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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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Policy needed to check foreign tech dominance, says People Group founder

The Shaadi.com founder says India must strengthen digital sovereignty, curb Big Tech dominance and create a policy environment that supports homegrown innovation

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Updated On : 17 Jun 2026 | 11:04 PM IST

Google rolls out Android 17, Wear OS 7 to Pixels: What's new, eligibility

Update brings multitasking, security and AI-powered features to Pixel phones and watches; Gemini Intelligence features to roll out later this summer

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Updated On : 17 Jun 2026 | 10:53 AM IST

Andhra Pradesh, Google to form task force for AI and digital governance

The joint task force will explore collaboration in AI, cloud computing and digital governance as Andhra Pradesh seeks to position itself as a digital infrastructure hub

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Updated On : 16 Jun 2026 | 12:41 AM IST

Apple AI now runs on Google, Nvidia tech: What happens to privacy promise

Apple's most advanced AI features are no longer powered solely by Apple infrastructure. As Google and Nvidia enter the stack, questions around privacy may surface

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Updated On : 12 Jun 2026 | 5:28 PM IST

Why global technology firms are betting billions on India's data centres

Rising AI demand, abundant power, favourable policies and strategic geography are turning India into one of the world's fastest-growing data-centre markets

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Updated On : 11 Jun 2026 | 5:03 PM IST

Google Cloud outage in India after fire at third-party data centre

The incident affected network traffic from Delhi, Chennai, Mumbai and nearby regions, causing periods ​of elevated latency, the company said on its status page

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Updated On : 10 Jun 2026 | 11:03 PM IST

Google helps secure $35 billion funding for Anthropic data centres

Anthropic, the creator of Claude, is leasing powerful computer chips at five data centers with help from the long-established tech

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Updated On : 10 Jun 2026 | 9:09 PM IST

Nearly 80% Delhi-NCR patients turn to Google after doctor visits: Study

Over 78% of respondents said they turned to Google or social media after appointments due to unclear diagnoses, treatment plans or follow-up guidance

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Updated On : 10 Jun 2026 | 11:17 AM IST

Apple's AI reset is a step in right direction, but rollout questions linger

Apple's Gemini-powered Siri signals a major AI reset, though experts say execution and rollout timelines will determine whether the company can regain lost ground

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Updated On : 09 Jun 2026 | 10:03 PM IST

Google leases 617,000 sq ft in Atrium Place, to pay ₹671 cr over 5 years

The lease includes a 15 per cent rent escalation every three years, the documents registered in April 2026 showed

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Updated On : 06 Jun 2026 | 3:02 PM IST

SpaceX lands major AI deal with Google after Anthropic win ahead of IPO

The pact brings another high-profile customer to SpaceX, after Anthropic, strengthening its AI narrative as it targets a $75 billion raise in its upcoming initial public offering

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Updated On : 06 Jun 2026 | 7:18 AM IST

Best of BS Opinion: Can India's AI gap be a blessing in disguise?

Today's Opinion page examines AI-driven market exuberance, Dharmendra Pradhan's political prospects, the growing importance of E-E-A-T, and India's deepening urban governance challenge

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Updated On : 06 Jun 2026 | 6:15 AM IST

Why human credibility and authenticity, not AI scale, will define winners

Mastering E-E-A-T is not a quick fix; it is a long-term commitment to quality and transparency

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Updated On : 05 Jun 2026 | 10:57 PM IST

Computers were built for humans. Big Tech is redesigning them for AI

AI agents are prompting technology companies to redesign chips, operating systems and search for a future where software increasingly acts on behalf of users rather than waiting for commands

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Updated On : 05 Jun 2026 | 2:57 PM IST

Google tests AI Search opt-out as publishers battle zero-click web

As AI-generated answers drive more zero-click searches, Google's proposed opt-out tool may give publishers greater control over how their content is used

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Updated On : 04 Jun 2026 | 5:10 PM IST

Google Gemini AI search shift is freaking out the online Ad world

The shift from blue links to AI-powered search results is forcing advertisers to rethink SEO, while uncertainty grows over the future of online advertising

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Updated On : 03 Jun 2026 | 9:14 AM IST

The Hindware-Google row: Invisible keywords, visible consequences

The Delhi High Court's ruling against Google in the Hindware trademark dispute could alter how keyword advertising, trademark rights and platform liability are viewed in India

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Updated On : 01 Jun 2026 | 10:49 PM IST

Delhi HC ruling on Google keyword ads may reshape online advertising

The court ordered Google to pay damages of $31,600 in a ruling issued on May 22 by the Delhi High Court, which businesses have since been responding to

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Updated On : 30 May 2026 | 10:16 AM IST

Apple may rely on Google Cloud, Nvidia compute to power some AI features

Apple may reportedly combine on-device AI with Google Cloud and Nvidia compute technology to power future Apple Intelligence features and advanced Siri requests

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Updated On : 29 May 2026 | 2:00 PM IST

Google fixes Gemini Omni bug, stops charging users for failed requests

Following complaints from Gemini users, Google has resolved the Omni video quota issue and introduced higher limits, free Flash-Lite prompts, and failed request protections

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Updated On : 29 May 2026 | 12:16 PM IST