Google: News
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 says power outage disrupted cloud services in UK
Google has said a 'power event' triggered an outage in its "europe-west2-b zone," disrupting cloud services in the UK.
Some Google Home speakers are downloading hundreds of gigabytes repeatedly
Some owners of Google Home Speakers have reported a strange issue where their devices are downloading hundreds of gigabytes worth of data in the background.
Google Cloud outage hits banks, property sites and more
A major internet outage has affected several popular websites and apps in the UK. The disruption has hit services like Lloyds Bank, HSBC, Screwfix, and DPD.
Google AI agents beat Minecraft without human help
Google has achieved a major milestone in artificial intelligence (AI) by using its Gemini 4 Argon model to beat the final boss of Minecraft, the Ender Dragon.
Eric Schmidt's 1% Anthropic stake could be worth $20 billion
Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt owns a 1% stake in Anthropic, a leading AI start-up. The investment was made during the company's Series A funding round.
US teens can access nudify apps despite parental controls: Report
Despite Apple and Google's parental controls, "nudify" apps are still accessible to American teenagers.
Why Google is worried about India's Digital Competition Bill
Google could be the most affected tech giant by India's proposed Digital Competition Bill.
'Google now kisses my a##': Trump
US President Donald Trump made a bold claim during a rally in Highland Heights, Kentucky.
Websites are blocking AI agents from completing tasks for users
The rise of autonomous agents in artificial intelligence (AI) has been meteoric.
IPO-bound Jio Platforms enters global top 20 patent filers
Jio Platforms has made a major leap in the World Intellectual Property Organization's (WIPO) ranking of international patent filers under the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT).
Why Apple's HomeView is raising concerns among recipe writers
Apple's latest smart display, HomeView, is making waves with its unique ad campaign.
OpenCode breach may have exposed API keys for AI services
OpenCode, a platform that integrates models from various AI providers, has confirmed a security breach.
Luxury watchmaker TAG Heuer exits smartwatch market
TAG Heuer, the Swiss luxury watchmaker owned by LVMH, has reportedly discontinued its Connected smartwatch range.
Google AI Pro free trials offer limited access to features
Google's free trials for its AI Pro subscription service have been a point of contention lately.
Anthropic offers Blackstone over 10% yield for $60B chip-financing deal
Anthropic, an artificial intelligence (AI) research company, is offering Blackstone a yield of more than 10% to finance a $60 billion chip-financing deal.
California: Ultra-rich spending $1M per day to defeat billionaire tax
Silicon Valley's tech billionaires are pouring massive amounts of money into a campaign against California's proposed wealth tax.
UK investigates Microsoft's dominance in business software market
Britain's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has proposed to designate Microsoft as a "strategic market status" holder in the realm of business software.
Google's Android Earthquake Alerts System now covers over 200 regions
Google has announced the expansion of its Android Earthquake Alerts System to over 200 countries and regions.
Google cuts quantum computing errors 40-fold, bringing practical machines closer
Google has made a major breakthrough in quantum computing, reducing errors in its Willow quantum chip by an impressive 40 times.
Did Trump use AI-edited photos to showcase White House renovations?
President Donald Trump recently shared a series of photos on Truth Social, highlighting the renovation work at the White House.
Google launches AI shopping cart that tracks prices and deals
Google has officially launched its Universal Cart, an AI shopping tool. The feature was first showcased at the I/O event in May and is now available in the US through Gemini app and Google Search.
Apple, NVIDIA donated $25M each to Trump's White House ballroom
A recent report by The Washington Post has unveiled the major contributors to President Donald Trump's White House ballroom project.
Fake Chrome app downloaded over 100,000 times on Play Store
A fake Google Chrome app has been downloaded over 100,000 times from the Google Play Store before being taken down.
Google announces new AI partnerships for India's healthcare, research ecosystem
Google has announced a series of new partnerships and initiatives in India, focusing on crop science, agriculture, education, and economic inclusion.
Nothing's AI smart glasses may feature ChatGPT and auto-tinting lenses
UK-based consumer tech brand Nothing is reportedly working on two different models of smart glasses.
Google auto-linking your phone number with all signed-in accounts
A recent Reddit thread and Google's support documentation indicate that Google is automatically verifying and linking your phone number with all the Google accounts on your Android device.
SpaceXSI's Grok Voice 3.0 beats OpenAI, Google in speech benchmark
xAI (now known as SpaceXSI) has unveiled its latest innovation, the Grok Voice 3.0. This state-of-the-art speech-to-speech model is designed to transform customer support interactions.
Modi government to introduce dedicated policy for data centers
India is set to introduce a dedicated data center policy, Minister of State for IT Jitin Prasada announced today.
Shopify lets AI agents shop across 1 billion listings
Shopify is expanding its agentic commerce ambitions by allowing more artificial intelligence (AI) agents to browse and buy from its listings.
Google lets anyone launch their AI-made apps on Android
Google has announced a new feature for its Play Store, allowing users to launch their custom-built Android apps directly from the platform.
Google's Argon model now available in Search and Gemini app
Google has officially launched its highly-anticipated AI model, Gemini 4 Argon. The tech giant claims that this new addition can take on the best in the industry.
Apple's new Home Collection includes cameras, video doorbell, and thermostats
Apple has teamed up with LG Electronics and Schneider Electric to launch the Apple Home Collection.
Anthropic makes it harder for rivals to copy Claude AI
Anthropic has announced that its latest security measures have drastically cut down data theft in so-called distillation attacks by nearly 90% to 99%.
Fitbit Edge fitness tracker arrives with AMOLED display, GPS
Google has announced its latest fitness tracker, the Fitbit Edge.
Jio Platforms's IPO: Who are the shareholders
Jio Platforms, the digital services subsidiary of Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL), is gearing up for an initial public offering (IPO) that could raise around ₹37,700 crore ($3.8 billion to $4 billion).
AI to bring scientific breakthroughs in 2-3 years: TikTok CEO
Shou Zi Chew, the CEO of TikTok, has predicted that artificial intelligence (AI) will lead to significant scientific breakthroughs within the next three years.
Google faces backlash over $15B AI data center in India
Google is facing criticism over its plan to build a massive artificial intelligence (AI) data center in Visakhapatnam, India.
'Welcome home': Apple may announce partnership with home-security company ADT
Apple could announce a new partnership with home security company ADT alongside the launch of its all-new smart home hub, several clues suggest, according to MacRumors.
Google Gemini now restricts model access for free users
Google has announced a major change in the user experience of its Gemini app for those on a free plan.
Apple acqui-hires Huxe, AI start-up founded by Google NotebookLM developers
Apple has struck an acqui-hire deal for Huxe, an artificial intelligence (AI) start-up founded by former developers of Google's popular NotebookLM.
Remember Orkut? It could be making a comeback
Orkut, the popular social networking site that was shut down over a decade ago, could be making a comeback.
Google Fitbit Edge launch in 2 days: What to expect
Google has officially teased the launch of its highly anticipated Fitbit Edge fitness tracker.
US lawmakers question Google's plan to use Spirit Airlines data
Over 120 US lawmakers have expressed their concerns over Google's plan to acquire internal data from defunct carrier Spirit Airlines for $10 million.
Google launches AI note-taker that keeps meeting data on-device
Google has launched a new AI note-taking app, Google AI Edge Foresight, as a competitor to Granola.
Google Gemini can now complete tasks on your behalf
Google has announced a major upgrade to its Gemini artificial intelligence (AI) platform, introducing an "agentic" feature at the Google Cloud event.
NVIDIA, OpenAI among 11 firms pledging $2.4B for Genesis Mission
Eleven leading tech firms, including NVIDIA and OpenAI, have pledged $2.4 billion in compute credits to support the Genesis Mission initiative.
Jio is teaching AI to run its telecom network
Reliance Jio, the telecom giant that took India by storm with its affordable data plans and rapid 4G expansion, is now looking to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into its network operations.
Google's new website lets you check if media is AI-generated
Google has launched a new website that lets users check if an image, video, or audio clip is generated by artificial intelligence (AI).
Google now lets you create games using AI prompts
Google has launched a new platform called Playground, allowing users to create custom games using artificial intelligence (AI) prompts.
Why Google has to halt data center construction in Finland
Google has been ordered to halt construction work on two data centers in Finland due to environmental concerns.
Google cuts free access to Gemini Flash and Pro
Google is making changes to its Gemini AI service, impacting users on the free plan.
Google's new multimodal embedding model can run on smartphones
Google has unveiled EmbeddingGemma 2, a new version of its multimodal embedding model. The best part? It's small enough to run on a smartphone.
Google upgrades Nano Banana while nearly halving image costs
Google has launched its latest image generation and editing model, Nano Banana 2.1.
AI whistleblowers warn of safety risks at NYC Council hearing
AI industry insiders sounded the alarm before New York City lawmakers on Monday, urging tighter oversight amid mounting fears that advanced systems could pose existential risks to humanity.
Why Google, Apple are lobbying for changes to child-safety laws
Google and Apple are lobbying state lawmakers to pass kids' online safety laws that would protect them from lawsuits, Politico reported.
Fitbit Edge leak reveals key details of Google's upcoming wearable
Google's new wearable device, the Fitbit Edge, has been spotted in retail listings by Android Headlines.
'AI' out, 'SI' in: Musk to rebrand SpaceXAI as SpaceXSI
Elon Musk has announced that his artificial intelligence (AI) firm, SpaceXAI, will be rebranded as SpaceXSI.
Ex-Anthropic researcher Jacob Coxon to testify at NYC AI hearing
Jacob Coxon, a former researcher at Anthropic, is set to testify at an upcoming New York City Council hearing. He has raised serious concerns about the dangers of advanced artificial intelligence (AI).
Google halts bug bounty program amid surge in AI submissions
Google has paused its Open Source Software Vulnerability Rewards Program (OSS VRP) due to a "significant rise" in AI submissions.
Don't treat AI like a god, says Sam Altman
Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, has expressed his discomfort with the idea of treating artificial intelligence (AI) as a divine entity.
Judge dismisses lawsuits against Google's AI Overviews
A federal judge has dismissed lawsuits from Penske Media Corporation (PMC) and Chegg, an ed-tech company.
Google Gemini can now describe the world around you
Google has launched a new feature called Guided Vision, which uses artificial intelligence (AI) to provide real-time audio descriptions of anything you point your phone's camera at.
Google just put AI chips in space
In a groundbreaking experiment, Google has launched four of its artificial intelligence (AI) chips into space.
Samsung's Meta Ray-Ban rival launching in November: What to expect
Samsung is all set to join the smart glasses race with its new pair of AI-powered eyewear, dubbed Intelligent Eyewear. The device is expected to launch in November.