing dialogue with US-based big tech companies.

Europe News

Why the EU is wary of targeting US services in a trade clash

As Washington renews tariff threats, Europe is weighing retaliation. Hitting US services would hurt the US the most, but it comes with high risks.

Tech News

AI at Davos 2026: What tech leaders hope and fear this year

From Elon Musk to the CEOs of Nvidia, Microsoft, Anthropic and Google DeepMind, as well as philosopher Yuval Harari, have set out their visions and fears for AI at Davos.

Markets

Alphabet reaches the $4 trillion club: Can it keep up the pace?

Google’s parent company is the fourth firm to hit the $4tn mark, following Nvidia, Microsoft, and Apple.

Tech News

Google Gemini to power Apple's struggling Siri as it plays AI catch-up

Apple's Google AI partnership comes as Alphabet joins $4 trillion club

Tech News

Google removes AI Overviews for health queries after accuracy concerns

An investigation by the Guardian found that Google’s AI-generated summaries gave out inaccurate health information.

Tech News

Google adds new AI features to Gmail, making it a personal assistant

Your Gmail inbox is getting an AI-powered update. Google announced new AI features to help users write emails, summarise information, and create to-do lists.

Tech News

Waymo resumes driverless car service after San Francisco power outage

The robotaxis service was suspended for hours as vehicles struggled to read malfunctioning stoplights amid a city-wide power outage.

Tech News

Everything to know about Google Gemini’s most recent AI updates

Vibe coding, faster AI models, and real-time translation are some of the new updates from Google in Gemini.