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1. Google’s New AI World Model Can Generate Human Voices, Not Just Video

   Gizmodo · 28 Oct 2026, 02:15 IST

   “Understanding and simulating the world is a crucial aspect of building AGI,” the company wrote in its launch post.

2. Google's Genie 4 World Model Adds Audio, More Realistic Worlds

   Slashdot · 28 Oct 2026, 01:30 IST

   An anonymous reader quotes a report from TechCrunch: Google DeepMind released its newest world model, Genie 4, in research preview on Tuesday. The latest model generates the most photorealistic and interactive worlds yet, allowing users...

3. CISA KEV: CVE-2026-111497 — Google Brotli actively exploited

   CISA KEV · 27 Oct 2026, 05:30 IST · Critical severity

   Google Brotli Unchecked Return Value Vulnerability. Google Brotli contains an unchecked return value vulnerability that allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to corrupt adjacent decoder state memory, disclose sensitive memory...

4. Google's Android Registered App Stores program launches Dec. 1, applications now open

   Ars Technica · 28 Oct 2026, 01:02 IST

   Running an app ecosystem has gotten a lot more complex for Google in the wake of its loss in the Epic Games antitrust case. While those in the US have access to app stores inside Google Play by order of the court, international users...

5. Discord will soon let anyone find public server messages through Google

   Hacker News · 28 Oct 2026, 00:14 IST

6. Google Wallet could borrow a handy transit feature for everyday purchases

   Android Authority · 28 Oct 2026, 00:03 IST

   TL;DR Google Wallet could soon introduce new verification controls for regular contactless payments, similar to those available for transit payments. A new “Tap to pay” option has been spotted under Google Wallet’s Verification...

7. The Google Pixel 11 has hit a new record low at Mint Mobile — get up to $900 off plus a cheap plan

   TechRadar · 27 Oct 2026, 23:08 IST

   The Google Pixel 11 has hit a new record low at Mint Mobile — get up to $900 off plus a cheap plan

8. Google’s Genie 4 lets you edit AI generated worlds in real time, complete with sound and dialogue

   Digital Trends · 27 Oct 2026, 23:08 IST

   Google DeepMind wants to make AI-generated worlds feel more lifelike. Genie 4 brings real-time changes, interactive dialogue, and improved physics to virtual environments.

9. Even the Pixel 11 series may not be immune to Google’s missed calls bug

   Android Authority · 27 Oct 2026, 21:54 IST

   TL;DR Multiple Pixel 11 Pro owners seem to be facing a familiar calls-related bug that refuses to display incoming calls. The issue first appeared in June and seems to have spread to the Pixel 11 series, which launched in August. A...

10. Google Photos rolls out customizable redesign of your ‘Collections’ tab

    9to5Mac · 27 Oct 2026, 21:53 IST

    Following the floating navigation bar in July, Google Photos is rolling out a big redesign that lets you customize the Collections tab on Android and iOS.

11. Apple iPhone Duo vs Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold: The differences beyond foldable style

    Engadget · 27 Oct 2026, 21:45 IST

    With the iPhone Duo now in people's hands, how does it compare to Google's Pixel 11 Pro Fold?

12. Google’s Genie 4 world model adds audio, more realistic worlds, and real-time steering

    TechCrunch · 27 Oct 2026, 22:00 IST

    Google DeepMind released Genie 4, a world model with real-time audio, more realistic simulations, and mid-simulation text prompts, in research preview for trusted testers.

13. Google’s next Genie AI model generates more realistic experiences

    The Verge · 27 Oct 2026, 21:30 IST

    Google announced today its Genie 4 world model for generating interactive experiences using AI. The company says the model has four main updates: It allows for more realistic worlds, lets users update an experience in real time with a...

14. Meta AI director Rohit Patel leaves to take on Microsoft Office and Google Workspace

    TechCrunch · 27 Oct 2026, 20:29 IST

    Rohit Patel is departing Meta after eight years working on AI evaluations and reinforcement learning, TechCrunch has exclusively learned. His startup, Ndoc, aims to take on Microsoft Office Suite.

15. Google Can Now Use Your Photos And Drive Data To Show You Ads

    BGR · 27 Oct 2026, 20:17 IST

    Google's latest privacy changes raise new questions about how Gemini and connected apps handle personal information, and which settings users should review.

16. Google Play is copying one of the Nintendo Switch’s handiest features

    Digital Trends · 27 Oct 2026, 17:42 IST

    Google Play Games Sidekick can now save the previous 30 seconds of Android gameplay, borrowing a familiar Nintendo Switch trick without requiring players to record an entire session ahead of time.

17. Google Cloud’s Gemini voice AI wants to do more than just talk

    YourStory RSS Feed · 27 Oct 2026, 17:26 IST

    Imagine asking an AI assistant to find a customer, negotiate a price and help close a sale, all without typing a single prompt. Voice AI is moving beyond answering questions to taking on tasks, and Google Cloud wants businesses to put...

18. Googlebooks are getting another much-needed round of repairs, this time with Chrome

    Android Authority · 27 Oct 2026, 15:49 IST

    TL;DR Google is rolling out Chrome M156 for Googlebooks, fixing crashes involving extensions, tab management, and several website compatibility issues. The update improves fullscreen keyboard shortcuts, downloads, copying in Google...

19. Google Photos rolls out a customizable redesign of your ‘Collections’ tab

    Digital Trends · 27 Oct 2026, 14:55 IST

    Google Photos is rolling out a redesigned Collections tab on Android, letting users pin favourite folders, hide sections and rearrange categories with version 7.97.

20. Google Find Hub is preparing to fix one of Android tracking’s biggest headaches

    Android Authority · 27 Oct 2026, 14:27 IST

    Credit: Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Google Find Hub code reveals that “Left-Behind” separation reminders are in development for item tags, headsets, and other supported accessories. Users will be able to set trusted exclusion...

21. Google Docs finally fixes a frustrating problem with Markdown files

    Android Authority · 27 Oct 2026, 11:25 IST

    TL;DR Google Docs now lets you open, edit, and collaborate on Markdown files without converting them. You can use familiar collaboration features like comments, suggested edits, and version history while preserving the original file...

22. Google's Gemini 4 Argon may be overkill for most tasks

    TechRadar · 27 Oct 2026, 09:30 IST

    Eric Hal Schwartz is a freelance writer for TechRadar with more than 15 years of experience covering the intersection of the world and technology. For the last five years, he served as head writer for Voicebot.ai and was on the leading...

23. Brotli2Shell: Frequently asked questions for Google Brotli decoder vulnerability (CVE-2026-111497)

    Tenable Research · 27 Oct 2026, 06:49 IST · Critical severity

    Researchers have demonstrated remote code execution through CVE-2026-111497, an out-of-bounds write in Google's Brotli decoder library, and public proofs-of-concept (PoCs) are available. Software that uses the decoder includes Node.js,...

24. Google is building a home for everything you’ve asked Gemini to remember

    Android Authority · 26 Oct 2026, 23:57 IST

    TL;DR Google is working on a new “Remembered items” section within Gemini’s Personal Intelligence settings. The feature will let users view and manage text and images they’ve explicitly asked Gemini to remember. The interface is...

25. Microsoft releases emergency .NET security fixes for Google Brotli bug

    The Register · 26 Oct 2026, 23:28 IST

    To address a vulnerability in Google's Brotli compression technology that could allow attackers to corrupt process memory, Microsoft is urging .NET users to update "as soon as possible" after releasing an out-of-band (OOB) security...

26. Google Updates Privacy Policy to Let Gmail and Photos Data Shape Ads Through Personal Intelligence

    Ghacks Technology News · 26 Oct 2026, 23:17 IST

    Google has updated its privacy policy so that content from Gmail , Google Photos, and Google Drive can play a role in personalized ads when users connect those apps to other Google services. The revised policy took effect on October 16,...

27. Google Fitbit Edge Review: No-Frills Health Tracking

    BGR · 26 Oct 2026, 22:30 IST

    Google's continued iteration means the Fitbit Edge is a solid fitness tracker, but it's not as versatile as other smartwatches, even with subscription support.

28. Fitbit Edge review: Google strikes the right balance

    Engadget · 26 Oct 2026, 22:30 IST

    Want a beautiful tracker with a screen but don't want AI on your wrist? The Fitbit Edge is perfect for you.

29. Your Older Android Phone Is Getting a New Scam Defense — Here’s What Google Changed

    TechRepublic · 26 Oct 2026, 18:22 IST

    Google is extending scam-call protection to Android 15 and earlier, adding safeguards against malicious apps that abuse accessibility permissions. The post Your Older Android Phone Is Getting a New Scam Defense — Here’s What Google...

30. Google Says Gmail and Photos Data Shared with AI Search Could Be Used for Targeted Ads

    Slashdot · 26 Oct 2026, 00:04 IST

    The blog Android Authority offers this TLDR: Google updated its privacy policy to clarify that it could use information shared through Personal Intelligence to personalize ads. Gmail, Drive, and Photos content isn't used for targeted...

31. Google’s Health Connect could support multiple user profiles on your device

    Android Authority · 26 Oct 2026, 19:43 IST

    TL;DR A future Android update may finally let multiple user profiles access Health Connect. Health Connect currently supports only one user, but code in the recent Android 17 QPR3 Beta 2 suggests that could change. If implemented, this...

32. Build, scale, and govern AI agents: Inside Google Cloud’s Gemini roadmap

    YourStory RSS Feed · 26 Oct 2026, 18:32 IST

    Lean teams rarely lack ambition. What they lack is the headcount to turn it into production-ready AI, from the engineers who build agents to the security staff who keep them in check. That is the gap Google Cloud’s next webinar, in...

33. Googlebooks could soon get much better at letting you pick up where you left off

    Android Authority · 26 Oct 2026, 18:29 IST

    Credit: Brady Snyder / Android Authority TL;DR An Android Authority teardown has uncovered an “App restore on reboot” feature for Googlebooks. This would let Googlebook owners choose whether to restore their previously open apps after...

34. Google Beam is being deployed at 20 USO locations

    Engadget · 26 Oct 2026, 18:30 IST

    This is the company's impressive 3D video conferencing tech.

35. Pune Police Ask Google, Apple To Remove Rapido App Over Bike Taxi Operations

    Inc42 Media · 26 Oct 2026, 17:23 IST

    Pune Police has written to Google and Apple seeking the removal of Rapido’s app from their respective app stores over its alleged unauthorised bike taxi operations in the city. Pune Police Commissioner Amitesh Kumar told the Times of...

36. Google AI Pro upgrades are turning into a costly headache for some students

    Android Authority · 26 Oct 2026, 18:14 IST · Unconfirmed

    TL;DR Students are reporting unexpected cancellations and refunds after upgrading from free Google AI Plus student plans to discounted AI Pro subscriptions. The cancellations are also leaving affected students without their original...

37. Google finally made Pixel VIPs useful, but it’s missing these 5 features

    Android Authority · 26 Oct 2026, 15:30 IST

    Google recently gave the Pixel VIPs widget a major upgrade , making it much more useful than when it first launched a year ago. The widget is now much more interactive, making it easier to reach the people you frequently contact, while...

38. Google’s privacy policy now lets Gmail and Photos content shape your ads

    TNW · 26 Oct 2026, 15:22 IST

    Google has changed its privacy policy so that Gmail, Drive and Google Photos content can shape your ads. That applies if you connect those apps to Google services that show ads. The new version of the Google privacy policy took effect...

39. Polled readers say this core Google feature matters most to Android tablet buyers

    Android Authority · 26 Oct 2026, 15:23 IST

    In early October, Amazon ruffled the feathers of the Android tablet industry with its Alexa tablets. Unlike previous slates from the firm, the new trio will all come with Google Play Store access, bringing them more in line with their...

40. Chrome without Google: These are the 9 best Chromium browsers

    Android Authority · 26 Oct 2026, 15:00 IST

    Most Android users don’t bother considering browsers beyond Google Chrome , and why would they? It’s quick, it’s stable, and it’ll likely load any web page you throw at it. Why fix something that isn’t broken?