This week, I take a look at the surprisingly strong state of Google, Meta gets a new chief AI researcher, and more. If you haven’t already, be sure to check out this week’s Decoder episode about deepfakes and where they are headed.

Earlier today, reports started circulating over on Reddit’s Google Maps sub about a problem with transit instructions, summarized in a post by user XenonOxide. About a dozen Pixel users chime in to respond with reports of their own, and everyone who’s getting this seems to be having the same problem.

The search giant predicted a further capital spending boost next year and cited massive demand for its cloud computing services.

Armed with new data showing AI actually boosts search volume, the tech giant has turned a perceived threat into a powerful new weapon.

Google Home and Nest users report declining reliability, with devices frequently misunderstanding commands or failing to respond.

An Argentine captured naked in his yard by a Google Street View camera has been awarded compensation by a court after his bare behind was splashed over the internet for all to see.

The latest sign that the AI talent wars are heating up? An early Windsurf engineer said Google's job offer came with a lit fuse attached.

Alphabet (GOOG) stock rose by just over 1% on July 24, despite the company beating Q2 estimates on nearly all metrics. In this article, we’ll look at the key takeaways from Alphabet’s Q2 earnings and examine whether it is a good buy.