Google will shut down Google Assistant on September 4, 2026, transitioning users to Gemini across Android phones, Wear OS watches, earbuds, headphones, and Android Auto. The company delayed the original deadline to allow Gemini to mature, and the replacement now offers improved natural language understanding and conversational capabilities.
MongoDB CEO Chirantan Desai has departed to join Meta Platforms, with Dev Ittycheria returning as interim CEO after leading the company for eleven years until 2025. MongoDB's board has initiated a search for a permanent successor while reaffirming business guidance.