Alphabet launches a €6 billion euro bond offering
Google’s parent is offering seven bond tranches. Proceeds are intended for general corporate purposes, potentially including debt repayment.
Google showcases games and interactive simulations built with Gemini 4 Argon
Google’s examples include a globe mapping fires and earthquakes and a browser game. Demonstrations show possibilities, not production readiness.
Google Opens Public Access to Gemini 4 Argon, Its First Fourth-Generation Model
On October 13, 2026, Google began general rollout of Gemini 4 Argon. The model is now available to developers, companies, scientists, and Google AI Pro and Ultra subscribers after a two-week closed testing period.
Irish Regulator Fines Google €403 Million
Ireland's Data Protection Commission (DPC) has fined Google €403 million for violations in processing user location data.
Lawsuit Accuses Anthropic, Google, OpenAI and SpaceXAI of Colluding to Slow AI Development
A group of plaintiffs has accused four leading AI companies of agreeing to slow the improvement of competing products. The lawsuit was filed in the Northern District of California.
Google Changes Site Ranking Rules in EEA Amid EC Complaints
Google will adjust its anti-spam policy in the European Economic Area to address European Commission concerns that it violates the DMA.
Google Adds Sign Language Translation to Gboard and Live Transcribe
Google has introduced a feature that translates American Sign Language (ASL) into text in Gboard and Live Transcribe, helping deaf and hard-of-hearing people communicate.
European Commission Rejects Google's Allegations, Says EU Digital Law Not Up for Negotiation with US
The European Commission stated that EU digital legislation is not subject to negotiations with the US, rejecting Google's accusations of restricting business.
Google Overhauls Image Search with AI-Powered Features for 25th Anniversary
Google celebrates 25 years of Google Images with a redesigned homepage and integrated AI image generation.