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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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Google offers exit package to select GBO staff who are 'ready to move on'

Google's chief business officer, Philipp Schindler, emailed some teams saying employees who don't feel "all in" on the company's mission can opt to leave voluntarily with a severance package

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Updated On : 11 Feb 2026 | 6:00 PM IST

Alphabet issues rare $11 billion 100-year bond to fund AI: What it means

Alphabet has raised over $11 billion through global bond sales, including a rare 100-year bond, as it ramps up spending on artificial intelligence and long-term technology investments

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Updated On : 11 Feb 2026 | 10:21 AM IST

AI delivering real-world scientific outcomes: Google DeepMind exec

Google DeepMind's Pushmeet Kohli discusses AI's role in science, India's place in global research, and DeepMind's footprint in the country

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Updated On : 11 Feb 2026 | 12:17 AM IST

Apple, Google agree app store changes after UK regulator's intervention

Thousands of businesses rely on Apple's App Store and Google's Play Store to review and distribute their apps, and many have complained the process is unclear and inconsistent

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Updated On : 10 Feb 2026 | 8:08 PM IST

US claims India will remove digital services tax: Here's what it means

India has already abolished existing equalisation levies by April 2025, which were highlighted as a concern by the United States Trade Representative

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Updated On : 10 Feb 2026 | 1:30 PM IST

Powering data centres: AI leadership depends on control of power supply

Google's Intersect Power deal shows how AI's explosive energy needs are pushing Big Tech from buying clean power to owning it-reshaping grids, climate goals and regulation

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Updated On : 05 Feb 2026 | 10:58 PM IST

Tech Wrap Feb 05: Google Pixel 10a, Samsung Galaxy A07, Claude Cowork

Google unveils Pixel 10a. Samsung Galaxy A07 launched. Claude Cowork. Spotify updates lyrics with translations. Amazon Alexa+ plans unveiled. Apple iOS 26.3 release candidate preview

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Updated On : 05 Feb 2026 | 8:03 PM IST

Why Google is ramping up AI investment to as much as $185 billion

Strong profits and cash flow are driving Google's plan to double AI spending to $185 bn; the money will go into AI models, cloud infrastructure and data centres as demand continues to rise

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Updated On : 05 Feb 2026 | 2:36 PM IST

Google unveils Pixel 10a, pre-orders set to begin on Feb 18: What to expect

Google has announced the Pixel 10a, confirming that pre-orders will begin from February 18, with the teaser already live on the Google India Store ahead of its launch

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Updated On : 05 Feb 2026 | 11:06 AM IST

Google's quarterly results show internet giant getting stronger in AI age

Alphabet's fourth-quarter profit rose 30 per cent from the prior year to $34.5 billion, or $2.82 per share, while revenue climbed 18 per cent to $113.8 billion

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Updated On : 05 Feb 2026 | 7:01 AM IST

Alphabet plans Bengaluru expansion for 20,000 jobs amid H-1B visa curbs

Alphabet has leased one office tower and may take two more in Bengaluru's Whitefield, as tighter US H-1B visa rules push global tech firms to scale up hiring in India

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Updated On : 04 Feb 2026 | 11:49 AM IST

Google Pixel to get new themes in Theme Packs app soon: Check details

Google's Theme Packs app for Pixel phones is set to bring new curated theme packs soon, following the expiration of the first Wicked: For Good pack on January 31

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Updated On : 03 Feb 2026 | 1:26 PM IST

Google postpones Fitbit account migration deadline to May 19: Details

Google has extended the deadline for migrating Fitbit accounts to Google Accounts until May 19, 2026, giving users extra time to transfer their data and maintain access

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Updated On : 02 Feb 2026 | 5:23 PM IST

Google Gemini may soon let you import chats from ChatGPT and more: Details

Reportedly, Google is testing several advanced Gemini features, including a beta option to import chats from other AI platforms, new video verification settings, and higher-resolution image downloads

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Updated On : 02 Feb 2026 | 2:09 PM IST

Google India profit flat at ₹1,437 crore in FY25 as revenue dips 3.2%

Google India's standalone profit stayed flat at ₹1,436.9 crore in FY25 as revenue dipped and employee and tax expenses rose

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Updated On : 30 Jan 2026 | 10:42 PM IST

Now you can access Gemini on Google Maps hands-free while walking, cycling

Google Maps expands Gemini's hands-free navigation beyond driving, enabling voice-based assistance for walking and cycling on Android and iOS devices

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Updated On : 30 Jan 2026 | 2:33 PM IST

Google India profit remains almost flat at ₹1,437 cr, revenue dips 3.2%

The revenue from operations of Google India declined by 3.2 per cent to ₹5,340 crore during the reported fiscal from ₹5,518 crore in FY24

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Updated On : 30 Jan 2026 | 1:39 PM IST

Google rolls out Project Genie: What is it, how it works, and availability

Google has started rolling out Project Genie, an experimental AI prototype that lets select users create, explore and remix interactive worlds powered by its Genie 3 world model

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Updated On : 30 Jan 2026 | 11:25 AM IST

Google rolls out update for Gemini in Chrome: Side panel, Nano Banana, more

Google is expanding Gemini in Chrome with a new side panel, connected app support, image transformation tools, and agentic features aimed at multitasking and productivity

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Updated On : 29 Jan 2026 | 4:51 PM IST

Google announces ₹85 crore grant to bring AI to Indian classrooms

Google pledges Rs 85 crore to Wadhwani AI to boost AI in education, support 75M students, and launch India's first AI-enabled university at CCSU

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Updated On : 28 Jan 2026 | 10:22 PM IST