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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.
US judge orders Google to relax ad-tech rules
A US judge has ruled that Google should ease its rules around online advertising auctions and appoint an internal antitrust compliance monitor.
Judge asks Musk's companies to reveal Apple settlement agreements
A federal judge has asked Elon Musk's companies, X Corp and SpaceXAI, to explain their decision to drop antitrust claims against Apple.
Why Trump's AI policy has divided his own advisers
The White House is embroiled in an internal struggle over artificial intelligence (AI) regulation.
Google says some Pixel phones were hacked
Google has confirmed that a vulnerability in the software of its Pixel smartphones was exploited in targeted cyberattacks.
'South Park' S29 premieres with new song and Trump cameo
The long-running animated series South Park, created by Trey Parker and Matt Stone, has returned for its 29th season with a new title: South America.
Google now lets AI agents control your smart home devices
Google has announced a major upgrade for its smart home ecosystem by opening it up to artificial intelligence (AI) agents.
Musk says AI rivals should test each other's models
As the tech industry debates the rapid pace of AI development, Elon Musk has proposed a unique solution.
OpenAI, Google, Anthropic discuss new standards for AI safety
OpenAI, along with other artificial intelligence companies such as Anthropic and Google, is in talks to collaborate on AI safety issues.
Google's new voice models can talk and reason in real-time
Google has launched its latest speech models, Gemini 3.8 Live and Gemini 3.8 Live Extended Thinking, to tackle the latency issue of voice-based artificial intelligence agents.
Netflix, Amazon, YouTube form new alliance to shape streaming policy
Netflix, Amazon, and YouTube have joined forces to form a new policy coalition, as per Axios.
Microsoft's new AI code puts humans firmly in charge
In light of rising safety concerns over artificial intelligence (AI), Microsoft has unveiled a 37-page "humanist AI code of conduct."
Google ramps up AI talent hunt with Mechanize acquisition
Google has officially acquired San Francisco-based artificial intelligence (AI) start-up, Mechanize. The deal, which is said to be worth over $1.5 billion, was completed recently.
NVIDIA might invest $10B in Anthropic's upcoming IPO
Anthropic, a leading artificial intelligence (AI) firm, is said to be in talks with NVIDIA for its upcoming initial public offering (IPO).
Jensen Huang says NVIDIA's revenue could surge 70% next year
Jensen Huang, the founder and CEO of NVIDIA, has predicted a massive 70% revenue growth for his company next year.
Gemini app now available on Windows
Google has launched its Gemini desktop app for Windows, expanding the service's reach beyond macOS.
Google's AI can predict cyclones better than conventional systems: Study
Google's WeatherNext artificial intelligence (AI) model has outperformed conventional systems in predicting cyclones, a study published in Nature has revealed.
Google AI to help 300M Indian rooftops go solar
Google has announced five new sustainability and clean-energy initiatives in India.
Motorola teases iPhone Duo-like wide foldable phone
Motorola has teased a new addition to its RAZR lineup, but this one isn't your typical flip phone.
UK to stop children from snapping nudes on phones soon
The UK government has announced plans to introduce a new law aimed at preventing children from taking or sharing nude images on mobile devices.
Why Google is investing $15.1B in Finland
Google has announced a massive investment of at least €13 billion ($15.1 billion) in artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure in Finland over the next two years.
Google creates AI map of 9B possible human DNA changes
Google DeepMind has launched a revolutionary AI platform, AlphaGenome Atlas, which could revolutionize our understanding of the human genome.
Google says its revamped Europe search results have poor quality
Google has announced changes to its search results in Europe, a move aimed at meeting the demands of EU antitrust regulators.
eBay under fire for delivering gender-prediction kits to India
eBay has launched an internal investigation after it was found that several gender-prediction kits were available for delivery to India, where their use is illegal.
How to get rid of duplicate contacts on your phone
Managing contacts on your phone can be a daunting task, especially when duplicates start piling up.
Gemini Spark can now manage your Google Photos library
Google has announced that its personal AI agent, Gemini Spark, is now capable of managing your Google Photos library.
Google Gemini now lets you minimize tasks into floating bubbles
Google has updated its Gemini overlay on Android, introducing a multitasking feature.
Microsoft's new speech model is faster, cheaper than OpenAI's
Microsoft has launched a new speech-recognition model, MAI-Transcribe-2, that is faster, more accurate, and cheaper than its competitors such as OpenAI and ElevenLabs.
Google just launched its most accurate AI weather model
Google has unveiled its latest artificial intelligence (AI) model for weather forecasting, WeatherNext 3.
Google rolls out AI voice features for Gmail, Docs, Keep
Google has announced the rollout of three new features: Gmail Live, Docs Live, and Keep Live.
ChatGPT, Claude and Grok hit by simultaneous outages
Three of the biggest artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots, OpenAI's ChatGPT, xAI's Grok, and Anthropic's Claude, faced a major outage on Thursday.
Google co-founder's $450M superyacht takes hours to refuel
Google co-founder Sergey Brin's superyacht, Dragonfly, is so massive that it can't be refueled at regular marinas.
Google signs multi-year deal with MrBeast to promote Gemini, Fitbit
YouTube sensation MrBeast, aka Jimmy Donaldson, has partnered with Google for a multi-year deal. The collaboration will see him promote Google's AI assistant Gemini and health platform Google Health.
Google doesn't have to sell off its ad tech business
A US District Court judge has rejected the Justice Department's request for Alphabet Inc. to sell off its advertising exchange, AdX.
Google Gemini 3.8 Flash arrives with huge focus on cybersecurity
Google has launched its latest AI model, Gemini 3.8 Flash, with a special focus on agentic workflows and cybersecurity.
Lost your keys? Gemini can remember where you put them
Google has announced the rollout of its September Android Drop, a major update bringing five new features to improve user experience.
Apple renames Lake Ontario to Lake America on Maps
Apple has renamed Lake Ontario to Lake America on its Maps app.
Google rolls out Pics with advanced AI image-editing tools
Google has started rolling out its new image editing tool, Pics, to users. The service is available for subscribers of Business Standard, Business Plus, Enterprise Standard and Enterprise Plus plans.
Google removes popular Chrome extensions: What users need to know
In a major move, Google has removed all remaining Manifest V2 extensions from the Chrome Web Store.
MediaTek shares surge 10% after NVIDIA's $3.5B investment
MediaTek's shares surged by 10% during Taipei trading on Tuesday, following a massive $3.5 billion investment from NVIDIA.
Google quietly launches 'Froggy's World,' a cozy game on search
Google has launched a new mobile game called Froggy's World, inspired by the likes of Animal Crossing and Stardew Valley.
Lawyers awarded $147M in Google data privacy case
A US judge has awarded nearly $147 million in legal fees to the attorneys who represented plaintiffs in a data privacy trial against Google last year.
Google Messages gets custom chat themes: How to set them
Google has officially announced the addition of custom chat themes and backgrounds for its Messages app on Android.
Gemini Notebook can now analyze your e-books
Google has updated its AI note-taking app, Gemini Notebook, with a new feature called "Expert Intelligence."
NVIDIA to launch employee-funded committee to influence US policy
NVIDIA, the leading tech giant, is all set to launch a new political action committee (PAC), NVPAC.
Google to punish Android apps that use too much memory
Google has announced a crackdown on memory-hungry Android apps, in response to the ongoing RAM crisis.
Google's AI Mode can now track flight prices, book hotels
Google has announced major upgrades to its AI Mode, a conversational search tool.
Google's new Fitbit lets you catch Pokemon while you sleep
Google has unveiled a special edition of its Fitbit Air, designed specifically for fans of the popular Pokemon franchise.
Anthropic considered $7B deal to acquire AI chip start-up MatX
Anthropic, a leading artificial intelligence (AI) lab, discussed buying MatX, an AI chip start-up, according to Reuters.
OpenAI, Anthropic, Google urge collective action against rogue AI
Over a hundred tech companies, including OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, and Microsoft, have signed an open letter urging private and public sectors to unite against AI-related cyber threats.
Google's new tool gives creators more control over AI videos
Google has launched the latest version of its generative video tool, Gemini Omni 1.1.
Google moves 90 AI safety experts out of DeepMind
Google is moving its 90-member AI responsibility team out of DeepMind, the company's main AI research unit, according to The Wall Street Journal.
Big Tech will help Trump track AI's impact on jobs
The Trump administration has signed a data-sharing agreement with tech giants like OpenAI, Google, Meta Platforms, and Amazon.