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UK watchdog to investigate Google search services to see consumer impact
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), which gained a wider remit over big tech this month, said search was vital for economic growth and it was critical that competition was working
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EU reassesses its probes into tech giants such as Apple, Google and Meta
The review could lead to Brussels reducing or changing the range of the probes, and will cover all cases launched since March 2024
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JVC marks India comeback with Google TV-based QLED TV range: Details here
Called JVC AI Vision series, the range of QLED TVs is offered in seven display sizes - 32-inch, 40-inch, 43-inch, 50-inch, 55-inch, 65-inch, and 75-inch - with prices starting at Rs 11,999
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Google rolls out 'Ask about this PDF' for Gemini on Android: How it works
Currently, the "Ask about this PDF" button only appears for Gemini Advanced subscribers as document upload is not available in the free tier
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Microsoft Inc is not Google's most serious rival, it's an AI startup
Perplexity has raised far more money than Neeva- $913 million compared with $77 million, according to Pitchbook- and its clean, comprehensive answers are drawing users
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Musk's X, Google yet to apply for Malaysia's new social media licence
X said the number of its users in Malaysia did not meet the eight million threshold required to obtain a licence
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YouTube working on 'Play Something' feature for mobile app: What is it
Reportedly, the new Play Something floating button plays YouTube videos selected by taking users' preferences into account
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Nothing brings Circle to Search with Android 15 update: Eligible devices
Android 15-based Nothing OS 3.0 also adds features such as Shared Widgets, a native Gallery app and more to Nothing smartphones
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Google fights back on DOJ antitrust remedies: What is the monopoly lawsuit?
The US Department of Justice recommended various steps including the sale of web browse Chrome to settle antitrust case against Google: Lawsuit explained
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Google's Willow chip: A quantum leap in error correction and scalability
Quantum computing has to tackle error correction if it is to become viable in the commercial sense
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Microsoft works to add non-OpenAI models into 365 Copilot products
It is the latest effort by Microsoft, which is a major backer of OpenAI, to lessen its dependence on the AI startup - a departure from recent years when Microsoft touted its early access
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Google's proposed search result changes get thumbs up from EU airlines
Google has announced a series of changes in search result formats in recent months following conflicting demands from price-comparison sites, hotels, airlines and small retailers
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Tech recap 2024: Top five camera-centric smartphones from Oppo, Vivo, Apple
AI took centre stage in smartphones this year, but camera advancements remained a defining theme across segments. Here are the top five camera-oriented smartphones reviewed this year
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Google's Gemini new update enables users to directly query PDFs on mobile
According to The Verge, this feature is part of a broader rollout of context-aware capabilities in Gemini, designed to enhance the way users interact with their digital files
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Google layoffs: Sundar Pichai announced 10% job cuts in managerial roles
Google's decision to cut down on manager, director, and VP roles over the past two years was part of a broader restructuring strategy to push for efficiency
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Google releases second developer preview of Android 16: Check new features
Google has released the Android 16 DP2 for eligible Pixel smartphones. The second version introduces a new option for accessing the in-display fingerprint sensor even if the screen is off
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Google contract staff reach union deal banning keystroke monitoring
The collective bargaining agreement between Accenture and the Alphabet Workers Union covers about 25 workers including writers and design analysts
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Google goes after OpenAI with Veo 2 video generation AI model: Details here
Built on the model Google introduced earlier this year, Veo 2 can generate videos in 4K resolution and lengths in minutes, while OpenAI's Sora can do full-HD resolution short videos
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Google releases Android 15 QPR2 beta 2 for eligible Pixel devices: Details
Android 15 QPR2 Beta 2 is available with the build number BP11.241121.010 for eligible Google Pixel devices enrolled in the Android 15 beta program
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Google appoints Preeti Lobana as new country manager, VP for India
Sanjay Gupta, President of Asia-Pacific, Google said India's vibrant digital landscape has been a source of immense inspiration and innovation for the company
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