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Google Gemini can now generate AI-illustrated 'storybook': How it works
Gemini's new 'Storybook' tool turns simple prompts into narrated, illustrated ten-page tales, customised with your photos, styles, and storytelling ideas
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OpenAI, Google, Anthropic win US govt approval for civilian AI contracts
GSA officials said the models from the three companies - OpenAI's ChatGPT, Google's Gemini and Anthropic's Claude - were evaluated by several performance and security measures
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Google mocks Apple's delayed AI features in Pixel 10 series ad: Watch here
Google's new teaser video for Pixel 10 series pokes fun at Apple's delayed AI-powered features for Siri ahead of the Made by Google event on August 20
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SC stays Textbook Edu's plea against Google in billing policy case
The Supreme Court stays a Madras High Court ruling that had dismissed Google's plea in the case concerning Textbook Edu's challenge to Google's user choice billing policy
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SC stays Madras HC order allowing Testbook's suit against Google billing
Supreme Court has put a pause on a Madras High Court order that allowed ed-tech firm Testbook to go ahead with its case against Google over billing policies on the Play Store
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Pixel 10 series: Google promises exclusive offer to India store subscribers
Google Store India subscribers to get exclusive launch-day benefits on Pixel 10, Pro, and Pro XL; special promo codes, exchange bonuses, and EMI offers announced
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Google enables 'Deep Think' mode in Gemini: What is it, how it works, more
Google said Gemini 2.5's Deep Think mode brings human-like reasoning to AI, enabling it to generate multiple ideas in parallel, explore hypotheses, and arrive at more creative solutions
 "Google enables 'Deep Think' mode in Gemini: What is it, how it works, more")
CCI orders another investigation into Google over AdTech dominance charges
The order comes in response to a detailed complaint filed by ADIF alleging that Google has engaged in anti-competitive practices across various layers of its advertising technology stack
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Google loses appeal in antitrust battle with Fortnite maker
The unanimous ruling issued Thursday by the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals delivers a double-barrelled legal blow for Google
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Fortnite, Epic Games Store may return to Android through Google Play Store
With a US court affirming Google's monopoly verdict, Epic Games may soon bring Fortnite and its app store back to Android through Google Play Store
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Google Pixel Watch 4: WearOS 6, Gemini assistant, brighter display expected
Pixel Watch 4 may launch at Google's August 20 event with a repairable design, and subtle updates - but is it really worth upgrading? Find out below
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Google to invest $6 billion in 1-GW data centre project in Andhra Pradesh
The search giant's data centre will be the largest in capacity and investment size in Asia and is part a multi-billion-dollar expansion of its data centre portfolio
Google brings AI weather summaries to Pixel 8 and 8a smartphones: Report
AI-generated weather summaries are now reportedly appearing on Pixel 8 and 8a devices as Google quietly expands the feature beyond the Pixel 9 lineup
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Pixel 10 series: Google may rival Apple MagSafe with Qi2-based 'Pixelsnap'
Google's Pixel 10 series may adopt Qi2 magnetic wireless charging with a new "Pixelsnap" system, possibly debuting alongside its own line of accessories and chargers
Epson launches EpiqVision Mini laser projectors in India from Rs 99,999
Epson introduces EpiqVision Mini EF-22N and EF-21W laser projectors in India for home use with fullHD projection resolution, Dolby Audio, Google TV, and 150-inch projection
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Google officials depose before ED in online betting linked PMLA case
The ED had called the officials of the two tech giants, first on July 21 and later extended their deposition to July 28 as they sought more time to appear
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Android earthquake alert: Google admits algorithm-driven system limitations
Despite being designed to warn users seconds before earth shaking, Google's quake alert system failed during a major disaster in Turkey in 2023. Here's what went wrong and what's changed
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DeepMind finds its India accent where AI trains in culture, not just code
Google DeepMind expects artificial general intelligence (AGI) within four to five years, with significant AI development being driven from its expanding India operations
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Meta clashes with Apple, Google as US states push age verification laws
In 2025, Utah, Texas, and Louisiana passed laws requiring tech firms to verify users' ages, get parental consent for minors, and shield them from harmful online content
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Google Pixel Watch 4: New charging mechanism, and design tweaks expected
Google Pixel Watch 4 will reportedly feature a redesigned charging mechanism and offer faster charging speeds than the Pixel Watch 3
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