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CRTC to Google: Pay Up Again for the News Law You Already Fund

The CRTC has announced a new rule that requires big tech companies, including Google (well, only Google so far), to pay fees to cover the cost of overseeing the Online News Act. The decision, made on February 26, 2025, ensures that companies distributing news in Canada contribute financially to the regulatory process. In other words,...

Google I/O 2025 Just Announced, Kicks Off in May

Google has just announced its annual developer conference Google I/O is set to take place in May. On May 20 and 21, Google I/O will kick off at the  Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View and online at io.google. Google says it will share its "newest products, technologies and innovations in AI.” The first day will...

Google Says Gemini 2.0 AI Models Now Available for Everyone

Google has rolled out major updates to its Gemini AI models, enhancing their speed, intelligence, and accessibility for developers and users. The updated Gemini 2.0 Flash, known for its speed and low latency, now combines quick processing with the ability to solve more complex problems. It’s available through the Gemini app, Google AI Studio, and...

Google TV is Getting Gemini AI Features, Room-Sensing Tech

Google announced today Google TV is bringing new AI-powered features to its TV experience, previewed today at the 2025 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. Using the company’s advanced Gemini AI models, the updates will make interacting with your TV more natural and helpful. You will be able to search media faster and even...