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Only Google can run Chrome: Company's browser chief during antitrust trial
Parisa Tabriz testified for hours before Judge Amit Mehta in a hearing on changes Google must make after being found guilty of illegally monopolising the search market last year
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Large number of Indians quit pursuing career goals due to hurdles: Study
The study was conducted to understand Gen AI adoption, potential, and impact among people in India in which over 8,000 people across 18 cities covered
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Google's Alphabet sees profit jump 28% in Q1 despite legal, trade threats
Numbers released by Google parent Alphabet Inc indicated the company is rising to the challenge so far, but investors are likely to remain concerned about the turbulent times ahead
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Google I/O 2025: Android XR, in-car Gemini, Android 16, and more expected
Ahead of I/O 2025, scheduled for May 21, Google has confirmed announcements related to Material 3 Expressive, Android 16 for TV, Gemini for Android Automotive, and the public launch of Android XR
OpenAI would buy Google's Chrome browser, executive testifies at trial
Google has not offered Chrome for sale. The company plans to appeal the ruling that it holds a monopoly
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Advertisers prioritise CTV ad campaigns as viewer response grows: Google
Globally, people collectively watch more than one billion hours, on average, of YouTube content on their TVs
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Tech Wrap April 22: Vivo T4 launched, Amazfit Active 2, Google Messages
Vivo T4 5G smartphone with 7,300mAh battery launched. Amazfit launches Active 2 smartwatch. Google Messages rolls out Sensitive Content Warning. Vivo unveils X200 Ultra and X200S
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Google Messages rolls out Sensitive Content Warning to blur explicit images
This image detection tool, which only works with photos for now, operates locally on the device using Android's SafetyCore, keeping all data private and off Google's servers
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Google pays Rs 20.24 crore in Android TV case settlement with CCI
This is the first case to be settled under the amended Competition Act, wherein settlement and commitment provisions were introduced in 2023
Google to face US govt in court over search monopoly breakup attempt
The drama will unfold in a Washington courtroom during the next three weeks during hearings that will determine how the company should be penalised for operating an illegal monopoly in search
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Google loses ad monopoly case as big tech faces ongoing antitrust battles
Along with Google and Meta, Amazon and Apple are also currently facing significant antitrust challenges in the US
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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
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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
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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