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2026
First Android-based Googlebook laptops go on sale
Five Android-based Googlebook laptops went on sale, with models from Acer, Asus, and Lenovo running x86 Intel chips and models from Dell and HP running Qualcomm's Arm-based Snapdragon processors.
2026
Google reportedly may expand Gemini 'Call for Me' beyond business calls to personal calls
The Verge reports, citing an Android Authority APK teardown that found a 'Gemini Calling' introductory screen, that Google may be expanding its 'Call for Me' AI feature beyond business calls so users could have Gemini deliver short messages via phone calls to friends and family. The teardown also surfaced 'granular permissions' settings, including what appear to be phone call permissions that could let users control which app capabilities Gemini can access. The report notes the expansion and settings are unconfirmed and Google might not publicly release them.
2026
Anthropic, OpenAI, Google and Meta executives set to testify at New York City Council hearing on AI risks
Senior leaders from Anthropic, OpenAI, Google and Meta are scheduled to testify under oath on October 5, 2026 at a New York City Council 'Committee of the Whole' hearing on the potential dangers of artificial intelligence, where the companies will be asked to explain the threats AI presents and weigh in on potential legislative solutions. Anthropic, OpenAI and Google agreed to appear only after the Council threatened to subpoena them. Anthropic is sending Frontier Red Team head Logan Graham, OpenAI is represented by Morgan Dwyer, head of policy development and operations, Google by AI and emerging tech policy director Alice Friend, and Meta by AI policy director for legislation Shane Cahill. The hearing follows intensifying scrutiny of leading AI labs' safety and security practices.
2026
Google admits some Android apps may not run smoothly on Intel-based Googlebooks
On the day the first Googlebook laptops went on sale, Google stated to Android Authority that while every Play Store app is available, a small handful of complex apps or games originally designed for Arm chips need developer tuning to run their best on Intel-based models. Google did not say how many apps are affected or name any specific apps, and said it is working with app developers, Intel, and Qualcomm to optimize performance and expand compatibility.
2026
Google pauses its open source bug bounty program, citing a significant rise in AI submissions
Google has paused its Open Source Software Vulnerability Rewards Program until next year, blaming a “significant rise” in AI submissions; the program rewards researchers for finding vulnerabilities in the company's open source software, amid reports that AI slop is overwhelming bug bounty programs.
2026
Google launching Googlebooks, a new line of Android-based laptops, on October 4
Google is launching Googlebooks, its new line of Android-based laptops running a blended Chromebook-Android OS with built-in Gemini AI. The initial five models from Dell, Lenovo, HP, Acer, and Asus all launch October 4th, with preorders available now and starting prices ranging from $899 to $1,299.
2026
India orders Bitchat removed from Apple and Google app stores
Bitchat, Jack Dorsey’s decentralized messaging app, has disappeared from Apple’s App Store and Google Play in India after India’s Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology ordered Apple to remove the app under Section 69A of the Information Technology Act; Dorsey disclosed the Apple notice on Saturday, and Bitchat has become largely unavailable in India as a result of the restrictions.
2026
Google unveils flagship AI model Gemini 4 Argon
Google unveiled its latest flagship AI model, Gemini 4 Argon, this week as it looks to compete at the frontier with OpenAI and Anthropic. Analysts said the model posted top-tier benchmark results, and Google plans to launch it in phases, starting with trusted cybersecurity partners while working with the U.S. government on pre-release safety evaluations. Google also said the model is already being used internally to optimize memory at its data centers.
2026
SpaceX Transporter-18 mission to carry Google TPUs into orbit for first in-orbit test of Project Suncatcher
SpaceX's Transporter-18 mission, scheduled for Oct 1, 2026 from Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, will carry Planet Labs satellites into low Earth orbit aboard a Falcon 9 rocket, including a solar-powered prototype equipped with Google's tensor processing units (TPUs). The flight marks the first in-orbit test for Alphabet's Project Suncatcher, a moonshot initiative to develop reliable, solar-powered AI computing infrastructure in space.
2026
Google launches TPU prototype satellite into orbit aboard SpaceX rocket
On October 1, 2026, Google launched a prototype orbital compute satellite carrying its Tensor Processing Unit aboard a SpaceX rocket from California, the first time Google has sent one of its advanced chips into space. The satellite was built by Planet Labs and will test whether the TPU can function in space, including supplying a kilowatt of continuous power, cooling the chip, and running models, as a step toward space data centers.
2026
eMudhra cryptographic flaw disclosed
A security researcher identified weaknesses in private keys associated with eight intermediate Certificate Authorities used by eMudhra’s global TLS business. eMudhra acknowledged human errors in the key-generation process, while saying its infrastructure had not been compromised and no data was breached.
2026
US judge dismisses Chegg and Penske Media antitrust lawsuits against Google over AI Overviews
US District Judge Amit Mehta dismissed a pair of antitrust lawsuits filed by Chegg and Rolling Stone parent company Penske Media Corporation, which accused Google of abusing its monopoly power by coercing publishers into supplying content for AI Overviews for free and diverting traffic and revenue away from their sites. The judge ruled that PMC and Chegg's claims do not stand up to antitrust law.
2026
Google launches Fitbit Air fitness tracker in India at premium pricing
Google on Wednesday (September 30, 2026) launched the screen-less Fitbit Air fitness tracker in India, priced at ₹13,999 (roughly $146), about $47 above its $99 U.S. price, positioning it as a premium device. The device, unveiled in May, features health and fitness tracking including 24/7 heart rate monitoring, A-fib alerts, blood oxygen levels, and sleep tracking.
2026
Google challenges EU orders to open up to AI and search-engine rivals
Per Reuters, Google has launched a legal challenge against European Union orders that require it to open up its services to AI and search-engine rivals.
2026
U.S. government launches America.gov AI chatbot built with Google and SpaceXAI
The U.S. government on Tuesday launched America.gov, a government-hosted, public-facing AI chatbot, which was built in partnership with Google and SpaceXAI. The chatbot has so far proved difficult for people to jailbreak.
2026
OpenAI, Anthropic, Nvidia, SpaceX, Meta and Google sign White House AI self-regulation accord
At a White House summit on 29 September 2026, US President Donald Trump said executives from OpenAI, Anthropic, Nvidia, SpaceX, Meta and Google signed a "morally binding" AI self-regulation accord under which the companies are responsible for ensuring the safety of their own technology, will implement safeguards to keep models operating as intended, and will work with independent auditors. Experts criticised the accord for not addressing accountability for AI incidents.
2026
White House launches America.gov AI chatbot with Google as partner
President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday that the White House is launching America.gov, an AI chatbot intended to help people find government services and other information. Google confirmed it is a partner on the launch and that its AI model, Gemini, is involved; U.S. Chief Design Officer Joe Gebbia added that the government also used Grok.
2026
Sen. Warren and Senate Democrats send letters to Meta, Google, Amazon and Microsoft seeking information on AI tax subsidies
Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., joined by Democratic Sens. Tina Smith and Jeff Merkley, sent letters Sunday night to the CEOs of Meta, Google, Amazon and Microsoft seeking information on tax deductions the companies claimed for AI and data center development under the 2025 'one big beautiful bill' act and on their lobbying efforts ahead of the bill's passage. The letters cite falling corporate tax payments even as revenues rise, and request answers by Oct. 12. Spokespeople for all four companies did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
2026
Google tests buying from Walmart-owned Flipkart through Gemini and AI Mode in India
Google has started testing a way for shoppers in India to buy products from Walmart-owned Flipkart directly through Gemini and AI Mode. The limited test covers select products and users; users in the test see a “Buy” button on select Flipkart product listings in the AI interfaces, which takes them directly to a Flipkart checkout flow without leaving the interface, with a broader rollout planned for later in October.
2026
Google says ShinyHunters hackers expanded attacks on Oracle's PeopleSoft
Google reported that the ShinyHunters hacking group has expanded its attacks to Oracle's PeopleSoft software.