Google Maps Adds Gemini-Powered Chat and Immersive Views

Google Maps is getting a big AI update that brings the Gemini-powered Ask Maps feature. It also gets a new Immersive navigation.
CPO Magazine

Researchers Warn Benign Google API Keys Could be Exploited to Rack Up Gemini AI Bills

Researchers with Truffle Security are warning that old and seemingly benign Google API keys might now be weaponized by threat actors after gaining Gemini AI authorization permissions, in a destructive ...
Bitdefender

Leaked Google API keys can unlock Gemini API access and surprise bills

Exposed Google Cloud API keys in public JavaScript may now authenticate Gemini API calls, risking data exposure and runaway usage charges.
Windows Report

Hackers Could Exploit Exposed Google API Keys to Access Gemini AI

Over 2,800 exposed Google API keys may allow unauthorized Gemini AI access, risking data leaks and massive API charges.
The New York Times

South Korea Clears Way for Google Maps to Fully Operate

South Korea approved Google’s request to export detailed map data, reversing a longstanding restriction that made the tool largely nonfunctional. By John Yoon Reporting from Seoul South Korea said on ...
testingcatalog

Google opens Gemini 3 Deep Think API in Early Access

Google has launched a significant update to Gemini 3 Deep Think, a specialized reasoning mode integrated into the Gemini app and now accessible via the Gemini API for select researchers, engineers, ...