Google: News

How Google is using satellite imagery to revolutionize Indian agriculture

Google is working on a digital agricultural platform, or "agri-stack," using satellite imagery.

01 Mar 2025

Google Gemini

Google Sheets gets AI-powered upgrade for faster data analysis

Google has launched a major upgrade for its Sheets platform, powered by the Gemini artificial intelligence (AI) system.

01 Mar 2025

Google Gemini

Gemini's 'Saved Info' feature now available for free—How to use

Gemini, the AI-powered personal assistant by Google, has expanded its "Saved Info" feature to free users. Previously, it was only available for Advanced subscribers.

27 Feb 2025

Amazon

Amazon takes on Google, Microsoft with first quantum computing chip

Amazon's cloud-computing arm Amazon Web Services (AWS) has unveiled its first-ever quantum computing chip called 'Ocelot.'

27 Feb 2025

Layoff News

Google lays off employees in cloud division

Google has confirmed a reduction in its cloud division workforce, affecting less than 100 employees mostly working in sales operations.

27 Feb 2025

Google Pixel Watch

Pixel Watch 3 calls for help if your pulse stops

Google has finally got the green signal from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its groundbreaking 'Loss of Pulse Detection' feature on the Pixel Watch 3.

26 Feb 2025

Alia Bhatt

Sanjay Leela Bhansali launches limited vinyl edition of Netflix's 'Heeramandi'

Acclaimed filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali has released a limited edition vinyl album of his successful web series, Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar.

26 Feb 2025

YouTube

YouTube to introduce ad breaks at natural pause points

YouTube has announced plans to tweak its mid-roll ad strategy, in a bid to improve user experience and possibly boost creators' earnings.

25 Feb 2025

Google Gemini

Google's AI-powered coding tool is now free to use

Google has launched a free version of its artificial intelligence (AI)-powered coding tool, Gemini Code Assist, for individual developers around the world.

25 Feb 2025

Anthropic

What makes Anthropic's 'Claude 3.7' hybrid reasoning AI model special?

Anthropic, an AI company founded by ex-OpenAI employees, has introduced the world's first hybrid reasoning AI model, called Claude 3.7 Sonnet.

24 Feb 2025

Truecaller

Activate SMS translation on Truecaller app like a pro 

Truecaller, the popular caller ID and spam blocking app, provides a handy SMS Translation feature for Android users.

24 Feb 2025

Meta

How social media is tackling child-abuse? Modi government seeks report

India's Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has sought a detailed report from social media platforms within two weeks, outlining their work to curb child sexual abuse material (CSAM).

24 Feb 2025

Apple

After ChatGPT, Apple Intelligence may soon get Google's Gemini AI

Apple appears to be gearing up to bolster its artificial intelligence (AI) prowess by adding Google's Gemini into Apple Intelligence.

22 Feb 2025

Android

Boat launches smart bluetooth tracker for Android users at ₹1,300

Boat has expanded its smart device portfolio with the launch of Boat TAG, a BLE tracker designed exclusively for Android users.

21 Feb 2025

Amazon

Amazon pulls the plug on its Android app store

Amazon has announced that it will shut down its 'Appstore' for Android devices on August 20, 2025.

21 Feb 2025

Apple

Google to open its first international retail stores in India

Google is said to be close to finalizing the locations for its first-ever physical retail stores in India, sources familiar with the matter told ET.

20 Feb 2025

Indian Government

India bans 119 mobile apps, mostly Chinese: Know why

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has ordered the blocking of 119 apps, mostly video and voice chat platforms.

20 Feb 2025

Android

Google Lens now lets you draw and search on iPhone

Google has added two major updates to its Lens feature, in a bid to improve user experience.

19 Feb 2025

Google Chrome

Update browser now! High-risk security flaws found in Google Chrome

The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) has released a high-risk security warning for Google Chrome users on macOS, Windows, and Linux.

19 Feb 2025

Bengaluru

Google's 'Ananta' campus in Bengaluru is one of its largest 

Google has officially opened Ananta, its newest campus in Bengaluru and one of the largest worldwide.

Stop telecom scams or face fines—Centre to social media companies

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has directed major social media platforms, including Meta and Google, to remove content or apps promoting violations of the Telecommunications Act of 2023.

17 Feb 2025

Indian Government

Google 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

YouTube

Russia 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

Android

Google'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.

How 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

Android

Google 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 Gemini

Gemini 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 Musk

Google-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 Pichai

Google 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 Gemini

Google 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 Media

Google'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

Meta

Meta, 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

Technology

Google'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.

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 Maps

Google 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

YouTube

YouTube 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

WhatsApp

WhatsApp 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

DeepSeek

DeepSeek'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

China

Tariff 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 Calendar

Google Calendar removes events like Pride month, sparks user backlash

Google Calendar is facing backlash for removing certain events from its default display.