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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.
Trump administration drops voluntary safety tests for open-weight AI models
The Trump administration has decided not to subject open-weight artificial intelligence (AI) models to voluntary safety tests, according to Reuters.
Remove deepfake content linking Gadkari to E20 program: Bombay HC
The Bombay High Court has ordered the removal of defamatory and deepfake content linking Union Minister Nitin Gadkari and his family to the government's E20 ethanol-blending program.
SpaceX reports 92% revenue jump, driven by AI and Starlink
SpaceX has announced a whopping 92% jump in revenue for the second quarter, its first earnings report since going public.
Fitbit users can finally sync data with Apple Health
Google has announced a major update for its health app, Google Health.
Australia increases levy on Big Tech over local news deals
Australia has increased the rate of a planned levy on tech giants, including Meta, Google, and TikTok.
JioTag 2 launched in India to rival Apple's AirTag
Reliance Jio has unveiled its latest product, the JioTag 2, in India.
Google had its own ChatGPT-like bot before OpenAI's launch
Thibault 'Tibo' Sottiaux, a former member of Google's AI team and now an employee at OpenAI, has claimed that Google had its own version of ChatGPT before OpenAI launched it.
Google axes AI app wanted by 800,000 people
Google has announced the cancellation of its standalone AI Studio mobile app, even before its official launch.
Google Pixel 11 series pre-orders begin August 12
Google has revealed the pre-order details for its upcoming Pixel 11 series ahead of the flagship lineup's launch at the "Made by Google" event which starts on August 12 at 6:00pm ET (3:30am IST, next day).
India's data center capacity projected to hit 3.6GW by 2030
India's data center capacity is projected to grow to around 3-3.6 gigawatts (GW) by 2030, according to a report cited by Axis Capital.
Google patched more Chrome bugs in June than last 2-years
Google has announced that it fixed more security flaws in its Chrome browser last month than the total number of bugs patched in the last two years.
Google's new AI controls humanoid robots from feet to fingertips
Google has unveiled the latest iteration of its Gemini Robotics artificial intelligence (AI) model, which can now control an entire humanoid robot.
Leak reveals Google's Pixel 11 Pro Fold ahead of launch
Known tipster Evan Blass has leaked marketing renders of the upcoming Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold, ahead of the company's next hardware event.
Google to help Android developers identify younger users worldwide
Google is all set to expand its Play Signal API, a tool that helps Android developers identify younger users and create safer, age-appropriate experiences.
YRF, Google to host AI filmmaking workshop in Mumbai
Yash Raj Films (YRF) and Google are joining forces to host an AI filmmaking workshop for India's creative community on August 4.
Google's new Lyria 3.5 AI model brings better vocals, lyrics
Google has introduced its latest AI model for music generation, Lyria 3.5, through its platform Google Flow Music.
Indian government orders Google to block these offline messaging apps
The Indian government has ordered tech giant Google to take down three offline messaging apps: Bitchat, Briar, and Bridgefy.
Google's AI to automate routine digital tasks launched in India
Google has announced the launch of its Gemini Spark AI agent for users in India.
How to keep your Claude chats from being publicly accessible
Anthropic's Claude chatbot users were surprised over the weekend to find their conversations could be indexed by search engines like Google and Bing.
AI's own creators want governments to slow it down
Over 1,100 employees from top AI firms, including OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, Meta, and Microsoft have called on the US government to consider slowing down frontier AI development.
Parliament panel summons Meta, X, Google, Snapchat over privacy concerns
The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Communications and Information Technology has summoned representatives from Meta, X (formerly Twitter), Google, and Snapchat.
Google rivals seek billions in damages after $1B EU fine
Google is facing a new wave of costly lawsuits in Europe, after losing a key case under new EU legislation.
EU to mandate AI content labeling
The European Union (EU) will start enforcing its new artificial intelligence (AI) transparency regulations from Sunday (August 2).
Claude AI chats containing sensitive data publicly searchable on Google
A number of Claude AI chats and Artifacts were found publicly searchable on Google over the weekend.
Microsoft unveils MAI-Cyber-1-Flash, its first AI model built for cybersecurity
Microsoft has unveiled its first cybersecurity-specialized model, MAI-Cyber-1-Flash, at a recent event in San Francisco.
Google to increase Pixel 11 series prices
Google's Vice President of Devices and Services, Shakil Barkat, has confirmed an impending price hike for the upcoming Pixel 11 series.
Why Trump has ordered Section 301 investigation into EU
US President Donald Trump has slammed the European Union (EU) for imposing an €890 million ($1 billion) fine on Google.
Google Pixel 11 series likely to come in these colors
Google's upcoming flagship smartphone series, the Pixel 11, has been spotted in 36 official-looking renders from MyMobiles.
Google launches selfie sign-in for account recovery
Google has launched a new feature called "Selfie for sign-in," which lets users verify their identity through a short selfie video.
EU fines Google $1B for Search and Play Store violations
The European Commission has slapped a hefty €890 million ($1 billion) fine on tech giant Google.
Google posts negative cash flow for 1st time since IPO
Google's parent company, Alphabet, has reported a negative free cash flow of $5.9 billion in the second quarter of 2026.
AMD bets big on AI with $5B investment in Anthropic
Chipmaker Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) has announced a major investment of up to $5 billion in artificial intelligence start-up Anthropic.
Google makes it easier to switch from iPhone to Android
Google has announced a new feature in Android 17, aimed at simplifying the transition from an iPhone to an Android device.
Gemini app nears 1B monthly active users
Google's Gemini AI app now has 950 million monthly active users.
Alphabet becomes first company to report $100B quarterly profit
Google-parent Alphabet has become the first company in history to report over $100 billion in quarterly profit.
Google parent raises 2026 AI spending to $205B
Google's parent company, Alphabet, has announced a major increase in its capital expenditure plans for 2026.
This is how Samsung's AI smart glasses look like
Samsung has officially unveiled its first-ever intelligent eyewear at the Galaxy Unpacked event today.
Google's Gemini 3.6 Flash AI model series is here
Google DeepMind has launched three new models in its Gemini series: the 3.6 Flash, 3.5 Flash-Lite, and the specialized 3.5 Flash Cyber.
Google working on 'Frozen v2' chip to make Gemini faster
Google's parent company, Alphabet, is said to be developing a new server chip, internally dubbed "Frozen v2."
Delhi: 10 arrested for storing and sharing child abuse material
Delhi Police recently arrested 10 people for allegedly storing and sharing child sexual abuse material (CSAM) on their mobile phones.
Google confirms YouTube picture-in-picture bug affecting Android, iPhone users
Google has confirmed a bug in the picture-in-picture (PiP) mode of YouTube, affecting both Android and iPhone users.
Google, Apple flag privacy risks in EU's AI assistant rules
The European Commission is taking a closer look at the implications of Google's and Apple's dominance in the smartphone market.
Apple removes AI undressing apps following legal warning
Apple has confirmed the removal of the controversial "nudify" apps from its App Store.
Google to open-source its 3D emoji collection for developers, creators
In a move to celebrate World Emoji Day, Google has announced that it will open-source its 3D emoji collection.
Google Pixel 11a to feature flagship Tensor G6 processor
Google's upcoming Pixel 11a smartphone could be getting a major performance upgrade with the inclusion of the flagship-grade Tensor G6 processor.
SpaceX in talks with Pentagon for AI computing deal
SpaceX is in talks with the US Department of Defense (DoD) to provide data center capacity worth billions of dollars, according to The Wall Street Journal.
Apple sends legal letters to ex-employees now at OpenAI
Apple has sent preservation letters to around 40 former employees now working at OpenAI.
San Francisco orders Apple, Google to remove AI undressing apps
San Francisco has ordered tech giants Apple and Google to remove "nudify" apps from their platforms.
How Indonesia's copyright overhaul could impact Google and others
Indonesia is planning to introduce major changes to its copyright law, a move that could have far-reaching implications for tech giants like Google.
Google's AI Mode can now help you design and shop
Google has announced a major update to its conversational search experience, AI Mode.
Over 4,500 Google workers seek layoff protections amid AI push
Google employees have filed a petition seeking layoff protections amid the ongoing artificial intelligence (AI) boom.
Sam Altman admits OpenAI has fallen short, promises stronger comeback
OpenAI has had a challenging past year with leadership changes and fierce competition in the AI space.
Apple Intelligence approved for launch in China
Apple's generative artificial intelligence (AI) service, Apple Intelligence, has been approved for launch in China.
Google rebrands NotebookLM to Gemini Notebook
Google has announced the rebranding of its AI note-taking app, NotebookLM, to Gemini Notebook.
Microsoft sharpens AI sales pitch against OpenAI and Anthropic
Microsoft is reportedly training its sales teams to compete aggressively against leading artificial intelligence (AI) firms, Anthropic and OpenAI. The strategy involves highlighting the shortcomings of their products.