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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.
Google hires key staff from AI start-up Windsurf for $2.4B
Google has hired key staff members from artificial intelligence (AI) start-up Windsurf and secured a non-exclusive license for certain technologies for $2.4 billion in licensing fees and compensation.
Google now offers $340K base pay to attract AI talent
Google has revised its compensation package to attract top-tier talent and reward high performers. The move comes as the global artificial intelligence (AI) race heats up.
Turkey fines Google $8.9M for breaching antitrust commitments
Google has been slapped with a fine of 355 million Turkish lira ($8.9 million) by the Turkish Competition Authority (TCA).
Google's Gemini AI can now turn your photos into videos
Google has unveiled a new feature for Gemini AI, allowing users to convert still images into short video clips.
Amazon weighs another multibillion-dollar bet on AI firm Anthropic
Amazon is reportedly considering another multibillion-dollar investment in the artificial intelligence (AI) firm Anthropic.
Your Android device just got a major AI upgrade
Google is bringing major artificial intelligence (AI) upgrades to the entire Android ecosystem, starting with Samsung devices.
Musk launches Grok 4, and a $300/month subscription plan
Elon Musk's xAI has unveiled its latest set of artificial intelligence (AI) models, Grok 4 and Grok 4 Heavy.
Google just made your smartwatch a lot smarter: Know how
Google has started rolling out its advanced AI assistant, Gemini, to Wear OS smartwatches.
Gmail's new feature makes unsubscribing from emails a breeze
Google has announced a new feature for Gmail, aimed at helping users manage their subscription emails more efficiently.
Samsung developing 'Auto DeX' as Android Auto competitor
Samsung is reportedly working on a new feature called "Auto DeX," as an alternative to Android Auto.
Google's AI Search Mode debuts in India: How it works
Google has officially launched its AI Mode in India, a major step forward in search technology.
Apple just lost its top AI expert to Meta
Apple's top artificial intelligence (AI) executive, Ruoming Pang, is leaving the company for Meta.
Google DeepMind to soon begin human trials of AI-designed drugs
Google DeepMind's drug discovery unit, Isomorphic Labs, is gearing up to begin human trials of its AI-designed drugs.
AI making HR decisions? 60% managers consult ChatGPT for layoffs
A recent ResumeBuilder.com survey has revealed a disturbing trend among employers: the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to make layoff decisions.
Attention! Android 16 update is causing issues on Pixel phones
After updating to Android 16, several Google Pixel users have complained about their devices taking longer to wake up or get past the lock screen.
Character.AI's new model generates interactive videos using image and audio
Character.AI, a Google-owned start-up, has launched a cutting-edge AI model called TalkingMachines.
Why Google is facing an antitrust complaint in the EU
Independent publishers have filed an antitrust complaint against Alphabet's Google in the European Union (EU).
Google integrates customizable AI 'Gems' into Workspace apps
Google has announced the integration of its customizable artificial intelligence (AI) assistant "Gems" into Workspace apps like Docs, Slides, Sheets, Drive, and Gmail.
Veo 3, Google's AI video generator, now available in India
Google is expanding access to its advanced AI video generator, Veo 3, for users across the globe, including India.
Perplexity AI's new $200/month subscription is for power users
Perplexity, an AI-powered search engine, has announced the launch of a new subscription plan called Perplexity Max.
Android now lets you edit sent messages to iPhones
Google is rolling out a new feature that lets Android users edit RCS messages sent to iPhones.
Why SEBI has joined hands with Google and Telegram
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) is working with major social media platforms such as Google and Telegram to curb the activities of unregistered financial influencers (finfluencers).
Google hit with $315M penalty over Android data scandal
Google has been slapped with a whopping $314.6 million penalty for allegedly harvesting data from Android phone users in California.
AI push doubles Google's data center energy use in 4-years
Google's data centers have seen a massive spike in their electricity consumption, more than doubling in just four years.
Google has removed its note-taking app from Apple Watch
Google has officially removed its Keep app from the Apple Watch platform.
Google buys 200MW fusion energy from plant that doesn't exist
Google has signed a deal with Commonwealth Fusion Systems (CFS), a spin-off of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), to purchase power from a yet-to-be-built fusion plant.
Today's Google Doodle hides a powerful new AI search tool
Google is pushing its new "AI Mode" with a special Doodle today.
Google slams EU tech laws, says innovation is being killed
Google has warned that the European Union's (EU) new tech regulations are stifling innovation, harming both businesses and consumers in Europe.
How Google is helping OpenAI reduce its dependence on NVIDIA
OpenAI has started renting Google's artificial intelligence (AI) chips to power its ChatGPT and other products.
Your Gmail notifications now have a 'Mark as read' option
Google is bringing a new feature to Gmail on Android devices: the "Mark as read" button.
You can now use Gemini's 'Scheduled Actions': What is it?
Google has added a new feature called Scheduled Actions to its Gemini service.
Google's carbon emissions are up 51% since 2019. Reason: AI
Google's carbon emissions have shot up by a whopping 51% since 2019, primarily due to a combination of factors.
You can soon use YouTube's video editor on your iPhone
Google is gearing up to launch its YouTube Create app on iOS devices.
Google's Pixel 7 just got banned in Japan: Here's why
Google's Pixel 7 series has been banned in Japan due to a patent dispute. A Japanese court found that the devices infringe on a patent owned by Korean company Pantech.
No more Chrome updates for these Android devices from August
Google has announced that it will no longer support its Chrome browser on certain older Android devices.
Google's new 'Doppl' app helps you virtually try on outfits
Google has launched a new experimental app called Doppl, which uses artificial intelligence (AI) to help users visualize how different outfits would look on them.
Google relaunches 'Ask Photos' AI feature with faster search
Google has announced a major improvement to its AI-powered 'Ask Photos' feature in the Google Photos app.
Gemini AI will soon perform Assistant tasks—without saving your data
Google is gearing up to replace its popular voice assistant on Android devices with its new artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot called Gemini.
Google's new AI model runs on phones—and without internet connection
Google has unveiled its latest artificial intelligence (AI) model, Gemma 3n. The new addition to the Gemma family of open AI models was previewed last month during Google I/O.
As AI steals traffic, Google offers publishers a revenue lifeline
Google has launched a new tool, Offerwall, to help publishers generate revenue amid declining traffic due to its AI search features.
YouTube's new AI search tool finds you relevant videos faster
YouTube has introduced an innovative feature to enhance content discovery on its platform.
Gemini Live now lets you create events, take notes
Google has started rolling out a new feature for its Gemini Live AI, allowing it to integrate with Google Keep.
Google introduces an open-source AI coding assistant for developers
Google has unveiled a new open-source artificial intelligence (AI) agent, Gemini CLI, to enhance developers' coding experience.
Gemini working even with 'Activity' off: How it affects you?
Google has announced that its Gemini app will soon provide basic smart assistant capabilities on Android devices, even when the "Activity" feature is disabled.
Scale AI exposed sensitive client data in public Google Docs
Scale AI, a leading data labeling company, has come under fire for major security lapses.
You can now put Chrome's address bar at the bottom
Google has finally brought a long-awaited feature to its Chrome browser on Android: the ability to move the address bar to the bottom of the screen.
ChatGPT to challenge Google Docs with these new features
OpenAI is said to be working on collaborative features for ChatGPT, a move that could give tough competition to Google Docs and Microsoft Word.
Google debuts new AI model that runs offline on robots
Google DeepMind has announced an on-device version of its Gemini Robotics AI model.
Google's AI Mode goes live in India: How to try
Google has launched its advanced artificial intelligence (AI) mode for Search in India.
Google's AI Mode predicts what you'll ask before you do
Google is enhancing its AI Mode by personalizing prompt suggestions based on users' search histories.
These AI tools will enhance productivity on Chromebook Plus laptops
Google has announced a major update for its Chromebook Plus laptops, introducing a range of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to enhance productivity and creativity.
How to check if your Google, Instagram passwords have leaked
A massive data leak has exposed over 16 billion login credentials, including usernames and passwords, for platforms such as Gmail, Instagram, and X.
How to use Gemini to identify songs playing around you
Gemini on Android recently received a new feature that lets users identify songs playing in their vicinity, be it on the radio or at a cafe.
Google Meet gets 'Material 3 Expressive' redesign: What has changed?
Google Meet has started rolling out the Material 3 Expressive (M3E) design, a change that was previously seen in other Google communication apps like Gmail, Messages, and Phone.
Turkey investigates Google over alleged anti-competitive practices in online ads
Turkey's competition authority has launched an investigation into Google's Performance Max (PMAX), an AI-powered advertising tool.
AI models from OpenAI, Meta, Google can blackmail users: Study
Anthropic has raised alarms about a potential risk in artificial intelligence (AI) systems.
This Windows safety feature is crashing Google Chrome
Microsoft's Family Safety feature, a tool mainly used by parents and schools for setting parental controls and filters, has been causing issues with Google's Chrome browser.
Why Apple wants to acquire Perplexity AI
Apple is said to be in the early stages of internal discussions about acquiring artificial intelligence (AI) start-up Perplexity AI.
Zuckerberg couldn't buy Ilya Sutskever's AI start-up—but poached its CEO
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, recently attempted to acquire Safe Superintelligence, an artificial intelligence (AI) start-up founded by OpenAI co-founder Ilya Sutskever.
Google uses YouTube videos to train AI—but creators don't know
Google has admitted that it uses a vast collection of YouTube videos to train its artificial intelligence (AI) models, including Gemini and Veo 3.
16B passwords leaked online; Apple, Facebook, and Google users affected
A massive data breach has exposed a staggering 16 billion login credentials, including passwords.
Google's new AI feature makes search feel like a conversation
Google has introduced a new feature called 'Search Live' in its AI Mode. The feature is currently available for US users enrolled in the AI Mode experiment via Labs.
YouTube is giving Shorts creators a powerful AI video generator
YouTube CEO Neal Mohan has announced that the platform will be integrating Google's Veo 3 AI video generator into its Shorts feature later this summer.
YouTube crashing on your iPhone? Google just released a fix
If you've been facing issues with the YouTube app crashing on your iPhone, you're not alone. The problem has been acknowledged by Google and a fix has been rolled out.
Google mocks Apple in new Pixel ad over iOS features
Apple's latest iOS 26 has drawn a lot of attention and reactions from the tech world. The new "Liquid Glass" design has especially caught the eye of competitors like Samsung.
Donald Trump extends US TikTok sale deadline for third time
President Donald Trump has once again extended the deadline for TikTok to separate from its Chinese parent company, ByteDance. The new deadline is now set for mid-September.
Meet Google's fastest, cheapest AI model yet—Gemini 2.5 Flash‑Lite
Google has expanded its Gemini AI model family with the stable release of Gemini 2.5 Pro and Flash.
Google launches its 'Safety Charter' in India: What is it?
Google has launched its Safety Charter in India, its largest market outside the US.
Google Play Store isn't showing updates for certain system apps
A recent change in the Google Play Store has left many users confused.
Amazon to invest $13B in Australian data centers by 2029
Amazon has announced a massive investment of A$20 billion (approximately $13 billion) in Australia from 2025 to 2029.