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Now you can move Chrome’s address bar to the bottom on Android

Google is introducing a new feature for Chrome on Android that allows users to relocate the browser’s address bar to the bottom of the screen, bringing it in line with an option that has been available to iOS users since 2023.

Bangladesh Bank simplifies payment process for ads on Facebook, Google

Bangladesh Bank (BB) has simplified the process of payments for advertisements on foreign media, including Google and Facebook. According to a circular dated June 17, 2025 by the Foreign Exchange Policy Department of the BB, local ad spenders can now pay for advertisements in foreign media through local advertising agencies without the need to take separate approval from the central bank.

Google I/O 2025: AI Ultra subscription, AI Search, and more unveiled

Google introduced several new AI-powered tools and products, including a new premium subscription service called Google AI Ultra, at its latest I/O developer conference. The subscription plan is priced at $249.99 per month in the US and is designed for professionals and power users requiring advanced AI (artificial intelligence) tools.

Google's AI solves silver medal-level Math Olympiad problems

Google DeepMind has unveiled two new AI systems that collectively solved four of six problems from this year's International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO), performing at the level of a silver medalist. According to an official blog post by Google, this marks the first time AI has achieved such a level in the world's most elite high school math competition.

Google agrees to pay $1.38 billion in privacy lawsuit settlement

Google has agreed to pay $1.375 billion to settle a Texas lawsuit alleging the company violated user privacy by collecting sensitive data without proper consent, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced Friday, according to a recent report by Reuters.

Google fires 200 employees in sales and partnerships unit: report

Google has laid off approximately 200 employees from its global business unit, which handles sales and partnerships, according to a recent report by The Information. The move comes as major tech companies continue shifting resources toward artificial intelligence (AI) and data centre investments while scaling back in other areas.

OpenAI is interested in buying Google Chrome

Could OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, soon own Google Chrome? That possibility emerged during Google’s high-stakes antitrust trial in Washington, where an OpenAI executive testified that the AI firm would be interested in acquiring Chrome if regulators force Google to sell the browser as part of efforts to restore competition in online search.

Chrome on trial: Google faces historic antitrust showdown

Google is set to face a historic antitrust trial in Washington this week, as the US Department of Justice (DOJ) moves to compel the tech giant to divest its Chrome browser in order to reintroduce competition into the online search market.

Google is building an AI model to talk to dolphins

Google has recently unveiled DolphinGemma, an artificial intelligence model designed to analyse and mimic dolphin vocalisations. Developed in collaboration with the Wild Dolphin Project (WDP) and Georgia Tech, the AI processes decades of recorded dolphin sounds to identify patterns and predict communication sequences—much like how AI models anticipate text in human language.

September 30, 2024
September 30, 2024

Google announces $1 bln in Thai data centre

Alphabet Inc's Google announced on Monday an investment of $1 billion to establish a new data centre and cloud region in Thailand, according to a recent report by Reuters.

September 30, 2024
September 30, 2024

Epic Games to take legal action against Google and Samsung for unfair competition

Epic Games, the creator of the popular game "Fortnite," has announced plans to file a lawsuit against tech giants Google and Samsung, alleging conspiracy to restrain competition in the app market.

September 29, 2024
September 29, 2024

Trump plans to prosecute Google if re-elected

In a recent post on his social media platform, Truth Social, former US President Donald Trump pledged to seek the prosecution of Google if he wins the upcoming presidential election on November 5, 2024, as per a recent report by Reuters.

September 27, 2024
September 27, 2024

Google Maps will restrict business profiles for fake reviews

Google Maps is tightening its grip on businesses engaging in fake reviews by imposing restrictions on profiles that violate the platform’s Fake Engagement policy, according to the support page of the company.

September 18, 2024
September 18, 2024

Google wins EU antitrust case, overturns $1.7 bln fine

Google secured a victory on Wednesday by overturning a 1.49 billion euro ($1.7 billion) antitrust fine imposed by the European Union (EU).

September 15, 2024
September 15, 2024

Google tests desktop windowing for Android tablets

Google is testing a new desktop windowing feature for Android tablets, allowing users to freely resize and rearrange apps on their screens. The feature, now available as a developer preview, is designed to enhance multitasking by giving users greater control over how they manage apps on their tablets.

September 10, 2024
September 10, 2024

Google loses seven-year battle against $2.7 bln fine

Google has recently lost a battle against a 2.24 billion euro ($2.7 billion) fine that was issued by EU antitrust regulators in 2017. The European Commission issued the fine seven years ago, accusing Google of exploiting its price comparison shopping service to gain an unfair competitive advantage over smaller European competitors.

September 9, 2024
September 9, 2024

US takes on Google's ad tech empire in antitrust trial

The US government specifically alleges that Google controls the market for publishing banner ads on websites, including those of many creators and news providers.

September 8, 2024
September 8, 2024

Google unveils 5 new Android features

Google has recently announced five new Android features that aim to improve user experience across a variety of platforms, from accessibility tools to enhanced navigation.

September 7, 2024
September 7, 2024

Google 'anti-competitive' over online ad tech: UK

US tech titan Google employs "anti-competitive practices" with regards to online advertising, Britain's competition watchdog concluded Friday in provisional findings of a two-year long investigation