Google presented the most popular queries of Ukrainians in 2025. "Power outage schedule" became the leader, and "The Gorge" among films.
The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has banned ads for Nike, Superdry, and Lacoste in Britain. The brands misled customers by using the term "sustainable" without proper evidence of environmental friendliness.
OpenAI has implemented a "red code," the highest level of internal urgency, to urgently improve the quality of ChatGPT. This decision was made due to Google's rapidly strengthening position in the field of artificial intelligence.
Ford unveiled the updated 2026 Mondeo in China, which received a refreshed front end, new wheels and colors, and an updated interior with a 27-inch 4K display. The car will be available with three powertrains: two gasoline and one hybrid, all with front-wheel drive.
Amazon and Google have unveiled a joint multi-cloud service for reliable connectivity, allowing customers to create private, high-speed connections between computing platforms. This initiative comes after a massive outage at Amazon Web Services, which caused up to $650 million in losses for American companies.
Mazda has unveiled an updated CX-5 crossover featuring a next-generation electronic and electrical architecture and an enhanced interface. The car comes with integrated Google services and will arrive at European dealerships in December 2025.
In 2026, the Mercedes-Benz CLE will undergo a facelift to match the style of new models. The update will include a new front fascia, a larger grille, and the fourth-generation MBUX infotainment system.
Google specialists have discovered the Sturnus Trojan, which affects Android devices, using legitimate accessibility features for full control. The virus tracks user actions, steals passwords, and reads encrypted chats in messengers.
Google has denied viral rumors about using Gmail email content to train artificial intelligence models. The company states that its policy has not changed, and “smart features” are not related to data transfer for AI.
Since the beginning of the year, over UAH 13. 2 billion in "Google tax" has been received by the Ukrainian budget from foreign companies for electronic services. The largest amounts were paid by Apple, Google, Valve, Meta, Sony, Etsy, Netflix, and Wargaming.
A federal judge ruled that Meta's acquisitions of Instagram and WhatsApp do not violate US antitrust law. This decision is a significant defeat for the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), which failed to prove market monopolization.
Google has unveiled a new version of its artificial intelligence, Gemini 3, and stated that it is our smartest model.
The laying of several underwater internet cables through the Red Sea has not been completed as planned. Political tensions and security threats have made this route unsafe for commercial vessels.
Google plans to invest $40 billion in three new data centers in Texas by 2027 to increase AI computing power. These centers will create thousands of jobs and provide student training, as well as support energy initiatives.
Google has offered the EU measures to avoid splitting its online advertising business after a €2. 95 billion fine. The company announced changes to its advertising services, but Brussels has yet to decide whether to accept these commitments.
The European Commission has launched a new investigation into Google to assess whether the company is downgrading news agencies and other publisher sites that host sponsored content. This investigation under the EU's Digital Markets Act (DMA) aims to ensure that news publishers do not lose important revenue.
The Irish media regulator Coimisiún na Meán has launched an investigation into the social network X for failing to remove illegal content. This is the first official investigation under the EU's Digital Services Act, and the company faces a fine of up to 6% of its annual global turnover.
Google is facing a lawsuit over allegations of using AI Gemini to illegally track users' personal messages in Gmail, chats, and video conferences. The lawsuit claims that Google secretly integrated Gemini into these applications, collecting data without consent.
Google plans to invest 5. 5 billion euros in the development of computing resources and operations in Germany over the next four years. The investment covers two data centers in the Frankfurt region, which is part of the company's ongoing commitment to Europe.
Meta, ByteDance, Alphabet, and Snap are accused of deliberately creating addiction in teenagers. A Los Angeles court ruling has allowed the cases to proceed, which could be of historical significance for the industry.
Poland and Romania are deploying a new American Merops weapon system to defend against Russian drones, capable of detecting and approaching drones using artificial intelligence. This system, also deployed in Denmark, is designed to strengthen defenses on NATO's eastern flank after a series of drone incursions into the alliance's airspace.
New astronomical observations cast doubt on the theory of the accelerated expansion of the Universe, for which the Nobel Prize in Physics was awarded in 2011. Scientists suggest that the expansion of the Universe may be slowing down, not accelerating, as previously thought.
Google is developing Project Suncatcher to launch solar-powered satellites into orbit that will power artificial intelligence systems. The first mission with two prototypes is scheduled for early 2027.
Apple Inc. is developing a budget Mac, codenamed J700, that will cost less than $1,000 to compete with Chromebooks and entry-level Windows PCs. The device, powered by an iPhone processor and featuring an LCD display, is aimed at students and users who browse the web and work with documents.
The Russian authorities plan to create a so-called register of "white hackers" under the control of the FSB and with mandatory state registration.
Google's YouTube will use AI to improve the visual clarity of low-resolution videos on TVs, the web, and mobile devices. The upscaling feature will initially apply to videos below 1080p, with an opt-out option for content creators.
Documents show that during a $1. 2 billion deal in 2021, Israel demanded that Google and Amazon implement a secret "winking" mechanism.
British analysts have uncovered AI manipulation by Russia. Almost a fifth of the responses from popular chatbots cited Russian state sources, many of which are under EU sanctions.
Amazon is cutting about 14,000 corporate jobs, increasing spending on artificial intelligence while cutting costs in other areas. This is the largest reduction since 2023, when the company laid off 27,000 employees.
Donald Trump plans to name the new 90,000-square-foot White House ballroom after himself. The $300 million project is funded by private donors, including major tech companies.
