Google is investing €13 billion in the development of artificial intelligence infrastructure in Finland, including the construction of data centers and support for energy projects. The initiative is expected to create thousands of jobs and make a significant contribution to the country's economy and education sector.
The article discusses various recommendations from services regarding the storage of backup codes for two-factor authentication, their vulnerabilities, and the consequences of losing them. It also offers practical advice on how to securely store these codes and restore access to your accounts.
After switching to Gemini, all user queries are saved in the activity section, and chats reviewed by moderators can be stored for up to three years. Even after deleting your history, some data may remain inaccessible to the user but is still retained by Google.
A new app called Android Pulse has appeared on Android devices, automatically installed on millions of smartphones to improve system stability. It runs in the background and monitors abnormal resource usage by applications.
In the coming months, installing third-party apps on Android devices outside of the Play Store will become more difficult due to the new advanced flow system. Users will need to complete additional steps to enhance security, making the usual installation and update process more complicated.
Google has acquired corporate data and software code from the bankrupt Spirit Airlines for $10 million, aiming to use these assets to enhance its products and AI systems. The package includes millions of emails and documents, but does not involve customers’ personal data. The deal is not yet finalized and is pending court approval.
Google plans to completely move the production of its Pixel smartphones, as well as its watches and earbuds, from China to Vietnam and India by 2027 amid ongoing trade tensions between the US and China. The company expects Pixel shipments to grow by 8–10% this year, despite rising component costs.
Losing a phone that serves as your only second factor for authentication can result in permanent loss of access to your accounts. Recovery is only possible if you have set up backup methods in advance—be sure to configure them ahead of time to avoid any issues.
Google will begin gradually disabling Google Assistant on Android devices starting September 4, 2026, replacing it with Gemini. After the update, it will not be possible to revert to the previous service, except for devices and regions where Gemini is unavailable.
Google plans to increase its capital expenditures to $205 billion by 2026 to expand its computing capacity amid growing demand for cloud and AI services. Despite these large-scale investments, demand continues to outpace supply.
Google is introducing an additional way to recover account access—a short selfie video with head movements. This feature complements existing recovery methods but does not replace your password or access key, and it is protected against simple attacks using fake photos.
Google has introduced a new feature for Android that helps detect fake calls from familiar contacts using the RCS protocol. The system automatically verifies whether a call is actually coming from the intended person's device and warns the user if it suspects number spoofing. This feature is enabled by default and does not require any additional action from the user.
Google has announced a reduction in Play Store commissions and the introduction of alternative payment methods and third-party app stores for Android, following an antitrust case with Epic Games. The new rules will first take effect in the US, the UK, and Europe.
Google has released updates for Chrome on both desktop and mobile platforms, addressing the CVE-2026-2441 vulnerability and introducing additional security patches. The updates will be rolled out gradually over the coming days.
Google is developing a new facial recognition system for Pixel and Chromebook devices, aiming to match Apple's Face ID in both speed and reliability. The technology is expected to debut on the Pixel 11 later this year.
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