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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.
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.
Thinking Machines Lab co-founder to join Google
Barret Zoph, the co-founder of artificial intelligence start-up Thinking Machines Lab, is set to join Google DeepMind as its Vice President of Research.
Google's new AI removes 'ums' and 'ahs' from your speech
Google has unveiled its latest artificial intelligence (AI) model, Gemini 3.5 Transcribe, which is touted to be the company's most accurate speech-to-text engine yet.
How Meta is changing Instagram and Facebook for teens
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has agreed to implement major changes for its platforms in the US.
NVIDIA to acquire Hugging Face for $12.9B
NVIDIA has agreed to acquire AI platform Hugging Face for a whopping $12.9 billion, according to The Information.
Why Moonshot AI is in talks with Amazon, Google, Microsoft
China's Moonshot AI is in talks with tech giants Microsoft, Amazon, and Google's parent company Alphabet for revenue-sharing deals.
Forget SpaceX, Anthropic sees more than $30T in potential revenue
Artificial intelligence (AI) company Anthropic is gearing up for its initial public offering (IPO) by pitching a whopping total addressable market (TAM) of over $30 trillion, as per the Wall Street Journal.
Android 17 gets Apple-style feature to fight motion sickness
Google is slowly rolling out a new feature called Motion Assist with Android 17. The update is currently available for Pixel phones.
Modi government flags 3 fraudulent loan apps on Play Store
The Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre (I4C), under the Ministry of Home Affairs, has flagged three more fraudulent loan apps on the Play Store.
After Pixel, GrapheneOS coming to Motorola smartphones in 2027
The GrapheneOS Foundation has announced plans to bring official support for its privacy-focused operating system to select Motorola devices.
Google can now build $15B data center in Andhra Pradesh
The Andhra Pradesh High Court has declined to halt the construction of Google's proposed $15 billion data center in Visakhapatnam.
Why Jeff Dean left Google for an AI start-up
Jeff Dean, a long-serving executive and former chief scientist at Google, has explained his decision to leave the tech giant after 27 years. He is now focused on building his own artificial intelligence (AI) startup, Discovery Loop.
Apple may raise iPhone 18 Pro prices by $100
Apple is gearing up to launch its next-generation smartphones, the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, early next month.
What's 'Android Pulse,' Google's mysterious app that helps debug issues?
Google recently surfaced a first-party Google app called "Android Pulse" on its Play Store.
New York surpasses San Francisco as US's top tech hub
New York City has outpaced San Francisco as the leading hub for tech talent in the US, according to CBRE.
Why Modi government ordered Google to remove several Firebase accounts
The Indian government has ordered tech giant Google to remove hundreds of accounts from its Firebase platform.
Ex-Google engineer's conviction of stealing AI secrets partly overturned
A US federal judge has overturned part of the conviction of Linwei Ding, a former Google engineer accused of stealing artificial intelligence (AI) trade secrets from the tech giant.
Google lets you pick preferred news sources on Search
Google has introduced a new feature, the "Preferred Sources" tool, to help users support their favorite news publications.
Google's open AI models cross 1B downloads
Google's open-source artificial intelligence (AI) model, Gemma, has crossed the one billion downloads mark. The tech giant announced this achievement on social media, highlighting its vision for the Gemma family of models.
Want a better Google Discover feed? Just chat with AI
Google is gearing up to launch a new feature in its app that will let users customize their Discover feed.
Google unveils advanced AI study tools for students
Google has unveiled a range of new study tools in its Search and Gemini platforms.
Google Pixel 11 series now available for purchase in India
Google's latest smartphones, the Pixel 11 series, are now available for purchase in India.
Google offers college students free access to Gemini AI
Google is offering a year's free access to its premium artificial intelligence (AI) service, Google AI Pro, for eligible college students in the US.
Chipmaker Marvell wants Google to buy stake worth around $12.18B
Marvell Technology has issued a warrant to Alphabet's Google, giving the tech giant an option to buy a stake worth about $12.18 billion.
Google buys data of bankrupt airline to train AI models
Google has acquired a trove of internal business data from bankrupt Spirit Airlines for $10 million.
Google won't make Pixel devices in China after 2027
Google is planning to move its entire Pixel production out of China by 2027, a Nikkei Asia report has revealed.
This AI automation start-up's staff are joining Google's Chrome team
Relay, an artificial intelligence (AI)-driven workflow automation tool that launched in 2021 with ambitions to rival Zapier, is shutting down.
Why Google has partnered with Arsenal, Bayern, Barcelona, Liverpool, PSG
Google has announced long-term partnerships with five of Europe's top football clubs, Arsenal FC, FC Barcelona, Bayern Munich, Liverpool FC, and Paris Saint-Germain (PSG).
SpaceX completes Cursor acquisition for $60B
SpaceX has officially completed the acquisition of artificial intelligence (AI) coding start-up Cursor for a whopping $60 billion.
Alibaba's AI models outpace Meta, Google to hit 3B downloads
Alibaba Group's open-weight models have achieved over three billion downloads globally in the last six months.
Google parent is now Berkshire Hathaway's 3rd largest investment
Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway has increased its stake in Alphabet, the parent company of Google, by a staggering 83% in the second quarter.
You can now remove watermarks from Google Gemini's AI generations
Google has announced a new feature that allows users to remove visible watermarks from its AI-generated media, including images, videos, and songs.
Pixel 11's new Tensor G6 chip is 3nm, not 2nm
Google's Tensor G6 chip, which powers the latest Pixel 11 series, isn't the first smartphone processor to use TSMC's 2nm process. Instead, it is built on TSMC's 3nm technology.
Google ordered to make rival app stores easier to install
A US judge has ordered tech giant Google to simplify the process of installing rival app stores on its Android operating system.
Microsoft merges Copilot apps, drops failed AI features
Microsoft is merging its consumer and business-focused Copilot apps into one.
Google unveils cheaper, smarter Gemini 3.7 Flash model for coding
Google has launched its latest artificial intelligence (AI) model, Gemini 3.7 Flash, just three weeks after the release of 3.6 Flash.
Google's new AI model converts sign language to text
Google has unveiled a new artificial intelligence (AI) model, called Sign-Language-to-Text (SL2T), at its recent Made by Google event.
Uber Freight probes alleged data breach
Uber Freight, the logistics subsidiary of ride-sharing giant Uber, has been targeted in a cyberattack and data breach by a hacking and extortion gang. The incident was first reported by Reuters.
How Pixel Watch 5 can detect breathing emergencies
Google has unveiled its latest smartwatch, the Pixel Watch 5, at the Made by Google event in New York City. The new device comes with a host of upgrades including a new processor and improved memory.
Google's Tap to Share feature takes on Apple's AirDrop
Google has launched an upgraded version of its Quick Share feature, now called Tap to Share.
Pixel 11 Pro Fold gets Tensor G6 processor, 24-hour battery
Google has officially introduced its latest smartphone, the Pixel 11 Pro Fold.
Pixel Watch 5 arrives with Gemini support, insulin resistance tracking
Google has revealed its latest smartwatch, the Pixel Watch 5. The new model comes with a range of health-focused features and AI-powered assistance capabilities.
Meet Pixel Tag, Google's answer to Apple's AirTag
Google has introduced the Pixel Tag, a new device tracker that competes with Apple's AirTag.
Pixel 11 Pro, Pro XL are the brand's toughest phones
Google has launched its latest flagship smartphones, the Pixel 11 Pro and Pro XL. The tech giant claims these are the most durable models in the Pixel lineup to date.
Pixel 11 debuts with Tensor G6 chip, 30-hour battery life
Google has introduced its latest smartphone, the Pixel 11.
Google Pixel 11 series launches today: How to watch event
Google is all set to unveil its latest Pixel smartphones at the Made by Google event today. The much-anticipated Pixel 11 series will take center stage.
Gemini hits 1B users, becomes Google's fastest-growing product
Google's Gemini app has hit the one billion monthly active users milestone, making it one of the company's fastest-growing products.
Google Pixel 11 lineup launches tomorrow: What to expect
Google is all set to expand its hardware portfolio with the launch of the Pixel 11 series.
Dhruv Rathee's Hindu gods video withheld after Centre's order: Google
The Delhi High Court was informed on Tuesday that a YouTube video by Dhruv Rathee, in which he allegedly claimed Hindu gods Ram, Seeta, and Krishna ate meat and drank alcohol, has been withheld in India.
Why Meta, Google, Snapchat are staring at thousands of lawsuits
A US appeals court has allowed thousands of lawsuits against social media giants Meta, Google, TikTok, and Snapchat to proceed.
Google co-founder spends over $100M fighting California's billionaire tax proposal
Google co-founder Sergey Brin has spent over $100 million fighting California's proposed billionaire tax, according to a recent filing.
Delhi HC shields Tabu from AI misuse; 150 URLs disabled
The Delhi High Court has granted an ex-parte interim injunction in favor of Bollywood actor Tabu, protecting her from the unauthorized use of her name, image, voice, photographs, and other personality attributes.
Berkshire Hathaway buys back $4.5B in shares, biggest since 2021
Berkshire Hathaway has spent around $4.5 billion to repurchase its own shares in the second quarter, the company's biggest quarterly buyback since 2021.
Pixel 11 series launch around the corner: What to expect
Google is all set to unveil its next-generation Pixel 11 series on August 12.
Samsung is studying how users interact with AI in devices
Samsung Electronics is closely monitoring consumer adoption and use of artificial intelligence (AI) in their daily lives.
Google Photos backup via Drive for desktop app ending tomorrow
Google is discontinuing the ability to back up photos and videos via its Drive for desktop app. The change will take effect on August 10, 2026.
Environmental clearance is not mandatory for all data centers: Government
The Indian government has clarified that artificial intelligence (AI) data centers do not automatically require environmental clearance.
Why are hacking groups given codenames?
The cybersecurity industry has been naming different hacking groups for over a decade.
Watch: Google mocks Apple, Samsung in Pixel Watch 5 teaser
Google has released a new teaser for its upcoming Pixel Watch 5.
Google Wallet gets new parental controls for kids' spending
Google has announced a new feature in its digital wallet service, Google Wallet, aimed at helping parents teach their children healthy financial habits.
Cybercriminals hack US financial firms using voice phishing: Google report
Cybercriminals are using a simple yet effective technique of voice phishing, or "vishing," to hack into major US financial and investment firms.
Google open-sources AI model designed for earlier hurricane warnings
Google DeepMind and Google Research have developed an advanced weather prediction model, WeatherNext, to improve cyclone warnings.
Google Maps can now order food, book hotels for you
Google has announced a major update for its "Ask Maps" feature in Google Maps.
Why Google's $15B Indian data center project is facing opposition
Google's ambitious $15 billion data center project in India is facing opposition from environmentalists.
Jeff Dean, Google's 30th employee, departs after 27 years
Jeff Dean, Google's 30th employee and chief scientist, has announced his departure from the tech giant after a long 27-year tenure.
Four Google AI pioneers quit to launch start-up Discovery Loop
Four of Google's leading artificial intelligence (AI) experts, including Jeff Dean and Sanjay Ghemawat, have left the tech giant to start their own company.
Anthropic to build custom AI chips
Anthropic, a leading artificial intelligence (AI) start-up, has announced plans to build its own in-house silicon team. The move is aimed at designing custom chips for its Claude AI model.
Google reshuffles AI leadership as DeepMind CEO takes new role
Google has announced a major shakeup in its artificial intelligence (AI) division, with Demis Hassabis, the head of Google DeepMind, taking on a new role.