Google: News

29 Jul 2024

Reliance Jio

Jio partners with Google to offer instant games across devices

Reliance Industries' gaming platform, JioGames, has announced its integration with Google's GameSnacks.

29 Jul 2024

Technology

Google India's first foldable smartphone to launch on August 14

Google is set to launch its Pixel 9 series in India on August 14, as revealed by a new microsite on Flipkart.

29 Jul 2024

Android

Gemini will finally let you edit AI-generated images: Here's how

Google is reportedly working on a new feature that will enable users to edit images produced by Gemini AI chatbot, according to Android Authority.

29 Jul 2024

Android

Cross-device services: Android gadgets can talk to each other now

Google has initiated the deployment of its new Android cross-device services, a part of its Better Together initiative.

29 Jul 2024

Google Search

Google Maps recognizes Amitabh's New Jersey statue as tourist attraction

A life-size statue of Bollywood icon Amitabh Bachchan, positioned outside a residence in Edison City, New Jersey, has been recognized as a tourist attraction by Google.

29 Jul 2024

Technology

Google apologizes after Chrome bug wipes out 15 million passwords

Google has publicly apologized after a bug in its Chrome web browser caused an estimated 15 million Windows users to lose access to their saved passwords.

28 Jul 2024

Android

Google's upcoming streaming device will offer Ethernet port, Thread radio

Google TV Streamer, an upcoming sequel to the Chromecast, could potentially feature an Ethernet port and a Thread radio, according to documents submitted to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).

28 Jul 2024

Android

How to customize fonts on Android devices?

Android smartphones offer a high degree of customization, including the ability to modify the font.

28 Jul 2024

Android

What is Fuchsia? Google's open-source operating system explained

Google's Fuchsia is an open-source operating system, named after a color produced by mixing pink and purple.

28 Jul 2024

YouTube

This Google-funded start-up allegedly stole YouTube videos for AI training

Runway, an AI start-up backed by Google, is facing accusations of using pirated content and unauthorized YouTube videos to train its Gen-3 Alpha video generation tool.

28 Jul 2024

Amazon

How to keep track of your Amazon spending?

Online shopping, particularly on platforms like Amazon, has become a daily routine for many. However, keeping track of spending can be challenging.

28 Jul 2024

Pixel

Pixel 9 to offer call recording along with text transcripts

Google's forthcoming Pixel 9 series is speculated to introduce a "Call Notes" feature, enabling users to record phone calls and receive text transcripts, per information shared by tipster Dylan Roussel.

27 Jul 2024

Android

Google to add new security layer for messages

Google committed to supporting Messaging Layer Security (MLS) in 2023, a protocol designed to bolster security and privacy across various platforms.

26 Jul 2024

Google Drive

Gemini is now 20% faster than OpenAI's most advanced model

Google has announced an upgrade to its AI-powered chatbot, Gemini, with the introduction of its fastest and most cost-efficient model yet, 1.5 Flash.

26 Jul 2024

Sundar Pichai

Google incentivizes AI innovation with bonuses and rewards

Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai is leading an initiative to improve the practicality of Google's AI services.

26 Jul 2024

Google Chrome

Google Chrome enhances malware detection, now scans password-protected files

Google is upgrading its Chrome malware detection system to include password-protected executable files for in-depth scanning, according to the Chrome Security team.

26 Jul 2024

Technology

Google's AI matches human brilliance in solving Math Olympiad problems

Google DeepMind, a leading artificial intelligence (AI) research team, has developed an AI system that can solve intricate mathematical problems.

26 Jul 2024

ChatGPT

SearchGPT: OpenAI declares war on Google with new search engine

OpenAI has announced the development of a new AI-powered search engine named 'SearchGPT.'

25 Jul 2024

Reddit

Why Reddit won't allow search engines to index its content

In a significant move, Reddit has begun blocking all search engines except Google from indexing its content.

25 Jul 2024

Data privacy

This new search engine lets you track data leaks

Tim Libert, a former engineer at Google and current privacy researcher, has created a new search engine named 'WebXray' with the aim of exposing privacy violations on the internet.

25 Jul 2024

Bing

Microsoft introduces AI summaries in Bing search amid Google's retreat 

Microsoft is pushing the boundaries of its artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities with the introduction of Bing generative search.

24 Jul 2024

Meta

Microsoft-backed foundation releases open map data sets to rival Google

The Overture Maps Foundation (OMF), supported by tech industry leaders Microsoft, AWS, and Meta, has unveiled its first open map data sets.

Google Play Store gets AI-powered app comparisons, dedicated content hubs

Google has unveiled a series of new features for its Play Store, designed to promote user engagement with content, beyond mere app downloads.

24 Jul 2024

Olympics

Google Cloud surpasses $10B revenue mark for the first time

Alphabet, Google's parent company, has reported a robust second-quarter performance for 2024, surpassing revenue and profit estimates.

24 Jul 2024

Apple

X has a handgun emoji, and no one knows why

Elon Musk-owned social network, X, has replaced the water pistol emoji introduced in 2018, with a regular handgun.

How Google's NeuralGCM overcomes limitations of traditional weather forecasting models

Google in partnership with the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF), has introduced a machine learning-based weather forecasting method called NeuralGCM.

23 Jul 2024

Google TV

Google's next streaming device will look like a set-top box

Google's next streaming device, the "Google TV Streamer," will move away from the traditional HDMI dongle look of past devices.

23 Jul 2024

Apple

Google reverses decision to disable third-party cookies in Chrome

Google has reversed its decision to disable third-party cookie tracking in its Chrome browser.

23 Jul 2024

Business

This startup just rejected Google's biggest acquisition offer of $23B

Cybersecurity startup Wiz has turned down a $23 billion acquisition offer from Alphabet, Google's parent company.

22 Jul 2024

Cisco

AI start-up co-founded by ex-Google researchers raises $500 million

Toronto-based generative AI start-up, Cohere, has successfully secured a whopping $500 million in its latest funding round.

22 Jul 2024

NVIDIA

OpenAI explores custom AI chip with this NVIDIA rival

OpenAI, currently utilizing NVIDIA's GPUs for its artificial intelligence models, is contemplating a change in its hardware approach.

22 Jul 2024

Google Chrome

Chrome to launch full-page warnings for risky downloads

Google's proprietary browser, Chrome, is set to introduce a new feature aimed at enhancing user safety during downloads.

21 Jul 2024

Samsung

Samsung makes Google Messages default texting app on Galaxy devices

Samsung has announced a significant shift in its messaging strategy for Galaxy devices.

21 Jul 2024

Google Photos

Google Photos lets you share memories with friends: Here's how

Google Photos app now includes a 'My Week' feature, which aims to add a social element for all Google account users.

21 Jul 2024

Google Photos

Google scrolling through your pictures to test new AI tool

Google has started testing its artificial intelligence (AI)-powered image search tool, 'Ask Photos.'

20 Jul 2024

Android

This Android feature can help you track stolen devices, accessories

Android's Find My Device is a versatile service designed to locate, secure, and manage your lost or stolen Android phone.

20 Jul 2024

Meta

Google in talks with Ray-Ban for AI smart glasses

Google is reportedly in talks with EssilorLuxottica, the company behind Ray-Ban, to develop its Gemini smart glasses.

20 Jul 2024

Android

Android hack! How to download apps without using Play Store

Android users have the option to download apps without using the Google Play Store, a feature that offers flexibility but also demands caution.

19 Jul 2024

Startups

Google to make huge investment in this Indian AI company

Google is spearheading a funding round for AI-powered Indian software company Glance InMobi Pte, which could make it raise up to $250 million in the coming weeks, according to Bloomberg.

19 Jul 2024

Microsoft

Tech giants team up to protect you from risky AI

Tech behemoths Google, OpenAI, Microsoft, Amazon, NVIDIA, Intel, IBM, PayPal, Cisco, and Anthropic have united to form the Coalition for Secure AI (CoSAI).