Google: News

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 Nov 2024

Android

Google must sell Chrome to end online search monopoly: DOJ 

The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has recommended that Google should divest its Chrome browser to break its illegal monopoly in online search.

21 Nov 2024

Technology

Google asked employees to delete messages amid antitrust scrutiny: Report

Google has been accused of directing its employees to delete internal communications and steer clear of certain terminology, in an attempt to dodge antitrust lawsuits.

20 Nov 2024

Google Maps

You can now check real-time air quality on Google Maps

Google Maps has launched a new feature, Air View+, in India.

20 Nov 2024

Android

What's new in Android 16? First developer preview reveals features

Google has unveiled the first preview release of Android 16, taking a major step in the development of its next big mobile OS.

20 Nov 2024

Google Meet

Google Meet's automatic framing feature now available for all users

Google Meet has expanded the availability of its automatic framing feature to all users. The feature was previously exclusive to Google Workspace accounts since 2022.

20 Nov 2024

Apple

Update now! Apple releases software to patch critical security flaws

In a move to protect its users, Apple has pushed critical security updates for its macOS and iOS platforms, addressing two actively exploited vulnerabilities.

20 Nov 2024

Google Gemini

Google's AI chatbot Gemini gets memory feature: How it works

Google has added a new capability to its artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot, Gemini.

19 Nov 2024

YouTube

Want to browse YouTube in Incognito mode? Here's how 

YouTube's Incognito mode is a handy feature that lets you browse the platform without your account activity affecting your browsing experience.

19 Nov 2024

Amazon

Perplexity's AI-powered search platform now offers one-click shopping 

Perplexity, an AI-driven search engine, has introduced a new shopping feature, but only for its premium users in the US.

19 Nov 2024

Instagram

How to prevent Instagram photos from appearing on Google Search

Instagram, one of the most popular photo and video-sharing platforms, has a feature that lets content from public accounts get indexed by search engines like Google.

19 Nov 2024

Android

Why Google is merging Chrome OS with Android

Google is said to be working on merging its two operating systems - Android and Chrome OS.

19 Nov 2024

Android

US government wants Google to sell Chrome to end monopoly

The US Department of Justice (DOJ) is said to be planning to seek a judicial order, forcing Google to divest its Chrome internet browser.

18 Nov 2024

Cybersecurity

Stay safe! Google issues advisory about latest online scam tactics

Google has launched a new campaign to educate users about the latest online fraud tactics and make them digitally safe.

17 Nov 2024

Technology

How to permanently delete your Dropbox account

Dropbox, one of the most popular cloud storage platforms, provides users with the option to store, sync, and share files across devices.

17 Nov 2024

Gmail

Gmail to let you create temporary addresses for added privacy

Google is said to be working on a new feature for its Gmail service, called "Shield Email."

16 Nov 2024

Samsung

Samsung XR glasses specs revealed in a new leak

Samsung is reportedly working on its new XR glasses in collaboration with Google. The smart eyewear is expected to enter the market in the second half of 2025.

16 Nov 2024

Technology

Google now adds 'Sending as' profile notice to messages

Google has added a new feature to its messaging app, Google Messages, as reported by 9to5Google.

16 Nov 2024

World

'Human...please die': AI chatbot tells user seeking help for homework 

A Michigan-based college student, Vidhay Reddy, was left shaken after a disturbing interaction with Google's artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot, Gemini.

16 Nov 2024

Google Docs

Google Docs now lets you create AI-generated images

Google Workspace is getting a new feature that will let you generate AI-powered images right inside Google Docs.

How will the EU regulate AI? Draft guidance offers insights

The European Union (EU) has released the first draft of its Code of Practice for general-purpose artificial intelligence (AI) models.

14 Nov 2024

Android

Google's new feature can detect malicious apps in real-time

In a major upgrade, Google has enhanced its malware detection capabilities to catch increasingly sophisticated threats on Android devices.

14 Nov 2024

Google News

Google to exclude EU publishers from news results in 'test'

Google will be running a "small, time-limited test" excluding results from EU-based news publishers.

13 Nov 2024

Google News

Google News VP resigns amid rising tensions with publishers

Shailesh Prakash, the former Vice President and General Manager of Google News, has resigned amidst rising tensions between Google and news publishers.

Why Google gave $1M to an Indian non-profit AI start-up

Google.org, the philanthropic arm of tech giant Google, has given $1 million to Karya.

12 Nov 2024

Wikipedia

Google's latest AI tool can act as your teacher

Google has launched a new artificial intelligence (AI) tool, Learn About.

Google Play Store to soon let you resume canceled downloads

Google is said to be working on a new feature for its Play Store, one that would enhance the experience of downloading apps.

11 Nov 2024

Android

How to keep personal, professional data separate on your smartphone

Android Work Profile is an interesting feature, that lets you keep your personal and professional data separate on the same smartphone.

11 Nov 2024

App Store

Google Gemini to get a standalone app on iOS

Google is said to be testing a standalone version of its Gemini app for iPhone users.

10 Nov 2024

Technology

Google tests new 'Activity' feature for seamless search history access

Google is testing a new "Activity" tab in its app. The feature's main aim is to give users simplified access to their search history and saved items on both Chrome and the Google app.

08 Nov 2024

Google Gemini

Google's new AI feature can create marketing videos for you

Google has launched its artificial intelligence (AI)-powered video maker, Vids, across multiple Workspace editions.

08 Nov 2024

Apple

Finally! Apple lets iPhone users see Android emoji message reactions

Apple has made a major change to its messaging system, enhancing the way it shows message reactions from Android users.

08 Nov 2024

Google Photos

Google Photos now lets you track updates in shared albums

Google Photos is improving user experience with a new feature called "Updates."

07 Nov 2024

Android TV

Why Google is slowing down Android TV updates

Google is planning to move its Android TV OS updates to a biennial (once every two years) schedule, according to Android Authority.

07 Nov 2024

Google Pixel

Google to enhance Call Screen feature with AI responses

Google is said to be improving its Call Screen feature for Pixel phones, by adding artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities.

Google accidentally reveals Jarvis AI, which has PC-controlling capabilities

In a major slip, Google has revealed its new artificial intelligence (AI) prototype, Jarvis, through the Chrome Web Store.

03 Nov 2024

Apple

Will Google break up? What Pichai said about antitrust lawsuit

Google CEO Sundar Pichai has spoken up against the latest antitrust concerns during a recent earnings call.

03 Nov 2024

Workplace

Google expert reveals top skill that gets you promoted faster

Google's executive productivity advisor Laura Mae Martin has pinpointed the most important skill that can make an employee more competitive and improve their chances of getting promoted.

02 Nov 2024

Business

Google India's FY24 profit rises to ₹1,425cr, revenue soars 26%

Google India has posted a increase in its profit after tax (PAT) for the fiscal year 2023-24.

02 Nov 2024

Amazon

Tech giants set to invest $200B in AI this year

The world's top tech giants, including Amazon, Microsoft, Meta, and Alphabet (Google's parent company), are expected to spend over $200 billion on artificial intelligence (AI) development this year.

02 Nov 2024

Sundar Pichai

Sundar Pichai nails Halloween look with 'Error 404' t-shirt

Google CEO Sundar Pichai celebrated Halloween with a unique twist, wearing a t-shirt that humorously read "Error 404: Costume Not Found."

02 Nov 2024

Meta

Meta Quest gets train mode for immersive travel experiences

Meta is gearing up to launch a major update for its Quest 3, 3S, Quest Pro and Quest 2 headsets.

01 Nov 2024

Amazon Web Services

Amazon's Q3 profit surges by 55% to over $15 billion

Amazon has reported a whopping 55.2% increase in its third-quarter profit, largely due to the strong performance of its cloud computing division, Amazon Web Services (AWS).

01 Nov 2024

Indonesia

After iPhones, Indonesia bans sale of Google Pixel: Know why

Indonesia has banned the sale of Google Pixel smartphones for failing to meet domestic content requirements. The move comes just days after a similar ban was imposed on Apple's iPhone 16.

01 Nov 2024

Android

Why Google will release Android 16 much earlier than usual

In a major departure from its release schedule, Google has announced the upcoming Android 16 will be coming out much sooner than expected.

Google pushes new ChromeOS update to boost productivity

Google has begun rolling out its latest ChromeOS 130 update, bringing a host of new features such as Quick Insert, Focus Mode, and Welcome Recap.

31 Oct 2024

YouTube

Russia hits Google with a $2.5 trillion trillion trillion fine

A Russian court has slapped a $2.5 decillion ($2.5 trillion trillion trillion) fine on Google for reportedly blocking pro-Kremlin content from Russian media companies on its video-sharing platform, YouTube.

31 Oct 2024

Android 15

Google's AI-powered Weather app now available for older Pixel devices

Google's standalone weather app, Pixel Weather, is now available for the older Pixel smartphones including the Pixel 6, 7, and 8 series models along with the Pixel Tablet.

30 Oct 2024

Sundar Pichai

Google parent reports 15% growth in Q3, revenues reach $88B

Alphabet, the parent company of Google, has posted its third straight quarter of better-than-expected earnings.

30 Oct 2024

Sundar Pichai

Crazy times: Over 25% code at Google is now AI-generated

Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google, has revealed that artificial intelligence (AI) is responsible for writing more than a quarter of the company's new code.

30 Oct 2024

Google Chrome

Chrome adds new tools to manage memory-hungry tabs more effectively

Google has added new memory management features to its Chrome browser.

29 Oct 2024

Startups

'Sugar daddy effect': Why some venture funds succeed, others fail

Aswath Damodaran, a well-known Professor of Finance at New York University's Stern School of Business, has brought the term 'sugar daddy effect' to the financial industry.

29 Oct 2024

Google Search

Google Search's AI Overviews now available in 100+ countries

Google has announced the expansion of its AI Overviews feature in Search, to over 100 countries and territories.

29 Oct 2024

Gmail

Gmail web users can now compose, edit emails using AI

Google has expanded its "Help me write" feature to Gmail on the web, allowing users to generate or edit emails with Gemini AI.

29 Oct 2024

Meta

Meta developing AI-powered search engine to take on Google, Microsoft

Meta is said to be working on an AI-powered search engine. The move is part of the company's effort to reduce its dependence on Google and Microsoft.

28 Oct 2024

Google Search

UK couple wins 15-year-long battle against Google, to receive £2.4B

In a major setback, Google has been ordered to pay a hefty £2.4 billion (approximately ₹26,172 crore) fine, after losing a 15-year-long legal battle against a UK couple.

28 Oct 2024

Meta

Meta releases open-source version of Google's podcast generator

Meta has launched an open-source version of Google's popular podcast creation feature, NotebookLM.

27 Oct 2024

Google Chrome

Here's how to set new default Google account in Chrome

Google Chrome, the popular web browser, assigns one account as the user's default. The feature is similar to having a primary Google account on an Android device.

27 Oct 2024

Android

Google Messages' dual-SIM RCS support spotted in beta version

Google's widely used messaging app, Google Messages, on many premium Android smartphones, has been leading the charge for Rich Communication Services (RCS) chats.

What's Project Jarvis, Google's AI system to automate web tasks

Google is said to be working on a new artificial intelligence (AI) system, internally dubbed "Project Jarvis," according to The Information.

27 Oct 2024

Android

Android 16 could introduce Apple's Dynamic Island-inspired notifications: Report

Google is said to be working on a new feature for its Android 16 operating system, dubbed "Rich Ongoing Notifications."

26 Oct 2024

Gmail

Lesser-known Gmail features you should start using immediately

Gmail is used by millions of people across the globe. However, many of us don't even know its full range of capabilities.

26 Oct 2024

Android

Android 16 to be named 'Baklava,' breaking Google's naming tradition

With Android 16, Google is breaking its long-standing tradition of naming Android versions alphabetically. The next version is expected to be officially called 'Baklava.'

26 Oct 2024

Google Gemini

Google to launch its Gemini 2.0 AI model this December

Google is said to be gearing up to launch its latest artificial intelligence (AI) model, Gemini 2.0, in December.

25 Oct 2024

Bollywood

Google Doodle honors late Bollywood singer KK

Google is paying tribute to the life and legacy of iconic Bollywood singer Krishnakumar Kunnath, fondly known as KK, with a special Doodle on Friday.

25 Oct 2024

Google Photos

Google Photos will now label AI-edited images

Google Photos is getting a new feature that will tell you if an image has been edited with artificial intelligence (AI).