Some of the largest providers of large language models (LLMs) have sought to move beyond multimodal chatbots — extending their models out into "agents" that can actually take more actions on behalf of ...

Google is updating the Chrome web browser to automatically revoke notification permissions for websites that haven't been visited recently, to reduce alert overload. While Google Chrome's Safety Check ...

Google has unveiled a new AI model called Gemini 2.5 Computer Use that can navigate and surf the web using a virtual browser and even perform tasks like filling forms. Built on the Gemini 2.5 Pro, the ...

Chrome can now autofill passports, driver’s licenses, and vehicle details, but only with your say-so. The update is encrypted, opt in, and global on desktop, with a confirmation prompt before anything ...

The new Gemini 2.5 Computer Use model can click, scroll, and type in a browser window to access data that’s not available via an API. The new Gemini 2.5 Computer Use model can click, scroll, and type ...

Canada's IRCC revealed nearly 47,000 foreign students are potentially in the country illegally, violating visa terms by not attending classes. Aiesha Zafar, the head of migration integrity at the ...

In the drought of new Nest Hub updates, Google’s head of Home has confirmed that, yes, the Nest Hub is not dead, but there’s also no “explicit news” just yet. Speaking on the latest episode of The ...

The deal hands Perplexity a massive distribution channel, giving it a major exposure. Perplexity wants to replace Google Search from your web browser – a wish that’s difficult to have on Chrome.

Although instant messaging apps like WhatsApp, Telegram, and Facebook Messenger dominate the market, many prefer Google Messages to stay in touch with friends and family. In addition to sending and ...

Researchers have unveiled a surprising new way that soil microbes can use sunlight energy—even after the lights go out. A team from Kunming University of Science and Technology and the University of ...

Investopedia contributors come from a range of backgrounds, and over 25 years there have been thousands of expert writers and editors who have contributed. Thomas J Catalano is a CFP and Registered ...

DNA stands for Deoxyribonucleic Acid, the molecule that carries the genetic code of all living things. It’s found in every cell and determines everything from your looks to your body functions. In ...