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Google is partnering with actor Henry Cavill to create a video game showcasing its new Googlebook laptops, which run Android rather than ChromeOS. The companies are targeting a November release, though Google has not disclosed the game's genre or other creative partners involved.
Google Threat Intelligence Group analyst John Hultquist told the Financial Times that his team has observed a major increase in LLMjacking throughout 2026. The technique involves criminals stealing API keys or login credentials to hijack businesses' AI accounts, exploiting high or unlimited usage limits to run up token costs or misuse compute resources without paying.
Motorola and Google are investigating a bug that prevents Android Auto from placing outgoing calls when clamshell foldables like the Razr or Galaxy Z Flip are closed. Incoming calls still work fine, and the issue only affects calls initiated while the phone is folded shut. Users say the problem began after Gemini replaced Google Assistant, with reports spanning several months into September.
The US government has launched America.gov, an AI-powered chatbot that answers natural-language questions using only official government sources. An executive order names it the single entry point for federal online services and directs its integration with Login.gov, with plans to add functions like Medicare enrollment and passport applications next year. Google confirmed Gemini powers part of the tool, and National Design Studio official Joe Gebbia said it also uses SpaceXAI's Grok, though SpaceXAI has not confirmed this.
Google announced new subscription billing tools for Google Play, including usage-based billing that lets apps like AI services charge from a prepaid balance that auto-tops-up. It's also adding multi-quantity subscriptions for organizations, mixed one-time/subscription checkouts, and cross-developer subscription bundles, alongside tests of smarter grace periods, cancellation discounts, and winback offers.
The US government has launched America.gov, an AI-powered chatbot portal that draws on more than 29,000 official sources to answer questions about federal benefits, forms, fees, deadlines, and eligibility. Google serves as the technology partner behind the platform, which supports PDF uploads and voice input similar to Gemini. At launch the tool only provides information and guidance, with plans to support actual form filing, applications, and renewals starting in 2027.
Google has integrated Gemini with Find Hub so users can verbally log where they've stored important belongings, such as saying a passport is kept in a vault. The assistant confirms the entry and links back to Find Hub, where users can attach photos, addresses, and notes, or add items manually through the app's Remembered tab.
At its fourth DevDay, OpenAI unveiled ChatGPT Space, a shared workspace where teams collaborate with ChatGPT and each other alongside a new agentic feature called Dots. It also launched Pages, a document tool combining AI research and writing, plus a collaborative slides feature enabling real-time co-editing with ChatGPT and export to PowerPoint or Google formats. Space and Pages are live now for Pro, Business and Enterprise users, with slides and mobile access coming soon.
President Trump announced the launch of America.gov, an AI chatbot designed to help citizens find government services and information across federal websites. Google confirmed it is a partner and that its Gemini model powers part of the tool, though it remains unclear whether other AI companies are involved. Trump described it as a single access point replacing the need to search through numerous government websites and rules.
Google is rolling out a new feature in Contacts version 4.88.28.981523105 that lets users include their custom Calling Card data when exporting or sharing a .vcf contact file. The update also adds a 'View archived info' section that logs previous versions of a user's 'Your info' data.
An Entrepreneur contributor cites data showing 47% of calls to U.S. businesses arrive outside traditional 9-to-5 hours, and argues many companies fail to answer them. The piece recommends using 24-hour answering services, on-call staff rotations, and self-service options to capture leads generated during off-hours.
Michael Gnagy, a Google product manager, says businesses can improve visibility on Search and Maps by connecting their Google Business Profile to Gemini and by posting content directly to the profile rather than relying solely on Instagram Stories. He explains Gemini can analyze a listing's photos, videos and reviews and answer owners' natural-language questions about what needs attention. Gnagy also notes that ephemeral content like Instagram Stories often isn't indexed by Google, while direct posts can appear on both Search and Maps.