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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.
Apple, Google app stores criticized for hosting AI 'undressing' apps
A recent investigation by the Tech Transparency Project (TTP) has revealed a disturbing trend in both Apple and Google's app stores.
Why South Korea's new AI rules are facing backlash
South Korea has introduced a comprehensive set of artificial intelligence (AI) regulations, the first of its kind in the world.
Google's AI can read 1 million DNA letters at once
Google's DeepMind has unveiled a revolutionary deep learning model, AlphaGenome, which can analyze long sequences of DNA with remarkable accuracy.
Google to pay $135 million to settle Android data lawsuit
Google has agreed to a $135 million settlement in a proposed class action lawsuit over unauthorized cellular data collection via its Android operating system.
Bumble, Match Group, and CrunchBase hit by cyberattacks
A wave of cyberattacks has targeted Bumble Inc., Panera Bread Co., Match Group Inc., and CrunchBase Inc. The attacks were carried out by a group calling itself ShinyHunters.
Chrome's new feature can browse web, complete tasks for you
Google has introduced a new "auto browse" feature in its Chrome browser, powered by the Gemini's artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities.
#TechBytes: How to merge duplicate contacts on your phone
Managing contacts can be a daunting task, especially when duplicates start to clutter your phonebook.
Google Gemini can now help you prepare for JEE exam
Google has added full-length practice tests for the Joint Entrance Exam (JEE) in its AI chatbot, Gemini.
Google is making your search experience more conversational
Google is enhancing its search experience by integrating a conversational element into the process.
Google's new security features make Android phones harder to steal
Google has announced an expansion of its Android theft-protection features, aimed at making mobile devices less vulnerable to criminal activities.
Google Photos now lets you choose how to animate images
Google has updated its Photos app, giving users more control over the way they can turn still images into short videos.
You can't use Google Chrome on these Macs anymore
Google has announced plans to end Chrome updates for Macs running on macOS Monterey.
Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp may soon charge users for premium features
Meta has announced plans to test premium subscription models across its popular platforms: Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp.
Microsoft's Maia 200 takes on Google, Amazon's AI chips
Microsoft has unveiled its latest artificial intelligence (AI) chip, the Maia 200.
Gemini in Google Calendar finds best meeting times for everyone
Google has introduced a new feature in its Calendar app, powered by the Gemini AI.
Google agrees to $68M settlement over recording users without consent
Google has agreed to pay $68 million in a class-action lawsuit over its voice-activated assistant, Google Assistant.
Google celebrates Republic Day 2026 with an ISRO-themed doodle
Google has unveiled a special doodle to commemorate India's 77th Republic Day.
Gmail won't show you misclassified emails anymore
Google has fixed a technical glitch in Gmail, after users flagged that the platform's email filtering system was malfunctioning.
Apple's new Gemini-powered Siri is coming next month
Apple is gearing up to unveil an upgraded version of its virtual assistant, Siri, in the second half of February.
Pichai sells Alphabet shares for $10.6M: What's his stake now?
Sundar Pichai, the CEO of Alphabet, has sold 30,521 shares in a series of transactions last week.
You can now use Google Sans fonts in Docs, Sheets
Google has added its open-sourced fonts, Google Sans and Google Sans Flex, to its suite of productivity tools including Docs, Sheets, and Slides.
Google wants to make kids lifelong customers, internal docs reveal
Internal documents revealed as part of a child safety lawsuit have exposed Google's strategy to "onboard kids" into its ecosystem by investing in schools.
Gmail glitch floods primary inboxes with spam and misclassified emails
Gmail is facing a major glitch, with many users reporting problems with email classification and an influx of spam.
Google Photos's new feature lets you create personalized memes
Google has introduced a new feature in its Photos app, allowing users to create personalized memes using artificial intelligence (AI).
Sam Altman to visit India for AI summit
OpenAI's CEO Sam Altman is planning a trip to India in mid-February, according to TechCrunch. This will be his first visit in nearly a year.
Google and Epic's secret $800M deal surfaces in antitrust trial
Google and Epic Games have signed a secretive $800 million deal, The Verge reported.
Pixel Phone app bug could leak your audio to callers
A rare but concerning bug has been discovered in the "Take a Message" feature of the Pixel Phone app.
Google, Khan Academy partner to launch Gemini-powered Writing Coach
Google and Khan Academy have announced a partnership to integrate Gemini AI models into educational tools.
Meet Volvo EX60, the brand's most intelligent car ever
Volvo has officially launched its latest electric vehicle (EV), the EX60. The new crossover is a major step in Volvo's battery-powered lineup, offering up to 644km of estimated range.
Gemini now lets students take SAT practice tests
Google has launched free practice tests for the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) in its artificial intelligence (AI) tool, Gemini.
OpenAI in talks to raise $50B from Middle East investors
OpenAI, the artificial intelligence (AI) company behind ChatGPT, is looking to raise at least $50 billion in a new funding round.
Apple to replace Siri with chatbot-like experience
Apple is said to be working on a major overhaul of its virtual assistant, Siri.
Microsoft-OpenAI deal: How defining alliance of AI took place
The relationship between Microsoft and OpenAI has been a major factor in the latter's cloud strategy.
FTC challenges Meta's antitrust win over Instagram and WhatsApp deals
The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced its decision to appeal a November ruling that favored Meta in an antitrust case.
Why Silicon Valley billionaires are thinking about fleeing California
Silicon Valley billionaires are considering leaving California, but it's not just the 5% wealth tax rate that's driving them away.
Musk's xAI is hiring Hindi, Bengali speakers to train Grok
Elon Musk's artificial intelligence (AI) company, xAI, is on the lookout for native Hindi and Bengali speakers.
Google to appeal ruling that said it monopolized online search
Google will appeal a US federal court ruling that found the tech giant guilty of illegally monopolizing online search.
Google's AI video maker Flow now available to Workspace users
Google's innovative AI video creation tool, Flow, is now available for users with Business, Enterprise, and Education Workspace plans.
Google launches open AI translation models challenging ChatGPT Translate
Google has unveiled TranslateGemma, a new set of open translation models based on Gemma 3.
AI video start-up Higgsfield hits $1.3B valuation after new funding
Higgsfield, a San Francisco-based AI video generation start-up, has raised $80 million in a Series A extension round.
OpenAI's new ChatGPT feature takes on Google Translate
OpenAI has launched a new translation tool, ChatGPT Translate, to take on Google Translate.
Google Trends gets Gemini-powered capabilities
Google has announced the launch of a revamped Trends Explore page, now with Gemini-powered capabilities.
YouTube now lets parents block kids from watching Shorts endlessly
YouTube has announced new parental control features, specifically designed to manage the time children and teens spend on YouTube Shorts.
Gemini AI now uses your personal data for better responses
Google has launched a new feature called "Personal Intelligence" for the Gemini AI app.
Google unveils MedGemma 1.5, MedASR AI models: What's so special?
Google has unveiled two new artificial intelligence (AI) models, MedGemma 1.5 and MedASR, to enhance the analysis of medical images and clinical speech data.
Google Pixel 10a could launch next month: What to expect
Google is said to be speeding up its mid-range smartphone line-up, with the Pixel 10a now rumored to launch sooner than expected.
Google defends AI search summaries in lawsuit filed by publishers
Google has asked a federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit filed by Penske Media Corporation (PMC), the publisher of Rolling Stone, Billboard, and Variety magazines.
How Apple will customize Google Gemini AI for Siri
Apple is working with Google to use its Gemini AI technology for enhancing Siri's capabilities.
Google Veo AI now lets you generate 4K vertical videos
Google has updated its Veo 3.1 AI video model, adding new visual enhancements to the "Ingredients to Video" tool.
Alphabet hits $4T valuation after Apple picks Gemini for Siri
Google's parent company, Alphabet, has hit a major financial milestone by hitting a $4 trillion valuation for the first time.
Musk slams Apple-Google AI deal, warns of 'unreasonable power'
Elon Musk has slammed Apple's new AI partnership with Google, saying that it gives too much power to the latter.
Apple picks Google's Gemini for AI-powered Siri upgrade
Apple has announced a partnership with Google to enhance its artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities, including a major upgrade of Siri.