OpenAI wants to buy Google Chrome and make it an ‘AI first’ browser
Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR An OpenAI executive has testified that the company would be interested in buying Chrome if Google were forced to sell it. The executive claimed that this would enable an “AI-first” experience for users. The testimony comes after the Department of Justice called on Google
OpenAI says it would buy Chrome if Google is forced to sell
Google is under the microscope following that it has a monopoly over online search, but the future of its vast suite of digital services is still uncertain at this stage. Last month, the Justice Department suggested that Google would need to sell off the Chrome browser; if the tech giant
Google Fi was the perfect carrier for me 10 years ago, but not anymore
Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority When Google first announced what was then called Project Fi on April 22, 2015, I was more than a little intrigued. As a tech journalist, it was easy for me to see the appeal of a carrier with flexible data that worked seamlessly in the
Google Messages update hints at real-time location sharing (APK teardown)
Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Google is working on adding live location sharing to the Messages app. Currently, the app only lets you share your location by choosing through the in-built location picker. Whether you’re meeting up with friends or need someone to pick you up, being able to
I use these 4 apps to back up my pictures instead of Google Photos
Summary Google Photos is fine, but not for everyone, and using multiple services can provide redundancy in case the worst happens. Microsoft OneDrive may be the best option for multi-platform backup, especially if you want access to Office apps like Word or PowerPoint. You should also consider Dropbox, iCloud, and
Google loses another big antitrust case – April 2025
Google has lost yet another huge monopoly case — and the search giant is still facing another antitrust-related trial later this month. On top of that, the company just received an antitrust cease-and-desist order from Japan’s Fair Trade Commission, which follows an antitrust fine upheld in 2024 by the European
Google rolls out Gemini 2.5 Flash preview on April 17
Google Gemini 2.5 Flash, its hybrid reasoning model, is now available in preview for the standalone Gemini app. On Thursday, the company rolled out an “early version” of the model with updated reasoning capabilities. It can also better determine how much processing power or “thinking” to apply to each request.
Get the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL for 20% off today
The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL is one of our favorite phones. In fact, it is right there at slot number two in our list of the best Android phones, where we call it the “best big Android phone.” It’s also 20% off today, knocking a 128GB storage and obsidian
Rare deal: The Google TV Streamer is on sale for $79!
C. Scott Brown / Android Authority The Google TV Streamer marked a big step in the evolution of the search giant’s smart TV ecosystem. It is a great smart TV box with plenty of enhancements and cool features, and while the $99.99 retail price seems very fair to us, we’re
TikTok surfaces reviews tab in the comments section, usurping Google Maps
TikTok has already secured its status as Gen Z’s ultimate search tool, and now it’s dipping its greedy little app toes into reviews. The social media app hosts plenty of content creators who make a living off showing their audience reviews of tech, restaurants, and clothes they’ve bought. But now,
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