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.
17 Feb 2025
Indian GovernmentGoogle Pay will soon allow UPI payments using your voice
Google Pay is all set to transform the world of digital payments with a new AI-powered feature.
17 Feb 2025
YouTubeRussia fines Google for telling its soldiers how to surrender
A Russian court has fined Google 3.8 million rubles (around ₹36 lakh).
16 Feb 2025
AndroidGoogle's Phone app gets new call history filters, search bar
Google's Phone app is getting a set of new features to improve the overall experience.
16 Feb 2025
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningHow Perplexity AI's 'Deep Research' tool fares against ChatGPT, Gemini
Led by Aravind Srinivas, Perplexity AI has launched a new tool called Deep Research.
15 Feb 2025
AndroidGoogle suspends Android's earthquake alerts after false alarm
Google has temporarily deactivated its earthquake alert feature for Android users in Brazil after a system glitch triggered false alarms.
14 Feb 2025
Google GeminiGemini AI can now recall past chats for personalized assistance
Google has added a new capability to its Gemini app, but only for Advanced subscribers.
13 Feb 2025
Elon MuskGoogle-backed robotics start-up raises $350M to rival Tesla's Optimus
Apptronik, a leading start-up in the humanoid robot industry, has successfully raised $350 million in a Series A funding round.
13 Feb 2025
Sundar PichaiGoogle CEO says 'useful' quantum computers coming in 5-10 years
Google CEO Sundar Pichai has predicted that "practically useful" quantum computers will become a reality in the next five to 10 years.
13 Feb 2025
Google GeminiGoogle upgrades Gemini Live for enhanced user interaction
Google is poised to enhance its Gemini Live platform, making user conversations more lively and engaging.
12 Feb 2025
Social MediaGoogle's top safety tips to avoid online fraud
In a bid to protect users from online scams, Google has released a set of guidelines.
12 Feb 2025
MetaMeta, Google, Microsoft partner to combat cyber threats in India
Tech giants such as Meta, Google, Microsoft, and Airtel have come together with New Delhi-based policy advocacy group Safer Internet India (SII) to form the coalition.
12 Feb 2025
TechnologyGoogle's I/O 2025 event will be held on May 20-21
Google has officially announced the dates for its upcoming I/O developer conference.
11 Feb 2025
Google Play (Google Play Store)Google opens Play Store advertising to skill-based games
Google is going to change its "Gambling and Games" advertising policy, starting April 14, 2025.
11 Feb 2025
Google MapsGoogle Maps changes 'Gulf of Mexico' to 'Gulf of America'
Google has updated its Maps application, renaming the Gulf of Mexico as the "Gulf of America" for US users.
11 Feb 2025
YouTubeYouTube turns 20! From dinner table idea to global domination
YouTube, the world's largest video-sharing platform, is celebrating its 20th anniversary this week.
11 Feb 2025
WhatsAppWhatsApp to support Google's 'Pixel Besties' feature: What it is
Google is said to be working on a new feature called "Pixel Besties" to simplify user communication by bringing all important conversations in one place.
10 Feb 2025
DeepSeekDeepSeek's AI training cost claims exaggerated, says Google's AI chief
Demis Hassabis, the head of Google's artificial intelligence (AI) division DeepMind, has taken a dig at the reported development costs of DeepSeek's AI model.
10 Feb 2025
ChinaTariff wars: China's retaliatory levies on US take effect
China has retaliated by imposing tariffs on around $14 billion worth of United States goods, entering a new phase in the trade dispute between the world's two largest economies.
08 Feb 2025
Google CalendarGoogle Calendar removes events like Pride month, sparks user backlash
Google Calendar is facing backlash for removing certain events from its default display.
08 Feb 2025
AnthropicDeepSeek the 'worst' performer on bioweapon data safety test: Anthropic
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei has voiced grave concerns over DeepSeek, a Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) firm that has recently taken the world by storm with its R1 model.
06 Feb 2025
PixelIndiaAI Mission may include Google Tensor chips alongside NVIDIA, AMD
Google may provide its Tensor chip for the next phase of the ₹10,738 crore IndiaAI Mission, according to Moneycontrol.
06 Feb 2025
MicrosoftGoogle unveils its latest AI model to compete with DeepSeek
Google has unveiled its latest artificial intelligence (AI) model, the Gemini 2.0 Pro Experimental.
06 Feb 2025
AmazonAfter Amazon and Meta, Google scraps its diversity hiring goals
Google, a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc, has opted to scrap its goal of increasing hiring from historically underrepresented groups.
05 Feb 2025
AppleChina's antitrust watchdog considers probe into Apple's App Store practices
China's antitrust regulator is mulling an investigation into Apple's App Store policies and fees, Bloomberg News reported.
05 Feb 2025
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningGoogle's U-turn: Removes pledge not to build AI for weapons
Alphabet, Google's parent company, has updated its guidelines on artificial intelligence (AI) use.
05 Feb 2025
AmazonUS Postal Service suspends incoming parcels from China, Hong Kong
The United States Postal Service (USPS) has indefinitely stopped accepting incoming parcels from China and Hong Kong.
05 Feb 2025
Sundar PichaiGoogle is planning to introduce ads in Gemini AI assistant
Google's CEO Sundar Pichai has hinted at the possibility of bringing advertisements into the company's Gemini AI assistant.
04 Feb 2025
AppleApple's bid to intervene in Google search antitrust trial rejected
US District Court Judge Amit Mehta has rejected Apple's urgent plea to pause the ongoing Google Search monopoly trial.
03 Feb 2025
Epic GamesGoogle fights to overturn Play Store verdict in Epic battle
Google is appealing a court verdict and a judge's order to make changes to Play Store.
03 Feb 2025
Aaradhya BachchanAaradhya Bachchan (13) moves court again over fake health-related videos
Aaradhya Bachchan, the 13-year-old daughter of Bollywood actors Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, has filed a fresh petition in the Delhi High Court.
31 Jan 2025
GmailBeware! Cybercriminals are using AI voices to steal Gmail credentials
Artificial intelligence (AI) is now being used to orchestrate sophisticated scams, targeting Gmail's 2.5 billion users.
31 Jan 2025
Google GeminiGoogle's Gemini AI app gets better with Flash 2.0 upgrade
Google has announced the latest version of its Gemini app, powered by the Gemini 2.0 Flash AI model.
31 Jan 2025
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningGoogle's new AI tool can call businesses on your behalf
Google is testing a novel feature, "Ask for Me," which uses artificial intelligence (AI) to call local businesses on behalf of users.
29 Jan 2025
Google Play (Google Play Store)Is your VPN app trustworthy? Google's new badge will tell
Google Play has introduced a new feature that will display verification badges on approved Virtual Private Network (VPN) apps.
28 Jan 2025
Google SearchGoogle is challenging EU's $4.5B antitrust fine over Android
Google has appealed to the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU), against a record €4.3 billion ($4.5 billion) antitrust fine imposed seven years ago.
27 Jan 2025
Donald TrumpWhy TikTok isn't back on app stores despite Trump's reprieve
TikTok's future in the US continues to be uncertain as both Apple and Google have not restored the popular short video app on their app stores.
27 Jan 2025
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningWhy Chinese AI company DeepSeek has Silicon Valley spooked
Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) company DeepSeek has created quite a stir in the US tech industry.
26 Jan 2025
Republic DayGoogle celebrates India's 76th Republic Day with 'wildlife parade' doodle
Google is celebrating India's 76th Republic Day with a special doodle that combines wildlife with culture.
25 Jan 2025
AppleTikTok remains absent from Apple, Google app stores in US
Nearly a week after its removal, popular social media platform TikTok remains missing from both Apple and Google's app stores in the US.
25 Jan 2025
StarbucksStarbucks CEO Brian Niccol's 4-month earnings surpass Apple, Google chiefs
Brian Niccol, the new CEO of Starbucks, has been awarded a compensation package of around $96 million for his first four months of work in 2024.
24 Jan 2025
Joe BidenGoogle's 'data error' briefly removed Biden from US presidents list
In a recent incident, Google suffered a technical glitch that briefly erased former US President Joe Biden from its list of American Presidents.
24 Jan 2025
AndroidAndroid 16's first public beta now available: How to download
Two months after releasing the developer preview in November, Google has officially launched the first public beta of Android 16 for Pixel smartphones.
24 Jan 2025
AnthropicAnthropic introduces 'Citations' feature to improve AI reliability
Anthropic, a leading artificial intelligence (AI) company, has launched a new 'Citations' feature for its developer API.
24 Jan 2025
FitbitFitbit fined $12.25M for smartwatches that burned users
Fitbit, a dominant player in the wearable technology space, has been slapped with a $12.25 million fine over its Ionic smartwatches.
23 Jan 2025
AppleUK regulator to investigate Apple, Google's dominance in mobile ecosystems
The United Kingdom's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched strategic market status (SMS) investigations into the mobile ecosystems of tech giants Apple and Google.
23 Jan 2025
AndroidGemini can now perform tasks across apps with single command
In a major development, Google has announced a major upgrade for its artificial intelligence (AI) assistant, Gemini.
23 Jan 2025
SamsungGoogle Gemini can now perform multi-app tasks in single prompt
Google has announced a major upgrade for its artificial intelligence (AI) assistant, Gemini.
23 Jan 2025
SamsungSamsung, Google have joined forces to develop AR glasses
Samsung and Google have announced a partnership to develop augmented reality (AR) glasses. The news was confirmed by Samsung's TM Roh in an interview with Bloomberg.
22 Jan 2025
IndonesiaGoogle fined $12.4M by Indonesia over unfair business practices
Indonesia's antitrust agency has slapped a fine of IDR 202 billion ($12.4 million) on Google for unfair business practices.
22 Jan 2025
AnthropicGoogle invests $1B in AI firm Anthropic
Google has pumped a whopping $1 billion into Anthropic, an artificial intelligence (AI) company recognized for its Claude series of AI models.
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.
