The hidden cost of Google’s AI defaults and the illusion of choice

Many people are hoping—nay, praying—that the potential AI bubble will burst soon. But to hear Google tell it, generative AI ...
The Next Web

Google just launched its agentic enterprise play, and it runs from chip to inbox

Google launches AI agent suite at Cloud Next 2026 with Workspace Studio, A2A protocol at 150 orgs, and Project Mariner. The pitch: only Google owns the full stack.
Rolling Out

Google takes aim at back button hijacking

Google is expanding its spam enforcement policies to crack down on a deceptive web practice known as back button hijacking. The update focuses on websites that interfere with a user’s attempt to ...
Android Police

Gemini on Android Auto is so chatty (and rubbish) people are switching back to Google Assistant

I've been covering Android and other mobile technology for close to ten years now, with a specific interest in phone accessories, e-readers, and what makes each individual phone different from another ...
Hosted on MSN

Google will start penalizing sites for back button hijacking in June

Google will penalize sites that hijack the back button starting June 15, 2026, citing navigation abuses and user disruption. The enforcement targets back button hijacking, exit-intent overlays, ...
PC World

Google will soon penalize sites that hijack your browser’s back button

PCWorld reports that Google will penalize websites that hijack the browser’s back button, a manipulative practice that redirects users to unwanted pages or ads. This new spam policy violation, ...
CNET

Google Is About to Punish Websites for That Annoying Browser Back Button Trick

Tyler is a writer for CNET covering laptops and video games. He's previously covered mobile devices, home energy products and broadband. He came to CNET straight out of college, where he graduated ...
TechSpot

Google will demote websites that hijack your browser's back button

Something to look forward to: Google has announced that it will begin penalizing websites that interfere with the normal functioning of a web browser's back button. Known as back button hijacking, ...
Mashable

Google will punish sites that hijack your back button

Google has made some controversial decisions related to its flagship search engine in recent years, but this one will probably be pretty popular. The company announced in a developer note (via ...
Bleeping Computer

Google rolls out Gmail end-to-end encryption on mobile devices

Google says Gmail end-to-end encryption (E2EE) is now available on all Android and iOS devices, allowing enterprise users to read and compose emails without additional tools. Starting this week, ...
Lifehacker

Google Is Now Rolling Out End-to-End Encryption for (Some) Gmail Users

Jake Peterson is Lifehacker’s Tech Editor, and has been covering tech news and how-tos for nearly a decade. His team covers all things technology, including AI, smartphones, computers, game consoles, ...
Computerworld

Google adds end-to-end Gmail encryption to Android, iOS devices for enterprises

It's a valuable addition for organizations with compliance or privacy concerns, but to use the feature, customers must subscribe to the Enterprise Plus with Assured Controls edition of Premium ...