Google says Fitbit Edge fitness tracker is now on shelves
Google said in an Oct. 30, 2026, blog post that its Google Fitbit Edge fitness tracker is on shelves now.
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Google's Project Suncatcher satellite sends first AI response from orbit
Google launched its Project Suncatcher prototype satellite on Oct. 1, 2026.
Google adds file editing and preview to Gemini app for all users
Google said users can now generate, preview and edit files directly in the Gemini app chat.
Google says Gemini math tutoring matched human tutors in U.K. trial
Google said a 10-week trial of more than 1,100 U.K. students found AI tutoring performed similarly to human tutors on in-platform tasks and quizzes.
Google launches AI certificate course for healthcare workers, up to 5.0 credits
Google announced the Google AI for Healthcare Professionals Certificate on Oct. 29, 2026.
NIST finalizes road map for moving to quantum-resistant encryption
The National Institute of Standards and Technology released a finalized report, NISTIR 8547, on moving to post-quantum cryptography standards.
Apple unveils iMac with M6 chip, starting at $1,499
Apple announced a new iMac with its M6 chip in a press release dated Oct. 27, with a starting price of $1,499.
Apple announces 14-inch MacBook Pro with M6 chip, starting at $1,999
Apple announced a 14-inch MacBook Pro with its M6 chip on Oct. 27, starting at $1,999.
Google details Fitbit Edge tracker with up to seven-day battery life
Google described its new Fitbit Edge fitness tracker in a design post published Oct. 27, 2026.
Google makes Gemini 4 Argon AI model available to developers and subscribers
Google said Gemini 4 Argon is now globally available through its developer tools and some consumer products.
Google announces Genie 4, a world model with native audio
Google announced Genie 4 on Oct. 27, 2026, describing it as a world model for real-time interactive simulation.
Google announces Singapore health AI hub and $7 million contribution
Google said it is partnering with the Singapore Ministry of Health to deploy frontier AI across the country's healthcare system.
Google Chrome autofill begins suggesting details pulled from Gmail
Google said Chrome's enhanced autofill can now suggest information from Gmail when users fill out online forms.
Google launches preview of Connected Apps Platform for Search, Gemini app
Google launched a preview of its Connected Apps Platform, a single place for developers to build and manage apps for Search and the Gemini app.
Google and XREAL open orders for $1,099 Android XR glasses
Google and XREAL opened orders Oct. 28, 2026, for XREAL AURA, which Google calls the first wired XR glasses powered by Android XR.
Google announces Gemini 4 Carbon AI model, limited to cyber defenders first
Google announced Gemini 4 Carbon on Oct. 28, 2026, calling it its strongest model, with a focus on cybersecurity and long-running tasks.
Apple introduces MacBook Pro with Touch and OLED display from $2,899
Apple announced 14- and 16-inch MacBook Pro models with an OLED display and Touch, which it says is the first time Touch has come to the Mac.
Google expands ads in AI Mode to 10 more countries
Google is bringing ads in AI Mode to Australia, Canada, India, Kenya, Malaysia, New Zealand, Nigeria, Pakistan, the Philippines and Singapore.
Alphabet says revenue grew 25% as Google Cloud rose 103%
Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai said company revenue grew 25% from a year earlier in the third quarter of 2026.
Google Play picks 10 African game studios for $1 million fund
Google Play selected 10 independent game studios in Sub-Saharan Africa for the 2026 Indie Games Fund Africa.