Google: News
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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".
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Mobile phones with limited storage? Here's what you can do
A smartphone is not limited to making calls.
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.
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.
Amazon will release Alexa-powered smartglasses soon
Smartglasses are tricky things.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Google's Android, learning from its past mistakes
Everyone will agree that the road to success is paved with failures.
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.
Can robots write news? Well, Google thinks so!
When technology evolves, the tremors of it are felt even at the unlikeliest of places.
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.
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.
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.
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.