- 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…
- Technology
Google’s foldable phone may cost $1,799: Report
San Francisco: Google is reportedly planning to launch its first foldable smartphone at a price of $1,799 in May next year, alongside the Pixel Tablet, a media report revealed. The ‘Pixel Fold’…
- Technology
Google brings Material You themes to Chrome Canary
San Francisco: Google has brought out the Material You-style colour-based themes to its Chrome Canary, an experimental version of the tech giant’s browser. The ‘Customise Chrome Colour Extraction’ feature automatically picks a…
- Technology
Google agrees to pay $391 mn in users’ location data tracking lawsuit
San Francisco: Google will pay a historic $391.5 million in settlement to 40 states in the US over allegations that the tech giant tracked users location data without their consent in the…
- Technology
Key staff driving Apple search engine leave, rejoin Google
San Francisco: Four years after Apple acquired Laserlike to boost its web search technology, the founders have quit to rejoin Google. ‘Laserlike’ is a startup founded by a trio of former Google…
- Technology
Google Play Store tests advertising apps
San Francisco: Google has started testing advertising applications in the search field over history in the Play Store. With the update, the search field will show three applications with which the user…
- Technology
Spotify & Google starts testing ‘User Choice Billing’
New Delhi: Music streaming platform Spotify and Google have started testing ‘User Choice Billing’ (UCB) pilot programme to offer alternative in-app purchase experience on Android devices. The pilot programme allows users to…
