Page 18 - Latest Updates on Google
Google adds AI tools to Chromebook Plus devices with new update: Details
Chromebook Plus devices now get integrated AI tools like Text Capture, Help Me Read, and Quick Insert with the latest ChromeOS update
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Lenovo launches Chromebook Plus 14 with more AI, Dolby Atmos: Check specs
Lenovo Chromebook Plus 14 features an OLED display and offers support for Dolby Atmos surround sound. Lenovo is also offering several new on-device AI features
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Google trains Veo 3 AI video generation model using YouTube content: Report
With billions of YouTube videos at its disposal, Google has reportedly trained AI models like Veo 3 and Gemini using user-generated content without their awareness, approval, or compensation
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Tesla joins Austin's self-driving race with launch of Robotaxi service
Tesla is starting from behind. Waymo has been driving paying passengers for years in Phoenix
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Tech wrap June 19: OnePlus Bullets Wireless Z3, Nothing Phone 3, iOS 18.6
OnePlus Bullets Wireless Z3 neckband launched. Nothing Phone 3 to get seven years of software support. iOS 18.6 beta released. Facebook gets passkey support. YouTube to integrate Google's Veo 3
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Now, you can schedule actions on Gemini app for Android: How it works
Scheduled actions feature in Gemini app for Android is currently rolling out to Gemini AI Pro, AI Ultra, and select Workspace users. It's not yet available on iOS or web, and to free-tier users
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YouTube to integrate Google's Veo 3 AI video tool into Shorts soon: Details
YouTube Shorts will soon get Google's Veo 3 AI video tool for high-quality, text-prompt video generation. The update is aimed at helping creators produce content more easily and efficiently
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Google Messages adds WhatsApp-like 'Delete for Everyone' option, more tools
Google Messages' latest update brings message recall, chat snoozing, and RCS group chat customisation-features aimed at matching platforms like WhatsApp
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Google Search now lets users have voice chat with AI Mode: How it works
Presently, Google's Search Live feature in AI Mode is only available to those users in the US region who have enrolled in the AI Mode experiment in Labs
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Soon, you can upload video on Gemini app and ask questions about it: Report
Gemini's video upload feature is not widely available yet, with access varying across accounts and devices, according to 9To5Google
India's AI regulation can be a model: Google executive Wilson White
Google APAC policy head Wilson White says India's pro-innovation AI approach reflects shared optimism, cautions against overregulation in early stages of development
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'Very critical': Google India head on tackling misinformation in AI era
Noting that Google last year had announced plans for launching 'Google Safety Engineering Centre' in India, Lobana termed the move "imminent"
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Book publisher S Chand targets ₹800 cr FY26 revenue, partners Google Lens
students by scanning textbooks can access explanations and engaging video lessons, has already been integrated into over 300 textbook titles of S Chand, reaching over 5 million copies in print
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India now a powerhouse in digital economy: Google India head Preeti Lobana
Lobana cited the uniqueness of India's digital landscape that has seen remarkable adoption rates when it comes to new technologies
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Tech Wrap June 16: OnePlus Nord 5 launch, Legion Pro 7i, iOS 26 features
OnePlus Nord 5 to launch on July 8. Lenovo Legion Pro 7i and Realme Narzo 80 Lite launched. iOS 26 and Apple Intelligence top features releasing this year. Google expands AI Audio Overviews to Search
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Google expands 'AI Audio Overviews' feature to Search: Here's how it works
Google is testing AI-generated audio summaries in Search, offering playback tools, source links, and feedback options through its Labs programme
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Moto Tag gets UWB support, first on Google's Find Hub: What this means
Moto Tag becomes the first tracker on Google's Find Hub network to support ultra-wideband, enabling more precise location tracking with turn-by-turn guidance
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Global Google outage hits Gmail, Spotify, Snapchat; services restored
Google outage had a ripple effect on third-party platforms such as Spotify, Snapchat, and Discord, which rely on tech giant's cloud-managed services and infrastructure
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Meta hires AI talent from Google, Sesame to build superintelligence team
Meta and Zuckerberg are offering compensation packages worth tens of millions of dollars over several years, including equity, according to people familiar with the matter
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Google rolls out buyout offers in US teams as AI spending takes priority
The exit programme affects US-based teams including knowledge and information, engineering, and marketing as Google reallocates resources toward AI infrastructure development