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Runway shifts from cinematic AI to world models, daring to take on Google in the AI race

Runway shifts from cinematic AI to world models, daring to take on Google in the AI race

AI video-generation startup Runway is betting its next leap won’t be smarter text, but world models learned from real-world observational data. Founded in 2018 by three founders from Chile and Greece who met at NYU Tisch, the company built a reputation on video tools used by filmmakers and ad agencies, with partnerships including Lionsgate and AMC Networks. Now valued at $5.3 billion, Runway says it launched a first world model in December and plans another this year—taking aim at Google’s AI ambitions.

Summarised by Beize from a story on TechCrunch on 16 May 2026
Meta and Google fund kids brands to teach moderation as their apps make unplugging harder

Meta and Google fund kids brands to teach moderation as their apps make unplugging harder

Meta and Google have partnered with familiar children’s brands like Sesame Street, Girl Scouts, and Highlights to promote “responsible” technology use for kids under 12. Critics say the move functions as reputation management: the same platforms are built to be hard to disengage from, and lawsuits allege addictive design that harms youth mental health. Reuters reviewed internal and court-released materials, including early proposals to recruit third parties to rebut addiction claims.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 14 May 2026

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Google cuts new accounts free storage to 5GB unless you verify with a phone number

Google cuts new accounts free storage to 5GB unless you verify with a phone number

Google has quietly reduced the default free cloud storage for new accounts from 15GB to 5GB shared across Gmail, Drive, and Photos. The missing 10GB is unlocked only after users link a phone number during setup, a requirement that reportedly wasn’t part of signup earlier this year. Google also revised its help documentation to say “up to 15GB” rather than “15GB,” signaling a conditional offer. Existing users are unaffected.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 14 May 2026
Delhi High Court orders Google and Apple to crack down on obscene porn apps

Delhi High Court orders Google and Apple to crack down on obscene porn apps

The Delhi High Court has directed Google and Apple to take strict action against obscene pornographic content found on mobile applications. The court highlighted the responsibility of social media intermediaries in stopping dissemination and asked CERT-In to monitor and curb the spread of such material across digital platforms.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 13 May 2026
Delhi High Court issues notice to Google Apple over porn apps and alleged IT Rules violations

Delhi High Court issues notice to Google Apple over porn apps and alleged IT Rules violations

The Delhi High Court has issued notices to Google and Apple in a public interest litigation alleging that apps on their stores are being used to circulate obscene and pornographic content. A division bench directed both companies and the relevant authorities to take action and submit an action taken report before the next hearing in July, citing potential violations of the IT Rules.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 13 May 2026
Google unveils Gemini Intelligence bringing proactive personalized AI to Android

Google unveils Gemini Intelligence bringing proactive personalized AI to Android

Google has introduced Gemini Intelligence, an AI layer built to make Android phones more proactive and deeply personalized. It adds smarter automation, intelligent form filling, improved natural voice, and custom widget creation on-device. The rollout starts on select Samsung Galaxy and Google Pixel phones, with a focus on privacy and user control as phones shift from reactive apps to anticipatory assistants.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 13 May 2026

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Apple and Google start beta end to end encrypted RCS chats between iPhone and Android

Apple and Google start beta end to end encrypted RCS chats between iPhone and Android

Apple and Google have begun a beta rollout of end to end encrypted RCS messaging, starting with iPhone users on iOS 26.5 and Android users on the latest Google Messages. iPhone to Android RCS conversations will be encrypted by default using the MLS protocol, with a lock icon confirming protection. Availability depends on supported carriers and expands gradually.

Summarised by Beize from a story on IndianWeb2 on 13 May 2026
Google DeepMind Reimagines the Mouse Pointer by Letting AI Drive Cursor Behavior

Google DeepMind Reimagines the Mouse Pointer by Letting AI Drive Cursor Behavior

Google DeepMind says it is using AI to rethink the mouse pointer, a feature that has barely changed for decades. The approach aims to make cursor behavior more adaptive and context-aware, potentially improving how interfaces respond to user intent and reducing friction in everyday computer use. The work signals a broader shift: AI redesigning core interaction tools.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Office Chai on 13 May 2026
Google engineer Bhasker Goel builds comparative monitoring to catch failures before outages start

Google engineer Bhasker Goel builds comparative monitoring to catch failures before outages start

Google Ads engineer Bhasker Goel is rethinking monitoring for distributed systems by using comparative, real time validation. Rather than relying on static thresholds and late alerts, his approach contrasts system segments to spot subtle divergences that can indicate regressions early. The goal is to prevent costly outages in complex modern software before problems escalate.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 13 May 2026
Google unveils Googlebook an AI first laptop built around Gemini Intelligence and deep phone integration

Google unveils Googlebook an AI first laptop built around Gemini Intelligence and deep phone integration

Google has unveiled “Googlebook,” a new AI-first laptop category built around Gemini Intelligence. The device uses components drawn from Android and ChromeOS to deliver proactive AI help, tighter phone integration, and a more personalized computing experience. The big question now is how the Gemini workflows will feel day-to-day and when these laptops will reach buyers.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 13 May 2026

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Google unveils Android 17 Gemini Intelligence and new hardware aiming for a unified smart desktop experience

Google unveils Android 17 Gemini Intelligence and new hardware aiming for a unified smart desktop experience

Google’s Android show 2026 reframed Android as an intelligence system, not just a phone platform. Gemini is set to expand into the OS for proactive task completion and stronger visual reasoning. Alongside Android 17’s multitasking and security upgrades, Googlebook and Aluminum OS point to a more unified desktop like experience across devices.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 13 May 2026
Android adds Pause Point to stop doomscrolling before it starts

Android adds Pause Point to stop doomscrolling before it starts

Google is rolling out a new Android feature called Pause Point designed to curb addictive doomscrolling. Instead of letting distracting apps launch immediately, the system can require a brief wait before opening them, creating friction at the exact moment you’d otherwise fall into a scrolling loop. The goal is simple: make “one more app” harder.

Summarised by Beize from a story on TechCrunch on 12 May 2026
Google launches new Android intrusion logging to expose spyware attacks with advanced protection mode

Google launches new Android intrusion logging to expose spyware attacks with advanced protection mode

Google has introduced Intrusion Logging in Android’s Advanced Protection Mode, designed to help human rights activists, journalists, and dissidents detect and document government spyware attempts and forensic device activity. The feature aims to create clearer evidence of intrusion, shifting Android defenses toward more transparent, attack-aware protection for high-risk users.

Summarised by Beize from a story on TechCrunch on 12 May 2026
Google Create My Widget lets users vibe code custom home screen widgets this summer

Google Create My Widget lets users vibe code custom home screen widgets this summer

Google is rolling out “Create My Widget,” a new way to design custom home screen widgets directly on your phone. The feature is expected to launch this summer on the latest Samsung Galaxy and Google Pixel devices first. Instead of only choosing from preset options, users will be able to build their own widget experience with a more hands-on creation flow.

Summarised by Beize from a story on TechCrunch on 12 May 2026

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Google brings Gemini dictation to Gboard threatening dictation startups with phone scale rollout

Google brings Gemini dictation to Gboard threatening dictation startups with phone scale rollout

Google is adding Gemini-powered dictation to Gboard, aiming to make transcription feel more seamless inside the keyboard. The feature will roll out initially on Samsung Galaxy and Google Pixel phones, giving Google a major distribution advantage. For dictation startups, this means competing against a built-in experience on millions of devices, not standalone apps.

Summarised by Beize from a story on TechCrunch on 12 May 2026
Google and SpaceX Discuss Orbiting Data Centers for AI Compute

Google and SpaceX Discuss Orbiting Data Centers for AI Compute

Google and SpaceX are reportedly exploring partnerships to build data centers in orbit, positioning space as the next frontier for AI compute. The pitch targets latency and power availability advantages, but the proposal faces a major hurdle: launching and operating in space remains far more expensive than running equivalent infrastructure on Earth.

Summarised by Beize from a story on TechCrunch on 12 May 2026
Google brings agentic AI and vibe coded widgets to Android

Google brings agentic AI and vibe coded widgets to Android

Google is expanding Android’s AI experience with “Gemini Intelligence,” pairing agentic capabilities with new “vibe-coded” widgets. The update also brings Gboard enhancements, including dictation and form-filling features that aim to reduce typing and streamline everyday tasks. For users, the shift could make Android feel more proactive—understanding context and acting with less manual input.

Summarised by Beize from a story on TechCrunch on 12 May 2026
Google in talks with SpaceX to build data centres in Earth orbit

Google in talks with SpaceX to build data centres in Earth orbit

Google is reportedly in early discussions with Elon Musk’s SpaceX about launching a rocket deal to support data centres in Earth orbit, according to The Wall Street Journal. The proposal would shift some cloud infrastructure from ground-based sites to space, aligning with Google’s growing space ambitions and potentially reshaping latency, scale, and security assumptions.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 12 May 2026

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Startups take Google to Supreme Court over app billing fees and alleged dominance abuse

Startups take Google to Supreme Court over app billing fees and alleged dominance abuse

Arha Media and Broadcasting and Mebigo Labs, among other startups, have appealed against Google’s billing policy for apps on its platform before the Supreme Court. They allege Google abused its dominant market position by charging excessively high fees. The case could reshape how app stores handle billing terms in India.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 12 May 2026
Google search stops for thousands as users report server error across India

Google search stops for thousands as users report server error across India

Thousands of users across India reported that Google Search suddenly stopped working on Tuesday morning, seeing “server error” messages and failing to load results. The outage triggered a spike in complaints on Downdetector and quickly spread to social media, as users questioned whether the world’s most-used search engine had crashed. The issue appears temporary but impacted many at once.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 12 May 2026
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