There is a support note, if you can find it. Here’s the link. “Starting January 2026,” Google tells users of the world’s most popular email platform, "Gmail will no longer support checking emails from third-party accounts through POP. The option to ‘Check mail from other accounts’ will no longer be available in Gmail on your computer."

Google tracks how users behave and only shows AI Overviews in Search when they actually add value, said Google VP Robby Stein.

Cybercriminals allegedly sent 9,000+ phishing emails using Google Cloud tools, targeting 3,200 organizations by exploiting legitimate automation features.

This Google Chrome vulnerability could leave your apps exposed to attack. You have been warned. Update your browser now.

Google kicked off the new year with a pretty major announcement for the future of Android. After nearly 20 years, it's cutting the frequency of source code releases in half. Starting this year, Google is shifting to a biannual schedule, and it could have some sneaky implications for you.

Link previews, including YouTube, have a new design and taller cover image. The page title is larger with the domain accompanied by a favicon and more prominent background. However, Google has removed the article snippet in a downgrade to information density.

Well done Google. A major new privacy feature is coming to Pixel, Samsung and other phones courtesy of the new Android 17 upgrade. This will let users lock apps behind device security, and also hide message content from anyone but you.

Sergey Brin is joining his Google co-founder, Larry Page, in reducing ties to the state where they built their fortunes.