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Google I/O Developer Conference Set for May 14

Google has announced its annual developer conference will take place in May of this year. The company launched a “break the loop” puzzle to let people guess when its I/O conference would take place and it has been revealed for May 14, 2024, taking place from its Shoreline Amphitheater in Mountain View, California. Developers can...

Google Faces Court Order in Probe by Competition Bureau

The Competition Bureau of Canada has secured a Federal Court order to collect further information for its ongoing probe into Google's online advertising operations. Started in 2020, the investigation wants to know whether Google's actions in the online display advertising sector may be stifling competition within the country. Originally, the Bureau's inquiry was based on...

This is Google’s New Sign-In Page, Revamped for All Screens

For weeks Google has been teasing a new sign-in page and it’s finally here as of yesterday. According to Google, the new sign-in page has a battery layout for all screen types, including those with wide and large displays. The sign-in page now automatically adjusts to your screen size whether you’re on a computer, phone...

Use Gemini in Gmail, Docs and More in New Google One Plan

Google has announced an expansion of its Google One AI Premium plan, introducing the integration of Gemini capabilities into Gmail, Docs, Slides, Sheets, and Meet. This update is powered by Gemini Advanced and Google's 1.0 Ultra AI model aims to increase your productivity within Google's suite of products, integrated right into apps. Since its debut...

Reddit Signs Deal with Google to Train AI Models [Update]

Reddit has entered into a significant agreement with Google, allowing the search engine to use its website data for training artificial intelligence models. This deal, said to be valued at roughly $60 million USD annually, was confirmed by three individuals familiar with the negotiations, reports Reuters. The partnership highlights Reddit's strategic moves to diversify its...

Google Increases Price of Workspace Starter Prices in Canada

Google has announced an upcoming price increase for its Google Workspace Business Starter subscription, effective from March 19, 2024. According to an email obtained by iPhone in Canada, Google explains users currently paying $7.80 CAD per user per month will see their subscription costs rise to $9.36 CAD per user per month after this date....

Google Increases Price of Nest Aware Subscriptions in Canada

Google has announced its Nest Aware subscription prices are jumping up this year, starting in March. According to an email received by iPhone in Canada, Google says a Nest Aware Plus subscription is increasing from $160 to $200 per year—that’s a 25% jump. This plan costs $20 per month. As for Nest Aware, it’s jumping...

Google Unveils Next-Gen Gemini 1.5 AI Model

Google has announced the launch of its latest artificial intelligence model, Gemini 1.5, marking a big leap forward in the company's AI technology. The new model is described as making considerable strides in various dimensions, including the ability to process information more efficiently and over longer contexts than its predecessor, Gemini 1.0 Ultra. The demo...

Google One Surpasses 100 Million Subscribers

Google has officially surpassed the 100 million subscriber mark for its Google One service, as announced by CEO Sundar Pichai on Friday. "We just crossed 100M Google One subscribers! Looking forward to building on that momentum with our new AI Premium Plan (launched yesterday) offering AI features like Gemini Advanced, plus Gemini in Gmail, Docs...

Google Gemini (Bard) Launches in Canada

Google has finally launched Bard in Canada, now known as Gemini. The newest AI models from Google are now available coast-to-coast in both English and French, joining 40 other languages worldwide. With Google Gemini, we have new features like double-check, Extensions and image generation (English only for now). Coming soon will be new Gemini app...

Google Improves ‘Digital Wellbeing’ Controls on Smart Devices

Google has announced updates to its Digital Wellbeing controls, aimed at how you can limit the use of your smart devices at home, specifically Google Nest or Home speakers. According to an email sent by the Google Home team today and obtained by iPhone in Canada, starting this month (so in the next or so?),...