If you already own the earbuds, you will also receive four new features through a software update in September. The first is Adaptive Audio, which adjusts volume in noisy environments to help you concentrate when surrounded by loud noise. There's also Loud Noise Protection, which is designed to reduce sudden noises, such as sirens.

Rumors about Google removing the ability to sideload apps on Android have been swirling for months, but the company has finally denied those rumors.

In addition to Project Moohan, Google is exploring a whole range of ideas, including smart glasses. At some point, they'll take what was developed for its mixed reality headset and shrink it down to something that would more directly compete with Meta's Ray-Ban Display and others like it. And with Samsung in the mix, there's a lot of potential.

This new ransomware detection is available in beta in Google Drive for desktop on Windows or macOS, with a general release expected by the end of the year.

Google laid off more than 100 employees from design roles within the company’s cloud unit, CNBC has learned. The roles often focus on using data, surveys and other tools to understand and implement user behaviors that inform product development and design.

Google is adding new Nest cameras and a smart home speaker to its portfolio, tagging alongside a revamped companion app and Gemini taking the charge as the conversation agent.

OpenAI likely needs ads to bridge the gap between its revenue and spending plans. But its AI-video generator app Sora faces heavy competition from Facebook, TikTok and more.