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Google, AP ink deal to deliver latest news through Gemini AI chatbot
Google says its artificial intelligence chatbot Gemini will deliver up-to-date news from The Associated Press (AP) in the tech giants first such deal with a news publisher. Google announced the deal in a blog post Wednesday, saying that AP will now deliver a feed of real-time information to help...
Explore Google Maps' Live View Feature for navigation in real time
Most people are familiar with Google Maps, but theres a hidden feature that can make navigation even easier. While users often explore new routes on the app, there are likely several features they may not be aware of. One such feature is Google Maps Live View Navigation, which makes the app more...
Samsung introduces ‘Eclipsa Audio’ 3D technology for 2025 TVs, soundbars
Samsung Electronics, in collaboration with Google, has unveiled Eclipsa Audio, a groundbreaking 3D audio technology designed to redefine home entertainment. This innovative technology will be featured across Samsungs 2025 TV and soundbar lineup, including models from the Crystal UHD series to the...
Indonesia’s Apple and Google bans frustrate country’s tech fans
The Indonesian government banned sales of the iPhone 16 and the Google Pixel in late October, citing the tech giants failure to comply with the countrys Tingkat Komponen Dalam Negeri or TKDN policy, which requires phones to source at least 40 percent of their parts locally. Winston is a...
Iran lifts ban on WhatsApp, Google Play Store
Iranian authorities have officially removed the ban on WhatsApp and the Google Play Store, marking a major change in the countrys internet restrictions, according to the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA). The decision, made after a meeting with top government officials, marks a new step in...
Japan accuses Google of violating anti-monopoly laws
The Japan Fair Trade Commission (JFTC) is preparing to issue a cease-and-desist order against Google, accusing the tech giant of violating the countrys antimonopoly laws by coercing smartphone manufacturers to preinstall its search app on devices. This would mark the first time a cease-and-desist...
Google to launch AI Mode on search, boosting Gemini Chabot
A new artificial feature to Google search is going to be added as planning by Google reportedly,reports NDTV. The report states that the tech giant based in Mountain View, California, is developing an AI Mode for Google Search, enabling users to interact through a conversational interface for...
US lawmakers instruct Apple, Google to prepare for Tiktok removal by January
US lawmakers have recently told Googles parent company, Alphabet, and Apple to get ready to remove TikTok from their app stores by January 19. This instruction, issued by Representative John Moolenaar, a Republican, and Representative Raja Krishnamoorthi, a Democrat, comes after a recent ruling...
Turkey fines Google $75 million for violating competition law
Turkeys competition authority has fined Alphabet Incs Google 2.61 billion lira ($75 million), for taking advantage of its dominant position in ad server services market, the regulator said in a statement on Friday,reports Reuters. The antitrust body said Google has favored its own supply-side...
Google introduces Gemini 2.0 AI Agents for web, coding, and gaming
Googles second-generation AI models, starting with Gemini 2.0 Flash, bring new AI experiences that act more like agents, reports business-standard. The company explains that Gemini 2.0 Flash allows AI to take actions directly through its user interface, understand complex instructions, reason...
Google’s 2024 trending searches: elections, movies, and viral highlights
As 2024 wraps up, Google released its list of top trending searches on December 10, giving a glimpse into global interests, from major sports events to viral cultural moments. A viral social media video in August sparked interest, with many Americans searching for the meaning of the word demure,...
Google Maps leads family to dense forest instead of Goa
A Bihar family took the road to Goa for a holiday relying on Google Maps for the directions. It results a harrowing night for the family in the Bhimgad forest in Karnatakas Belagavi district, reports NDTV. Ranjit Das and his family were driving towards Goa when the navigation app suggested a...
Google's DeepMind unveils GenCast: AI model surpassing world’s top weather forecast system
DeepMind, Googles AI research team, has introduced a cutting-edge weather prediction model called GenCast, which it claims surpasses the accuracy of the worlds leading forecasting system. According to a study published in Nature, GenCast outperforms the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather...
Google sues CFPB over federal supervision of Google Pay
Google filed a lawsuit on Friday against the U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), challenging the agencys decision to place its payment division under federal supervision. The company argues that the CFPBs action is an example of government overreach concerning Google Pays peer-to-peer...
Jio, Airtel to face challenges as Google, Meta plan new subsea cable project
Citing the Economic Times, Business Standard reported global tech giants are making moves that are likely to challenge local data giants. According to the report, Global tech giants like Google and Meta are investing billions in submarine cable infrastructure in India, a move that is likely to...
Five people including Google Maps official, booked in Bareilly bridge accident that killed three
In connection with a fatal accident that occurred when three mens car fell from an under-construction bridge in Bareilly, four engineers and an unidentified Google Maps official have been booked, according to a police officer. The incident took place when the victims, brothers Nitin and Ajit,...
Closing arguments approaching in US-Google antitrust case on ad tech
Google and the US government will go to federal court, where both sides will make their final arguments in a case about Googles supposed unfair control over online advertising on Monday. The trial in a Virginia federal court is Googles second ongoing US antitrust case as the US government tries...
US regulators seek to break up Google, as part of punishment
United States regulators want a federal judge to break up Google as a part of punishment for decade-long monopoly, reports AP. The proposed breakup floated in a 23-page document filed late Wednesday by the US Department of Justice calls for sweeping punishments that would include a sale of...
Google Maps adds real-time AQI feature for smarter, healthier outdoors
Google has rolled out a ground-breaking feature in its Maps app that allows users to view the real-time Air Quality Index (AQI) of any location. With over two billion active users, Google Maps is now offering not only navigation but also critical environmental insights, empowering individuals to...
These 6 words on Google could put you at risk of hackers
According to an urgent warning by cybersecurity company SOPHOS , hackers are now pointing at people who type in a combination of words in search engines on their computers, reported the New York Times. In their consultative, SOPHOS warned people against typing six specific words into search...
Russia fines google $20 Decillion, exceeding global GDP
A Russian court has levied an unprecedented fine of $20 decillion on Google for blocking access to 17 YouTube channels owned by Russian state networks. This staggering fine far surpasses Googles $2 trillion market value and even exceeds the World Banks estimated global GDP of roughly $100 trillion....
Indonesia bans Google pixel sales over local content rules
Indonesia has ceased the sale of Google Pixel smartphones because they did not comply with local content regulations. This action comes after a similar ban on Apples iPhone 16, reflecting the countrys strong efforts to encourage foreign companies to invest in local manufacturing. The Indonesian...
Google adds AI email drafting tool to Gmail web
Google has added its Help me write feature to the Gmail web interface, so users can draft or edit emails using the Gemini AI model. This feature was already on mobile and helps users create drafts or get suggestions to make emails more formal, detailed, or shorter. However, the functionality...