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Google to bring Android-like system for headsets and glasses

Google has recently announced the launch of Android XR, a new operating system designed for the next generation of extended reality (XR) devices, including headsets and glasses.

Turkey fines Google $75 mln over antitrust violations in ad market

Turkey’s antitrust regulator has imposed a fine of 2.61 billion lira (approximately $75 million) on Alphabet Inc.’s Google for abusing its dominant position in the ad server services market, according to a recent report by Reuters.

US lawmakers tell Apple, Google to prepare for the removal of TikTok by January

US lawmakers have recently instructed Google’s parent company, Alphabet, and Apple to prepare for the removal of TikTok from their app stores by January 19.

Australia to force Meta, Google to pay for news

Traditional media companies the world over are in a battle for survival as precious advertising dollars are hoovered up online.

Google’s top trending searches for 2024: “demure meaning” among top searched

As the year comes to an end, Google has unveiled its top trending searches for 2024 in a blog post on December 10, offering a snapshot of global interests ranging from major sporting events to viral cultural moments.

Google announces quantum computing chip breakthrough

The new chip called "Willow" does in minutes what it would take leading supercomputers 10 septillion years to complete

Google launches GenCast for accurate weather forecast

Google has recently unveiled GenCast, an AI powered weather forecasting model capable of delivering highly accurate forecasts, including predictions for extreme weather events, up to 15 days in advance, according to a recent blog by Google DeepMind.

Google Photos introduces 2024 Recap feature

Google Photos has launched a new feature called 2024 Recap, which offers users a way to review highlights from their year through selected photos and insights. The feature creates a memory with chosen photos, accompanied by graphics and effects, and is being gradually rolled out.

Xbox games on Android delayed due to legal disputes with Google

Microsoft's plan to allow Android users to play and purchase Xbox games directly through the Xbox App has hit an unexpected obstacle due to legal challenges in court.

August 7, 2024
August 7, 2024

Google's antitrust ruling may cost Apple $20 bln deal

Google pays Apple 20$ billion each year, which amounts to about 36% of the revenue generated from search advertising through the Safari browser, according to the American investment company Morgan Stanley. As such, with Google's recent antitrust ruling, a deal being undone between the two tech giants could make Apple lose around 4-6% of its profit, as per analysts.

August 7, 2024
August 7, 2024

Google legally obliged to disclose confidential user information

In a recent email to its customers, Google stated that it may need to share confidential information with the US government authorities when legally required.

August 6, 2024
August 6, 2024

Google has an illegal monopoly on search, US judge finds

It is also a green light to aggressive US antitrust enforcers prosecuting Big Tech, a sector that has been under fire from across the political spectrum.

July 30, 2024
July 30, 2024

Apple confirms using Google's chips to build AI tools

Apple used chips designed by Google instead of those from the industry leader Nvidia to develop two essential components of its artificial intelligence software infrastructure for its upcoming AI tools and features, as per a recent research paper by Apple. 

July 6, 2024
July 6, 2024

New 'Google AI' features coming in Pixel 9: report

A set of AI-centric features, collectively called 'Google AI', is rumored to be included in the upcoming Google Pixel 9 series, according to a recent report by the tech news publication Android Authority. Let's take a look at the speculated features in the new lineup of signature Google smartphones.

July 2, 2024
July 2, 2024

'Google is broken': How an algorithm tweak cost livelihoods

Online businesses have been left considering layoffs and even site closures after Google's massive upgrade in March and April caused catastrophic drops in traffic.

June 4, 2024
June 4, 2024

Free Google courses to level up your AI skills

Here is a quick list of some introductory-level, free courses you can take in Google's Cloud Skill Boost platform to improve your knowledge and understanding of AI and the subject's many principles.

May 30, 2024
May 30, 2024

Google to invest $2 bln in Malaysian data centre

Google will invest $2 billion in building the company's first data centre in Malaysia, according to an official statement by the Malaysian government. The statement adds that this data centre will support 26,500 jobs in the country, across sectors such as healthcare, education, and finance.

May 26, 2024
May 26, 2024

Airlines, hotels, retailers fear being left out in Google's search changes

Lobbying groups representing airlines, hotels and retailers have urged European Union tech regulators to ensure that Google takes their views into account, and not just large intermediaries, when making changes to comply with landmark tech rules

May 25, 2024
May 25, 2024

Google to invest $350 million in India's Flipkart

The tech giant will join in as an investor in the latest funding round for the Bengaluru-based company