Google: News

22 Jan 2024

Google Pixel

Google's Gboard introduces Assistant voice typing toolbar on Pixel tablet

Google is introducing a new Assistant voice typing toolbar for Gboard on the Pixel Tablet, making it easier for users to see more of their screen while using voice typing.

Google's DeepMind scientists are considering founding their own AI start-up

Google DeepMind scientists Laurent Sifre and Karl Tuyls are reportedly in talks with investors to launch a new artificial intelligence (AI) start-up in Paris, called Holistic.

21 Jan 2024

Murder

Google engineer found 'spattered with blood' after murdering wife 

A 27-year-old Google engineer is facing murder charges for allegedly killing his wife, Xuanyi Yu—also a Google employee—in their California residence.

21 Jan 2024

Google Maps

Google Maps' new feature helps diners make informed decisions

Google Maps has rolled out an innovative feature that connects user-generated food photos with their respective menu items.

20 Jan 2024

Gmail

Gmail revamps unsubscribe and spam reporting features: Here's why

Google has revamped Gmail's features to make it easier for users to unsubscribe from unwanted emails and report spam.

20 Jan 2024

Google Pixel Watch

Google is developing Pixel Watch 3 in 2 different sizes

Google is planning to launch two sizes of its upcoming Pixel Watch 3, according to 9to5Google.

19 Jan 2024

Microsoft

Microsoft Bing's ChatGPT integration fails to dent Google's dominance

Microsoft's Bing search engine integrated OpenAI's ChatGPT last February. However, it is yet to make a dent in Google's search dominance.

18 Jan 2024

Samsung

How Samsung Galaxy S24 fares against Google Pixel 8

Samsung has opened pre-bookings and announced the prices of its Galaxy S24 handset in India. To recall, it was unveiled yesterday.

18 Jan 2024

Gmail

Google Chat's revamped version rolling out on Android: What's new

Google Chat's revamped homescreen is now widely available on Android devices, following the release of its new icon.

18 Jan 2024

Google Meet

Google Meet has made video calling more fun: Here's how

Google Meet is stepping up its video calling game with new personalization features, including a revamped user interface (UI) for easier access to effects.

18 Jan 2024

Android

Google's Circle to Search does exactly what the name suggests 

Google has announced Circle to Search, a nifty feature that lets users circle an object on their phone screen to instantly receive search results about the selected item.

18 Jan 2024

Sundar Pichai

Jobs cuts will continue through 2024, warns Google CEO

Google CEO Sundar Pichai has warned employees of more job cuts at the Alphabet-owned company this year.

18 Jan 2024

DeepMind

Meet AlphaGeometry: Google's new AI to solve geometry problems

Google's AI research lab, DeepMind, has introduced AlphaGeometry.

17 Jan 2024

Business

Google axes hundreds of workers in big business ad sales

Google has confirmed that it will be laying off "hundreds" of employees from its advertising sales team, as per The Verge.

16 Jan 2024

Google Maps

Google Maps's latest feature enhances location accuracy for tunnel navigation

Google Maps has stepped up its game by adding Bluetooth beacon support for tunnel navigation on its Android app.

15 Jan 2024

Fitbit

Fitbit Help Center moves to Google domain: Check what's new

Fitbit's Help Center is now hosted on Google's pre-existing support infrastructure.

14 Jan 2024

Apple

Apple's iOS 18 rumored to focus on generative AI capabilities

Apple's upcoming iOS 18, set to be unveiled at the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in June 2024, is rumored to be heavily influenced by advancements in generative artificial intelligence (AI).

14 Jan 2024

Google Chrome

Google might soon allow custom search engine selection: Here's why

Google is reportedly working on a feature that could allow users to customize their search engine preferences on Pixel Launcher.

14 Jan 2024

YouTube

YouTube intensifies slowdowns for users employing ad blockers

YouTube has implemented a site-wide slowdown for users employing ad blockers.

13 Jan 2024

Google Drive

Google's latest updates improve sharing experience on Workspace apps

Google has unveiled several updates to its Workspace apps, aiming to enhance the sharing experience for users.

13 Jan 2024

Samsung

Samsung Galaxy S24 to receive 7 years of software support

With the conclusion of the Consumer Electronics Show, the tech world is now abuzz with Samsung's upcoming Galaxy S24 series.

12 Jan 2024

Google Assistant

Google Assistant to lose 17 features: Check complete list

Google has revealed plans to eliminate 17 "underused" features from the Google Assistant. The goal is to streamline the platform and enhance user experience.

Google makes U-turn, backs Right to Repair bill in US

Google has backed a Right to Repair bill (SB 542) in Oregon, US, and released a white paper called "Google & Repairability."

11 Jan 2024

Microsoft

Big Tech companies score poorly in Glassdoor's 2024 rankings 

The tech industry is not having its best time and that is showing up in how employees are ranking their current or former employers.

11 Jan 2024

Fitbit

Google fires hundreds of employees; Fitbit leaders also exit

Google has started a major restructuring of its Devices & Services teams, which oversee products like Pixel, Nest, and Fitbit, as per a 9to5Google report.

Google faces $7bn lawsuit for using patented AI technology

Google is heading to court in Boston this week, facing a federal jury over claims that it infringed on patents held by Singular Computing, a company founded by computer scientist Joseph Bates.

09 Jan 2024

Sergey Brin

Google co-founder visited Epstein's 'pedophile island'

Recently unsealed court documents have exposed that Google co-founder Sergey Brin and his ex-wife Anne Wojcicki visited Jeffrey Epstein's notorious "pedophile island."

07 Jan 2024

Apple

After Google, Apple removes these eSIM apps from App Store

Apple has removed two international eSIM apps, Airalo and Holafly, from the Indian App Store following orders from the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) aimed at combating cyber fraud.

07 Jan 2024

Google Pixel 8

Google Pixel 8 now automatically detects when there's screen protector

Google has quietly introduced an innovative feature for the Pixel 8 series that detects the presence of a screen protector and prompts users to enable or disable the screen protector mode accordingly.

06 Jan 2024

Microsoft

Microsoft Teams to arrive on Android Auto next month

Microsoft Teams is gearing up to launch Android Auto support in February, enabling users to participate in meetings and make hands-free calls while on the road.

06 Jan 2024

Chrome OS

Google rolls out ChromeOS 120 update with usability tweaks

Google's latest update, ChromeOS 120, is here to enhance the user experience on Chromebooks with a variety of new features.

Google removes two foreign eSIM apps from Indian Play Store

Google has removed two apps, Singapore's Airalo and Spain's Holafly, from its Indian app store due to the companies' failure to obtain necessary clearances for selling international eSIMs.

05 Jan 2024

Android

Google Messages preparing for dual and multi-SIM RCS support

Google may soon offer support for dual and multi-SIM Rich Communication Services (RCS) for Messages.

05 Jan 2024

OpenAI

OpenAI's ChatGPT may soon replace Google Assistant on Android phones

OpenAI's ChatGPT might soon give Google Assistant a run for its money as the go-to digital assistant on Android phones.

05 Jan 2024

DeepMind

Google DeepMind's 'Robot Constitution' revealed: What does it entail

Google's DeepMind robotics team has revealed three exciting advancements to enhance speed, precision, and safety of robots in uncontrolled environments.

04 Jan 2024

Google Gemini

Google working on paid upgrade for Bard AI chatbot

Google has big plans for its conversational AI chatbot, Bard, with a paid upgrade called Bard Advanced in the works.

04 Jan 2024

Google Chrome

Google disables cookies for 30 million Chrome users: Here's why

Google has started disabling third-party cookies for 1% of Chrome users, roughly 30 million people, as part of its mission to improve online privacy.

03 Jan 2024

India

Who is Nikesh Arora, IIT-graduate who just became a billionaire

Nikesh Arora, the CEO of cybersecurity company Palo Alto Networks, has entered the billionaires' club after a hefty paycheck he received from the firm.

02 Jan 2024

Android

Get Google One's 3-month plan for Rs. 100: Here's how

Google One's Basic, Standard, and Premium plans are currently available at discounted rates.

Google's latest AI model can turn text prompts into videos

Google's VideoPoet stands as an experimental, sophisticated language model designed to craft videos based on text prompts.