WASHINGTON (AP) — As the world tries to curb human-caused climate change and not run dry of water, every online query is increasing our environmental footprint and exacerbating the problem. Artificial intelligence and the data centers they require use growing amounts of energy and are water hogs...
In Google’s latest hungry pursuit of legitimacy in the film industry, they have entered a partnership with darling indie company, A24. Yes, raise your pitchforks and torches, it is because of AI that Steam Machines cost over $1,000, and regular memory storages have skyrocketed. I can’t even buy...
The Philippine government is making a significant push into artificial intelligence, with the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) and Google Cloud announcing an expanded, multi-year collaboration aimed at transforming how Filipinos interact with public services and how...
After six years, Google is making a comeback in the smart speaker market with a pop of color and a lot of AI (Artificial Intelligence). Considered its first smart speaker, the new iteration is built specifically for Gemini and was first teased last year. The new speakers are now available for...
In its ongoing mission to ensure that Filipino public school teachers are equipped with AI skills, the Department of Education (DepEd) is taking a bold step into the future of learning by expanding its partnership with Google for Education and providing more upskilling opportunities. This year,...
Finding the perfect outfit online is always a bit of a gamble for Pinoy shoppers. Whether you are hunting for a cozy cardigan to survive the office air conditioning, hunting for a fresh outfit for a weekend getaway in Out of Office mode, or choosing sharp attire for a crucial job interview,...
Google Pay adoption in the Philippines remains slow six months after its debut, mirroring early launch patterns seen in other global markets as digital wallets struggle to capture a meaningful slice of local transaction volumes. While the use of the mobile payment provider over physical cards is...
At the Google I/O 2026 event, Google announced the overhaul of Search, information agents, and Gemini 3.5. New Search At times, Google will take users to an “intelligent box” where they will provide answers to questions. It is quite similar to the AI Overview, but more expansive, and users will...
Google kicked off its annual I/O season with The Android Show: I/O Edition, a deep dive into the future of the Android operating system . Streamed on YouTube , the show arrived a full week ahead of Google I/O 2026 (scheduled for May 19–20 ), giving Google room to go deep on Android without...
Fashion lovers and moviegoers have officially entered their Runway era in the wake of the smashing success of The Devil Wears Prada 2 – and Google is in the center of the larger, global cultural conversation as fans worldwide turn to Search to learn more about the movie. Following its premiere in...
For years, the conversation around empowering women has centered on one word: access. We talked about access to education, the internet, and the global marketplace. But as the world changes, so does the definition of being "connected." Today, a new digital divide is emerging. It isn 't just...
The ASEAN Foundation launched Scam Ready ASEAN, a regional initiative aimed at strengthening prevention against online scams across Southeast Asia. The programme was unveiled at the Google 2026 Online Safety Dialogue in Kuala Lumpur earlier today, a forum bringing together policymakers, industry...
