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Google’s ‘Ask for Me’ uses AI to call local businesses for you

Google is trying out a new tool that lets AI call businesses to ask questions for you. The feature, called Ask for Me, collects information about the pricing and availability of a service, but it’s only available for nail salons and auto shops for now.

Mashable on MSN · 15h

Google launches AI bot to call businesses for you about prices and availability

For people who hate making mundane phone calls, Google has an AI solution.

Android Authority · 17h

Google's latest experiment calls local businesses to check prices and availability for you

Google has introduced "Ask for Me," a new experimental feature in Search Labs that automates calls to local businesses.

TechCrunch on MSN · 15h

Google’s ‘Ask for Me’ feature calls businesses on your behalf to inquire about services, pricing

Google is testing a new “Ask for Me” feature that uses AI to call local businesses on your behalf, for information about availability and pricing. The feature is available on desktop and mobile for users who have opted into the company’s Search Labs experiments.

MacRumors · 17h

Google's New 'Ask for Me' Search Feature Uses AI to Make Calls

Google today started rolling out a new experimental "Ask for Me" feature that's available as part of Search Labs. Google Search users

Android Police on MSN · 17h

Google's 'Ask for me' AI calls businesses so that you don't have to

Google's new Search Labs experiment, 'Ask for me,' uses AI to call local businesses (currently nail salons and auto repair shops) on your behalf, getting price quotes and availability for services. The tool first probes details about your needs (car type,

Google offers voluntary exits to employees

The Verge on MSN · 17h

Google offers ‘voluntary exit’ to all US platforms and devices employees

Google started off 2024 with some layoffs. It hasn’t taken similar steps (yet) in 2025, but employees are fearing the worst. And if the Platforms and Devices team is anything to go by, there’s ample reason for concern.

Business Insider · 16h

Google offers voluntary exit for staff in Pixel and Android group

Google offers a voluntary exit program for US-based employees in its Platforms and Devices team, impacting the Android and Pixel units.

TechCrunch · 16h

Google issues ‘voluntary exit’ program for Android, Chrome, and Pixel employees

Google SVP Rick Osterloh issued an internal memo to the Pixel/Android/Chrome team Thursday, announcing a “voluntary exit program.” TechCrunch has

Google rolls out Gemini 2.0 Flash to all users

Hosted on MSN · 11h

Google’s Gemini AI app is getting faster with Flash 2.0

Google announced Thursday that the Gemini app is getting its Gemini 2.0 Flash AI model. The upgraded model “delivers fast responses and stronger performance across a number of key benchmarks, providing everyday help with tasks like brainstorming,

Yahoo · 12h

The stable version of Gemini 2.0 Flash is rolling out now in the Gemini app

It replaces Gemini 2.0 Flash experimental, which was once exclusively for subscribers, and will eventually replace Gemini 1.5 Flash and Gemini 1.5 Pro. Google One AI Premium subscribers still get a larger context window and exclusive features.

Live Mint on MSN · 2h

Google rolls out Gemini 2.0 Flash to all users for faster responses as DeepSeek's popularity soars

Google has launched Gemini 2.0 Flash, enhancing AI performance with quicker responses and a one million token context window. The update also improves image generation with Imagen 3, while Gemini 1.5 versions remain available as competition with DeepSeek intensifies.

Google, DeepSeek and app store

Forbes · 1d

New Android, Google Play Security Update—2.3 Million Apps Blocked

Google has confirmed it has blocked more than 2.3 million apps as it publishes a new Android and Google Play security update—what you need to know.

Reuters · 1d

DeepSeek blocked on Apple and Google app stores in Italy

The Chinese artificial intelligence app DeepSeek could not be accessed on Wednesday in Apple and Google app stores in Italy, the day after the country's data protection authority requested information on its use of personal data.

Android Headlines on MSN · 13h

DeepSeek vanished from Italian App Store & Google Play Store

The DeepSeek app is no longer available in the Italian App Store and Google Play Store. Yesterday, an Italian news agency, ANSA, reported that the DeepSeek app was no longer avail

Google Maps Reveals If It Will Change Name of Gulf of Mexico

CNN · 18h

Mexican president says she sent letter to Google contesting Gulf of Mexico name change

Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum sent a letter to Google contesting the tech giant’s decision to comply with US President Donald Trump’s order to rename the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America.

Reuters · 21h

Mexico president to Google: Wrong to accept Trump's Gulf of Mexico name change

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum on Thursday said Google is wrong to change the name of the Gulf of Mexico on its Google Maps platform after U.S. President Donald Trump ordered the body of water be renamed the "Gulf of America.

CNET on MSN · 19h

Mexico Asks Google to Reconsider 'Gulf of America' Maps Change

President of Mexico Claudia Sheinbaum says her country is reaching out to Google about its Maps change and is suggesting additional revisions of its own.

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Hackers Are Using Google To Steal Microsoft Passwords

New research reveals how hackers are using Google to attack Microsoft passwords. Here’s everything you need to know and do.

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Grab the Google Nest Doorbell for 22% off and get better home security

If you'll be away on vacation or soon, or you'd like to up your home's security, the Google Nest Doorbell is a great option, ...

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Google Photos for desktop is getting a long-overdue dark mode

Google Photos' desktop website now offers a dark mode option with a gray-toned interface to ease nighttime browsing.

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Google says hackers from China, Iran, and North Korea are using Gemini to boost productivity

Hackers are using the Gemini chatbot for coding, to identify attack points, and for creating fake information, Google said.

Starlink support confirmed for Google Pixel 9 series — as long as you're on T-Mobile

Starlink support was already confirmed for select Samsung Galaxy phones, and now it’s branching out to more devices — ...

Google’s Android Lockdown—Why You Need A New Phone In 12 Weeks

When it comes to the Android threat landscape, we’re into the science of big numbers. Google describes “a vibrant ecosystem with billions of users around the globe and millions of helpful apps,” and ...

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How to transfer passwords from Google to Apple

Apple’s iCloud Passwords extension for Google Chrome lets you fill in passwords from your iCloud-based storehouse so you ...

Google exposes government-backed misuse of Gemini AI

Google’s report details failed attempts by hackers to jailbreak Gemini AI, with APT groups using the model for cyber reconnaissance and scripting.

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AI, Google

Google offers voluntary exits to employees

Google rolls out Gemini 2.0 Flash to all users

Google, DeepSeek and app store

Google Maps Reveals If It Will Change Name of Gulf of Mexico

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