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Industry

Google Cuts Pixel 11 Pro AI Trial to Six Months, Adds Three Costly Catches

Google has reduced the free Google AI Pro trial bundled with the Pixel 11 Pro from 12 months to six months, cutting the perk's value by $119.94. The change applies across the Pixel 11 Pro lineup and introduces three costly catches, including losing the trial if upgrading to AI Ultra, auto-renewal before the next flagship launch, and termination of existing promos when redeeming new ones. The Pixel 10 Pro still offers the full 12-month trial, making it a viable alternative for shoppers.

Aug 164 minNeura News

AI Models

Google DeepMind Unveils Gemini Robotics 2 and ER 2 for Smarter Machines

Google DeepMind has unveiled Gemini Robotics 2, a vision-language-action model for robot control, and Gemini Robotics ER 2, an embodied reasoning model. The former handles direct motor commands, while the latter plans actions. ER 2 is available in Google AI Studio, while Robotics 2 is on a waitlist.

Jul 314 minNeura News

Industry

Google AI Overviews now appear in 43% of searches, data shows

A new report from Similarweb reveals that Google's AI Overviews now appear in 43% of searches, up from 15% a year ago. AI Mode visits have more than doubled to 279 million monthly. The shift is changing how users search, with longer conversational queries replacing short keywords, and raising concerns among publishers about lost referral traffic.

Jul 273 minNeura News

AI Models

Google Designs New AI Chip Frozen v2 for Gemini Efficiency

Alphabet is developing a new server chip internally called Frozen v2, expected in 2028, to make its Gemini AI models up to 10 times more efficient than current Google AI chips. The chip aims to address AI computing shortages and reduce reliance on Nvidia, boosting investor confidence ahead of earnings.

Jul 203 minNeura News

Industry

DuckDuckGo Installations Surge 30% as Users Reject Google AI Search

DuckDuckGo reports a 30.5% spike in U.S. app installs on May 25 as users flee Google's AI overhaul. iOS installs surged nearly 70% week-over-week. CEO Gabriel Weinberg says Google is 'force-feeding AI with no way to opt out.' DuckDuckGo's AI-free search page also saw 27.7% growth.

May 263 minNeura News

Developer

Google AI Studio quickly coded my first Android app, but it was bad

Sean Hollister built three Android apps in one afternoon using Google AI Studio's new vibe coding feature. The process was remarkably fast: type a prompt, press install, and get a working app within minutes. But the apps were buggy and limited. A calorie counter gave incorrect numbers, a text adventure game had showstopper bugs, and a Mario knockoff crashed on startup. Daily usage limits also cut the experiment short.

May 215 minNeura News

Industry

Runway Evolves from Filmmaker Tools to Google AI Rival

AI video startup Runway, founded by artists from NYU, shifts focus from tools for filmmakers to world models trained on video data. The company aims to surpass language-based AI leaders like Google by building systems that understand the physical world directly. Valued at $5.3 billion with $40 million in Q2 2026 recurring revenue, Runway faces tough competition but leverages its unique origins and recent funding.

May 155 minNeura News

Industry

Musk Recounts Page Fallout in OpenAI Trial Testimony

Elon Musk shared details of his broken friendship with Larry Page during testimony in his lawsuit against OpenAI. He described a key dispute over AI safety concerns that led him to co-found the company. The account highlighted their past closeness and how it ended after Musk hired a Google AI expert.

Apr 293 minNeura News

Industry

John Ternus Tackles AI as Apple's New CEO Challenge

John Ternus, Apple's senior vice president of hardware engineering, will become CEO on September 1, succeeding Tim Cook after 15 years in the role. The announcement omits any mention of AI, despite Apple's ongoing struggles in the field. Siri trails rivals, partnerships with OpenAI and Google aim to catch up, but delays persist ahead of WWDC 2026.

Apr 213 minNeura News