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Google is an American multinational technology company. Founded by Larry Page and Sergey Brin on September 4, 1998, Google has its headquarters in Mountain View, California, USA. Google.com has been listed as the most visited website globally and the second most valuable brand in the world. Sundar Pichai, an Indian American is the current CEO of this multi-billion dollar company.
21 Jan 2025
InstagramTech giants sign EU pledge to combat online hate speech
Meta, Google, TikTok, and X have promised European legislators that they will step up efforts to prevent and remove illegal hate speech from their platforms.
20 Jan 2025
AndroidLeak reveals Android 16 could arrive sooner than expected
Google appears to be gearing up for the launch of its next-generation operating system, Android 16.
20 Jan 2025
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningAI systems struggle with complex historical questions, new study reveals
A new study has found that artificial intelligence (AI) systems are failing to respond to complicated historical queries.
19 Jan 2025
Google SearchYou now have to enable JavaScript to use Google Search
Google has made it mandatory for users to enable JavaScript, a widely-used programming language for making web pages interactive, to use Google Search.
17 Jan 2025
YouTubeGoogle refuses fact-checks for Search and YouTube despite EU law
Google has officially rejected the European Union's (EU) demand to include fact-checks in its Search results and YouTube videos.
17 Jan 2025
TechnologyGoogle signs largest biochar carbon removal deal with Indian start-up
Google has signed a deal to purchase 100,000 tons of carbon dioxide removal credits from Indian start-up Varaha.
16 Jan 2025
Google ChromeGoogle's upcoming AI feature will block pop-up ads on Chrome
Google is testing a new feature for its Chrome browser to save you from the pain of constant pop-up requests.
16 Jan 2025
GmailGoogle makes Gemini AI free to use in Gmail, Docs
Google has announced that its Workspace suite users can now access Gemini-powered AI experiences directly from Gmail, Docs, Sheets, and Meet at no extra cost.
15 Jan 2025
BingMicrosoft removes UI that mimicked Google's look on Bing
Microsoft has quietly removed a deceptive user interface (UI) that mimicked Google's look on its search engine, Bing.
15 Jan 2025
Sundar PichaiGoogle CEO Sundar Pichai bids for London cricket team
Sundar Pichai, the CEO of Alphabet Inc (parent company of Google), is among a consortium that has bid more than £80 million for a London-based cricket team.
14 Jan 2025
United KingdomUK watchdog launches antitrust probe into Google's search dominance
The UK's antitrust regulator, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), has launched its first official investigation for 2025.
14 Jan 2025
AppleWhy EU is reassessing tech investigations into Apple, Google, Meta
According to the Financial Times, the European Commission is re-evaluating its probes into tech giants such as Apple, Google, and Meta.
14 Jan 2025
TechnologyGoogle Messages reintroduces customizable contact names, photos
Google has brought back the option for users to customize contact names and images in its messaging app, Google Messages.
12 Jan 2025
TikTokTikTok's Sameer Singh heads to HT Media as Group CEO
Sameer Singh, a top executive at TikTok, has been appointed the new Group CEO of HT Media.
10 Jan 2025
BoeingBoeing, Google donate $1M each to Trump's inauguration fund
US aviation giant Boeing has confirmed it will donate $1 million to President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration fund, according to BBC.
09 Jan 2025
AppleApple, Google fined $3.1M in Brazil over FaceApp privacy concerns
Apple and Google are staring at hefty fines in Brazil over privacy concerns tied to the widely-used photo-editing app, FaceApp.
09 Jan 2025
LawsuitsGoogle faces class action lawsuit for violating user privacy
Google is set to face a significant legal challenge as a federal judge has allowed a privacy class action lawsuit to proceed, following the company's unsuccessful attempt to have the case dismissed.
08 Jan 2025
Health & WellnessALS drug by Google's anti-aging subsidiary fails clinical trial
Calico, Google's anti-aging subsidiary, has announced disappointing results from its first-ever drug trial.
08 Jan 2025
Google Pixel 4aOwn Google Pixel 4a? You may be entitled to compensation
Google has announced a new software update for its Pixel 4a devices to improve battery stability.
07 Jan 2025
United KingdomUK to open anti-trust probes under new digital market powers
The United Kingdom's anti-trust body, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), is planning to launch two investigations against major tech companies this month.
07 Jan 2025
OpenAIGoogle DeepMind to develop AI that will simulate real world
Google is forming a new team to build AI models capable of accurately simulating the physical world.
06 Jan 2025
BingMicrosoft Bing is mimicking Google's interface to retain users
Microsoft has a new trick up its sleeve to promote its search engine, Bing.
05 Jan 2025
YouTubeHow to upload videos longer than 15 minutes on YouTube
YouTube, the world's largest video-sharing platform, lets users upload videos up to 15 minutes long by default. But, if you want to share something longer, there is an option.
05 Jan 2025
YouTubeWhat is YouTube's Nonprofit Program and how to join
YouTube's Nonprofit Program is a one-of-a-kind initiative aimed at supporting charitable organizations. The program provides a variety of benefits and features specifically designed for nonprofits.
05 Jan 2025
CanadaGoogle pays $69M to Canadian media outlets for using content
Google has announced a payment of CAD 100 million (approximately $69 million) to Canadian news outlets, for using their content on its platform.
04 Jan 2025
Indian GovernmentDPDP: Big Tech must not transfer personal data outside India
The draft Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) rules have proposed strict measures for Big Tech companies operating in India.
03 Jan 2025
Samsung ElectronicsWhat is 'Eclipsa Audio,' Samsung's direct rival to Dolby Atmos?
Samsung Electronics has announced the integration of "Eclipsa Audio" into its 2025 TV and soundbar lineup.
02 Jan 2025
Elon MuskX and YouTube may face ban in Malaysia: Here's why
Elon Musk's X and Google's YouTube are on the verge of being banned in Malaysia for not complying with the country's new social media law.
01 Jan 2025
NVIDIATencent, ByteDance outpace Meta, Google in NVIDIA AI GPU purchases
In 2024, Chinese tech giants Tencent and ByteDance became major buyers of NVIDIA's high-end artificial intelligence (AI) GPUs.
01 Jan 2025
MetaCalifornia: Meta, X can't offer 'addictive feeds' to minors anymore
In a major development, a federal judge in the US has upheld California's new law, SB 976, effectively dismissing a challenge by tech lobbying group NetChoice.
28 Dec 2024
WhatsAppWhatsApp will soon allow you to perform reverse image search
WhatsApp, the popular messaging platform, is working on a new feature for its web client.
28 Dec 2024
Sundar Pichai'Stakes are high': Pichai urges employees to prepare for 2025
Amid intensifying competition and regulatory headwinds, Google CEO Sundar Pichai has highlighted the significance of 2025 for the tech giant.
25 Dec 2024
AppleTop executive reveals why Apple won't build Google-like search engine
Apple has no plans to build its own search engine, according to Eddy Cue, the company's Senior Vice President of Services.
25 Dec 2024
Google PixelGoogle's latest security update causing connectivity issues on Pixel devices
Google's latest security update has sparked a flurry of complaints from Pixel users, who are facing major data connectivity issues after installing it.
25 Dec 2024
Sundar PichaiGoogle's 'ugly sweater' contest: Sundar Pichai's cricket-themed pullover goes viral
Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google, recently took part in the company's first-ever "ugly sweater" holiday contest.
25 Dec 2024
Google DocsGemini's Deep Research feature now rolling out to more regions
Google has started expanding its innovative Gemini models, including Gemini 1.5 with Deep Research, beyond the US.
25 Dec 2024
AndroidApple sides with Google in online search antitrust case
Apple has sought to intervene in Google's upcoming US antitrust trial over online search.
24 Dec 2024
SnapchatGay couple sentenced to century in prison for child abuse
A Georgia court has sentenced a gay couple to 100 years in prison for sexually abusing their two adopted sons.
24 Dec 2024
Google MapsWhy Google Maps fails to work in West Bank
Google Maps, the world's most popular navigation app, is creating problems for users in the West Bank, as per WIRED.
23 Dec 2024
IIT-DelhiIIT Delhi placements: Students receive 1,200 offers in phase 1
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) in Delhi and Kanpur have recorded a successful first phase of the 2024-25 placement season.
23 Dec 2024
BitcoinWhy quantum computers pose a threat to Bitcoin's security
Bitcoin, the world's largest cryptocurrency, is at a risk from the new frontier of quantum computing.
22 Dec 2024
Google GeminiGoogle Gemini can now answer questions about PDFs on screen
Google has added a new capability to its Files app, courtesy of its advanced AI assistant, Gemini.
22 Dec 2024
US Department of JusticeGoogle resists DOJ's call to sell Chrome, offers alternative solutions
In a bid to avoid the forced sale of its Chrome browser, Google has offered a one-of-a-kind solution to the US Department of Justice's (DOJ) antitrust concerns.
21 Dec 2024
Google SearchGoogle Search working on 'AI Mode' to compete with ChatGPT
Google is said to be working on an "AI Mode" for its search engine.
20 Dec 2024
Sundar PichaiGoogle cuts 10% of management roles in latest layoff round
As part of an ongoing efficiency drive, Google has slashed its top management roles by 10%, CEO Sundar Pichai revealed in a company-wide meeting on Wednesday, according to Business Insider.
20 Dec 2024
YouTubeYouTube to remove videos with clickbait titles, thumbnails in India
YouTube has announced a new initiative to fight videos with misleading titles and thumbnails, aka clickbait.
20 Dec 2024
OpenAIGoogle releases 'reasoning' AI model to take on OpenAI's o1
Google has unveiled a new artificial intelligence (AI) model, called Gemini 2.0 Flash Thinking Experimental, which is available through AI Studio - Google's AI prototyping platform.
17 Dec 2024
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningForget prompts! Google's Whisk lets you create images with images
Google has unveiled a new artificial intelligence (AI) tool, Whisk, that lets you generate images using existing ones as prompts.
17 Dec 2024
DeepMindGoogle's new AI creates stunning 4K videos using your prompts
Google's DeepMind divison has unveiled Veo 2, a new video-generating AI model that aims to beat OpenAI's Sora in terms of video resolution and duration.
