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Meta and Google fund US kids' groups, as critics warn of social media risk
Backed by tens of millions of dollars from the tech giants, these organizations delivered lessons about personal responsibility to hundreds of thousands of children and parents
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After unveiling Googlebook, Google confirms long-term ChromeOS support
Google has clarified that Chromebook users will continue receiving long-term ChromeOS updates despite the company's new AI-focused Googlebook plans
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Apple sides with Google in opposing EU plans to open Android to AI rivals
Apple has reportedly criticised the EU's proposed Android AI interoperability rules, warning that the measures could create privacy, security, and device safety risks
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Delhi High Court directs Google, Apple to act against pornographic apps
Court says intermediaries must exercise due diligence while allowing apps on their platforms and ensure compliance with IT Rules, 2021
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Android Auto to get a boost with immersive navigation, Gemini Intelligence
Google is bringing a redesigned Android Auto interface, immersive Maps navigation, Gemini AI features, full HD video playback, and Dolby Atmos support to supported vehicles later this year
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Googlebook platform combines Android and ChromeOS with Gemini at centre
Google has introduced Googlebook, a new AI-focused laptop category that combines Gemini Intelligence, Android integration, ChromeOS features, and cross-device workflows into one experience
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Android 17 widgets vs Nothing Essential apps: What are the key differences
Google's Gemini-powered "Create My Widget" expands custom widgets beyond phones and adds deeper system integration, while Nothing's Essential apps remain more limited in scope and functionality
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Google to make you wait for 10-seconds before opening any distracting apps
Google's new Pause Point feature on Android will force users to wait 10 seconds before opening distracting apps, aiming to reduce doomscrolling habits
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Decoding Gemini Intelligence: How automated workflows will change Android
Google's Gemini Intelligence signals a major shift in how smartphones may work in the future, moving Android beyond chatbots toward AI systems that can actively complete tasks across apps
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Google previews Gemini Intelligence, AI upgrades and Googlebook: Highlights
Google showcased Gemini Intelligence, Android 17, Googlebook AI laptops, upgraded Android Auto, creator tools, and new security features at Android Show 2026
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Google suffers outage as thousands report search disruption in India
The outage appeared most prominent in Google Search, though several users also reported problems in accessing the website itself
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Cybercriminals are innovating in AI-led hacking operations: Google
The incident marks the first time Google has identified attackers using AI to discover a new vulnerability and attempt to exploit it at scale
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Google settles lawsuit alleging racial bias against employees for $50 mn
The 2022 lawsuit claimed that California-based Google viewed Black job candidates 'through harmful racial stereotypes' and claimed that hiring managers deemed Black candidates 'not Googly' enough
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Google exploring India investments in AI infra, servers, drones: Vaishnaw
This announcement follows Google's groundbreaking of its $15 billion AI hub in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, in April this year
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Judge denies Google bid to pause search data-sharing order in monopoly case
US District Judge Amit Mehta denied Google's request for now, saying that any data sharing is at least months away and therefore the company is not at risk of any immediate harm
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Google's on-device AI efforts irk consumers over shrinking storage space
Google's growing push toward on-device AI is reportedly consuming gigabytes of storage on Android phones and PCs, raising concerns over transparency and user control
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Passkeys see uptake, but slow adoption keeps passwords in use for now
Infrastructure for passkeys is largely in place with 96 per cent device readiness, yet adoption is still scaling, with 26 per cent of logins and 36 per cent of accounts currently using passkeys
 "Passkeys see uptake, but slow adoption keeps passwords in use for now")
Google tests autonomous AI agent as industry shifts beyond chatbots: Report
Google is reportedly testing a new AI agent called Remy internally as the technology industry eyes a shifts from chatbot-style AI tools to autonomous digital assistants
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Bard to Gemini and TPUs: Decoding Google's multi-pronged AI strategy
Google's latest TPU innovations and the transition to more advanced Gemini models suggest the company may be moving beyond catch-up mode in the fast-evolving AI landscape
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Google is now open to exploring inclusion of ads in Gemini app: Report
Google may bring ads to Gemini in the future, with executives indicating openness to monetisation as the company tests ad formats across AI-powered search experiences