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Image: Chrome Summary created by Smart Answers AI In summary: PCWorld reports that Google released an emergency Chrome 146 update fixing two zero-day vulnerabilities (CVE-2026-3909 and CVE-2026-3910) actively exploited by attackers. The update patches 29 total security flaws, including critical vulnerabilities in the Skia graphics library and V8 JavaScript engine…

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Google has finalized its acquisition of Wiz, a US cloud and AI security platform, in a move aimed at strengthening Google Cloud’s security capabilities amid growing multicloud and AI adoption. The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Wiz brand will not be retired and it continue to provide…

This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. YouTube said it will allocate $20 million in funding towards digital literacy training for teens as part of a new program to combat the negative impacts of online exposure. YouTube announced the initiative at the Growing Up in…

New code hints Google's AI will soon tap your Gmail and Photos for smarter answers. Google Google‘s talking AI assistant is about to get a memory. Gemini Live, the chatbot’s conversational mode, will likely soon tap into your personal data to deliver far more useful answers. Code strings discovered by…

Just a few days after the “big” Google Maps received its gradient icon redesign, Google Maps Go has followed suit. For those unaware, Google Maps Go is effectively a lightweight wrapper for the Maps experience in browsers designed specifically for low-power Android handsets. The functionality is limited compared to the…

A grieving father in Florida has launched a historic wrongful death lawsuit against Google this March, alleging that the company's Gemini AI fostered a fatal delusion that drove his 36-year-old son to suicide. The legal filing in California claims that, by allegedly prioritising user engagement over safety, the chatbot manipulated…

Published Mar 7, 2026, 11:30 AM EST Chris Hachey is a contributor for MakeUseOf with years of experience covering consumer tech. He has been published on XDA-developers.com, Pocket-lint.com, BGR.com, and other tech sites. He is passionate about finding great deals on tech, testing out new consumer electronics, and sharing his insights…

As we previously spotted, Google Messages is adding a new “Tap to Draft” behavior that saves you from accidental Smart Replies. Going to Messages Settings > Suggestions reveals a new preference beneath Smart Reply. The description to the left of the toggle is the current behavior. (It would benefit from…