Collections·21wGoogle Introduces Option to Change Your Gmail Address
Google now allows Gmail users to change their @gmail.com email addresses while keeping the old address as an alias. Users can change their address up to three times with a mandatory 12-month waiting period between changes. The old address continues to work for receiving emails and signing into Google services. The feature is rolling out gradually and currently documented only on Google's Hindi support page.
Hacker News·40wgoogle/mangle
Mangle is Google's open-source programming language that extends Datalog for deductive database programming. It enables querying data from multiple sources uniformly and supports recursive rules, aggregation, and function calls. The language is particularly useful for vulnerability detection, dependency analysis, and knowledge graph modeling. Implemented as a Go library, Mangle can be embedded into applications and offers practical extensions beyond traditional Datalog while maintaining accessibility for developers.
It's Foss·25wGoogle Just Made Its Sleek New Font Open Source
Google released Sans Flex, an open source variable font under the SIL Open Font License. The font features five customizable axes (weight, width, optical size, slant, and rounded terminals) in a single file, designed for modern screens and high-resolution displays. It's available for download and can be installed on Linux distributions, though variable font features won't work system-wide in Linux desktop environments.
Ayush Kumar·36wGoogle's New Golang based framework for Building AI-powered apps
Google has released Genkit Go 1.0, the first stable and production-ready version of their open-source AI development framework specifically designed for the Go programming language ecosystem. This framework enables developers to build AI-powered applications using Go.
Collections·1yGoogle's Alphabet to Acquire Cloud Security Startup Wiz for $32 Billion
Alphabet has confirmed its $32 billion acquisition of Israeli cybersecurity firm Wiz to enhance Google Cloud's security offerings. Wiz, which rapidly grew in value, will integrate its innovative, AI-driven solutions with Google Cloud while continuing to operate independently and collaborate with other major cloud providers. The acquisition, expected to finalize by 2026, marks Alphabet's commitment to bolstering its cloud security capabilities amidst regulatory and market challenges.
Manager.dev·1y5 Powerful Persuasion Methods for Engineering Managers
The post details five persuasive methods for engineering managers to enhance decision-making and consensus-building: Nemawashi, Decoy Pricing, Reverse Psychology, LMDTFY (Let Me Decide That For You), and Engineered Serendipity. It provides real-life examples from a former Google Engineering Director showcasing how these techniques can be applied in managerial roles to influence stakeholders, optimize resource allocations, and improve collaboration within teams.
Bytes by ui.dev·49wGoogle wants you to vibe code now
Google launched Firebase Studio, an AI-assisted development platform that builds on Project IDX with enhanced Gemini-powered features for full-stack app development. The platform offers blueprint-first prototyping, integrated Firebase services, and free access during its initial phase. Meanwhile, Postman unveiled new AI tools at POST/CON 25, including MCP server generation and agent mode for API testing. The newsletter also covers various developer resources, including TypeScript team updates, frontend testing guides, and React's 12th anniversary celebration.
Fireship·1yGoogle finally shipped some fire…
Google has released Gemini 2.0, a new large language model, which offers significant advantages over competitors with its real-world use cases, accuracy, and cost-effectiveness. Despite past challenges, Gemini 2.0 provides substantial improvements, including processing large volumes of data more efficiently and at a lower cost. It features various models for different needs, including free chatbot access, creating versatility for developers and users alike.
David Heinemeier Hansson·1yDon't make Google sell Chrome
Google's potential sale of Chrome, due to ad-market monopoly charges, could harm the web by empowering closed platforms like iOS and Play Store. Chrome's success stems from innovation, not acquisition, and it plays a crucial role in web advancements. Losing Chrome's development could stagnate the web and benefit proprietary platforms. Continued investment in Chrome is vital for maintaining its value and keeping the web open and competitive.
Hacker News·21wI switched to eSIM in 2025, and I am full of regret
eSIM technology is replacing physical SIM cards in modern smartphones, with Google's Pixel 10 series becoming the latest to drop the physical SIM slot. While eSIMs save space and allow multiple profiles, the transition has proven frustrating for users accustomed to easily swapping physical SIM cards. Apple pioneered the eSIM-only approach with the iPhone 14, though the space savings have been modest—around 8 percent more battery capacity. The shift represents a significant change in how mobile subscribers manage their phone service, moving from removable cards to programmable, soldered components.
Amir·33wGoogle Just Made a Subtle but MASSIVE Change
Google removed the num=100 search parameter, limiting results to 10 per page instead of 100. This change significantly impacts LLMs that rely on Google's indexed results, reducing their access to long-tail content by 90%. The shift caused 88% of sites to see reduced impressions and affected platforms like Reddit. The change emphasizes the critical importance of distribution strategy over product quality for startups and businesses, as discoverability becomes increasingly challenging.
Theo - t3․gg·27wGoogle just dropped their Cursor killer (FREE Gemini 3 Pro???)
Google released Anti-gravity, a free AI-powered IDE built on VS Code that integrates Gemini 3 Pro. The editor features an innovative agent manager workflow that operates as a separate window, browser control capabilities through Chrome integration, and automatic asset generation. While the tool shows promise with successful one-shot project creation and unique UX patterns for managing multiple tasks, it suffers from numerous bugs including broken extensions, inconsistent performance, and UI glitches. The editor appears to be based on Windsurf code from Google's recent acquisition, offering generous free usage limits during its preview period.
Javarevisited·36w25 Google Interview Questions for Software Engineers(with Resources)
A comprehensive collection of 25 technical interview questions commonly asked at Google for software engineering positions, organized into categories including data structures and algorithms, networking and operating systems, software design, coding and programming, and behavioral questions. The post includes specific examples like finding elements in circular sorted arrays, implementing hash tables, designing distributed systems, and solving coding challenges. It also recommends preparation resources including books like 'Introduction to Algorithms' and platforms like ByteByteGo for system design practice.
TechCrunch·23wGoogle's vibe-coding tool Opal comes to Gemini
Google is integrating Opal, its vibe-coding tool for building AI-powered mini apps, directly into the Gemini web interface. Users can now create custom apps (called Gems) using natural language descriptions, with a visual editor that arranges steps without writing code. The tool includes a new view that converts written prompts into step-by-step workflows, and advanced users can access more customization options at opal.google.com. This move positions Google alongside other AI-powered app-building tools like Lovable, Cursor, and offerings from Anthropic and OpenAI.
Hacker News·1yGoogle Being Forced To Sell Chrome is Not Good for the Web
The proposal to force Google to sell Chrome as a means to curb its monopoly is criticized as misguided. The core issue lies in Google paying for default search engine status. Instead, addressing this practice directly would be a more effective solution. The forced sale of Chrome could harm the web by diminishing investment in open web standards, ultimately benefitting proprietary systems over universal web development.
The Developing Dev·38wStripe CTO on What Grew His Career, Hiring Without Leetcode, Coding as a Leader (Career Story)
Former Stripe CTO David Singleton shares insights from his journey from junior engineer to VP at Google and CTO at Stripe. He discusses the transition from IC to management, the importance of engineering leaders staying technical through practices like 'engineer-acation', hiring without leetcode interviews, and building effective engineering organizations. Key topics include managing managers, scaling teams, communication strategies for leaders, and making career decisions based on personal fulfillment rather than just advancement.
freeCodeCamp·29wHow to Overcome a Negative Performance Review and Become a Better Developer
A software engineer shares their experience being placed on a Performance Improvement Plan at Google after underperforming for a year. Despite working 60-hour weeks and becoming a code owner for a gaming feature, they didn't complete the project within the two-month deadline and were let go. The experience taught them discipline, focus, and ownership that transformed their approach to engineering and career development. They now apply the same structured methodology to their job search, targeting smaller companies using open-source technologies.
TechCrunch·33wGoogle launches its AI vibe-coding app Opal in 15 more countries
Google expanded Opal, an AI-powered no-code app builder, to 15 new countries including Canada, India, Japan, and Brazil. The tool lets users create web apps through text prompts and visual workflows without writing code. Recent improvements include faster app creation (down from 5+ seconds), step-by-step debugging in a visual editor, and parallel execution for complex workflows. Opal competes with similar offerings from Canva, Figma, and Replit in the growing no-code development space.
LogRocket·51wGemini 2.5 and the future of AI reasoning for frontend devs
Google's Gemini 2.5 Pro introduces advanced reasoning capabilities for frontend development, featuring a 1 million token context window and multimodal processing. The model leads current AI leaderboards for web development tasks and offers competitive pricing compared to GPT-4o and Claude. Key advantages include native step-by-step reasoning, ability to process entire codebases, and integration with Google's custom TPU hardware for faster, cheaper inference. Practical demonstrations show the model can generate complete web applications, 3D games, and recreate popular social media interfaces from single prompts.
Tech World With Milan·1yHow Google Measures and Manages Tech Debt
Google addresses technical debt by defining it across ten distinct categories, measuring its impact through surveys and attempted metric indicators, and managing it with strategic frameworks and tooling. A systematic approach, including debt maturity models and educational initiatives, has led to a significant reduction in productivity issues related to tech debt among Google's engineering teams. The focus is on balancing deliberate debt with ongoing remediation as part of the strategic engineering process.
Arcjet·41wHow long until we need to block Google?
Google's AI Overviews are reducing website traffic as search results increasingly provide direct answers instead of linking out. Public companies report traffic declines from 52% to 28%, though Google claims overall click volume remains stable. Unlike OpenAI's granular bot controls, Google offers limited options for site owners to control how their content is used in AI features. Site owners can only block all Google crawling or allow everything, creating a dilemma as the traditional web traffic contract may be breaking down.
80 LEVEL·41wGoogle Offered $34.5B for Chrome, May Be Forced to Sell
AI startup Perplexity has offered $34.5 billion to acquire Google's Chrome browser, claiming it would benefit users by moving the product to an independent operator. This comes as Google faces potential forced divestiture following a federal judge's ruling that the company violated antitrust laws by maintaining a search monopoly. The DOJ has proposed aggressive remedies including forcing Google to sell Chrome and limit Android's default search arrangements. Perplexity plans to keep Google as the default search engine and continue supporting the open-source Chromium platform if the acquisition proceeds.
ProAndroidDev·1yMaterial 3 Expressive Design: A New Era
Material 3's Expressive Design offers a new approach to Android UI, featuring elements like richer color palettes, fluid animations, and varied shapes for a better user experience. Developers can leverage new components such as LoadingIndicator, SplitButtonLayout, and ButtonGroup to create more engaging and responsive interfaces. Updating projects with the latest Material 3 dependencies provides practical tools to enhance application usability and aesthetics.
Google Developers·22wIntroducing Agent Development Kit for TypeScript: Build AI Agents with the Power of a Code-First Approach
Google released Agent Development Kit (ADK) for TypeScript, an open-source framework for building AI agents and multi-agent systems. The code-first approach lets developers define agent logic, tools, and orchestration directly in TypeScript, applying traditional software development practices like version control and CI/CD. While optimized for Gemini and Vertex AI, ADK is model-agnostic and supports third-party tools. It includes native integration with MCP Toolbox for database connections and supports the latest Gemini 3 models.
Google Developers·42wThe Google Developer Program is evolving
Google Developer Program introduces new monthly subscription tier at $24.99/month, launches centralized forums at discuss.google.dev, and expands AI tool access. The program now offers flexible pricing, unified community platform with migrated existing forums, and enhanced benefits including Google Cloud credits, Gemini Code Assist Standard, and Firebase Studio Workspaces. A new Google Cloud & NVIDIA Community provides specialized learning pathways for AI inference tasks.