Google unveiled a suite of artificial intelligence-powered shopping features on Thursday aimed at simplifying the holiday shopping experience, enabling users to search conversationally, track prices automatically, and even have AI agents call stores or complete purchases on their behalf. #GoogleAI #AIshopping #HolidayShopping #TechNews #GoogleShopping #AICommerce https://www.perplexity.ai/...
Google Adds AI Shopping Tools Across Search, Gemini
Google is rolling out AI shopping updates across Search and Gemini, including conversational queries, agentic checkout, and AI-powered local business calling.
https://www.searchenginejournal.com/google-adds-ai-shopping-tools-across-search-gemini/560800/Former Google CEO warns cheaper Chinese AI models could dominate global market
Eric Schmidt says most governments may adopt Chinese AI models for cost, not quality - Anadolu Ajansı
https://www.aa.com.tr/en/artificial-intelligence/former-google-ceo-warns-cheaper-chinese-ai-models-could-dominate-global-market/3741763DS-STAR: A state-of-the-art versatile data science agent
https://research.google/blog/ds-star-a-state-of-the-art-versatile-data-science-agent/
Gmail Has A New Gemini-Powered Feature To Help You Schedule Events - Here's How It Works
Having issues finding the right time for events? Gmail's new Gemini-powered "Help me schedule" feature lets you do it right in the email you're writing.
https://currently.att.yahoo.com/att/gmail-gemini-powered-feature-help-160100651.htmlDozens of Oracle customers impacted by Clop data theft for extortion campaign | CyberScoop
Researchers said malicious activity dates back to early July and active exploitation was observed two months ago.
https://cyberscoop.com/oracle-customers-attacks-clop-google-mandiant/Google launches its AI vibe-coding app Opal in 15 more countries | TechCrunch
The app, which lets you create mini web apps using text prompts, is now available in Canada, India, Japan, South Korea, Vietnam, Indonesia, Brazil, Singapore, Colombia, El Salvador, Costa Rica, Panamá, Honduras, Argentina, and Pakistan.
https://techcrunch.com/2025/10/07/google-launches-its-ai-vibe-coding-app-opal-in-15-more-countries/Google is paying up to $30,000 to anyone who can break its AI: How to cash in on the bounty - India Today
Google has launched a dedicated bug bounty programme offering rewards of up to $30,000 for security researchers who uncover critical vulnerabilities—termed 'rogue actions'—in its AI-powered products such as Search, Gemini Apps, and Workspace. The initiative, which builds on two years of in..
https://www.indiatoday.in/technology/news/story/google-is-paying-up-to-30000-to-anyone-who-can-break-its-ai-how-to-cash-in-on-the-bounty-2798977-2025-10-07Google's Jules enters developers' toolchains as AI coding agent competition heats up | TechCrunch
Jules is already being used by developers to complete code after experimenting on vibe-coding platforms.
https://techcrunch.com/2025/10/02/googles-jules-enters-developers-toolchains-as-ai-coding-agent-competition-heats-up/Google updates G icon with brighter hues
https://blog.google/inside-google/company-announcements/gradient-g-logo-design/
The Android and ChromeOS merger is real, and Qualcomm’s CEO says he’s seen it
Public comments from Google and Qualcomm executives are the strongest confirmation yet that the long-rumored merger of Android and ChromeOS is real.
https://chromeunboxed.com/the-android-and-chromeos-merger-is-real-and-qualcomms-ceo-says-hes-seen-it/After India, OpenAI launches its affordable ChatGPT Go plan in Indonesia | TechCrunch
OpenAI is launching ChatGPT Go in Indonesia to compete with Google AI Plus plan.
https://techcrunch.com/2025/09/22/after-india-openai-launches-its-affordable-chatgpt-go-plan-in-indonesia/Nexth Zone - Google Holds 14% Stake in Anthropic: A Strategic Investment in AI
<p>Google has been revealed to own a 14% stake in Anthropic, a prominent AI startup, according to court documents obtained by <i>The New York Times</i>. This investment is part of Google's broader strategy to maintain its competitive edge in the AI sector by investing in key s..
https://nexth.zone/blog/google-holds-14-stake-in-anthropic-a-strategic-investment-in-ai/113Nexth Zone - Google's Veo 2 AI Video Model: Pricing and Features
<p>Google has recently unveiled the pricing for its latest AI video generation model, <strong>Veo 2</strong>. This cutting-edge tool is designed to create high-quality, realistic videos with advanced features such as realistic motion and high-resolution output. Here's a breakd..
https://nexth.zone/blog/googles-veo-2-ai-video-model-pricing-and-features/106Nexth Zone - Google’s Ambitious Retail Expansion: First Stores Outside the U.S. Set for India
<p>In a significant strategic move, Google is poised to select locations for its inaugural physical retail stores outside the United States, with India emerging as the focal point for this expansion. Sources familiar with the matter indicate that the tech giant is in advanced discussions regar..
https://nexth.zone/blog/googles-ambitious-retail-expansion-first-stores-outside-the-us-set-for-india/102Key Aspects of the Merger Proposal
Structure: The merger seeks to form a new entity that integrates Perplexity AI, TikTok U.S., and New Capital Partners. This arrangement would enable most of ByteDance's current investors to maintain their equity stakes while enhancing Perplexity's services with TikTok's video content.
Valuation: TikTok is valued at approximately $50 billion, while Perplexity has seen its valuation soar from around $500 million at the beginning of 2024 to nearly $9 billion by year-end.
Regulatory Context: This merger proposal follows a Supreme Court ruling that requires TikTok to cut ties with ByteDance. President-elect Donald Trump has suggested a possible 90-day extension for TikTok to negotiate its future in the U.S.
Industry Implications
The proposed merger could dramatically alter the digital landscape by merging advanced AI search technology with a leading social media platform. If successful, Perplexity AI could position itself as a formidable competitor to established players like Google in the AI-driven search arena. However, regulatory challenges and public concerns about data privacy will be crucial factors in determining the success of this ambitious proposal. As discussions progress, the tech industry will be keenly watching how this potential merger evolves and its impact on both companies and their user bases.. #TechNews #AI #trump #tiktokban #tiktokbanusa https://nexth.zone/blog/pe...
Nexth Zone - Perplexity AI Proposes Merger with TikTok U.S. to Enhance Digital Content Experience
<p>Perplexity AI has made headlines with its recent bid to merge with TikTok's U.S. operations, a move that comes amid a looming ban on the popular social media platform due to national security concerns. This proposed merger aims to create a new entity that combines Perplexity's adv..
https://nexth.zone/blog/perplexity-ai-proposes-merger-with-tiktok-us-to-enhance-digital-content-experience/91