Alphabet Inc. announced on Friday the immediate rollback of an AI image-generation feature integrated into Google Earth, just one day after its launch. The tool, powered by the Nano Banana 2 model, enabled users to create photorealistic images based on satellite and aerial data using text prompts. Google cited policy violations after users shared generated imagery that appeared to breach company guidelines, raising concerns about potential misinformation involving real-world landmarks. While acknowledging legitimate use by geospatial professionals, [...]

Google has officially canceled the standalone AI Studio mobile application for Android and iOS, despite over 800,000 pre-orders. Originally teased at I/O 2026, the app was designed to allow users to capture ideas and generate working prototypes on mobile devices. Instead of releasing a separate application, Google is integrating these capabilities directly into the Gemini app for both mobile and desktop platforms. The company stated that apps will now emerge naturally from everyday conversations with Gemini. The [...]

Google launched a new AI feature on Google Earth that let users overlay images generated by its Nano Banana 2 model onto satellite maps. The feature, intended for creative mapping, was criticized for enabling the creation of fabricated geospatial content. Within a day, Google removed the tool, citing policy violations and the risk of misinformation. The company said it would implement stronger guardrails before reintroducing similar functionality. The incident highlights the tension between AI innovation and content

Google DeepMind has launched Gemini Robotics 2, a trio of AI models that grant humanoid and other robots enhanced whole‑body autonomy, dexterity, and multi‑robot collaboration. Demonstrated on Apptronik’s Apollo 2, the system enables the robot to walk, crouch, bend, and manipulate objects while reasoning through tasks in real time. Gemini Robotics 2 extends prior work by coordinating movements from feet to fingertips, supporting five‑fingered SharpaWave hands and industrial grippers, and allowing different robot types to communicate on complex workflows. The platform can [...]

Lenovo’s first Googlebooks models have surfaced ahead of the fall launch, revealing two white laptops and a 2‑in‑1 tablet. The laptops feature a top-edge protrusion reminiscent of the Chromebook Plus 14, a blue glowbar, and minimal branding—only a Lenovo logo on the palm rest. The larger model includes USB‑A, USB‑C, a headphone jack, and a light‑up power button, while the smaller lacks a left speaker grill. The tablet incorporates the glowbar beside the camera, dual speaker cutouts, [...]

In episode 110 of the “Pixelated” podcast, hosts Damien, Abner and Will use the lull before the Pixel 11 launch to assess Android’s current landscape. They highlight Google’s recent strides, such as faster security updates and broader device compatibility, while noting persistent challenges like fragmented OS versions and inconsistent UI experiences across manufacturers. The trio also discuss emerging trends, including AI‑driven features, modular hardware concepts, and the growing importance of privacy‑focused services. Guest commentary underscores how Google’s investment [...]

Google is moving the sleep‑tracking feature of its second‑generation Nest Hub from the soon‑to‑be‑retired Google Fit app to the Google Health platform. The Nest Hub uses Soli radar to monitor movement, breathing, snoring and ambient conditions, converting the data into sleep‑stage graphs that remain processed locally on the device. Updated strings in the latest Google Home 4.23 Android release replace references to Google Fit with Google Health, confirming the migration. Google announced that Fit users can transfer [...]