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Google announces new AI initiatives for Indian developers, start-ups
Google has launched new initiatives aimed at helping Indian developers, start-ups, and enterprises adopt artificial intelligence (AI).
Why Google is facing a competition probe in Switzerland
Switzerland's Competition Commission (COMCO) has launched a preliminary investigation into Google.
Russian hackers are targeting home routers, US warns
The US government has issued a warning about Russian state-sponsored hackers targeting home and small office routers.
Leak reveals Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold's design
Ahead of its official launch on August 12, the Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold has been spotted in a new "Pine" color.
OpenAI is now prioritizing family-friendly features in its AI products
OpenAI, the company behind the popular AI language model ChatGPT, is expanding its focus from individual users to families.
Apple dominates AI smartwatch market, accounting for nearly 90%
Apple has taken the lead in the artificial intelligence (AI) smartwatch market, accounting for nearly 90% of all Edge AI-capable smartwatch shipments in Q1 2026.
Tripura secures ₹10,000cr in investment proposals from Google, Salesforce
Tripura recently held the Destination Tripura Business Conclave 2026, which witnessed a huge response from investors and industry leaders.
Indian-origin woman shot dead by husband in US
An Indian-American woman, Sheetal Wrzesien, was shot dead by her husband at their home in Cobb County, Georgia. The incident occurred on Tuesday night and was described as a case of domestic violence.
Microsoft, Amazon, Google's carbon emissions are equivalent to a country
Microsoft, Amazon, and Google have seen their carbon emissions rise by nearly 20% in the last year.
Meta's new tool fails to identify cropped AI images
Meta's latest artificial intelligence (AI) detection tool, unveiled this week with its image-generation model Muse Image, has faltered in identifying some of its own AI-generated images after they were cropped.
OpenAI, Google sold AI models to blacklisted Chinese firms
OpenAI and Google have been selling their advanced artificial intelligence (AI) models to Singapore-based subsidiaries of Chinese companies on a Pentagon blacklist.
Delhi HC denies Google interim relief in 'HINDWARE' trademark dispute
The Delhi High Court has denied interim relief to Google India in a trademark infringement case.
Musk assures he won't cut-off Anthropic's access to SpaceX servers
Elon Musk has assured that he won't terminate Anthropic's access to SpaceX servers.
OpenAI discontinues Atlas AI browser
OpenAI has announced the discontinuation of Atlas, its AI-powered browser launched in October.
Google's ex-AI models head joins Meta
Madhu Gurumurthy, Google's former head of product for AI models, has officially joined Meta.
Google brings Gemini AI marketing tools to Indian businesses
Google has launched a range of Gemini-powered advertising and commerce innovations for Indian businesses at the Google Marketing Live 2026 event.
Google appeals Indian court's keyword bidding ruling
Google has challenged an Indian court ruling that found it infringed trademark rights by allowing competitors to bid on a company's trademarked name as a keyword for advertising.
Google's SynthID debunks viral deepfake of hospitalized US senator
Google's SynthID technology has successfully debunked a high-profile AI-generated hoax image, marking a major victory for the system.
Google may raise Pixel 11 prices across lineup
Google's upcoming Pixel devices, including the Pixel Watch 5 and Pixel 11 series, may come with a higher price tag than their predecessors.
Google selects 20 AI start-ups for India accelerator program
Google has announced the selection of 20 artificial intelligence (AI) start-ups for its India Accelerator program. The move marks the 10th year of the initiative in India.
Google to launch Pixel 11 series on August 12
Google has confirmed its next Made by Google event for the launch of the Pixel 11 series.
Are AI tools altering meaning of your online messages?
A recent study by Oxford and Potsdam universities has revealed that artificial intelligence (AI) tools are skewing online messages on sensitive political issues such as abortion and climate change.
Ex-Google recruiter flags common resume mistake that hurts interview chances
Farah Sharghi, a former recruiter for Google, TikTok, Uber, and The New York Times, has revealed a common mistake that can hurt job seekers' chances of landing interviews.
Google ad imagines US Founding Fathers using AI for Declaration
In a new commercial, Google imagines what would have happened if the American Founding Fathers had access to its productivity tools.
Government pulls apps used to turn off moving e-rickshaws
The Indian government has banned three mobile applications, BAT-BMS, Lossigy, and Epoch-i-ion, from the Play Store and App Store.
Google loses final appeal against EU's $4.7B antitrust fine
Google has lost a major legal battle against a €4.1 billion ($4.7 billion) European Union antitrust fine.
Meta says its next AI matches GPT-5.5 performance
Meta's upcoming flagship artificial intelligence (AI) model, codenamed Watermelon, has achieved performance levels on par with OpenAI's GPT-5.5 in internal benchmark tests.
Apple aims to build 10 million foldable iPhones
Apple is gearing up for one of its biggest iPhone launch cycles in years.
Google ordered to pay $2B in Swedish antitrust case
Google has been ordered to pay nearly $2 billion by a Swedish court.
Google NotebookLM can now turn your research into 60-second videos
Google has announced a major upgrade to its NotebookLM tool, allowing it to convert lengthy research documents into short, 60-second explainer videos.
Google ends Tenor API, disrupting GIF pickers across apps
Google shut down the Tenor API on Tuesday, changing the way users search for and access GIFs on several popular platforms.
The man who helped build internet is retiring
Vinton Cerf, widely known as the "Father of the Internet," is set to retire from his position as Google's chief internet evangelist next week.
Gemini now lets you generate personalized AI images for free
Google has announced that its Gemini app is expanding its personalized Nano Banana-powered image generation feature to all eligible users in the US for free.
Why Google has restricted Meta's access to Gemini models
Google has imposed restrictions on Meta's access to its Gemini AI models.
Musk gets FTC nod to acquire SpaceX alumni start-up
The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has expedited its antitrust review for Elon Musk's proposed acquisition of Mesh Optical Technologies, a start-up founded by three former SpaceX engineers.
Trump thanks India after road named in his honor
United States President Donald Trump has thanked Hyderabad for naming a road after him.
Google sent alerts across Venezuela seconds before 2 earthquakes struck
On Wednesday, Venezuela was rocked by two powerful earthquakes, measuring 7.2 and 7.5 on the Richter scale. The tremors caused extensive damage and have claimed the lives of 32 people so far.
Google postpones Gemini 3.5 Pro launch to July
Google has postponed the launch of its next-generation AI model, Gemini 3.5 Pro, to July, according to Business Insider.
Gemini 3.5 Flash can now browse and operate computers
Google has launched its latest AI model, the Gemini 3.5 Flash, with a unique feature called "computer use."
Google to allow external payment options on Play Store
Google has announced a major change in its Play Store billing rules.