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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.
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.
Will AI end the 'traffic era' for news sites?
A recent report from the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism has revealed that media companies are bracing for a major decline in web traffic over the next three years.
Did Google fire an employee for reporting manager's lewd behavior?
A senior employee at Google has claimed she was made redundant, after reporting a manager who had shared explicit details of his swinger lifestyle and showed a nude picture of his wife.
Gemini AI can now shop on Walmart and Shopify
Google has announced a major expansion of shopping capabilities within its AI chatbot, Gemini.
Google removes certain AI summaries related to health issues
Google has removed some of its AI-generated health summaries after a Guardian investigation found that they contained false and misleading information, putting users at risk.
Gmail now lets you react to all emails with emojis
Google is bringing its emoji reactions feature from personal Gmail accounts to all Workspace users by default, starting February 9.
Anthropic strikes AI deal with insurance giant Allianz
Anthropic, a leading artificial intelligence (AI) research lab, has struck a major deal with Allianz, one of the world's largest insurance companies.
Google just turned Gmail into a personal AI assistant
Google is all set to revolutionize the way we use Gmail with its new "AI Inbox" feature.
ChatGPT losing ground to Gemini: Check market share in January
OpenAI's ChatGPT is losing its market share to Google's Gemini, a new report from SimilarWeb has revealed.
Memory chip prices may jump 70% soon: Here's why
The global memory market is poised for a major price surge, with analysts predicting a high double-digit increase in Q1 2026.
Google Classroom can now convert lessons into podcast episodes
Google has unveiled a new feature in Google Classroom, aimed at engaging students who are fond of podcasts.
Google, Character.AI settle lawsuits over chatbot-linked teen suicides
Google and Character.AI have settled lawsuits accusing their artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots of harming minors.
Google parent overtakes Apple as world's second most valuable firm
Google's parent company, Alphabet, has surpassed Apple to become the second most valuable company in the world by market capitalization.
Google's Larry Page moves businesses from California amid billionaire tax
Larry Page, the billionaire co-founder of Google, has officially moved his business interests out of California.
Gemini upgrade lets Google TV users edit photos, generate videos
At the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2026, Google announced a major update for its Gemini artificial intelligence (AI) model on the Google TV platform.
Hyundai debuts new AI humanoid robot for factory work
Hyundai-owned Boston Dynamics has unveiled its humanoid robot, Atlas, at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2026 in Las Vegas.
Pebble revives its classic smartwatch with modern upgrades
Pebble has announced the introduction of a new model inspired by one of its most iconic smartwatches from a decade ago, the Pebble Time Round.
Around 25% of India's proposed FY26 investments belong to AP
Andhra Pradesh has emerged as the top investment destination in India, capturing a whopping 25.3% of all proposed investments in the first nine months of the financial year 2025-26.
How to visualize your 2026 goals using Gemini
Google's artificial intelligence (AI) platform, Gemini, has sparked online interest with a unique prompt that helps users visualize their aspirations for 2026.
Google stock surges 65% in 2025, outperforming other tech giants
Google's parent company Alphabet has recorded its best year on Wall Street since 2009.
Over 1L tech workers laid off in 2025. Reason? AI
The year 2025 has seen a wave of job cuts across the technology sector, with over one lakh employees losing their jobs.
Can AI replace you? DeepMind co-founder suggests rule to assess
Shane Legg, the co-founder of Google DeepMind, has warned about the potential impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on jobs.
How Microsoft and Google are navigating the AI memory crisis
The ongoing global race to build artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure is facing a major hurdle: a shortage of memory.
Gemini triples web traffic share as ChatGPT's lead slips
Google's artificial intelligence (AI) tool, Gemini, has witnessed a meteoric rise in its market share over the past year.
Memory chip crunch to raise smartphone, PC costs next year
The global tech industry is grappling with an unprecedented shortage of memory chips, the tiny components that store data in smartphones, laptops, tablets, and AI systems.
You can now change your Gmail address: Here's how
Google is introducing a new feature that allows users to change their email address, even if it is an "@gmail.com" one.
AIIMS, Google join hands to develop AI-powered dermatology app
The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) is working with tech giant Google to create an artificial intelligence (AI)-based dermatology app.
Why NVIDIA is refocusing on AI instead of cloud services
NVIDIA has quietly shelved its ambitious plan to take on cloud giants like Amazon Web Services (AWS), Google Cloud, and Microsoft Azure.
ChatGPT may soon show ads. Here's where they could appear
OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, is reportedly considering introducing ads into its AI chatbot.
Weird Google Pixel camera bug causes some photos to disappear
A strange bug has been plaguing some Google Pixel users, preventing certain photos from being saved properly.
Google now shares your location with emergency services in India
Google has launched its Emergency Location Service (ELS) in India, starting with Uttar Pradesh.
Google will sponsor Green Cards for these employees from 2026
Google is set to resume and expand its Green Card sponsorship program for employees in 2026.
Google boosts AI data center power with $4.75B Intersect acquisition
Google's parent company, Alphabet, has announced its acquisition of clean energy developer Intersect Power for $4.75 billion in cash, plus the assumption of existing debt.
Google Cloud secures $10B deal with a cybersecurity giant
Google Cloud, a subsidiary of Alphabet, has signed an expanded partnership with cybersecurity firm Palo Alto Networks.
Why Google wants US visa-holding employees to avoid overseas travel
Google has advised its employees in the United States on visas to avoid international travel due to long delays in visa re-entry processing at US embassies and consulates.
Google is delaying Gemini rollout, Assistant to remain on Android
Google has announced a delay in the transition from Assistant to its new AI model, Gemini, on Android devices.
Why Google has sued web scraper SerpApi
Google has filed a lawsuit against SerpApi, a company that provides tools to scrape content from the internet, including Google's search results.
Google launches Pixel Upgrade Program in India at ₹3,333/month
Google has launched the Pixel Upgrade Program in India. The initiative is a new financing and upgrade option designed to make Pixel smartphones more accessible.
House Democrats release new Epstein photos featuring Sergey Brin, Gates
House Democrats have released a new set of photographs from Jeffrey Epstein's estate, including some featuring Microsoft founder Bill Gates and Google co-founder Sergey Brin.
Google sues Chinese group behind massive phishing scam
Google has filed a lawsuit against a Chinese-speaking cybercriminal group, 'Darcula,' for their role in a major phishing scam targeting Americans.
Google adds free content discovery tab on Android TV
Google has introduced a new "Free" tab on Android TV, replacing the older "Discover" feature.