Google added 25M paid subscriptions in Q1, reaching 350M total, as YouTube and Google One grow.

Google Search queries hit an “all time high” in the first quarter of 2026, according to a statement from CEO Sundar Pichai published as part of Alphabet’s earnings on Wednesday. “Our AI investments and full stack approach are lighting up every part of the business,” Pichai says. “Search had a strong quarter with AI experiences […]
AI investment surges globally; experts highlight energy strain, VC strategy shifts, and uncertain market future.
The AI agent-tool startup founded by former Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal has raised $100 million, led by Sequoia, months after raising a previous $100 million.

The Musk v. Altman trial is underway, and that means exhibits, or the evidence to be presented in court, are being revealed piece by piece. So far, email exchanges, photos, and corporate documents are circulating from the earliest days of OpenAI – and from before the AI lab even had a name. Some high-level takeaways: […]

Canonical’s plan to add AI features to Ubuntu has some users asking for “a version of Ubuntu that does not include these features,” while others say they’ll stick with older versions of the Linux distro or even switch to a different one. After Canonical’s announcement earlier this week that it’s bringing AI features to Ubuntu, […]
Google recreates Cher’s closet from “Clueless” with AI.
Google TV just got more Gemini features, including the ability to transform photos and videos with tools Nano Banana and Veo.

Google Photos is launching a new AI-powered feature you can use to virtually try on clothes you already have. Using the photos in your gallery, Google will create a virtual “wardrobe,” allowing you to mix and match outfits, save the looks you like, and share them with friends. A video shared by Google shows how […]
The most significant conflicts of the future will take place over invisible networks of code, data, and algorithms rather than over land, sea, or air.