- Technology
Google terminates thousands of YouTube channels in China, Russia, Brazil
San Francisco: Google has purged thousands of YouTube channels in China, Russia and Brazil as part of its investigation into coordinated influence operations. The tech giant terminated 5,197 YouTube channels and 17…
- Technology
Google tests end-to-end encrypted group chats in Messaging app
San Francisco: Google has announced that it is testing end-to-end encrypted RCS (Rich Communication Services) group chats, which will be available to some users in the open beta program over the coming…
- World
‘I carry India wherever I go,’ reiterates Google CEO Sundar Pichai
New Delhi: Alphabet and Google CEO Sundar Pichai has once again reiterated that India is an integral part of him and he was fortunate to grow up in a family in the…
- Technology
Google discovers new commercial spyware that exploits Chrome, Firefox
New Delhi: As commercial spyware like Pegasus puts advanced surveillance capabilities in the hands of governments to spy on journalists, human rights activists, political opposition and dissidents, Google has discovered a new…
- Technology
Google, YouTube to invest $13.2 mn to help fight misinformation
New Delhi: In a bid to further fight misinformation, Google and YouTube have announced a $13.2 million grant to the International Fact-Checking Network (IFCN) at the nonprofit Poynter Institute to launch a…
- Technology
Google to develop AI with med-tech firm to boost breast cancer screening
San Francisco: Google has announced its partnership with iCAD, a leader in medical technology and cancer detection, to develop AI to improve the accuracy and expand the availability of breast cancer screenings.…
- Business
Google, iHeartMedia to pay over $9 mn for running deceptive Pixel ads
New York: The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and state attorneys general have settled lawsuits against Google and iHeartMedia to pay $9.4 million in penalties over featuring deceptive ads promoting the Pixel…
- Technology
Google Messages begins testing full emoji reactions
San Francisco: Google has started testing full emoji reactions in its Messages platform, which allows users to react with any emoji. Full emoji reactions have already rolled out for some users, reports…
- World
Google may soon opt for layoffs: Report
New Delhi: Amidst layoffs and a slowing down of the hiring process being seen by large companies as an avenue to strengthen their revenues, global tech major Google has introduced a new…
- Technology
Google introduces new AR features to shop for beauty products, shoes
San Francisco: Google has introduced new ways to shop in AR (Augmented Reality) on Google, including a photo library for users to find their foundation shade and a way to see sneakers…
- Technology
Apple, Google app review teams scrutinise Musk’s Twitter
San Francisco: Yoel Roth, who has quit Twitter as Head of Trust and Safety, has said as Elon Musk perpetuates lack of legitimacy through his impulsive changes and tweet-length pronouncements about platform…
- Technology
After India, Google acts upon illegal loan apps in Africa
San Francisco: Google has ordered loan apps in Kenya to present proof of their licenses to operate in the country, or they risk being removed from the Google Play store. According to…
- Technology
Apple, Google app review teams scrutinise Musk’s Twitter
San Francisco: Yoel Roth, who has quit Twitter as Head of Trust and Safety, has said as Elon Musk perpetuates lack of legitimacy through his impulsive changes and tweet-length pronouncements about platform…
- News
Google to bring new AR ‘Live View’ feature to Maps in select cities
San Francisco: Google has announced that it will roll out a new augmented reality (AR) ‘Live View’ feature on its Maps application on Android and iOS in select cities. The new feature…
- Technology
Netflix integration with Google Home, Nest devices not working
San Francisco: Netflix integration with Google products and the Google Home app is largely broken right now, the media reported. According to 9to5Google, numerous reports over the last few days have verified…
