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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.

May 15, 2024
May 15, 2024

Google is going all AI: Biggest announcements from I/O 2024

Google's annual I/O developer conference 2024 hosted on May 14 has unveiled a series of transformative upgrades set to reshape the digital landscape. Here are the key highlights from Google I/O 2024.

April 27, 2024
April 27, 2024

Microsoft, Google earnings shine as AI drives revenue

Alphabet reported profit of $23.7 billion on revenue of $80.5 billion, Microsoft's revenue was $61.9 billion, with net profit up by 20 percent to $21.9 billion

April 18, 2024
April 18, 2024

Google fires employees for protesting contract with Israel

Google has recently laid off 28 employees involved in a public protest against the tech giant's cloud contract with the Israeli government, as per an official statement by the company.

April 15, 2024
April 15, 2024

Google Photos to launch AI editing tools

Google Photos is set to launch a suite of AI-powered editing tools including Magic Eraser, Photo Unblur, and Magic Editor, which will become available to all Google Photos users starting May 15. Users will be able to access these tools for free of cost on a wider range of devices, including Pixel tablets.

April 10, 2024
April 10, 2024

Google working on feature to identify unknown callers: report

Google is reportedly developing a new ‘Lookup’ button that allows users to quickly search phone numbers directly from their recent calls screen, therefore identifying unknown callers. The discovery was first made by an X user named AssembleDebug, who found this upcoming feature in the latest beta version of the Google Phone app, as reported by PiunikaWeb, an India-based tech news platform.

April 4, 2024
April 4, 2024

Google to add fees for premium AI search features: report

Google is planning on introducing fees for premium features on its generative AI-driven search engine, according to a recent report by the Financial Times. The report adds that the traditional search engine would remain free of charge, with ads continuing to appear alongside search results even for subscribers.

April 2, 2024
April 2, 2024

Google is slowly changing how we search on the internet

A quiet revolution is brewing in the search bar. Google's foray into AI-powered summaries offers a glimpse into a future where curated snippets replace the open web, fundamentally altering how we navigate the vast digital landscape.

March 18, 2024
March 18, 2024

Apple to incorporate Google Gemini engine into iPhones: report

Apple is in negotiations to incorporate Google's Gemini artificial intelligence (AI) engine into iPhones, as per a recent report by Bloomberg News.

March 3, 2024
March 3, 2024

Google under fire: Is Sundar Pichai stepping down?

Since assuming the role of CEO in 2015, and subsequently of Alphabet in 2019, Pichai has been lauded for his stewardship during more stable times.

March 3, 2024
March 3, 2024

Google's removal of apps from Play Store in India 'cannot be permitted' - minister

Google removed  many Indian apps, including Matrimony.com's popular Bharat Matrimony and job search app Naukri