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Google's Project Astra camera, screen-sharing features rolling out on Android
As promised at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) earlier this month, Google has started rolling out its Project Astra-powered camera and screen sharing features to Gemini Live.
US increases legal immigration for Indians amid illegal crackdown
Under President Donald Trump's administration, the US is stepping up its legal immigration while cracking down on illegal immigrants.
Google Maps' missing location history fixed: How to restore data
Google has fixed a bug in its Maps Timeline feature that caused location history to disappear for some users earlier this month.
Google Gemini app gets AI podcast feature: How to use
Google has added a new capability into its Gemini app, allowing users to generate audio summaries from Deep Research.
Gmail's new AI feature sorts emails by relevance, not date
Google has made email search more efficient for users.
Anthropic's Claude AI chatbot can now search the web
Anthropic's AI chatbot Claude has received a major upgrade: the ability to search the web.
EU targets Google, Apple under DMA, risking clash with Trump
The European Commission has accused tech giants Google and Apple of breaching its digital rules.
EU orders Apple to open iOS to competitors
The European Union (EU) has ordered Apple to enhance the compatibility of its iOS operating system with competing technologies.
Google's rival to iPhone 16e, Pixel 9a, launched in India
Google has officially launched the Pixel 9a in India. The smartphone acts as a more affordable variant of the flagship Pixel 9 series.
Gemini gets 'Canvas' to help you code better—just like ChatGPT
Google's AI assistant, Gemini, has received an update with two new features: Canvas and Audio Overviews.
Google to pay $28M to settle racial, gender bias lawsuit
Google, a subsidiary of Alphabet, has agreed to pay $28 million to settle a class-action lawsuit.
Google buys Wiz for $32B in its biggest deal ever
In a stunning move, Alphabet, Google's parent company, has acquired Israeli cybersecurity start-up Wiz for an eye-watering $32 billion.
Google resumes talks to acquire cybersecurity firm Wiz for $30B
Google's parent company Alphabet has resumed talks to acquire cloud cybersecurity start-up Wiz.
Google's latest AI sparks controversy for erasing watermarks from images
Google's latest artificial intelligence (AI) model, Gemini 2.0 Flash, is making waves for its capability to remove watermarks from images.
Soon, Indian Android users can use Apple's blue bubble chats
Apple is in talks with Google to bring its Rich Communication Services (RCS) messaging (blue bubble chats) to Indian smartphone users this year, the Economic Times has reported.
Attention! Delete these apps from your Android smartphone now
Google has pulled a bunch of apps from its Play Store, all because of their association with KoSpy spyware.
End-of-an-era: Gemini to replace Google Assistant on smartphones this year
Google has announced plans to replace its current digital assistant, Google Assistant, with Gemini. The transition is slated for later in 2025.
Google just fixed the problem that broke Chromecast devices
Google is releasing an update to fix a widespread issue plaguing its Chromecast devices.
Google Gemini now gives personalized responses using your search history
Google has introduced a new capability for its AI assistant, Gemini.
Google's new AI lets robots perform tasks without prior training
Google DeepMind has unveiled two groundbreaking AI models, Gemini Robotics and Gemini Robotics-ER, to improve robots' physical capabilities.
UK watchdog accuses Apple, Google of stifling mobile browser competition
The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has published a report, noting that competition is not working well in the country's mobile browser market.
Apple shields commercial secrets from Tinder-owner in Indian antitrust case
Apple has prevented its rivals, including Tinder's parent company Match Group and a few start-ups, from gaining access to sensitive information in an antitrust investigation by the Competition Commission of India (CCI).
Meet Gemma-3: Most-powerful AI model to run on single GPU
Google has officially unveiled Gemma 3, the latest member of its AI model family for developers.
After Honey link scam, Google tightens rules for Chrome extensions
Google Chrome has updated its policies to limit browser extensions' ability to interact with affiliate codes, essentially banning practices employed by the PayPal Honey extension.
Google, IBM, Samsung to gather in Vietnam for AI-semiconductor conference
The International AI-Semiconductor Conference 2025 (AISC 2025) will be held from March 12-16 in Vietnam's Hanoi and Da Nang.
Google removes 'diversity,' 'equity' mentions from AI team's mission statement
Google has made subtle changes to the webpage of its Responsible AI and Human Centered Technology (RAI-HCT) team. This group is responsible for researching AI safety, fairness, and explainability.
Google unveils Gemini-based AI model for text embedding—How it works
Google has added a new experimental "embedding" model, called Gemini Embedding, to its Gemini developer API.
Some Google Maps users are reporting missing location history
A recent change by Google in December has resulted in a problem for some Google Maps users.
Apple, Google calendars omit International Women's Day, sparking user backlash
On International Women's Day, users have reported that both Apple and Google have removed this important day from their Calendar apps.
Google Calendar receives a Gemini upgrade for smarter schedule management
Google is testing a new feature, Gemini side panel, in its Calendar app.
US government doesn't want Google to sell AI investments anymore
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has dropped its proposal to force Google to divest its investments in artificial intelligence (AI) companies, including OpenAI competitor Anthropic.
Google co-founder Larry Page is working on new AI start-up
Larry Page, the co-founder of Google, is diving into the world of artificial intelligence (AI) with a new start-up called 'Dynatomics.'
'Are you cooked?': Why 'RIP Perplexity' is trending on X
The launch of Google's AI Mode has sparked discussions on X (formerly Twitter) regarding the competitive landscape of AI-powered search engines.
Google's new feature adds an AI chatbot to Search
Google is about to transform its search experience with AI Mode. The feature, powered by Gemini 2.0 model, has been trained by Google to browse and organize information on the internet.
Google requests US government to avoid breaking up the company
Google has urged the US government to rethink its plans of breaking up the tech giant.
Google Messages gets AI-based scam detection feature: How it works
Google has added an AI-powered scam detection tool to its Messages app to keep Android users safe from text message scams.
You could soon share screen with Gemini to ask questions
At the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2025, Google announced plans to bring screen sharing capability to its Gemini Live platform.
Google wants you to remove these popular Chrome extensions
Google has warned its Chrome browser users to uninstall 16 popular extensions. These include tools for ad blocking, screen capture, and emoji keyboards.
'Project Moohan': Samsung to unveil Android XR headset at MWC
Samsung will unveil its first Android XR headset, Project Moohan, at the upcoming Mobile World Congress (MWC)—the event will be held from March 3-6 in Barcelona.
Meet Taara, Google's innovative project to redefine internet connectivity
Alphabet's innovation hub, X, is leading a project called Taara, which aims to redefine internet connectivity.