A new book examines why ancient maps are still a source of wonder, even in the age of GPS

An excerpt from ‘India Through Iconic Maps,’ by Deepti Anand, Sanghamitra Chatterjee, and contributing author Juhi Valia.
Decrypt

Google Brings AI Music Generation to Gemini—We Tried It, and It's Too Little Too Late

Google AI music generator Lyria 3 is now available on the Gemini app. It works—mostly—but the competition has a big head start.
CNBC

Apple, Google host dozens of AI ‘nudify’ apps like Grok, report finds

Apple and Google's app stores are hosting dozens of "nudify" apps that can take people's photos and use AI to generate nude images of them, according to watchdog group Tech Transparency Project. After ...
9to5google

Yes, the Google app icon is now bigger on Android [U]

The year in Google updates is well underway today with beta version 17.0 of the Google app on Android increasing the size of the app icon. Update 1/11: Version 17.0.4 of the Google app on Android has ...
Search Engine Roundtable

Google's John Mueller Answers If You Should Invest In GEO

John Mueller, a Google Search Analyst, responded to a question on Reddit named Is SEO still enough, or do we need to start thinking about GEO too? In short, John said you should look at the "full ...
BGR

5 Essential Google TV Streamer Apps You Should Always Install First

The Google TV Streamerlaunched in 2024, is currently the only streaming device that the company sells. With this gadget, Google replaced its long-running Chromecast brand. In our Google TV Streamer ...
The Verge

Want to link from Google’s app store to your app? That’ll be $2–4 per install

Google says it’s complying with the Epic injunction by erecting new programs and fees. Google says it’s complying with the Epic injunction by erecting new programs and fees. is a senior editor and ...
Android

Google App Replacing Pixel Launcher Search, And It's Reportedly Intentional

The Google app is replacing the Pixel Launcher search. Tapping the Pixel Launcher search bar opens the Google app. This appears to be an intentional change rather than a bug. This change means you now ...
SlashGear

5 Essential Google TV Streamer Apps You Need To Download ASAP

First launched in 2013, Chromecast was the go-to streaming device for those looking to convert their dumb TVs into smart ones. However, in 2024, Google finally bid adieu to its Chromecast streamer and ...
Lifehacker

Google's Desktop Search App Is Back (Kind Of)

Justin Pot is a freelance journalist who helps people get more out of technology. November 19, 2025 Add as a preferred source on Google Add as a preferred source on Google Back in the Windows XP days, ...
Droid Life

Google App Gets Images Tab and Way to Organize Interests

We may earn a commission when you click links to retailers and purchase goods. More info. The Google App is getting an update that will add a new Images tab to the bottom. This area will be used as a ...
TechCrunch

Google Maps releases new AI tools that let you create interactive projects

Google Maps is adding new AI features, including a builder agent and an MCP server — a tool that connects AI assistants to Google Maps’ technical documentation — to help developers and users create ...