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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 focuses on India's farms and languages in new AI initiatives

Google unveils open-source AI initiatives targeting India's agriculture and linguistic diversity, aiming to enhance farming productivity and cultural representation in AI models, boosting partnerships

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Updated On : 10 Jul 2025 | 11:38 PM IST

Pixel drop: Google brings Gemini to Wear OS, enhances Circle to Search

Google's latest Pixel drop upgrades Circle to Search, rolls out Gemini assistant to supported Wear OS watches, and integrates Veo 3 access for free in AI Pro subscription for select Pixel users

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Updated On : 10 Jul 2025 | 11:46 AM IST

Affordable foldables to Galaxy AI behind paywall: Here's what Samsung says

Aditya Babbar of Samsung India discusses Galaxy Z7, Watch 8 launches, Galaxy AI plans, India-made devices, and the debut of an affordable Flip FE model in an interview with Business Standard

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Updated On : 10 Jul 2025 | 10:18 AM IST

Samsung may rival Google's Android Auto with 'Auto DeX': What to expect

Samsung is reportedly developing Auto DeX, a car-friendly interface that could rival Android Auto and work with over 8,500 vehicles across more than 100 brands globally

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Updated On : 09 Jul 2025 | 11:38 AM IST

Tech Wrap July 8: OnePlus Nord series, Google AI Mode, Samsung One UI 8

OnePlus Nord 5 series launched. Google AI Mode in Search launched in India. Samsung to release Android 16-based One UI 8. Apple releases iOS 26 dev beta 3. PUBG confirms user-generated content for PC

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Updated On : 08 Jul 2025 | 8:03 PM IST

Lumio launches Arc 5 and Arc 7 home projectors with Google TV: Price, specs

Both Lumio Arc 5 and Arc 7 projectors offer Full HD 1080p visuals with HDR10 support. With Google TV, the projector offers access to several streaming apps including Netflix

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Updated On : 07 Jul 2025 | 1:31 PM IST

Tech Wrap July 4: One UI 8 Watch, Huawei Watch Fit 4 series, Google Veo 3

Samsung One UI 8 Watch features. Huawei Watch Fit 4 series launched. Google Veo 3 in India. Samsung tri-fold Galaxy G Fold preview. PlayStation to release Helldivers 2 game on Xbox

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Updated On : 04 Jul 2025 | 8:03 PM IST

Google faces EU antitrust complaint over AI overviews by publishers

The company is making its biggest bet by integrating AI into search but the move has sparked concerns from some content providers such as publishers

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Updated On : 04 Jul 2025 | 5:19 PM IST

Google Veo 3 now available in India with a Gemini Pro subscription: Details

Veo 3, Google's latest AI video model with audio and dialogue support, is now live in India for Gemini AI Pro subscribers, offering 720p clip generation

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Updated On : 04 Jul 2025 | 11:07 AM IST

Google to cut down battery capacity, charging speed of Pixel 6a: Here's why

Google is releasing a mandatory software update for Pixel 6a smartphones, which will negatively affect their battery back-up and charging speed to mitigate overheating issues

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Updated On : 03 Jul 2025 | 11:24 AM IST

Google offers new search tweaks to counter EU antitrust scrutiny: Report

The company, owned by Alphabet, will meet its rivals and the European Commission to discuss its proposals during a July 7-8 workshop in Brussels, the document said

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Updated On : 02 Jul 2025 | 11:56 PM IST

Ed-tech cos embrace AI bots to solve learners' doubts fast, and at scale

As AI-driven tutoring bots emerge as a key differentiator, ed-tech companies say that they will continue to invest in the tech to upgrade it and make it more accurate

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Updated On : 02 Jul 2025 | 3:47 PM IST

He made billions on Google and PayPal. Now, he's betting on news

Michael Moritz co-founded The San Francisco Standard, a local news organization. It is acquiring Charter, a start-up focused on the future of work

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Updated On : 02 Jul 2025 | 3:38 PM IST

Pixel 10 Pro and 10 Pro XL: What to expect from upcoming Google smartphones

Pixel 10 Pro and Pro XL may debut with Tensor G5, up to 1TB storage, triple rear cameras, 42MP selfie camera, and fast charging; launch expected in August, reports Android Headlines

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Updated On : 02 Jul 2025 | 2:08 PM IST

Google Cloud elevates Sashikumar Sreedharan as MD for India business

A veteran with 30+ years in tech, Sreedharan will lead India's go-to-market ops for Google Cloud as Bikram Singh Bedi moves to regional strategy initiatives

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Updated On : 01 Jul 2025 | 1:48 PM IST

Google's Pixel Watch 3 skips UWB, uses Bluetooth tracking instead: Report

Pixel Watch 3 supports Bluetooth-based 'Channel Sounding' for precise tracking. The feature needs more compatible devices and may become widely usable with Bluetooth 6.0 support in coming months

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Updated On : 30 Jun 2025 | 12:35 PM IST

Germany orders Apple, Google to remove Deepseek app over data concerns

The German move follows a similar step by Italy's privacy regulator in January. In the US, authorities have concluded that DeepSeek gave support to the Chinese military and intelligence efforts

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Updated On : 28 Jun 2025 | 12:40 AM IST

Tech wrap June 27: Samsung Galaxy Buds Core, Vivo X200 FE, Nothing Phone 3

Samsung Galaxy Buds Core earbuds launched. Vivo X200 FE to launch in India. Nothing teased Phone 3's telephoto camera design. Xiaomi MIX Flip 2 launched in China. Google Chrome support

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Updated On : 27 Jun 2025 | 8:03 PM IST

Now, Google lets users customise Top Stories with their preferred websites

Google is testing a Labs feature that lets users customise their Top Stories feed by selecting favourite websites, starting in the US and India

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Updated On : 27 Jun 2025 | 4:34 PM IST

Google Gemini to run in-app tasks even with App Activity off: What it means

Gemini might soon control Android features like calls and messages without needing to store your chats, offering more functionality with less data tracking

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Updated On : 27 Jun 2025 | 3:17 PM IST