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Focus on accuracy? Google reduces AI Overviews in search results
Google's AI Overviews, which utilize Gemini AI models to summarize search results, have been appearing less frequently, according to a recent analysis by SEO platform BrightEdge.
Google to phase out URL shortener service in 2025
Google has officially announced that its URL Shortener service will cease operations after August 25, 2025.
Google reveals Pixel 9 Pro Fold before leaks steal thunder
Google has officially previewed its latest foldable smartphone, the Pixel 9 Pro Fold, through a teaser video.
OpenAI's new GPT-4o mini makes advanced AI tech affordable
OpenAI has unveiled a new, more affordable artificial intelligence (AI) model, GPT-4o mini.
Google AI set to change how you watch 2024 Olympics
Google has been named the "official AI sponsor for Team USA" for the 2024 Olympics, set to commence on July 26.
Google attracts Indian developers with new AI models and tools
Google is setting its sights on India's burgeoning artificial intelligence (AI) developer community, unveiling a suite of tools, programs, and partnerships at the I/O Connect 2024 event in Bengaluru today.
Is GitLab up for grabs? Google-backed developer platform explores sale
Google-backed software developer, GitLab, is reportedly considering a sale after receiving acquisition interest.
Why malicious internet traffic is increasing at an alarming rate
Cloudflare, a prominent content delivery network and security services firm, has disclosed that nearly 6.8% of all internet traffic is malicious.
Google showing you intrusive and sensitive ads? Here's your fix
Online advertisements, a ubiquitous part of our digital existence, can now be controlled by users to a significant extent.
Google's new app uses Gemini AI to create video presentations
Google has unveiled its new productivity app, Vids, in Workspace Labs with the premise that "if you can make a slide, you can make a video in Vids."
€470M package: How Google tried to upend Microsoft's antitrust settlement
Google, a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc., recently proposed a package worth approximately €470 million ($512 million) to the Cloud Infrastructure Services Providers in Europe (CISPE).
Google backs Uber-rival Namma Yatri in $11 million funding round
Moving Tech Innovations Ltd, the Bengaluru-based company that operates community-led mobility apps including Namma Yatri, has secured $11 million in a pre-Series A funding round.
AI push? Google, Microsoft consume more energy than some countries
In 2023, technology giants Google and Microsoft each consumed a staggering 24 terawatt-hours (TWh) of electricity, surpassing the energy usage of over 100 countries, according to research conducted by analyst Michael Thomas.
Google's Ultra HDR image format is coming to third-party apps
Google has unveiled plans to broaden Ultra HDR capture support to third-party applications, aligning with Android 14's ability for true HDR photos, as reported by Android Authority.
Google's Gemini AI caught scanning files without permission
Google's in-house artificial intelligence assistant, Gemini, is under scrutiny for allegedly accessing and analyzing users' files without explicit permission.
Is your online account hacked? Here's how to tell
As cybercrimes increasingly target everyday individuals with the intent of stealing cryptocurrency, accessing bank accounts, personal data, or stalking, understanding how to protect online accounts has become crucial.
$23 billion Wiz deal: Google plans its biggest acquisition ever
Google is reportedly planning its largest startup acquisition to date, with a proposed $23 billion purchase of Wiz, a New York-based cloud cybersecurity startup.
Google Chrome crowned fastest web browser in benchmark showdown
Google Chrome has been identified as the fastest among its competitors, as per recent tests.
Stop juggling windows! Use Chromebook's split-screen hacks for multitasking
The split-screen mode enables users to view and use two apps or windows side by side simultaneously.
This quantum computer is 100x faster than Google's Sycamore machine
Quantinuum, a quantum computing company, has set a new record in 'quantum supremacy' with its 56-qubit H2-1 computer.
Copycat controversy: Retro accuses Google Photos of stealing style, features
Retro, a photo-sharing start-up, has identified notable resemblances between its app and a new feature on Google Photos named "My Week."
Google Photos' 'My Week' feature lets users share weekly memories
Google is developing a new facility for its Photos app called 'My Week,' according to a report by Android Authority.
How to seamlessly transfer images from Google Photos to iCloud
Google has joined forces with Apple to launch a tool, that simplifies the process of transferring pictures from Google Photos to iCloud.
AI-powered job scams on the rise: How to protect yourself
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is being used by scammers to create fraudulent job advertisements, according to a report from the Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC).
Google offers free dark web monitoring: How to use service
Google has announced that it will offer free dark web monitoring to all consumer account holders starting at the end of this month.
Ladybird: Can a user-funded, open-source browser take on Chrome, Safari?
Ladybird, an open web browser, has received approximately $1 million from GitHub founder Chris Wanstrath.
AI breakthrough? Google's new training method uses 10x less power
Google's AI research lab, DeepMind, has developed a new AI training method called JEST (joint example selection), which is claimed to be 13 times faster and 10 times more energy-efficient than existing techniques.
AI industry needs big bucks: $600 billion to keep up
Despite substantial investments in artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure by tech giants, the anticipated revenue growth remains elusive, indicating a significant gap in end-user value.
AI is ruining internet with fake content, warn Google researchers
Google researchers have published a study warning about the misuse of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) in creating and spreading fake content online.
One of Pixel 9's biggest upgrades is under the display
Google's upcoming Pixel 9 series is set to include an advanced ultrasonic fingerprint scanner, as revealed by Android Authority.
India-made Google Pixel smartphones to sell in Europe and US
Google has begun trial production of its Pixel range of smartphones in Tamil Nadu, India, in collaboration with Foxconn.
How to avoid Pixel 6 factory reset bug (Google recommended)
Google has published guidelines on how to avoid a factory reset bug on its Pixel 6, 6 Pro, and 6a devices without causing them to become inoperable or "brick."
Google's Gemini AI to one up Siri with multi-window support
Google is reportedly set to introduce an innovative feature for Gemini AI, aimed at surpassing Siri on iPhones by incorporating multi-window support.
Google's search algorithm still favors AI-generated spam over original content
A recent study has disclosed that Google's search algorithm ranks AI-made, SEO-focused content higher than original content.
Google's AI innovations for Pixel 9 detailed in new leak
Google's upcoming flagship series, the Pixel 9, is expected to come with a range of AI features that are likely to be categorized under "Google AI" for the Pixel 9.
Google's greenhouse gas emissions soar nearly 50% amid AI expansion
Google's greenhouse gas emissions have seen a significant increase of nearly 50% since 2019, as per the company's 2024 environmental report.
World's first AI dress is both creepy and cool
Imagine a dress adorned with AI-powered robotic snakes that move on their own. Sounds cool, right? Maybe a little creepy too.
Paperless future? NFC tech might eliminate paper receipts and tickets
The NFC Forum, a consortium that includes Apple, Google, Sony, and Qualcomm, is developing a "multi-purpose tap" concept to enhance transaction standards.
Google Pixel 6 factory reset bug may leave phones unusable
Several owners of Google's Pixel 6, 6 Pro, and 6A handsets, have reported their devices becoming unusable or "bricked" after performing a factory reset.