Google: News

08 Nov 2017

Waymo

Fully autonomous cars are here! Alphabet-Waymo cars have no safety-driver

While autonomous car companies are testing self-driving cars with a safety-driver behind the wheel to take control in case of problems, Alphabet's Waymo is set to launch robotaxis that are actually driverless: zero human interference!

06 Nov 2017

India

Lesser known tips and tricks of WhatsApp

Facebook-owned messaging platform, WhatsApp, is one of the most popular instant messengers in the world. WhatsApp enjoys the largest user base in India.

31 Oct 2017

Android

Beware! Android phones help Google track your every move

Android phones can reveal all of a user's physical activities in the real-world with Google and other third-party apps installed on the device, says a report.

30 Oct 2017

Technology

Google invites applications for 12-month AI research program

Google has invited applications for its AI Residency Program (formerly called the Google Brain Residency Program) for those interested in machine learning research.

30 Oct 2017

X

There's something wrong about Google's cheeseburger emoji!

Microblogging site Twitter has erupted into "delicious" debate over Google's cheeseburger emoji thanks to Baekdal Media founder, Thomas Baekdal.

29 Oct 2017

Larry Page

Alphabet Results: Google-founders get $3.5 billion richer in a day

Google co-founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin saw a combined rise of $3.5 billion in their net-worth as Class A stocks of Alphabet, Google's parent company, hit a record-high price of $1,061 per share.

27 Oct 2017

Microsoft

Alphabet, Amazon, Microsoft financial results: Everything you need to know

Tech giants Amazon, Google's parent Alphabet, and Microsoft have reported their third-quarter earnings.

25 Oct 2017

Android

Google launches third-party add-ons for Gmail on web, Android

Google has finally launched third-party add-ons for Gmail, making its email service more engaging, especially for enterprise users.

24 Oct 2017

Smartphones

Google's Pixel 2 has an unexpected burn-in problem, among others

Google has a new problem to deal with. Reviewers who have been testing its newest smartphones for about two weeks have complaints about its screen.

21 Oct 2017

India

Google reveals nature of software updates for Pixel 2 devices

At the launch of its Pixel 2 series of devices on 4th October, Google announced that it would provide software updates for Pixel 2 devices for the next three years till 2020.

21 Oct 2017

India

Google, Microsoft, Amazon are considered most authentic brands in India

Google is considered the most authentic brand in India, claims a recent report by New York-based global communications firm Cohn & Wolfe.

20 Oct 2017

Lyft

Lyft raises an impressive $1bn from Google's CapitalG

Ride-hailing app Lyft has raised funding of $1bn led by Google's venture arm CapitalG, taking its valuation to $11bn.

20 Oct 2017

Android

Google offers $1,000 reward for finding bugs in Android apps

In a bid to have bug-free apps on Play Store, Google is partnering with bug bounty platform HackerOne to launch "Google Play Security Reward Program".

13 Oct 2017

Android

Google integrates direct video calling on Android devices

Google is "simplifying" video calling on Android mobiles, making it an "integrated part" of the devices so that users can directly start video calls from Phone, Contacts, and Messages apps.

Pornhub's AI technology can now recognize pornstars!

If you thought only companies like Google and Apple use Artificial Intelligence (AI) for their products, you're wrong.

10 Oct 2017

Technology

Google's new browser tool helps you learn Artificial Intelligence!

Machine learning - most of us have heard about this tech trend, which refers to giving computers the ability to learn without direct programming.

09 Oct 2017

Elon Musk

Tesla and Google come to hurricane-ravaged Puerto Rico's aid

Hurricane Maria has had its toll on Puerto Rico. Majority of the area still lacks power, there's an acute shortage of running water and the communication services are in a disarray.

09 Oct 2017

Smartphones

Google clarifies why it dumped the 3.5mm headphone jack

When Apple dumped the headphone jack its Senior VP-Worldwide Marketing Phil Schiller said, "It comes down to one word...courage. The courage to move on and do something better for all of us." Majority of us disagreed.

06 Oct 2017

Android

These phones are getting the big Android 8.0 Oreo update!

While many Android users are still waiting for the Nougat update, a bunch of smartphone companies has revealed the list of their devices that will get the Android 8.0 Oreo update.

04 Oct 2017

Smartphones

Google Pixel 2 event: Sundar Pichai takes the stage

It is Google's time to show the new things that it's been prepping up for us. The online search giant's press event in San Francisco is the one we have been waiting for.

04 Oct 2017

Smartphones

What to expect from second "Made by Google" event today

Tech giant Google is set to unveil the next-generation Pixel smartphones - Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL- at the second "Made by Google" event today.

04 Oct 2017

Sundar Pichai

Google drops its 'first-click free' policy

Google is canceling its 'First Click Free' policy, under which news sites were required to provide at least three articles per day in Google Search and Google news before they could enable a paywall.

29 Sep 2017

Android

Android Messages being prepped for smart replies, UI rejig

Google has incorporated smart replies in several of its offings. First, it was noticed in Google Allo and then it was made available in the Gmail app.

26 Sep 2017

Google Maps

Google 'smart' jacket is here but who's actually buying it?

It all falls into place - smartphones, smartwatches, smartglasses and now keeping up with the trend: a smart jacket.

26 Sep 2017

Android

Mobile phones with limited storage? Here's what you can do

A smartphone is not limited to making calls.

24 Sep 2017

India

Google launches an India specific review feature

Google has launched an India-exclusive feature, which allows web users to share their movie and television reviews within Google Search results.

23 Sep 2017

Bose Corporation

Now talk to Google Assistant on your Bose headphone!

Leading speakers brand Bose recently debuted its modified version of the noise-cancelling QC35 headphones. The exciting new addition is support for Google Assistant.

21 Sep 2017

Technology

Amazon will release Alexa-powered smartglasses soon

Smartglasses are tricky things.

21 Sep 2017

HTC Mobiles

Google strikes $1.1bn deal with HTC for Pixel talent

In one of the biggest acquihire deals of 2017, Google has struck a $1.1bn agreement with HTC in an attempt to expand its smartphone segment.

18 Sep 2017

India

Google Tez UPI-based payments app: All you need to know

Google has finally launched its UPI-based payments app in India, called Tez. This standalone app can be used to pay bills, movie tickets and for other online transactions.

15 Sep 2017

Employment

Google sued over sexual discrimination by 3 female ex-employees

Three female former Google employees have sued the tech giant, accusing it of paying women less than men for comparable work.

14 Sep 2017

India

Google to launch digital payment service in India next week?

If reports are to be believed, Google is launching a localized digital payment service in India as early as next week.

10 Sep 2017

Sweden

Museum of Failure features Apple's Newton, Google Glass

The latest additions, to Sweden's prestigious (or not so prestigious, it's a confusing affair) Museum of Failure, are Google Glass and Apple Newton.

10 Sep 2017

Android

Google's Android, learning from its past mistakes

Everyone will agree that the road to success is paved with failures.

09 Sep 2017

Google Drive

Google Drive app gets replaced by Google Drive File Stream

Google will discontinue the Google Drive app by the end of next year. However, there is no need to panic, as it will get replaced by Drive File Stream.

04 Sep 2017

Robots

Can robots write news? Well, Google thinks so!

When technology evolves, the tremors of it are felt even at the unlikeliest of places.

01 Sep 2017

Android

Android Oreo users complain about Bluetooth issues

It's expected that when Google releases an Android version, it will do its due diligence to make sure that the mobile OS is not buggy.

31 Aug 2017

iPhone

How will these 4 augmented reality apps change iPhone's future?

Augmented Reality is the next big thing in technology and the two biggest mobile operating systems, i.e. Android and iOS both have invested in it.

28 Aug 2017

Google Chrome

Google Chrome's new feature will let you mute noisy websites

Websites, which have the habit of auto-loading videos with sound, are a general nuisance. However, thanks to a new development, this will be a thing of the past.

25 Aug 2017

US Supreme Court

Can Google lose trademark over its name? Perhaps, yes.

The US Supreme Court is currently mulling on whether Google should be allowed to retain the trademark on its name.