Google is introducing a new spam policy targeting “back button hijacking”, a deceptive tactic that traps users on websites, with penalties that could see offending sites pushed down or removed from search results.

Encryption WarningGoogle has warned that the moment quantum computers can break today’s encryption may arrive within the next few years, accelerating timelines for businesses to prepare for a fundamental change in digital security.

Google has launched a major update to Maps, introducing a new AI feature called Ask Maps alongside a redesigned 3D navigation experience powered by its Gemini models.

Google has expanded its Search removal tools to make it easier for users to request the deletion of sensitive personal information and non-consensual explicit images from search results.

Google is reshaping Gmail around its Gemini AI models, introducing a personalised AI Inbox, natural-language AI Overviews in email search, and a wider rollout of writing and summarisation tools designed to help users manage rising email volumes more efficiently.

Google has introduced Recovery Contacts, a new way for users to regain access to a locked Google Account by asking trusted friends or family members to confirm their identity.

Google has (albeit quietly) released a new app that allows users to run powerful AI tools directly on their phones without needing a Wi-Fi or data connection.

OpenAI has declared its interest in buying Google Chrome (if Alphabet is forced to sell it following an antitrust ruling against the tech giant), raising major questions about the future of internet browsing, AI, and search.

Google has revised its AI principles, lifting its ban on using artificial intelligence (AI) for the development of weapons and surveillance tools.

Following an extensive investigation by the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), Google has agreed to implement significant changes to its processes for detecting and addressing fake reviews.