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Google Warns CRTC: Regulating YouTube Like TV Will Backfire

Google is pushing back hard against the idea that YouTube should be regulated like traditional TV, telling the CRTC that Canada’s outdated broadcast rules have no place in today’s open and user-driven internet. Speaking at today’s June 25 CRTC hearing, Arun Krishnamurti, Senior Counsel with Google Canada, warned the Commission against forcing old regulatory tools...

Google Adds Gemini AI Summary Cards to Gmail Mobile App

Google is rolling out Gemini-powered summary cards in the Gmail app for Android and iOS. These cards will now appear at the top of long or complex email threads, offering a quick recap of key points and replies—no need to manually tap “Summarize this email.” The summaries are AI-generated using Gemini and will update automatically...

Google Veo 3 Launches for Pro Users in Canada, Ultra Costs $340/month

Google has quietly revealed Canadian pricing its high-end AI Ultra plan geared towards developers, with updates going live late last week. The Google AI Ultra plan is now listed at CA$339.99 per month, though Google is offering a limited-time rate of CA$169.99/month for the first three months. Yeah, that's not exactly cheap but the AI...

Google’s AI Search Will Now Include Ads

Google is now placing ads directly inside its AI-powered search results, as announced at the company’s annual Google Marketing Live event, which took place today from Mountain View, California. The company says it’s expanding Search and Shopping ads into “AI Overviews” on desktop in the U.S. as of today, with more countries to follow later...

Google Shows Off Major Android and Wear OS Design Updates

At The Android Show I/O Edition today, Google announced a major redesign coming to Android 16 and Wear OS 6 devices later this year. The update, called Material 3 Expressive, builds on Google’s previous design language and focuses on making phones and watches feel more personal and easier to use. The new look includes smoother...

Google Quietly Redesigns Its ‘G’ Icon: Here’s the Change

Google has quietly updated its ‘G’ icon for the first time in 10 years, which comes with a subtle change. According to 9to5Google, the Google app icon on iOS was first to get it, followed by the Android app. The new ‘G’ now blends the four colour sections as they transtition into each other. It’s...