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Google doodle celebrates 80th birth anniversary of Stephen Hawking
A two and a half minute-long animated video includes narration in the physicist's own computer-generated voice outlining his work and painting a message of hope for the future
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Top headlines: Quarantine for flyers from abroad, CCI probe against Google
India climb up the ladder of emerging tech patents, shows data. More in today's top headlines
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CCI orders probe against Google for alleged abuse of dominant position
The order came on a complaint filed by the Digital News Publishers Association, which is a private company that promotes and secures interest of digital news publishers
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Google copied Sonos' speaker technology: US International Trade Commission
In a significant ruling, the US International Trade Commission (ITC) has said that Google violated five patents of high-tech speaker and audio technology company Sonos, relating to smart speakers
Google hit with 150 million euro French fine for cookie breaches
Meta Platforms' Facebook was also fined 60 million euros for the same reason, the CNIL said
Google announces to launch at least 13 new software features this year
Inspired by Apple, Google has announced to launch at least 13 new software features this year, ranging from AirPods-like fast switching to unlocking your Chromebook via smartwatch.
Google, Facebook face $235 mn fine in France over cookie tracking
Google and Facebook are facing a combined $235 million fine for cookie tracking in France, the media reported.
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German watchdog puts Google under closer antitrust scrutiny
Europe has led the global move to crack down on tech giants, but early efforts drew criticism that investigations took too long
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CCI to complete its investigation into Google Play Store probe in 60 days
Google had filed a writ in Karnataka HC on Dec 27 seeking time to respond to CCI queries on the use of Google's Play Store payment system for in-app purchases and paid apps
CCI to complete anti-trust probe into Google Play Store in 60 days
The submission in the court was made on behalf of Additional Solicitor General N. Venkataraman who appeared for the competition watchdog
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Google raises salaries of top brass after 'refusing' to hike workers' pay
Google parent Alphabet has more than 150,000 full-time employees globally, and has seen its revenue and stock soar to record levels over the last year
Removed 61,114 content pieces in Nov in India: Google compliance report
The US-based company has made these disclosures as part of compliance with India's IT rules that came into force in May this year
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Amid Covid, 'New Normal' most used phrase in 2021, reveals Google
While the phrase "now more than ever" was the one mostly searched and used in 2020, it was the turn of "new normal" amid the Covid-19 pandemic that was used the most in 2021, according to Google.
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Google files writ in Karnataka HC against CCI's probe into Play Store rules
CCI has been probing charges of Google's allegedly heavy commission on app developers for in-app purchases and paid apps
TikTok dethrones Google to become most popular website of 2021: Report
Popular short video-sharing platform TikTok has surpassed tech giant Google as the most popular website of the year, says a report.
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Russia fines Google $98 mn, Meta $27 mn over illegal content breach
A Russian court has fined Google $98 million for its alleged failure to remove content that is considered illegal in the country
Russian court fines Google $100 mn over failure to delete banned content
The Tagansky District Court ruled that Google repeatedly neglected to remove the banned content
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GM, Google, others join retreat from CES over rising Covid-19 cases
ByteDance-owned TikTok said it would hold a virtual event for partners and advertisers. Also on Thursday, Intel Corp said it would minimize staffing at CES.
Google Voice now allows users to decide what is forwarded to voicemail
Users can now configure the app to forward calls from either individual or groups of contacts to a linked phone number or your voicemail
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Year in review: Samsung Buds Pro to OnePlus Buds Pro, best earbuds of 2021
Business Standard lists top 5 best wireless earbuds that were launched in 2021
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