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Google CEO Sundar Pichai bids for London cricket team
Sundar Pichai, the CEO of Alphabet Inc (parent company of Google), is among a consortium that has bid more than £80 million for a London-based cricket team.
UK watchdog launches antitrust probe into Google's search dominance
The UK's antitrust regulator, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), has launched its first official investigation for 2025.
Why EU is reassessing tech investigations into Apple, Google, Meta
According to the Financial Times, the European Commission is re-evaluating its probes into tech giants such as Apple, Google, and Meta.
Google Messages reintroduces customizable contact names, photos
Google has brought back the option for users to customize contact names and images in its messaging app, Google Messages.
TikTok's Sameer Singh heads to HT Media as Group CEO
Sameer Singh, a top executive at TikTok, has been appointed the new Group CEO of HT Media.
Boeing, Google donate $1M each to Trump's inauguration fund
US aviation giant Boeing has confirmed it will donate $1 million to President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration fund, according to BBC.
Apple, Google fined $3.1M in Brazil over FaceApp privacy concerns
Apple and Google are staring at hefty fines in Brazil over privacy concerns tied to the widely-used photo-editing app, FaceApp.
Google faces class action lawsuit for violating user privacy
Google is set to face a significant legal challenge as a federal judge has allowed a privacy class action lawsuit to proceed, following the company's unsuccessful attempt to have the case dismissed.
ALS drug by Google's anti-aging subsidiary fails clinical trial
Calico, Google's anti-aging subsidiary, has announced disappointing results from its first-ever drug trial.
Own Google Pixel 4a? You may be entitled to compensation
Google has announced a new software update for its Pixel 4a devices to improve battery stability.
UK to open anti-trust probes under new digital market powers
The United Kingdom's anti-trust body, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), is planning to launch two investigations against major tech companies this month.
Google DeepMind to develop AI that will simulate real world
Google is forming a new team to build AI models capable of accurately simulating the physical world.
Microsoft Bing is mimicking Google's interface to retain users
Microsoft has a new trick up its sleeve to promote its search engine, Bing.
How to upload videos longer than 15 minutes on YouTube
YouTube, the world's largest video-sharing platform, lets users upload videos up to 15 minutes long by default. But, if you want to share something longer, there is an option.
What is YouTube's Nonprofit Program and how to join
YouTube's Nonprofit Program is a one-of-a-kind initiative aimed at supporting charitable organizations. The program provides a variety of benefits and features specifically designed for nonprofits.
Google pays $69M to Canadian media outlets for using content
Google has announced a payment of CAD 100 million (approximately $69 million) to Canadian news outlets, for using their content on its platform.
DPDP: Big Tech must not transfer personal data outside India
The draft Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) rules have proposed strict measures for Big Tech companies operating in India.
What is 'Eclipsa Audio,' Samsung's direct rival to Dolby Atmos?
Samsung Electronics has announced the integration of "Eclipsa Audio" into its 2025 TV and soundbar lineup.
X and YouTube may face ban in Malaysia: Here's why
Elon Musk's X and Google's YouTube are on the verge of being banned in Malaysia for not complying with the country's new social media law.
Tencent, ByteDance outpace Meta, Google in NVIDIA AI GPU purchases
In 2024, Chinese tech giants Tencent and ByteDance became major buyers of NVIDIA's high-end artificial intelligence (AI) GPUs.
California: Meta, X can't offer 'addictive feeds' to minors anymore
In a major development, a federal judge in the US has upheld California's new law, SB 976, effectively dismissing a challenge by tech lobbying group NetChoice.
WhatsApp will soon allow you to perform reverse image search
WhatsApp, the popular messaging platform, is working on a new feature for its web client.
'Stakes are high': Pichai urges employees to prepare for 2025
Amid intensifying competition and regulatory headwinds, Google CEO Sundar Pichai has highlighted the significance of 2025 for the tech giant.
Top executive reveals why Apple won't build Google-like search engine
Apple has no plans to build its own search engine, according to Eddy Cue, the company's Senior Vice President of Services.
Google's latest security update causing connectivity issues on Pixel devices
Google's latest security update has sparked a flurry of complaints from Pixel users, who are facing major data connectivity issues after installing it.
Google's 'ugly sweater' contest: Sundar Pichai's cricket-themed pullover goes viral
Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google, recently took part in the company's first-ever "ugly sweater" holiday contest.
Gemini's Deep Research feature now rolling out to more regions
Google has started expanding its innovative Gemini models, including Gemini 1.5 with Deep Research, beyond the US.
Apple sides with Google in online search antitrust case
Apple has sought to intervene in Google's upcoming US antitrust trial over online search.
Gay couple sentenced to century in prison for child abuse
A Georgia court has sentenced a gay couple to 100 years in prison for sexually abusing their two adopted sons.
Why Google Maps fails to work in West Bank
Google Maps, the world's most popular navigation app, is creating problems for users in the West Bank, as per WIRED.
IIT Delhi placements: Students receive 1,200 offers in phase 1
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) in Delhi and Kanpur have recorded a successful first phase of the 2024-25 placement season.
Why quantum computers pose a threat to Bitcoin's security
Bitcoin, the world's largest cryptocurrency, is at a risk from the new frontier of quantum computing.
Google Gemini can now answer questions about PDFs on screen
Google has added a new capability to its Files app, courtesy of its advanced AI assistant, Gemini.
Google resists DOJ's call to sell Chrome, offers alternative solutions
In a bid to avoid the forced sale of its Chrome browser, Google has offered a one-of-a-kind solution to the US Department of Justice's (DOJ) antitrust concerns.
Google Search working on 'AI Mode' to compete with ChatGPT
Google is said to be working on an "AI Mode" for its search engine.
Google cuts 10% of management roles in latest layoff round
As part of an ongoing efficiency drive, Google has slashed its top management roles by 10%, CEO Sundar Pichai revealed in a company-wide meeting on Wednesday, according to Business Insider.
YouTube to remove videos with clickbait titles, thumbnails in India
YouTube has announced a new initiative to fight videos with misleading titles and thumbnails, aka clickbait.
Google releases 'reasoning' AI model to take on OpenAI's o1
Google has unveiled a new artificial intelligence (AI) model, called Gemini 2.0 Flash Thinking Experimental, which is available through AI Studio - Google's AI prototyping platform.
Forget prompts! Google's Whisk lets you create images with images
Google has unveiled a new artificial intelligence (AI) tool, Whisk, that lets you generate images using existing ones as prompts.
Google's new AI creates stunning 4K videos using your prompts
Google's DeepMind divison has unveiled Veo 2, a new video-generating AI model that aims to beat OpenAI's Sora in terms of video resolution and duration.