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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
How maker of 'most complex human machine' is navigating trade disputes?
ASML, the Dutch company that makes multimillion-dollar tools to manufacture advanced semiconductors, is grappling with the repercussions of a tech trade war
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Google releases Android 16 for Pixels: What is new, how-to update, and more
Google says the Android 16 update for eligible Pixel devices lays the groundwork for Material 3 Expressive-the company's next-generation design language
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Google releases new 'Pixel VIPs' app for select Pixel phones: What is it
Pixel VIPs helps Pixel users stay close to important contacts with features like location sharing, reminders, notes, and more
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Google Gemini takes on AI assistant role with Scheduled Actions: Details
Google is rolling out Scheduled Actions in Gemini, letting users automate tasks like summaries, blog ideas, or reminders, with up to 10 active actions at once
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Amazon lays off employees in Books division as part of cost-cutting plan
Amazon has laid off 100 employees from its Books division, including Goodreads and Kindle teams, as part of a broader restructuring effort to streamline operations and boost efficiency
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Amazon to intensify fake review crackdown after UK watchdog investigation
The Competition and Markets Authority said it secured the undertakings from Amazon, after getting a similar agreement earlier this year from Google to clamp down on rogue reviews plaguing the internet
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Google's 'Find My Device' officially becomes 'Find Hub' across platforms
Google has officially renamed 'Find My Device' to 'Find Hub' across platforms, with new features including UWB support, privacy tweaks, and expanded device and people tracking
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Google begins testing 'Search Live' in AI Mode: Here is what it can do
Google is testing 'Search Live' in AI Mode for real-time, voice-based Search. Users can ask follow-up questions and get instant answers via audio or transcript
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Google updates Gemini for Android, adds swipe gesture to launch Live mode
Gemini for Android gets UI improvements including swipe-left gesture to open Live, menu enhancements, and increased query limit for Gemini 2.5 Pro users
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Android 16 QPR Beta 1.1 brings security features introduced at Google I/O25
Android 16 QPR1 Beta 1.1 brings Google's Advanced Protection and bug fixes for Pixel phones, improving device security, app safety, and network protection
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