Late Wednesday, the US government sought a judge to mandate Google’s dismantling by selling its widely used Chrome browser as part of a massive antitrust assault on the internet giant. In a court brief, the US Department of Justice recommended a shake-up of Google’s business, including prohibiting partnerships for Google to be the default search … Read more
Google has launched Air View+, an artificial intelligence-based solution to combat India’s rising air pollution issues. The solution, powered by Google AI, works in collaboration with local climate tech firms to provide real-time hyperlocal air quality information to local sustainability startups, researchers, corporations, city administrators, and citizens. The ecosystem can provide valuable air quality insights … Read more
In interesting turns of events, search engine Google has seen a huge spike in web searches regarding moving and relocating to Scotland, and Scottish citizenship from the United States, following Donald Trump’s mega victory in the Presidential elections. According to a report by The National, trends on Google showed a massive surge in searches from the … Read more
Russia imposed a fine on Google worth an estimated $20 decillion – a 2 followed by 34 zeroes. The unusual penalty targets YouTube, which is controlled by Google’s parent company Alphabet, for its decision to prohibit Russian state-run media outlets in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. This amount vastly beyond any plausible financial scale, … Read more
In a bid to attract investments from US tech giants for Tamil Nadu, Chief Minister MK Stalin visited the offices of Apple, Google and Microsoft, discussing ‘various opportunities and exciting partnerships’ with them. The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) chief took to X (formerly Twitter) and shared pictures from his US visit, and wrote “Discussed various … Read more
Google stated on Thursday that it will offer its ‘AI Overviews’ function to six new countries, including India. In India, the business is launching ‘AI Overviews’ in English and Hindi, as well as introducing popular country-first features that were well-received during the Search Labs experiment. “It will help you easily switch between English and Hindi … Read more
On Monday, a US judge declared that Google had broken antitrust rules by utilizing billions of dollars to form an unlawful monopoly and take over as the default search engine on the internet. The country’s federal authorities, who were fighting Big Tech’s hegemony, have won a significant victory with this historic ruling. The decision allows … Read more
Google released the Indian version of Gemini, their AI assistant, on Tuesday, coinciding with the escalating discourse about AI models. English and nine other languages, including Hindi, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu, are supported by the Gemini app, which is now accessible in India. To get the help they require, users … Read more
Pranav Nair, 22, who has cerebral palsy and is wheelchair-bound, overcame several difficulties to study computer engineering at the Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IITG) and win a dream job at Google. The journey since childhood to getting a placement in the globally renowned tech company was not easy but with the support of his … Read more
Former Google executive Nikesh Arora, renowned for being one of Google’s highest-paid executives during his tenure, has entered the billionaire ranks. Arora’s current role as the Chief Executive Officer of cybersecurity firm Palo Alto Networks Inc. has proven instrumental in his recent financial success. Arora’s history of lucrative compensation packages began at Google, where he … Read more
Google has reached a preliminary settlement in a consumer privacy lawsuit, with plaintiffs seeking at least $5 billion in damages over allegations that the tech giant tracked users in the “incognito” mode of its Chrome browser. The lawsuit claimed that users were misled into thinking their online activity was private, while internal emails revealed Google … Read more
Google has unveiled its ‘Year in Search 2023’ list, revealing the most searched topics, questions, and interests that captured the attention of internet users in India throughout the year. The list encompasses various categories such as news, entertainment, memes, travel, recipes, and more. Top 10 Events That Dominated Searches: The launch of Chandrayaan-3 emerged as … Read more
Google is renowned for offering its workers a plethora of perks and advantages, making it one of the greatest firms to work for. Despite large-scale layoffs, the corporation ended up being one of the best-paying companies last year. However, not all Google employees are pleased with the company’s current work environment. A former Google employee … Read more
In a significant move to enhance user security, Google is set to delete millions of inactive accounts, including Gmail, Docs, Drive, Meet, Calendar, YouTube, and Google Photos, starting from December 1, 2023. This proactive measure aims to minimize the risks associated with maintaining unused accounts and protect users from potential security threats. Google’s updated inactive … Read more
Google is once again in the spotlight for streamlining its operations, this time with a targeted reduction in its news division. After laying off hundreds of employees last month, the tech giant has reportedly cut 40-45 jobs in its news department, signaling ongoing restructuring within the company. According to a CNBC report, the exact number … Read more