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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.

November 20, 2023
November 20, 2023

Google introduces Lyria, the music-generating AI model

Google Deepmind, the AI research laboratory owned by Google, has recently introduced Lyria, an advanced music AI generation model. In partnership with YouTube, Google Deepmind's Lyria AI model can generate song tracks consisting of both vocals and instruments.

October 25, 2023
October 25, 2023

Google's cloud division in disasters; Microsoft's thrives

Google-parent Alphabet's (GOOGL.O) cloud division posted its weakest growth in nearly three years, leading to a 5.7% decline in its stock value in after-hours trading. This decline is even more striking when juxtaposed with the success of Microsoft's (MSFT.O) cloud division, which has seen a substantial surge in sales.

October 11, 2023
October 11, 2023

Google to go fully password-less; say hello to passkeys

Google has announced plans to revolutioniae user authentication by phasing out traditional passwords in favor of passkeys. After receiving overwhelmingly positive feedback earlier this year, the tech giant is now focusing on enhancing the accessibility of passkeys.

October 5, 2023
October 5, 2023

Google unveils Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro, Pixel Watch 2, and more

Google laid out its latest series of devices on Wednesday, headlined by the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro smartphones. The event also highlighted the Pixel Watch 2 and the unveiling of Android 14 for the public.

September 27, 2023
September 27, 2023

Google turns 25: A breakdown of the tech giant's journey

Google, the world-famous tech giant, has officially turned 25 years old. Let's take a look at the company's 25-year odyssey in revolutionising the internet as we know today.

September 2, 2023
September 2, 2023

Google Pixel 8 set to launch on October 4: reports

The newest addition to Google's signature smartphone series, Google Pixel 8, is set to launch on October 4. Google has announced an unveiling event on October 4, where the tech giant is expected to reveal their newest "Pixel portfolio of devices". 

August 29, 2023
August 29, 2023

Google Flights will now tell you when to book the cheapest flights

Google Flights is launching a new tool to help travellers decide when to book their flights.

August 24, 2023
August 24, 2023

Google to become more transparent with content moderation

Google plans to improve the transparency of their content moderation practices across their various services, including the widely used Google search engine, as per a recent announcement.

August 24, 2023
August 24, 2023

Google introduces Dark Web report feature in India

Google is rolling out its Dark Web Report feature to a select group of users in India, marking an expansion beyond its initial availability only to users in the United States.

August 13, 2023
August 13, 2023

Gmail introduces e-mail translation feature for mobile users

Gmail's Android and iOS applications have introduced a native translation capability for emails, a feature that has been long available on the desktop version. The update aims to provide mobile users with a seamless translation experience, eliminating the need for manual methods like copying and pasting content into Google Translate or using Google Lens for screenshots.