- Technology
Google to let users add emoji reactions to comments in Docs
San Francisco: With the introduction of emoji reactions to Docs on the web, Google has announced that it will now allow users to add emoji reactions to comments within Docs. This new…
- Technology
Google’s content removal policy applies universally: Top executive
Seoul: Google’s policy to respect local laws and culture when removing harmful, illegal content from its platforms, like YouTube, applies universally to creators and uploaders across the world, including in South Korea,…
- Technology
Google blocks malware that steals key data from Chrome users
San Francisco: In an effort to protect users from cyberattacks, Google has blocked the notorious CryptBot malware, which the company claims have stolen data from hundreds of thousands of Chrome browser users…
- Technology
Google rolls out 1080p video calls option for Meet users
San Francisco: In an effort to enhance the user experience, Google has rolled out a 1080p video calls option for users of its video communication service ‘Meet’. This enhanced video quality is…
- Business
Sundar Pichai bets big on infusing AI in Google Search engine
New Delhi: Facing a tough competition from AI-powered Microsoft Bing, Alphabet and Google CEO Sundar Pichai has announced to unlock the full potential of AI into its Search engine. Pichai said the…
- Technology
Google Authenticator’s new update to safely backup your one-time codes
San Francisco: Google Authenticator has received a new update on both iOS and Android, which adds the ability to safely backup users’ one-time codes (or one-time passwords or OTPs) to their Google…
- Technology
Google AI chatbot Bard now helps people generate, debug code
New Delhi: Google has updated its AI chatbot called Bard to help people with programming and software development tasks, including code generation, code debugging and explanation. The company is launching these capabilities…
- Business
Sundar Pichai took home $226 mn in 2022 amid layoffs at Google
San Francisco: Amid job cuts at Google’s parent company Alphabet, its CEO Sundar Pichai took home a whopping compensation of nearly $226 million in 2022. According to the tech giant’s filing with…
- Business
Google may soon introduce generative AI into its advertising business
San Francisco: Google is reportedly planning to incorporate generative artificial intelligence into its advertising business in the coming months as big tech companies rush to adopt the technology. According to the Financial…
- India
Delhi HC reserves order on plea by start-ups against Google’s new payment policy
New Delhi: The Delhi High Court on Wednesday said it will pass an order on a petition by Alliance of Digital India Foundation (ADIF) against Google’s policy in relation to permitting the…
- Technology
Google may be working on new AI-powered search engine: Report
San Francisco: Amidst rising competition from Microsoft and OpenAI, Google is reportedly developing an all-new AI-powered search engine, the media reported. The company is currently in the early phases of developing a…
- World
Amazon, Google CEOs ‘hint’ at more layoffs amid economic meltdown
New Delhi: As tech layoffs continue unabated in 2023, Amazon and Google CEOs have hinted at more layoffs as the companies continue to evaluate business. In a letter to company shareholders, Amazon…
- Technology
Google releases first public Beta of Android 14
San Francisco: Google has released the first public Beta of Android 14 with new features focused on system navigation, privacy, performance, and user customisation to both developers and early adopters. “Today we’re…
- Technology
Google slapped with $32 mn fine for unfair practices in app market
Seoul: South Korea’s antitrust regulator on Tuesday slapped a fine of 42.1 billion won (more than $31.8 million) on Google and its regional arms for unfair business practices aimed at solidifying its…
- India
Govt to fact check, flag fake news on social media; firms to be sued over inaction
New Delhi: Internet firms like Google, Facebook and Twitter may lose protection under safe harbour if they fail to remove content identified by the government-notified fact-checker as false or misleading information, Minister…
