Google During its Google Cloud Next 25 event Wednesday, the search giant unveiled the latest version of its Tensor Processing Unit (TPU), the custom chip built to run artificial intelligence — with a twist. Also: Why Google Code Assist may finally be the programming power tool you need For the first time, Google is positioning the […] More
NurPhoto/Getty ImagesThey Google Workspace, a cornerstone of many professionals’ everyday workflows, has been at the forefront of Google’s AI push. The company made the best of its AI offerings available across all Google Workspace commercial plans earlier this year. This release was well received, with Gemini providing business users with more than two billion AI […] More
Joan Cros/NurPhoto via Getty Images Everyone and their dog is investing in AI, but Google has more reason than most to put serious effort into its offerings. As Google CEO Sundar Pichai said in an internal meeting before last year’s holidays: “In 2025, we need to be relentlessly focused on unlocking the benefits of [AI] […] More
Jaap Arriens/NurPhoto via Getty Images Security professionals tasked with protecting their organizations from cyberthreats often have to juggle a host of different programs, services, and products. That scattershot approach can make their work unnecessarily challenging. Now, Google has unveiled a new platform designed to unify and simplify the tools for dealing with the demands of […] More
Sabrina Ortiz/ZDNETSamsung’s Ballie might soon be the smartest thing rolling around your living room. The tech giant announced today that it’s partnering with Google to bring Google Cloud’s generative AI technology to its Ballie AI companion home robot.Also: The top 20 AI tools of 2025 – and the #1 thing to remember when you use themIf you’re not familiar, Ballie first rolled out at CES 2020. It’s like a souped-up Alexa on wheels — a small robot about the size of a basketball that rolls around your home. As it moves, Ballie can manage lights and temperature, interact with smart appliances, send video updates of pets or loved ones, project videos or websites on the wall, play music, answer phone calls, and more. [embedded content]ZDNET’s Senior Editor Sabrina Ortiz got an up-close look at Ballie last year, calling it “a serious attempt at making a robot assistant without being overly ambitious.” She said Ballie can essentially replace several pieces of smart equipment from your home, including a projector, a robot dog, a home security camera, a smart home hub, and more.Also: The best Android phones you can buy: Samsung, Google, OnePlus, and moreThe injection of Google AI means Ballie can engage in conversation, personalize your schedule, intelligently manage smart home devices, set reminders, and even greet you at your door. Samsung Electronics Executive Vice President of the Visual Display Business, Yongjae Kim, said this partnership would allow Ballie to move with you, anticipate your needs, and interact dynamically. More
Prakhar Khanna/ZDNETI’m not a smartwatch person, and I gave up on them three years ago for one simple reason: I didn’t want unsolicited notifications on my wrist. Over the years, I’ve only worn a smartwatch to review it or check out new features. However, I returned to the Apple Watch with its latest iteration — Series 10, in Jet Black — two months ago, and I don’t mind having it on my wrist daily anymore. Also: Apple Watch Series 10 vs Apple Watch Series 9: Should you upgrade to the latest model?It turns out Apple has resolved most of my Apple Watch annoyances, both hardware and software, over the years. Plus, three years changed a lot of things in life, and tracking health data outweighs the inconvenience of unsolicited notifications (which can be turned off) now. Sure, I can choose one of the more affordable options, but I trust the Apple Watch more for its track record of saving lives through irregular heartbeats, and alerts that matter. Just to be clear, I’m not using it as a medical device substitute. Instead, it’s a nice-to-have, but also a reliable companion for health tracking. Also: 3 Apple devices you definitely shouldn’t buy this month (and 10 to get instead)After wearing the Apple Watch Series 10 More
Samuel Boivin/NurPhoto via Getty Images This year is not like last year. Yes, I know. Anyone who follows the news or buys eggs knows that this year is different. But I’m not talking globally. Instead, I’m talking about Google and its Gemini Code Assist announcements at the Google Next get-together. Last year, I discussed Google […] More
Withings/ZDNETHealth tech provider Withings recently launched its FDA-cleared BPM Vision. The device, which costs $150 on Withings’ website More
