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• [New] Both IBM and Google are on record with plans to build million-qubit quantum computers by or around 2030. Baytech Consulting
• [New] Anthem Inc., in collaboration with Google Cloud, is developing a synthetic data platform that will generate approximately 1.5 to 2 petabytes of synthetic data, including medical histories and healthcare claims. Financier Worldwide
• [New] CodeMender is an AI-powered agent developed by Google DeepMind to autonomously detect, patch, and validate security vulnerabilities in open-source software. Medium
• [New] Google has partnered with Xreal on the Android XR platform to power Project Aura glasses launching in 2026. DesignWhine
• [New] Google, Qualcomm and Samsung have teamed up on a mixed-reality headset - and one big thing could provide a next-gen experience. CNet
• [New] Google has implemented AI mode, AI Overviews and new kinds of search so well, it's hard to think search in ChatGPT is going to be a major player here. AI Supremacy
• [New] A new multi-year partnership will see Google Cloud power Gap Inc.'s AI strategy across its portfolio of brands. Digital Watch Observatory
• [New] In September, Google researchers released a paper suggesting that, beyond just solving complex problems, quantum computers could also generate results on their own. Insights
• [New] Competitors like Anthropic, whose CEO thinks AI will replace half of all white-collar jobs within five years, have found the backing of other tech giants like Google and Amazon. Yahoo Finance
• [New] Companies like Google, Amazon, and NVIDIA, all heavily invested in AI and increasingly in robotics, will undoubtedly be watching closely. FinancialContent
• [New] Hyperscalers like AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud recognise that sovereignty concerns threaten growth in many jurisdictions. CloudFest Chronicles
• [New] As companies like Amazon and Google double down on smart homes, and Apple eyes wearables, consumers can expect more integrated, intelligent tech ecosystems ahead. Future
• [New] Samsung will accelerate ultra-thin Galaxy development while Google increases AI integration investments to match Apple Intelligence capabilities. Axis Intelligence
• Google launched CodeMender, an AI-powered agent that detects, patches, and rewrites software to eliminate security vulnerabilities before they cause harm. Vavoza
• Google previewed a $99 Gemini-powered Home speaker set for spring 2026 and announced continued support for older Nest devices. WireUnwired Research
• In an attempt to minimize the propagation of malware on the Android platform, Google plans to block sideloading apps for Android devices and require developer ID verification for apps installed through Google Play. O'Reilly Media
• Google patches Gemini vulnerabilities exposing personal data, while the U.K. records its largest-ever Bitcoin seizure following an arrest. Medium
• Google has launched Gmail Data Protection Insights, giving Workspace admins daily visibility into email data risks, without user disruption. Dr Logic - IT Support for Business
• Google has agreed to purchase up to 500 megawatts of generation capacity from Kairos by 2035 to help decarbonize its data centers. / USA MIT Technology Review
• Google has announced that it will deprecate call-only ads and require advertisers to use call assets within responsive search ads. Vavoza
• Project Ixian will be built natively on Google Distributed Cloud air-gapped, a platform specifically designed for the most stringent data residency, security controls, and operates fully disconnected from the internet. News Powered by Cision

Last updated: 19 October 2025