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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.
26 Jul 2024
Google DriveGemini 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 PichaiGoogle 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 ChromeGoogle 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
TechnologyGoogle'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
ChatGPTSearchGPT: 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
RedditWhy 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 privacyThis 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
BingMicrosoft 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
MetaMicrosoft-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.
24 Jul 2024
Google Play (Google Play Store)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
OlympicsGoogle 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
AppleX 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.
23 Jul 2024
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningHow 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 TVGoogle'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
AppleGoogle 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
BusinessThis 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
CiscoAI 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
NVIDIAOpenAI 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 ChromeChrome 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
SamsungSamsung 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 PhotosGoogle 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 PhotosGoogle 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
AndroidThis 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
MetaGoogle 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
AndroidAndroid 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
StartupsGoogle 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
MicrosoftTech 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).
19 Jul 2024
Google GeminiFocus on accuracy? Google reduces AI Overviews in search results
Google's AI Overviews, which utilize Gemini AI models to summarize search results, have been appearing less frequently, according to a recent analysis by SEO platform BrightEdge.
19 Jul 2024
TechnologyGoogle to phase out URL shortener service in 2025
Google has officially announced that its URL Shortener service will cease operations after August 25, 2025.
19 Jul 2024
TechnologyGoogle reveals Pixel 9 Pro Fold before leaks steal thunder
Google has officially previewed its latest foldable smartphone, the Pixel 9 Pro Fold, through a teaser video.
19 Jul 2024
ChatGPTOpenAI's new GPT-4o mini makes advanced AI tech affordable
OpenAI has unveiled a new, more affordable artificial intelligence (AI) model, GPT-4o mini.
19 Jul 2024
Google MapsGoogle AI set to change how you watch 2024 Olympics
Google has been named the "official AI sponsor for Team USA" for the 2024 Olympics, set to commence on July 26.
17 Jul 2024
Google WalletGoogle attracts Indian developers with new AI models and tools
Google is setting its sights on India's burgeoning artificial intelligence (AI) developer community, unveiling a suite of tools, programs, and partnerships at the I/O Connect 2024 event in Bengaluru today.
17 Jul 2024
BusinessIs GitLab up for grabs? Google-backed developer platform explores sale
Google-backed software developer, GitLab, is reportedly considering a sale after receiving acquisition interest.
17 Jul 2024
CybercrimesWhy malicious internet traffic is increasing at an alarming rate
Cloudflare, a prominent content delivery network and security services firm, has disclosed that nearly 6.8% of all internet traffic is malicious.
17 Jul 2024
TechnologyGoogle showing you intrusive and sensitive ads? Here's your fix
Online advertisements, a ubiquitous part of our digital existence, can now be controlled by users to a significant extent.
16 Jul 2024
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningGoogle's new app uses Gemini AI to create video presentations
Google has unveiled its new productivity app, Vids, in Workspace Labs with the premise that "if you can make a slide, you can make a video in Vids."
16 Jul 2024
Amazon Web Services€470M package: How Google tried to upend Microsoft's antitrust settlement
Google, a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc., recently proposed a package worth approximately €470 million ($512 million) to the Cloud Infrastructure Services Providers in Europe (CISPE).
16 Jul 2024
BengaluruGoogle backs Uber-rival Namma Yatri in $11 million funding round
Moving Tech Innovations Ltd, the Bengaluru-based company that operates community-led mobility apps including Namma Yatri, has secured $11 million in a pre-Series A funding round.
15 Jul 2024
MicrosoftAI push? Google, Microsoft consume more energy than some countries
In 2023, technology giants Google and Microsoft each consumed a staggering 24 terawatt-hours (TWh) of electricity, surpassing the energy usage of over 100 countries, according to research conducted by analyst Michael Thomas.
15 Jul 2024
Android 14Google's Ultra HDR image format is coming to third-party apps
Google has unveiled plans to broaden Ultra HDR capture support to third-party applications, aligning with Android 14's ability for true HDR photos, as reported by Android Authority.
15 Jul 2024
Google DocsGoogle's Gemini AI caught scanning files without permission
Google's in-house artificial intelligence assistant, Gemini, is under scrutiny for allegedly accessing and analyzing users' files without explicit permission.
15 Jul 2024
CryptocurrencyIs your online account hacked? Here's how to tell
As cybercrimes increasingly target everyday individuals with the intent of stealing cryptocurrency, accessing bank accounts, personal data, or stalking, understanding how to protect online accounts has become crucial.
15 Jul 2024
Business$23 billion Wiz deal: Google plans its biggest acquisition ever
Google is reportedly planning its largest startup acquisition to date, with a proposed $23 billion purchase of Wiz, a New York-based cloud cybersecurity startup.
14 Jul 2024
Google ChromeGoogle Chrome crowned fastest web browser in benchmark showdown
Google Chrome has been identified as the fastest among its competitors, as per recent tests.
14 Jul 2024
Google ChromeStop juggling windows! Use Chromebook's split-screen hacks for multitasking
The split-screen mode enables users to view and use two apps or windows side by side simultaneously.
12 Jul 2024
TechnologyThis quantum computer is 100x faster than Google's Sycamore machine
Quantinuum, a quantum computing company, has set a new record in 'quantum supremacy' with its 56-qubit H2-1 computer.
12 Jul 2024
Google PhotosCopycat controversy: Retro accuses Google Photos of stealing style, features
Retro, a photo-sharing start-up, has identified notable resemblances between its app and a new feature on Google Photos named "My Week."
11 Jul 2024
Google PhotosGoogle Photos' 'My Week' feature lets users share weekly memories
Google is developing a new facility for its Photos app called 'My Week,' according to a report by Android Authority.
11 Jul 2024
AppleHow to seamlessly transfer images from Google Photos to iCloud
Google has joined forces with Apple to launch a tool, that simplifies the process of transferring pictures from Google Photos to iCloud.
10 Jul 2024
LinkedInAI-powered job scams on the rise: How to protect yourself
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is being used by scammers to create fraudulent job advertisements, according to a report from the Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC).
10 Jul 2024
Dark WebGoogle offers free dark web monitoring: How to use service
Google has announced that it will offer free dark web monitoring to all consumer account holders starting at the end of this month.
08 Jul 2024
GitHubLadybird: Can a user-funded, open-source browser take on Chrome, Safari?
Ladybird, an open web browser, has received approximately $1 million from GitHub founder Chris Wanstrath.
08 Jul 2024
DeepMindAI breakthrough? Google's new training method uses 10x less power
Google's AI research lab, DeepMind, has developed a new AI training method called JEST (joint example selection), which is claimed to be 13 times faster and 10 times more energy-efficient than existing techniques.
06 Jul 2024
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningAI industry needs big bucks: $600 billion to keep up
Despite substantial investments in artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure by tech giants, the anticipated revenue growth remains elusive, indicating a significant gap in end-user value.
05 Jul 2024
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningAI is ruining internet with fake content, warn Google researchers
Google researchers have published a study warning about the misuse of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) in creating and spreading fake content online.
05 Jul 2024
QualcommOne of Pixel 9's biggest upgrades is under the display
Google's upcoming Pixel 9 series is set to include an advanced ultrasonic fingerprint scanner, as revealed by Android Authority.
04 Jul 2024
TechnologyIndia-made Google Pixel smartphones to sell in Europe and US
Google has begun trial production of its Pixel range of smartphones in Tamil Nadu, India, in collaboration with Foxconn.
03 Jul 2024
Android 14How to avoid Pixel 6 factory reset bug (Google recommended)
Google has published guidelines on how to avoid a factory reset bug on its Pixel 6, 6 Pro, and 6a devices without causing them to become inoperable or "brick."
03 Jul 2024
AndroidGoogle's Gemini AI to one up Siri with multi-window support
Google is reportedly set to introduce an innovative feature for Gemini AI, aimed at surpassing Siri on iPhones by incorporating multi-window support.
03 Jul 2024
Google NewsGoogle's search algorithm still favors AI-generated spam over original content
A recent study has disclosed that Google's search algorithm ranks AI-made, SEO-focused content higher than original content.
03 Jul 2024
TechnologyGoogle's AI innovations for Pixel 9 detailed in new leak
Google's upcoming flagship series, the Pixel 9, is expected to come with a range of AI features that are likely to be categorized under "Google AI" for the Pixel 9.
03 Jul 2024
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningGoogle's greenhouse gas emissions soar nearly 50% amid AI expansion
Google's greenhouse gas emissions have seen a significant increase of nearly 50% since 2019, as per the company's 2024 environmental report.
03 Jul 2024
InstagramWorld's first AI dress is both creepy and cool
Imagine a dress adorned with AI-powered robotic snakes that move on their own. Sounds cool, right? Maybe a little creepy too.
02 Jul 2024
ApplePaperless future? NFC tech might eliminate paper receipts and tickets
The NFC Forum, a consortium that includes Apple, Google, Sony, and Qualcomm, is developing a "multi-purpose tap" concept to enhance transaction standards.
02 Jul 2024
AndroidGoogle Pixel 6 factory reset bug may leave phones unusable
Several owners of Google's Pixel 6, 6 Pro, and 6A handsets, have reported their devices becoming unusable or "bricked" after performing a factory reset.
