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What is Google?

American technology company Google was founded in 1998 by Larry Page and Sergey Brin when they were PhD students at Stanford University in California. The company, which started as an online search engine, now also offers internet services, enterprise solutions, smartphones, tablets, notebooks, smart speakers, virtual reality headsets, artificial intelligence, maps and navigation services, etc.
 
Google was originally planned to be named googol, a mathematical term for the numerical digit 1 followed by 100 zeroes (10100). The name Google was the result of a misspelling. So, the word had no meaning at the time the company was formed. Today, however, the
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Tech Wrap March 27: WhatsApp update, Redmi 15A launched, Apple Mac Pro

WhatsApp releases new updates. Redmi 15A launched. Apple discontinues the Mac Pro. Google brings Gemini 3.1 Flash Live AI model. Gemini supports chat and memory imports. Siri in iOS 27

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Updated On : 27 Mar 2026 | 8:03 PM IST

Gemini now lets you import memory, chats from ChatGPT, Claude: How it works

Google has rolled out new Gemini features that let users import personal memory and full chat history from other AI apps, making it easier to switch without losing context

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Updated On : 27 Mar 2026 | 1:02 PM IST

Tech Wrap March 26: Galaxy A57, A37 launch, Lyria 3 Pro, WhatsApp update

Samsung Galaxy A57, A37 launched. Google releases introduces 3 Pro. WhatsApp's disappearing message feature. Samsung announces Browser for Windows. Realme 16 5G launch on April 2.

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Updated On : 26 Mar 2026 | 8:03 PM IST

Google top India counsel quits in latest departure amid regulatory hurdles

India is crucial for Alphabet's Google since most smartphones in the country run on its Android operating system, even as Apple's share is growing steadily

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Updated On : 26 Mar 2026 | 2:54 PM IST

Meta, Google lose landmark case. Are kids paying the mental health cost?

With Meta and Google found liable in a US case, experts warn addictive app design may worsen anxiety, depression and attention issues, especially among young users

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Updated On : 26 Mar 2026 | 11:07 AM IST

Meta, Google risk Big Tobacco-like fallout after addiction trial verdict

Unless the verdict is overturned on appeal, the companies may need to change how their products work, a move that could jeopardise the valuable advertising businesses

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Updated On : 26 Mar 2026 | 7:51 AM IST

Adani in talks with Meta, Google for partnerships in data centre business

Walmart Inc.'s Flipkart is also engaged in talks with the tycoon and the Adani Group is exploring sites across Indian states for the centres

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Updated On : 26 Mar 2026 | 7:31 AM IST

US jury finds Google, Meta liable in social media addiction trial

Snap and TikTok were also defendants in the trial. Both settled with the plaintiff before it began. Terms of the agreements were not disclosed

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Updated On : 25 Mar 2026 | 11:14 PM IST

Sebi, Google partner to monitor finfluencers' violation of norms

Regulator partners Google to strengthen AI monitoring of influencers and launches verified app labelling to help investors identify authentic intermediaries

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Updated On : 25 Mar 2026 | 10:10 PM IST

BBC names former Google executive Matt Brittin as new director-general

Brittin, 57, spent almost two decades at Google, becoming the company's president in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. He does not have a background in broadcasting

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Updated On : 25 Mar 2026 | 9:43 PM IST

Tech Wrap March 25: Vivo Y series launch, iOS 26.4 release, OpenAI Sora

Vivo launches Y21 and Y11 smartphones in India. Apple releases iOS 26.4 for iPhones. OpenAI discontinues Sora app. OnePlus 15T unveiled. Redmi Note 15 Special Edition launch

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Updated On : 25 Mar 2026 | 8:03 PM IST

Google to open up Android for cars, making smarter vehicles easier to build

Google's latest Android Automotive update targets software-defined cars, aiming to reduce complexity for automakers while improving in-car features and over-the-air updates

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Updated On : 25 Mar 2026 | 4:49 PM IST

Google may make it easier to import memory from other AI chatbots to Gemini

Google may introduce a new Gemini feature that allows users to import chat history and preferences from other AI tools, potentially simplifying switching between platforms without losing context

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Updated On : 25 Mar 2026 | 12:56 PM IST

Google may be altering headlines in Search results with AI: Check details

Google is reportedly testing AI-generated headline changes in Search results, replacing or shortening original titles from publishers. Here's what the company said in response

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Updated On : 23 Mar 2026 | 1:27 PM IST

Google eases sideloading of Android apps with focus on safety: How it works

Google has detailed a new Android sideloading system that allows installation of unverified apps with added safeguards, including a waiting period to reduce scam risks

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Updated On : 20 Mar 2026 | 10:45 AM IST

Fortnite returns to India for Android users after 6 years of absence

Fortnite is back on the Google Play Store in India after nearly six years, following its removal in 2020 amid a legal dispute between Epic Games and Google

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Updated On : 19 Mar 2026 | 12:21 PM IST

Fortnite will return on Google Play Store in India on March 19: Details

Fortnite is set to return to the Google Play Store in India on March 19, ending a long-running dispute between Epic Games and Google

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Updated On : 18 Mar 2026 | 11:52 AM IST

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra review: Privacy display leads monumental upgrades

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra introduces a privacy display and expands its AI ecosystem, but not every upgrade feels equally meaningful in daily use

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Updated On : 16 Mar 2026 | 10:51 AM IST

Gemini in Google Maps now lets you ask complex questions, get 3D navigation

Google has added a new Gemini-powered conversational feature in Google Maps that allows users to ask longer, contextual questions to discover places and plan trips

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Updated On : 13 Mar 2026 | 11:18 AM IST

Google Pixel 10a review: Pixel 9a returns stronger, but worth upgrading to?

The Pixel 10a seems identical to the Pixel 9a with the same design, cameras, and even the processor as last year's model. But the 2026 model shows tangible improvements on core areas in everyday use

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Updated On : 10 Mar 2026 | 12:09 PM IST