Google: News

What's Instrument Playground, Google's AI experiment to create abstract music

Google has introduced a new AI experiment called Instrument Playground, which allows users to create unique music inspired by various instruments from around the globe.

01 Dec 2023

Google Pixel 8 Pro

Upcoming Google Pixel Feature Drop will bring long-awaited camera features

Google is gearing up for a December Feature Drop, which will introduce two exciting camera enhancements, as reported by 9to5Google writer Max Weinbach.

01 Dec 2023

Apple

Google Messages's Custom Bubbles is something Apple's iMessage can't have

Google Messages has surpassed one billion monthly active RCS users.

01 Dec 2023

Android 14

Google Messages hits 1bn RCS users, unveils 7 new features

Google's Messages app has hit a major milestone with one billion monthly active Rich Communication Services (RCS) users.

30 Nov 2023

Google Chrome

Critical Google Chrome security update to patch zero-day vulnerability released

Google has rolled out a crucial security update for Chrome users on Mac, Linux, and Windows to tackle a zero-day vulnerability called CVE-2023-6345.

30 Nov 2023

Apple

Apple's 2023 App Store Award winners revealed: Check list

Apple has revealed the winners of its 2023 App Store Awards, honoring 14 apps and games that sparked creativity, offered adventures, and provided entertainment for users.

30 Nov 2023

Epic Games

Activision Blizzard's negotiations with Google involved creating own game store

New details have emerged from the ongoing Epic v/s Google trial, revealing Activision Blizzard's secret "Project Boston."

29 Nov 2023

OnePlus

Buy Google Pixel 8 Pro or wait for OnePlus 12?

OnePlus will unveil its next flagship, the OnePlus 12, in China on December 5, with the global launch early next year.

28 Nov 2023

Android

Google app may soon get bottom search bar on Android

Google is making some changes to its Google app on Android by testing a new bottom search bar.

27 Nov 2023

Google Drive

Google is investigating mysterious data loss affecting several Drive users 

Google Drive users are facing a mysterious issue where their files have suddenly disappeared, with some even losing data from the past six months.

27 Nov 2023

Android 14

Google Messages now supports Ultra HDR photos in RCS chats

Google's Messages app, the go-to messaging app for numerous Android users, has stepped up its game by adding Ultra HDR support in RCS chats.

27 Nov 2023

Gmail

Google to delete inactive Gmail accounts: How to protect yours 

Starting December 1, Google will delete Gmail accounts that have been inactive for at least two years.

26 Nov 2023

Xiaomi

Google Pixel 8 Pro vs Xiaomi 14 Pro: What's better

The Google Pixel 8 Pro and Xiaomi 14 Pro are both high-end smartphones released this year. They offer a variety of premium features and specifications that appeal to users.

26 Nov 2023

Google Calendar

Google Calendar to drop support for Android 7.1 and below

Google Calendar, a popular app for organizing daily schedules, is set to stop supporting devices running on Android Nougat 7.1 and below.

26 Nov 2023

Android 13

Google Cast control notifications integrated into Android media player

Google has revamped its Cast control notifications for devices streaming media on home networks, incorporating them into the Android 13+ media player, per 9to5Google.

26 Nov 2023

Google Maps

Google Maps for Android Auto receives color scheme update

Google Maps recently introduced a refreshed color palette for mobile and web clients, and this change is now visible on the Android Auto platform, too.

24 Nov 2023

Apple

Google to revamp Messages app with new UI and features

Google has been testing several new features for its Messages app. In the latest, the app is testing animated emoji reactions, similar to Telegram's premium offering.

23 Nov 2023

Google Pixel 8 Pro

Google reveals why Pixel 8 users are seeing display bumps

Earlier this week, some Google Pixel 8 Pro users reported seeing odd circular bumps on their screens, which seemed to be caused by internal components pressing against the 6.7-inch OLED display.

23 Nov 2023

Google Gemini

Google Bard can now 'watch' YouTube videos and answer queries

Google has updated its AI chatbot, Google Bard, to answer specific questions about YouTube videos.

22 Nov 2023

Latest Tech News

Anthropic's Claude can now analyze 150,000 words in one prompt

Anthropic, an AI start-up supported by Google and founded by ex-OpenAI engineers, has launched an update for its chatbot, Claude.

21 Nov 2023

Technology

Refreshed Google Chrome Web Store now live with AI extensions

The updated Google Chrome Web Store is officially up and running. The revamped browser looks a lot like the web version of the Google Play Store.

21 Nov 2023

YouTube

YouTube attributes slow video loading times to ad blockers

YouTube is tackling the issue of prolonged video buffering on its platform, linking the problem to the use of ad blockers by viewers.

21 Nov 2023

Spotify

Spotify's deal with Google lets it skip Play Store fees

Google allegedly made a unique arrangement with Spotify, allowing the music streaming platform to avoid Play Store fees.

21 Nov 2023

Google Pixel 8 Pro

Some Pixel 8 Pro owners report bumps under display glass

Some Google Pixel 8 Pro users have noticed round protrusions beneath their device's display glass, per 9to5Google.

21 Nov 2023

OpenAI

OpenAI pursues merger with Google-backed Anthropic as Altman joins Microsoft

OpenAI's Board of Directors reached out to Dario Amodei, co-founder and CEO of Anthropic, a competing large-language model developer, to discuss a possible merger between the two companies, according to The Information.

20 Nov 2023

Apple

How RCS differs from SMS and Apple's iMessage

Rich Communication Services (RCS) is in the spotlight once again as Apple recently revealed plans to support RCS by 2024, marking an end to the long-standing messaging divide between iOS and Android.

18 Nov 2023

Amazon

Why Amazon is eliminating hundreds of positions within Alexa division

Amazon is cutting hundreds of jobs in the Alexa voice assistant division, as revealed by an email from Daniel Rausch, the vice president of Alexa and Fire TV, reported Reuters.

Google antitrust trial concludes: Key takeaways and what lies ahead

The US government has concluded the evidentiary phase of its court case against Google in which it accused the online search leader of breaking antitrust law to stay on top.

17 Nov 2023

OpenAI

Google delays release of its GPT-4 rival Gemini AI: Report

Google is delaying the release of its highly anticipated Gemini AI model, according to The Information.

Google's AI Lyria model to embed inaudible watermarks in music

Google's DeepMind plans to incorporate undetectable watermarks, known as SynthID, into music produced by its AI Lyria model.

How Google is using AI to revamp your shopping experience

Google is launching innovative shopping features, powered by its AI-based Search Generative Experience (SGE), to assist users in discovering specific and niche products for themselves or others.

16 Nov 2023

Rajeev Chandrasekhar

Can file FIR against platforms for AI bias: Rajeev Chandrasekhar

Union Minister of State for Information Technology Rajeev Chandrasekhar said on Thursday that people can file police complaints against tech platforms whose artificial intelligence (AI) systems display bias.

16 Nov 2023

YouTube

YouTube will allow creators mimic music artists using AI

YouTube is rolling out an innovative feature called Dream Track, which lets select Shorts creators in the US craft original music clips using AI-generated vocals from well-known artists.

16 Nov 2023

Google Photos

How to use Google Photos's AI features to organize library

Google Photos is stepping up its organization game with the help of artificial intelligence (AI).

15 Nov 2023

WhatsApp

How to manage storage as WhatsApp ends unlimited backup facility 

WhatsApp has confirmed that it will discontinue the unlimited Google Drive backups for Android users, a feature that was introduced in 2015.

14 Nov 2023

Russia

Google fined Rs. 1.36cr for violating Russian data storage laws

A Moscow court has imposed a fine of 15 million roubles (approximately Rs. 1.36 crore) on Google due to its persistent refusal to store data of Russian users on local servers.

14 Nov 2023

Google Pixel Watch

Pixel Watch 2 faces arrive on original Pixel watch

Six fresh watch faces, initially created for the 2023 Pixel Watch 2, are now available on the first-generation Google Pixel Watch.

13 Nov 2023

Google Gemini

Google sues scammers spreading malware in name of Bard

Google has filed a lawsuit in California, targeting scammers who exploit the hype surrounding its generative AI tool, Google Bard, to trick individuals into downloading malicious software.

13 Nov 2023

Google Photos

Google Photos rolls out 'Photo Stack' feature: How it works

Google is introducing a new feature known as Photo Stack on its Photos app, which is designed to group similar images captured at the same time.

12 Nov 2023

Google Pixel 8 Pro

Google Pixel's car crash detection not available while roaming: Report

Google Pixel's car crash detection feature, aimed at potentially saving lives, is disabled for users who are roaming, even in countries where the feature is supported.