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Google partners with Chile to deploy a trans-Pacific submarine cable
Chile, home to one of Google's largest data centers in Latin America, is currently connected to the United States and the rest of the region via an undersea cable
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Hackers posed as IT staff to steal Salesforce data from firms: Google
Some victims didn't receive an extortion demand in exchange for the deletion of the data until months after it was stolen, according to the Google report
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Google-backed Glance AI to be part of Samsung mobile phones in the US
Glance AI, powered by Google Imagen 4, offers visual shopping via Samsung lock screens in the US, letting users explore, visualise and purchase products instantly
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Google SynthID: Here's everything about AI-generated content detection tool
Google's AI detector, SynthID, works only on content from Google's own models-leaving major gaps in spotting AI across the web
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Google is testing AI weather summaries in Search for local weather: Report
A new experimental feature in Google Search uses generative AI to summarise local weather conditions in text-based cards
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Google agrees to reforms in $500 mn antitrust settlement with shareholders
Google parent Alphabet will invest $500 million over a decade to overhaul compliance under a shareholder antitrust lawsuit
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Meta becomes latest big tech company turning to nuclear power for AI needs
The agreement announced Tuesday is just the latest in a string of tech-nuclear partnerships as the use of AI expands. Financial details of the agreement were not disclosed
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Tech Wrap June 3: Google app redesign, username in WhatsApp, Vivo X200 FE
Google apps get Material 3 Expressive redesign. WhatsApp tests username feature. Google may launch Pixel 10 in August. Vivo may launch X200 FE, X Fold5 in July. Realme C73, Buds T200x
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Google may launch Pixel 10 series and Watch 4 on August 13: What to expect
Google is expected to host its 2025 "Made by Google" event in mid-August, launching the Pixel 10 series with new Tensor G5 chip and Android 16 out of the box
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Google apps get Material 3 Expressive redesign ahead of Android 16 rollout
Gmail, Google Photos, and Messages apps are getting Material 3 Expressive UI updates, including floating toolbars, revamped icons, and new animations
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Google might give a glimpse of Pixel 10 series at pre-launch event: Details
The "Pixel Penthouse" is expected to be a 90-minute-long pre-launch event scheduled for June 27, where Google is likely to reveal its upcoming Pixel 10 series and other products to super fans
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Now, you can generate videos with audio in Gemini with Veo 3: How it works
Google stated that in regions where the Ultra Plan is active, AI Pro subscribers will now get limited access to Veo 3 within Gemini app and Flow
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Judge weighs sweeping remedy proposals in US antitrust case against Google
US District Judge Amit Mehta on Friday heard closing arguments from Justice Department lawyers who argued that a radical shake-up is needed to promote a free and fair market
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Google case: Indian-origin US judge questions future of search amid AI rise
Indian-origin Judge Amit Mehta questions Google's search dominance amid AI rise, as DOJ seeks remedies including selling Chrome to boost competition and support AI rivals like OpenAI
Android 16: Google Pixel phones may soon get theme packs for customising UI
Each theme pack for Pixel will likely include a combination of icon styles, animation effects, wallpapers, and other visual tweaks
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Google might redesign Phone app with new call answering options: Details
New Google Phone app beta reportedly suggests users might get swipe-right/left and tap buttons for answering calls, combining two interaction methods
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Google, justice dept face off in climactic showdown in search monopoly case
While both sides of this showdown agree that AI is an inflection point for the industry's future, they have disparate views on how the shift will affect Google
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Now, Gemini AI can answer questions about videos saved in Google Drive
Moreover, Gemini AI in Google Drive can now summarise videos, letting users quickly extract key info from meetings, classes, and announcements without watching fully
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YouTube brings Lens to Shorts for real-time visual search: How it works
YouTube Shorts will now let users search for information from the video itself using Google Lens-rolling out in beta over the next few weeks
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Inside Google's $100 mn gamble to retain YouTube CEO Neal Mohan in 2011
In 2011, YouTube CEO Neal Mohan was key to Google's ad and product strategy when X, backed by ex-boss David Rosenblatt, approached him to be its Chief Product Officer
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