I spent 8 years building Google Sheets. Now I think apps are on their way out

The standalone app era is ending — and the companies still building interfaces on top of databases are running out of time to notice.
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Google Glasses Are Coming Again: Here's What to Expect

At Google I/O this month, we should learn a lot about a wide range of new smart glasses coming from companies other than Meta.

What to expect from Google I/O 2026: Gemini news, Android XR glasses

Google I/O 2026 kicks off May 19, and if the past few years are any indication, AI is going to be the main attraction. The two-day event will be livestreamed and is expected to cover updates across Gemini,

Google is giving Android's 4,000 emojis a 3D glow-up, but there's a catch

Google has announced a major refresh for all 4,000 emojis on Android. Google will replace the existing flat emojis with 3D ones later this year. When they first arrive, the new emojis will roll out to Pixel devices.

7 Hidden Gemini Live AI Models Revealed Ahead Of Google I/O 2026

I found 7 hidden AI models in the Google App for Gemini Live and tested them. The models behave differently. This is what I found ahead of Google I/O 2026

Google Launches New Android Security Features to Fight Scams, Theft

Google detailed Android security updates for 2026, including verified bank calls, stronger theft protection, OTP hiding, and spyware forensics.

Google says Search Query Reports may not show actual user searches

Google says Search Query Reports may not show exact searches as AI-driven intent matching expands in Google Ads.

Google’s Gemini AI now understands your mouse cursor movements

The project was introduced by Google DeepMind this week through a research demonstration called “Reimagining the mouse pointer for the AI era”. The company said the goal is to make AI assistance feel more natural and less disruptive by allowing the computer to understand visual and semantic context directly from the cursor’s position.