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Google Updates WeatherNext Model to Boost Forecast Accuracy
Google launched WeatherNext 3, an upgraded AI model using live satellite data to produce hourly, high-resolution weather forecasts.

Nutanix Launches NC2 on Google Cloud in Dammam Region
Nutanix launched NC2 on Google Cloud in the Dammam region, allowing Saudi enterprises to extend on-premises workloads without rearchitecting applications.

Google Releases Gemini 3.8 Flash with Enhanced Coding at Previous Low Pricing
Google launched Gemini 3.8 Flash, delivering upgraded coding and multi-step reasoning at the same low cost and speed as its predecessor.

Google AI Mode Adds Travel Planning and Booking Tools
Google AI Mode has added flight price tracking across 180 countries alongside conversational hotel bookings and reward point calculations.

AI Industry Briefing: Tech Leaders Coordinate Cyber Defense and Model Standards
Major AI firms including OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google align on cyber defense measures while deploying new agent tools and hardware standards.

Google Cloud Launches Gemini Enterprise for Financial Services for Banking and Capital Markets
Google Cloud has launched Gemini Enterprise for Financial Services, offering specialized AI agents and 13 market data connectors for global banking.

Custom AI Chips Challenge Nvidia Merchant GPU Market Leadership
Tech giants including OpenAI, Google, and Amazon are developing custom AI chips, challenging Nvidia’s traditional dominance in the merchant GPU market.

Google Introduces New AI Study Tools Across Search and Gemini
Google has launched dedicated AI study tools across Search and Gemini, featuring automated flashcards, 3D simulations, and deep research tools for students.

Google Introduces Option to Disable Visible AI Watermarks on Gemini Media
Google has introduced a toggle option to disable visible AI watermarks on Gemini-generated media, giving creators more flexibility while maintaining backend security.

Tech Giants Face Thousands of Social Media Lawsuits After Failed Appeal
Meta, TikTok, Snapchat, and Google must face thousands of consolidated user addiction lawsuits after a US appeals court rejected their Section 230 defense.

Google Launches Gemini 3.7 Flash with Enhanced Coding Capabilities
Google has launched Gemini 3.7 Flash, featuring massive performance gains in coding and automation at half the price of the previous version.

Google Unveils Pixel 11 Series with Tensor G6 Processor
Google has launched its Pixel 11 series featuring the new Tensor G6 processor, upgraded cameras, and expanded RAM configurations for on-device AI tasks.

Google AI Overviews Now Appear in 43% of Global Searches
New data shows Google AI Overviews are rapidly becoming the default search experience, appearing in 43% of queries globally.

Gemini Approaches One Billion Monthly Users Milestone Following Rapid Growth
Google’s Gemini AI assistant has reached 950 million monthly users, tripling its user base from last year and closing in on the one-billion-user milestone.

Google Introduces Selfie Video Authentication for Account Recovery
Google has launched a selfie video verification feature to help users recover locked accounts when passwords or two-factor devices are unavailable.

Google Search settings updated with new media privacy controls
Google has introduced a new setting allowing users to control whether their uploaded images and files are saved and used for AI training.

Google Launches Video Remix Feature for AI Subscribers
Google has introduced a new Video Remix tool for Google Photos, allowing AI subscribers to edit and transform videos using the Gemini Omni model.

Google Schedules Pixel 11 Launch Event for August 12
Google has scheduled its next major hardware event for August 12 in New York City, with implications for device availability in Saudi Arabia.

How to Prevent Google From Using Your Data for AI Training
Google has updated its privacy settings to train its AI models on user data. Learn how to easily opt out and protect your personal information.

Tuwaiq Academy and Google Cloud Launch AI & Cloud Champions Program
Tuwaiq Academy and Google Cloud have launched a joint program to train local talent and support over 60 tech startups in Saudi Arabia.

Max Fashion Deploys Google Cloud AI for Virtual Fitting in the UAE
Max Fashion has integrated Google Cloud’s Virtual Try-On API in the UAE to offer customers realistic visual previews of clothing fit.

Google Updates NotebookLM with Agentic Capabilities and Advanced Reasoning
Google has updated NotebookLM with agentic capabilities, advanced reasoning, and new output formats, starting with Google AI Ultra subscribers.
