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Google lays off hundreds from Android, Pixel, Chrome teams: Report
New Delhi, April 11: Tech giant Google has reportedly sacked hundreds of employees from its platforms and devices division -- the team responsible for Android software, Pixel phones, and the Chrome browser.
Google to empower 20 AI-powered Indian startups
New Delhi, April 7: Tech giant Google on Monday announced that it is all set to empower 20 Indian startups through the second edition of its ‘Google for Startups Accelerator: Apps’ programme.
IPL 2025: Google CEO Sundar Pichai wondering why was Washington benched against Punjab Kings
New Delhi, March 26: Google CEO Sundar Pichai was surprised why did Gujarat Titans bench Washington Sundar from their playing XI in the IPL match against Punjab Kings.
Google introduces AI-powered search upgrade for Gmail
Washington, March 21: Google has announced the introduction of an AI-powered upgrade for Gmail's search function.
Google Gemini introduces Audio Overview, Canvas features
Washington, March 19: Google's Gemini team has announced the launch of two new features: Audio Overview and Canvas.
Google celebrates March's final Half Moon with interactive doodle
New Delhi, March 19: Tech giant Google on Wednesday celebrated March's final Half Moon with an interactive doodle.
Google to acquire cloud security platform Wiz for $32 billion
New York, March 18: Tech major Google on Tuesday announced to acquire Wiz, a leading cloud security platform headquartered in New York, for $32 billion in an all-cash transaction.
Women's Day 2025: Google honours female achievers in STEM fields with doodle
New Delhi, March 8: Tech giant Google on Saturday dedicated a special doodle to honour visionary females in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) on the occasion of International Women's Day 2025.
Google revamps Search with AI-powered upgrades
Washington, March 6: In a bid to revolutionize the search experience, Google has announced a slew of AI-powered upgrades, including the expansion of AI Overviews and the launch of AI Mode.
Meta, Google must step up action against illegal online gambling in India: Report
New Delhi, March 6: Big tech companies like Meta and Google must take stronger action against the rapidly growing illegal online gambling and betting market on their platforms in India, a new report said on Thursday.
'It has been possible due to Punjab Kings,' Shashank Singh reacts on ranking ninth on Google's most searched athlete list
New Delhi, March 1: After a great Indian Premier League season last year, Punjab Kings' explosive batter Shashank Singh is ready to don the red jersey once again and prove his mettle. Having made the headlines with his impressive match-winning performances in season 17 of the tournament, Shashank described how his life has changed in this one year.
Shashank Singh credits Punjab Kings on ranking ninth in Google's most-searched athlete list
Mohali, Feb 28: After a great Indian Premier League (IPL) season last year, Punjab Kings’ explosive batter Shashank Singh is ready to don the red jersey once again and prove his mettle. Having made the headlines with his impressive match-winning performances last year, the batting all-rounder was ranked ninth in the most searched athlete on Google across the globe in 2024.
Google requests South Korea to allow transfer of high-precision map data overseas
Seoul, Feb 28: Google has requested the South Korean government to allow the US tech giant to transfer the country's high-precision map data overseas, following failed attempts earlier on two occasions, officials said on Friday.
'We missed it, Google nailed it': Satya Nadella on Microsoft's biggest mistake
New Delhi, Feb 23: Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has admitted that one of his biggest mistakes was failing to predict the dominance of search, a market that Google successfully capitalised on.
Google fined multiple times by Russia for content violations in 2024
Moscow, Feb 21: US technology company Google LLC was fined multiple times by Russia in 2024 for content violations, said the authorities on Friday.
Bengaluru continues to be the preferred destination of technology giants: Priyank Kharge on Google's new office 'Ananta'
Bengaluru, February 20: Priyank Kharge, Karnataka's Minister for Electronics, IT, and Biotechnology, lauded Google's new campus 'Ananta' in Bengaluru says it further solidifies city's reputation as India's Silicon Valley.
Google opens one of its largest campuses in Bengaluru, 'Ananta' to improve lives through technology
Bengaluru, February 19: Google has opened its new campus, Ananta (meaning limitless in Sanskrit), in Bengaluru. This state-of-the-art facility is one of Google's largest globally and represents a significant investment in India's tech ecosystem.
New Google India campus, one of its largest globally, set to build for the world
Bengaluru, Feb 19: To further bolster India’s digital transformation, tech major Google on Wednesday inaugurated 'Ananta' campus here which is one of the company’s largest offices globally.
Investments in AI to surge in IT services as enterprises expand deployments: Report
New Delhi, February 17: The adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) is accelerating as enterprises move beyond proof-of-concepts to full-scale deployments, according to ICICI Securities report.
Discussed incredible opportunities AI will bring to India: Google CEO Sundar Pichai on meeting PM Modi
Paris, February 12: Google CEO Sundar Pichai highlighted the "incredible opportunities" that artificial intelligence (AI) will bring to India, following his meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the AI Action Summit in Paris.
Google CEO Sundar Pichai 'delighted' to meet PM Modi, discusses
Paris, Feb 12: Google CEO Sundar Pichai has highlighted the "incredible opportunities" that artificial intelligence (AI) will bring to India, following his meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the AI Action Summit in Paris.
AI's future lies in India, say global tech giants
New Delhi, Feb 11: As Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues to reshape industries and redefine the global technological landscape, India is emerging as a key player in this revolution, said global technology leaders amid the AI Action Summit in Paris.
Indian ConsumerTech market projected to reach $300 billion by 2027
Bengaluru, Feb 7: The Indian ConsumerTech market is projected to reach $300 billion by 2027, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 25 per cent, according to a report on Friday.
Google makes updated Gemini 2.0 AI available to all
New Delhi, Feb 6: As the race to build new and better artificial intelligence (AI) models heats up, Google has announced to make the updated Gemini 2.0 AI generally available to all.
China to probe Google, hits back with counter tariffs at US
Beijing, February 4: China on Tuesday said it is launching an investigation into Google over alleged antitrust violations and is imposing additional tariffs on certain US products, in a move that is seen as retaliatory to the US administration's levy of new duties on all Chinese goods.
Google rolls out AI call feature 'Ask for Me'
Washington, January 31: Google has launched an innovative new feature called 'Ask for Me,' which leverages artificial intelligence to place calls to businesses on behalf of users.
Mexican President writes to Google over Gulf of Mexico name change
Mexico City, January 31: Following Google's decision to comply with US President Donald Trump's order to rename the Gulf of Mexico, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has sent a letter to the tech giant arguing the US cannot change the name, CNN reported.
Samsung launches new Galaxy S25 series with advanced AI
San Jose (US), Jan 22: Heralding a new AI era, Samsung on Wednesday unveiled its latest Galaxy S series smartphones, featuring more advanced on-device artificial intelligence (AI) with multimodal capabilities and personalised assistance functions.
Chandrababu Naidu hard-sells Andhra Pradesh at Davos
Amaravati, Jan 22: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu engaged with leaders of top multinational corporations and highlighted the state's strategic advantages for global investments.
India mobility market to double, surpassing USD 600 billion by 2030: Google-BCG report
New Delhi, January 18: The Indian mobility industry is charting its unique course and is poised to double and cross USD 600 billion by the end of the decade - by 2030, according to a joint report released by Google and Boston Consulting Group (BCG) at the ongoing six-day Bharat Mobility Auto Expo.
Indian mobility industry set to double and cross $600 billion by 2030: Report
New Delhi, Jan 18: The Indian mobility industry is set to double and cross $600 billion by 2030, and the sector will be driven by both traditional and emerging revenue pools, marking a departure from global trends, a report showed on Saturday.
YouTube, Google donate USD 15 million for LA fire relief
Los Angeles, January 16: Video-sharing company, YouTube on Thursday announced that Google and they are contributing USD 15 million to provide relief in Los Angeles in support of their creator community.
YouTube most used mobile platform in South Korea in Dec
Seoul, Jan 5: The video streaming service YouTube was the most used mobile app in South Korea in December, industry data showed on Sunday, while China's shopping platform Temu ranked as the top newly installed app.