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SigNoz 0.133.0 Open Redirect Lets Attackers Steal SSO Tokens
SigNoz through 0.133.0 is affected by a reported open redirect in the SSO flow (referenced in NVD as CVE-2026-63094) that lets unauthenticated attackers steal access and refresh tokens from users on Google OAuth, SAML, or OIDC instances. The CVSS 3.1 score of 8.1 from VulnCheck marks it high severity and requires immediate patching on affected self-hosted deployments.

Critical Privilege Escalation Flaw Reported in WordPress Plugin Aimogen Pro
Aimogen Pro for WordPress through version 2.8.4 allows unauthenticated privilege escalation because the aiomatic_call_google_ai_function omits a capability check, letting attackers clear blacklists and run arbitrary PHP such as creating admin accounts. Wordfence rates it critical at CVSS 9.8; the CVE reached NVD on July 17, 2026.

Google opens Android to third-party app stores July 22
Google will allow US third-party app stores to access the Play catalog starting July 22 under the new Play Catalog Access Program. The change complies with the Epic Games court order while imposing $5,000 onboarding and annual fees plus US-only distribution rules.

Samsung Health requires AI data consent or deletes user records
Samsung Health now requires users to consent to their data being used for AI training and human review or the app will delete the data and stop syncing it. The policy covers step counts, sleep, medication, cycle tracking and full health records, arriving alongside a redesign of the service.

Google Phone G4HCD Receives FCC Approval
Google received FCC equipment authorization for the Phone G4HCD on July 13, 2026. The approval covers operation across ten frequency bands and includes dozens of supporting test reports required for market entry.

Google sets August 31 for full Manifest V2 extension removal
Google will remove all Manifest V2 extensions from the Chrome Web Store on August 31, 2026. The move completes a four-year transition to Manifest V3, which the company says is more secure but has drawn criticism for restricting ad blockers and similar tools.

Google sets August date for Pixel 11 hardware event in New York
Google will hold its upcoming Made by Google event on August 12 in New York City, an invitation received by The Verge states. An animated clip in the message hints at a gold-colored handset belonging to the Pixel 11 lineup.

Google, FBI disrupt NetNut proxy botnet of 2M devices
Google and partners including the FBI have disrupted the NetNut residential proxy botnet, cutting off an estimated 2 million compromised Android devices used by hundreds of threat actors. The operation degrades a major tool for concealing cyberattacks and is expected to ripple through the interconnected proxy services industry.

Europe's Highest Court Rejects Google's Appeal of $4.7 Billion Antitrust Penalty
Europe's top court upheld an approximately $4.7 billion antitrust penalty targeting Google for allegedly abusing Android's dominance through pre-installation deals with device makers. The ruling ends years of appeals, follows a reduction by a lower court, and comes as the EU expands oversight of large technology platforms under new rules while drawing criticism from U.S. officials.

Google Brings Gemini Spark to macOS With Local File Automation
Google introduced Gemini Spark in its macOS app to let the AI automate actions on local files, such as sorting PDFs into folders or pulling invoice details for scheduled spreadsheets. The expansion adds third-party service links, custom MCP server support, and real-time monitoring of selected topics, currently restricted to beta access for qualifying subscribers.

Cloudflare to block mixed-purpose bots from ad-supported sites by default
Cloudflare will block mixed-use crawlers from ad-supported pages by default beginning September 15, 2026, aiming to protect publisher revenue from unpermitted AI training scrapes while still allowing search indexing. The policy affects bots from Apple, Google, and Microsoft that combine indexing with data harvesting and encourages clearer separation of those activities.

Google to lower Play Store fees in US, Europe, UK on June 30
Google is set to implement lower Play Store fees and external payment options in Europe, the UK, and the US starting June 30 as part of its Epic Games settlement. The changes introduce a 10 percent service fee on the first $1 million in annual earnings for small developers and expand globally through 2027.

DeepMind partners with A24 on AI film tools after Google invests $75 million
DeepMind is collaborating with A24 to create AI systems for film production and distribution. The business daily reported that Google is investing around $75 million in the studio, marking its first equity stake in a movie company. The non-exclusive multiyear agreement stresses artist-guided development while surfacing Hollywood worries about training data and alleged copyright issues.

Google discontinues Nest Mini and Nest Audio
Google has discontinued the Nest Mini and Nest Audio while launching its first new smart speaker in six years, which ships June 25 at $100. The move reflects a shift toward Gemini integration and leaves the product lineup without a direct low-cost option.

Gmail reply bug stops keyboard from appearing for some Pixel owners
Some Pixel users cannot get the keyboard to appear when replying to emails in the Gmail app despite visible AI suggestions. The bug emerged in the last 24 hours on Pixel devices only and Google has not yet acknowledged it.

Android 17 brings floating bubbles to all apps for easier multitasking
Google has rolled out stable Android 17 with floating bubbles now available for any app instead of just messaging. The change simplifies switching between applications on Pixel devices and larger screens by turning long-pressed icons into dockable floating windows.

Google begins pre-orders for new $100 Home speaker with 360-degree sound and Gemini
Google started taking pre-orders for its redesigned $100 Home speaker that features 360-degree audio, a recycled-fabric shell in four colors and Gemini as the default voice assistant. A Google Home Premium subscription is reportedly required to unlock Gemini Live, advanced automation and AI-generated home summaries.

Google invests $1.5B to expand Alabama data center
Google is spending $1.5 billion to expand its Jackson County, Alabama data center from 2026 to 2027 while fully funding energy infrastructure to protect local rates. The site will eventually draw nuclear power under a 2025 agreement, accompanied by millions in community grants for efficiency, education, and workforce programs.

China-linked UNC6508 deploys InfiniteRed malware on exposed REDCap servers
Google Threat Intelligence Group linked China-associated actor UNC6508 to a campaign that breached REDCap servers at a North American medical research organization in September 2023. The group deployed custom InfiniteRed malware three months later and maintained access until November 2025, exfiltrating targeted data through a novel email-based method using content compliance rules.

Google sues Chinese network using Gemini for scams
Google sued Outsider Enterprise, a Chinese group that allegedly used Gemini to generate nearly 300 phishing templates and send over 2.5 million scam texts. The action highlights the clash between AI accessibility and its criminal misuse, prompting Google to back new federal legislation.

Google DeepMind releases DiffusionGemma for 4x faster local AI
Google DeepMind released DiffusionGemma, a parallel text-generation model that produces up to four times more tokens per second than similarly sized autoregressive Gemma models on local GPUs. The approach trades higher error rates for better compute efficiency on non-linear tasks but remains experimental.

Google patches fifth Chrome zero-day exploited in 2026
Google released emergency patches for CVE-2026-11645, the fifth Chrome zero-day exploited in the wild this year. The out-of-bounds read/write flaw in V8 could allow arbitrary code execution and ASLR bypass, with details withheld until most users update.

Gemini 3.5 and Antigravity arrive in NotebookLM
Google is updating NotebookLM with the Gemini 3.5 model, Antigravity-powered code execution, multi-format document generation, and automated web source import. The changes are available first to AI Ultra and qualifying enterprise users.

Apple reintroduces AI-powered Siri at WWDC 2026
Apple demonstrated a redesigned Siri AI at WWDC 2026, two years after first announcing the AI-powered assistant. The update integrates with Dynamic Island, adds new gestures and voice controls, and runs on Google's Gemini models via a new partnership.

Bloomberg details Apple’s 2025 AI shakeup ahead of iOS 27
A Bloomberg report details the early 2025 executive meeting that triggered Apple’s AI strategy overhaul after Apple Intelligence underperformed and Siri faced delays. The changes, including new leadership assignments and a Google Gemini partnership, will debut in iOS 27 at WWDC today.

Google Fixes Actively Exploited Android Zero-Day in June Patches
Google released the June 2026 Android security patches fixing 124 vulnerabilities including one zero-day under limited targeted exploitation in the Framework component. The updates also resolve 18 critical issues and arrive as Google scales back some bug bounties for AI-discoverable flaws.

Samsung Shares Surge 6.5% After Shipping HBM4E Samples
Samsung shares surged as much as 6.51% after the company began shipping samples of its industry-first 12-layer HBM4E AI memory chip globally. The development advances Samsung's push to compete with SK Hynix in high-bandwidth memory for AI accelerators from Nvidia and Google.

Apple to Position On-Device AI as Key WWDC 2026 Focus
Apple will spotlight on-device AI as its edge at WWDC 2026, capitalizing on 15 years of custom silicon to favor local inference over cloud systems for privacy and efficiency. The approach includes distilling Google's Gemini model, weighing acquisitions such as Liquid AI, adopting Nvidia confidential compute in Google Cloud, and moving away from exclusive Private Cloud Compute promises amid limits on massive models, as the firm seeks to reset its Apple Intelligence story after earlier rollout hurdles.

Google Outlines Health App Changes After Fitbit Complaints
Google is rolling out updates to its Health app this week and in June to address complaints from users after the service replaced Fitbit. The changes improve dashboard customization, add missing features including custom food logging and sleep overviews, refine the divisive AI coach with more concise messages and visuals, and fix run labeling and family account migration issues.

Google Appeals Antitrust Ruling, Claims Apple Chose Search on Merit
Google appealed a 2024 antitrust ruling over payments to be default search on iPhones, arguing it won on merit through innovation and that the court erred on claims of harm to competition. The filing seeks to undo data-sharing remedies with rivals and block AI companies like OpenAI from benefiting, as remedies remain unimplemented pending appeal details.

Google Launches AI Remix Tool for YouTube Shorts
Google announced a new YouTube Shorts Remix feature powered by Gemini Omni that lets users restyle videos as pixel art or anime or alter content by inserting themselves or inflating heads. Creators can disable remixing on their videos and all AI-generated versions carry a digital watermark linking back to the original.

Google Rolls Out Gemini 3.5 Flash and Android XR Glasses at I/O 2026
Google detailed extensive Gemini AI advancements and new Android XR hardware at its 2026 I/O conference. The updates span models, Search, Workspace tools, shopping features, and wearable devices with specific rollout timelines.

Google Launches Full Gemini App Redesign With Neural Expressive UI
Google has deployed a full redesign of the Gemini app on Android, iOS and web featuring Neural Expressive visuals, structured responses and instant Gemini Live access. The changes support 900 million users and accompany new models plus agent capabilities for paid subscribers.

Blackstone Commits $5B to Google AI Infrastructure Venture
Blackstone invests $5 billion in a new U.S.-based AI infrastructure venture with Google that will use the tech giant’s TPUs to bring the first 500 MW of compute capacity online by 2027. The deal underscores Google’s push to challenge Nvidia’s dominance in AI hardware while Blackstone deepens its bets on the exploding demand for compute.

Apple to Debut Standalone Siri App in Beta at WWDC 2026
Apple will launch a new standalone Siri app in beta at WWDC 2026 featuring auto-deleting chat history and a persistent beta label through the iOS 27 public release this fall. The app adds conversation history, file uploads and dual interfaces while running on Apple's private cloud servers to limit data sharing with Google.

Google Updates Spam Policy to Cover AI Manipulation
Google updated its spam policy to treat attempts to manipulate generative AI responses in search results, such as AI Overview, as spam violations. The change targets tactics like recommendation poisoning and could result in lower rankings or removal for offending sites.

Google Reveals List of AirDrop-Compatible Android Phones
Google has unveiled the specific Android models compatible with iPhone AirDrop via Quick Share after an initial brand announcement. The cross-platform file sharing feature is restricted to devices with hardware supporting Apple's Wireless Direct Link protocol.

Anthropic in Advanced Talks to Acquire Stainless
Anthropic is reportedly in advanced talks to acquire Stainless, an SDK startup serving Google and OpenAI. The deal could value Stainless at over $300 million according to The Information.

Google Unveils AI-Native Googlebook Laptop Line
Google unveiled Googlebook on May 12 as the first laptop line designed from the ground up for AI. The devices merge Android's app ecosystem with ChromeOS while centering Gemini as the core intelligence layer.

Google Embeds Gemini Deeply into Android with New Intelligence Features
Google is embedding the Gemini AI model deeply into Android via the Gemini Intelligence update to enable website summarization, automatic form filling, multi-step task automation and more. The features will first reach Samsung Galaxy S26 and Google Pixel 10 devices next summer before expanding to other Android hardware, shifting the OS toward proactive assistance while keeping users in control.

Google Unveils Create My Widget for Gemini-Powered Android Tools
Google unveiled Create My Widget at The Android Show, a Gemini Intelligence tool that generates resizable Android widgets and Wear OS complications from natural language descriptions. It marks the company's first step into generative interfaces created on the fly by AI.

Google Rolls Out Android 17 AI Updates Ahead of Apple’s Siri Revamp
Google announced Android 17 AI features including Gemini upgrades, emoji redesign and Instagram video improvements on May 12, 2026. The moves come weeks before Apple’s planned Siri and iOS AI overhaul, setting up direct competition ahead of Google I/O.

Google: AI Built First Zero-Day Exploit to Bypass 2FA
Google’s Threat Intelligence Group confirms that cybercriminals used AI to build the first observed zero-day exploit that bypassed two-factor authentication in an open-source web tool. The report highlights growing AI use by state-linked actors while noting a Cambridge study finding limited AI sophistication in most cybercrime.

Apple Rolls Out End-to-End Encrypted RCS Beta on iOS 26.5
Apple and Google have begun rolling out end-to-end encrypted RCS messaging in beta for iOS 26.5 and latest Google Messages users. The update adds default encryption and a lock icon to the cross-platform SMS replacement, enhancing message privacy in transit.

Google Finds Hackers Used AI for First Zero-Day Exploit
Google Threat Intelligence Group reports that hackers used AI to develop a zero-day exploit bypassing 2FA in an unnamed popular open-source web admin tool. The attack was stopped before mass exploitation, but the case marks the first time GTIG has seen AI used this way and highlights growing adversary reliance on the technology.

Google Launches $99 Fitbit Air and Health App
Google launches the $99 screenless Fitbit Air tracker—its first new Fitbit device in four years—plus a unified Google Health app and public AI Health Coach. The moves deepen Fitbit's integration into Google's ecosystem after the 2021 acquisition.

Google Adds Five New Features to AI Mode for Deeper Web Searches
Google has rolled out five new search features inside its AI mode to add context and interactivity to web queries. The changes include contextual links, source lists, community viewpoints, and planning aids, though availability in Europe remains uncertain.

Google Rolls Gemini 3.1 to Home Speakers with Camera, Automation Upgrades
Google expands Gemini 3.1 to Home smart speakers and adds camera navigation plus automation triggers. Early-access users gain complex multi-step commands and web/app device management for smoother smart home control.

Gemini AI upgrades Google built-in cars
Google updates cars with Google built-in to the Gemini AI assistant, replacing Google Assistant. The software brings natural conversations, vehicle info, and EV insights to existing vehicles via over-the-air updates.

Google Search Queries Hit All-Time High in Q1 2026
Google Search queries hit an all-time high in Q1 2026 amid 19% revenue growth, per CEO Sundar Pichai. AI features drove the surge as Alphabet posted $109.9 billion in revenues, beating expectations.

Google Photos launches AI wardrobe try-on feature
Google Photos introduces an AI feature to build a virtual wardrobe from users' photo galleries for trying on existing clothes. It allows mixing outfits captured in photos and sharing looks, rolling out first on Android this summer.

GM Deploys Gemini AI to Four Million Vehicles
General Motors plans to add Google's Gemini AI to four million US vehicles via OTA updates. The rollout targets 2022+ models from Cadillac, Chevrolet, Buick, and GMC, marking one of the largest Gemini deployments.
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Google Photos added a one-tap toggle to switch Ask Photos search modes when results fall short.
Google is reportedly developing a frozen chip that embeds Gemini model data directly onto silicon. The design aims to improve efficiency through deeper hardware integration.
Gemini Live now accepts live camera input inside the app. Users tap the icon, point the lens at an object or scene, and ask questions for real-time assistance.
Pixel 6 and 6 Pro reach end of life before Android 17 QPR2 ships in December. The beta that started today marks the cutoff.
Pixel 11 Pro images appeared on Google Fi's site, the first direct sighting from a Google property. Earlier leaks lacked similar confirmation.
Google is rolling out Android 17 QPR2 Beta 1 to Pixel devices as the QPR1 preview cycle winds down.
Google Maps on Android Auto now includes a speedometer display. The addition lands two years after the same feature reached CarPlay.
Marketing images for the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 leaked two days before Samsung's July 22 event. The renders cover the full rugged smartwatch lineup ahead of the expected announcement.
6-10x efficiency gains for Gemini are the target as Google designs new non-TPU AI server chips with LLM architecture baked in.
Google is notifying Android users that device backups will now count against their Google storage quota. The change affects anyone relying on automatic backups without paid storage.
A leak shows Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8 with a wider form factor and complete redesign. Real-life photos reveal the new proportions ahead of launch.
Android Auto is showing early signs of a live speedometer in Google Maps, though the feature remains limited in reach.
Pixel Watch bands start around $10 in Google's latest discount round, with multiple official straps marked down from their usual prices.
Galaxy Watch 9 switches to Qualcomm's Snapdragon Wear Elite processor. Leaked images confirm the change from Samsung's prior silicon.
Google now counts all Android backup data toward Google Account storage limits. Email backups are included in the adjustment.
Google has open-sourced its 3D emoji models. Design questions that stay hidden in 2D, such as whether a face should be a sphere, a mask, or a flat disc, had to be settled before the files could be released.
Xpeng's Mona L03 reaches Europe priced $3,500 below the Tesla Model Y. It adds Google Maps integration and FSD-like driving capability in the same package.
Google revised Gemini quota calculations, so users now receive fewer AI responses than under the prior system.
Over 60 years after Pelé's lost goal at Rua Javari, Google DeepMind has reconstructed the moment from archival footage and historical records in collaboration with experts and his family.
8 AI undressing apps are the target of cease-and-desist letters sent by San Francisco city attorney David Chiu to Apple and Google. The demands cover nonconsensual "nudify" tools in both app stores.
FireSat satellites backed by Google have launched to detect wildfires that existing systems miss, timed with heavy smoke across the US and Canada.
Pixel 11 reportedly gains improved face unlock. The Pixel 11a is said to ship with Tensor G6.
Google redesigned all 3,977 emoji characters to be three-dimensional in Android's Noto set. The company walked through the new design choices to mark World Emoji Day.
Marketing images of the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Z Fold 8 Ultra have leaked ahead of Galaxy Unpacked, showing the short, stout designs in full detail.
Google Photos is rolling out a floating bottom bar on Android that changes how users navigate the library and search tabs.
Samsung is said to offer free storage upgrades on some Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Flip 8 models, though certain storage variants carry limits.
Google Pixel and Nothing are the two fastest-growing smartphone brands in India, even as the overall market contracts.
XPeng has partnered with Google Maps to power navigation and driving assistance in its vehicles sold outside China. The integration will also underpin the European rollout of its NGP assisted driving system in early 2027.
EU's top court ruled that YouTube loses its passive intermediary defense once it reviews and vets creator channels. The decision limits Google's ability to avoid liability for hosted content.
$699 for Redmagic's Astra 2, a 9-inch Android tablet with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. • Global pricing confirmed • August launch • US availability included
Over 4,500 Google workers have signed a petition calling for layoff protections. The filing states that "these layoffs and cuts are not difficult decisions, but simply profit being put over the people that make this company run.
Google Contacts is rolling out a "Your information" section for storing and retrieving personal details like phone numbers without external lookups. The feature is starting to appear in the app.
13 AI face-swap apps drew cease-and-desist letters from San Francisco's city attorney this week, ordering Apple and Google to remove them from their stores over documented targeting of women and girls.
Google is fixing an Android lock screen flaw where a multi-touch gesture let Gemini send SMS messages without entering a PIN. The bypass skipped the usual authentication prompt entirely.
Google Health 5.04 is rolling out with custom food logging and additional bug fixes. The update targets nutrition tracking complaints from the prior redesign.
Google Wallet is testing an online age verification system that keeps personal details private during checks.
A flaw in Anthropic's Claude for Chrome extension lets malicious extensions trigger AI actions by simulating clicks, opening access to connected Gmail, Google Docs, Calendar, and Salesforce accounts.
Google is reportedly preparing to let users customize Gemini voices across parameters like speed and energy.
Google added Canva, YouTube Music, and Instacart integrations to AI Mode in Search. Users can now generate designs, playlists, and shopping lists from within the tool.
YouTube Music is reportedly testing fullscreen cover art in the Now Playing view. The trial follows the split-view redesign rolled out earlier this year.
Google is adding support for connecting third-party apps directly in Search AI Mode, letting users link and interact with their services securely.
Intel is expanding its collaboration with Google Cloud. Teams across the company will use Gemini Enterprise to build AI agents for everyday workflows.
Google added Gemini Omni and personal avatars to Google Vids. Users can generate clips from prompts, edit them through chat, and create avatars that match their look and voice.
Google renamed NotebookLM to Gemini Notebook. 3.5 and Antigravity upgrades are coming to AI Pro.
XPeng's L03 ships with Google Maps Auto SDK built in, the first vehicle from an Asia-Pacific automaker to do so. The integration supplies map data to its NGP and XPILOT driver-assistance systems outside China.
Realme confirmed it will exit the China market to focus on global markets instead. The move follows Oppo's restructuring that includes shutting down OnePlus in those same markets.
Google Pixel shipments grew in the latest quarter while global smartphone sales fell to their lowest level since 2013.
OnePlus will continue software updates for its devices, though OxygenOS is being phased out in favor of ColorOS with Android 17.
Google must give rival AI assistants and search engines greater access to Android and Google Search after an EU order under the bloc's digital antitrust rules.
Google and Epic withdrew their settlement agreement. Google will allow alternative app stores on Android starting July 22 under the existing injunction.
Google is rolling out Workspace upgrades to Gemini Spark after its last update two weeks ago, and teased AI Pro access coming soon.
Google's Pixel 11 store page teases a glowing, color-shifting orb on the camera bar. The feature may tie into the Pixel Glow light spotted in Android 17 betas.
Google released its first Pixel 11 teaser video, showing the new Pixel Glow design.
OnePlus is reportedly shutting down beyond the US and Europe next year. Realme is also exiting China.
Xgimi released the Elfin Flip Laser and 4K projectors, built for moving around the home with some limits on true portability.
Samsung Health reversed course and will keep user data even if they opt out of AI training.
Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Ultra specs leaked in full, detailing the wider model's distinct hardware choices ahead of launch.