Google is an American multinational technology company. Founded by Larry Page and Sergey Brin on September 4, 1998, Google has its headquarters in Mountain View, California, USA. Google.com has been listed as the most visited website globally and the second most valuable brand in the world. Sundar Pichai, an Indian American is the current CEO of this multi-billion dollar company.
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![This coronavirus app can lock you out of your phone]( "This coronavirus app can lock you out of your phone")
17 Mar 2020
·Science
This coronavirus app can lock you out of your phone
In the wake of increasing coronavirus infections around the world, more and more people are resorting to tracking the disease online.
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![Kodak launches new affordable 4K LED TVs with Dolby Vision]( "Kodak launches new affordable 4K LED TVs with Dolby Vision")
16 Mar 2020
·Science
Kodak launches new affordable 4K LED TVs with Dolby Vision
Taking on the likes of Xiaomi, Motorola, Nokia and Vu, Kodak has launched a new CA series of 4K LED TVs in India.
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![Microsoft launches dedicated tracker for COVID-19 outbreak]( "Microsoft launches dedicated tracker for COVID-19 outbreak")
16 Mar 2020
·Science
Microsoft launches dedicated tracker for COVID-19 outbreak
In order to keep the general public informed about the global outbreak of coronavirus disease COVID-19, Microsoft's Bing team has launched a dedicated online tracker.
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![Trump says Google chief Sundar Pichai apologized to him]( "Trump says Google chief Sundar Pichai apologized to him")
16 Mar 2020
·Business
Trump says Google chief Sundar Pichai apologized to him
At the recent White House press briefing, US President Donald Trump claimed that Sundar Pichai, the chief of Google and Alphabet, apologized to him.
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![Google testing more prominent 'Live View' AR directions for Maps]( "Google testing more prominent 'Live View' AR directions for Maps")
16 Mar 2020
·Science
Google testing more prominent 'Live View' AR directions for Maps
Over the last two years, Google has been developing and testing augmented reality-based 'Live View' directions to help walkers navigate easily using Maps.
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![Here's what you need to play Stadia games in 4K]( "Here's what you need to play Stadia games in 4K")
16 Mar 2020
·Science
Here's what you need to play Stadia games in 4K
Finally, Google has launched the long-awaited ability to play 4K Stadia games on the web.
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![D2h Stream Android set-top box, Alexa-enabled Magic Stick launched]( "D2h Stream Android set-top box, Alexa-enabled Magic Stick launched")
15 Mar 2020
·Science
D2h Stream Android set-top box, Alexa-enabled Magic Stick launched
Rivaling Airtel and Tata Sky, Dish TV-owned D2h has launched its own Android-based D2h Stream set-top box in India. The STB aims to bring satellite TV and OTT content to your TV along with all the Android TV OS goodies.
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![#NewsBytesWeeklyRecap: Alphabet's coronavirus tool, Iran's surveillance, Apple Stores closed, more]( "#NewsBytesWeeklyRecap: Alphabet's coronavirus tool, Iran's surveillance, Apple Stores closed, more")
15 Mar 2020
·Science
#NewsBytesWeeklyRecap: Alphabet's coronavirus tool, Iran's surveillance, Apple Stores closed, more
This week, a vast majority of developments in the world of tech were driven by the outbreak of coronavirus in various parts of the world.
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![Agra DM wants FIR against coronavirus-infected Bengaluru techie's wife]( "Agra DM wants FIR against coronavirus-infected Bengaluru techie's wife")
15 Mar 2020
·India
Agra DM wants FIR against coronavirus-infected Bengaluru techie's wife
The 25-year-old Bengaluru woman, who allegedly tried to dodge coronavirus testing, now faces an FIR in Agra.
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![Facebook just pledged $20 million to fight COVID-19 outbreak]( "Facebook just pledged $20 million to fight COVID-19 outbreak")
15 Mar 2020
·Business
Facebook just pledged $20 million to fight COVID-19 outbreak
As the outbreak of the novel coronavirus disease, COVID-19, continues to grow worse around the world, Facebook is doing its part to help combat the pandemic.
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![Huawei's P40 Pro 5G listed on Geekbench, key details revealed]( "Huawei's P40 Pro 5G listed on Geekbench, key details revealed")
15 Mar 2020
·Science
Huawei's P40 Pro 5G listed on Geekbench, key details revealed
Chinese tech giant Huawei is all set to launch its flagship P40 series of smartphones on March 26.
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![Your phone is dirtier than toilet-seat. Samsung has a solution]( "Your phone is dirtier than toilet-seat. Samsung has a solution")
14 Mar 2020
·Science
Your phone is dirtier than toilet-seat. Samsung has a solution
Just as Google and Apple continue to take aggressive steps to combat the outbreak of coronavirus, Samsung is doing its own bit to prevent the disease from spreading.
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![Alphabet's Verily, not Google, building coronavirus screening tool]( "Alphabet's Verily, not Google, building coronavirus screening tool")
14 Mar 2020
·Science
Alphabet's Verily, not Google, building coronavirus screening tool
A few hours ago, US President Donald Trump declared a national emergency over the outbreak of coronavirus.
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![Bengaluru: Coronavirus infected techie's wife fled on train, tests positive]( "Bengaluru: Coronavirus infected techie's wife fled on train, tests positive")
14 Mar 2020
·India
Bengaluru: Coronavirus infected techie's wife fled on train, tests positive
At a time when people have been advised to take concrete steps to minimize the coronavirus impact, the wife of a Google employee, who tested positive, fled from Bengaluru and took a train to Agra from Delhi earlier this month, putting thousands of people at risk.
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![Trump declares national emergency in US as coronavirus crisis deepens]( "Trump declares national emergency in US as coronavirus crisis deepens")
14 Mar 2020
·World
Trump declares national emergency in US as coronavirus crisis deepens
After worrying and angering his countrymen with his lax approach towards the coronavirus problem, United States President Donald Trump on Friday declared a national emergency.
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![Google employee in Bengaluru gets infected with coronavirus, work-from-home announced]( "Google employee in Bengaluru gets infected with coronavirus, work-from-home announced")
13 Mar 2020
·India
Google employee in Bengaluru gets infected with coronavirus, work-from-home announced
Tech giant Google on Thursday confirmed that one of its employees, working at the Bengaluru office, caught the coronavirus infection on his trip to Greece.
