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Google previews Android XR on smart glasses, Samsung headset: Watch it here
Demoed at TED2025, the Android XR on Google's prototype smart glasses is seen heavily dependent on Gemini and capable of real-time translation, object recognition, navigation, and more
 "Google previews Android XR on smart glasses, Samsung headset: Watch it here")
Google releases Android 16 beta 4 for Pixel smartphones: Check new features
Google has confirmed that this is the final scheduled beta update before Android 16's official release, expected next month
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Google's journey from dorm to search and internet dominance: Check timeline
Here's a look at some milestones in the history of the technology giant, whose parent is now known as Alphabet
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Google sued for $6.6 billion in UK for abusing dominance in search
Google is being sued in the UK over allegations that the tech giant abused its dominance in the online search market to drive up prices
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Phones with 16GB storage not eligible for Android 15 in new Google mandates
Newly launched and existing smartphones that feature less than 32GB storage will not be eligible for Android 15 update, according to news reports citing Google's new minimum storage policy mandates
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NCLAT directs redaction of secret input by Google from Play Store judgment
On March 28, the appellate tribunal had upheld fair trade regulator CCI's finding that the company's app store billing policy was unfair and restrictive for developers
Google removes 5.1 bn ads, 247 mn from India alone to tackle scam surge
The company said it is constantly adapting its methods, including using advanced tools and working closely with its partners, to ensure a safer online environment
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Google Pixel 9a goes on sale in India with introductory launch offers
Priced at Rs 49,999, the Google Pixel 9a will be available on e-commerce platform Flipkart and at partner retailers such as Reliance Digital and Tata Croma
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Google to drop country-specific domains for Search: What it means for users
Google is set to streamline the search experience by redirecting country code top-level domain names to google.com in the coming months; the company said this update will not change how it works
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AI won't need to take orders from humans soon: Ex-Google boss Eric Schmidt
Despite AI being in the news everyday, Eric Schmidt maintains most people still do not understand the scale at which artificial intelligence is growing
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Google Photos app enables search for memories, locations using Gemini
To enable Gemini access in Google Photos, open the Gemini app, go to the profile menu in the top-right corner, tap on apps, and scroll to the media section to turn it on
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Japan orders Google to stop forcing phone makers to pre-install its apps
Anouncement comes just ahead of Economic Revitalization Minister Ryosei Akazawa's planned visit to the US this week to press for a reprieve from President Donald Trump's tariffs on Japanese products
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Karnataka HC asks Google to furnish 50% of FEMA penalties as bank guarantee
The Karnataka High Court has asked Google India and three executives to provide bank guarantees for 50% of Fema penalties linked to ₹364 crore in alleged violations
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Amid global layoff, Google may rejig roles in Bengaluru, Hyderabad offices
May also shift some employees to more revenue-generating projects
Google may integrate Circle to Search into Gemini's screen-sharing feature
While Google Circle to Search lets users search for screen elements via web search, "Circle Screen" will offer AI-powered responses
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Google AI Overviews now shows more links, but not to websites: Details here
An instance was reported where an AI Overview contained as many as 31 internal links, packed into a fairly short summary whereas only seven links directed to external websites
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Google Pixel 9a available in select regions, coming to India on April 16
Originally unveiled on March 19, the Google Pixel 9a faced delays due to a "component quality issue," that pushed back its availability across all regions
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Google lays off hundreds in Android, Pixel, Chrome group amid restructuring
Google layoffs are part of a restructuring from last year when the tech giant merged its Android and Chrome teams under Pixel
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Now, Google Gemini creates answers on Reddit by scanning community posts
With the Google Gemini integration, Reddit will be able to generate more relevant and conversational responses by basing them on actual existing community posts
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Google unveils Ironwood, its 7th-gen AI chip to boost application speed
The search giant's multi-billion dollar, roughly decade-long effort represents one of the few viable alternative chips to Nvidia's powerful AI processors
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