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Amazon's cloud business faces test after Microsoft, Google struggles
Amazon Web Services, the world's largest cloud services provider, is expected to post its strongest revenue increase in eight quarters at 19.3 per cent, according to data compiled by LSEG
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Google to take on OpenAI with Deep Research AI agent on Gemini mobile app
Available on the Gemini web, Google's Deep Research AI agent creates a multi-step research plan and analyses information from the web to generate a comprehensive report on a topic
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China launches antitrust probe into Google, labels 2 other firms unreliable
China and Google have had a long and entangled relationship going back to the early 2000s
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Delhi HC issues notice to Google, seeks reply to Aaradhya Bachchan's plea
The court on April 20, 2023 passed an interim order restraining several YouTube channels from publishing misleading content on her health
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Google's 'Ask for Me' uses AI to call businesses on behalf of customers
Currently available as part of Google's Search Labs, this tool allows users to access essential information such as pricing and availability without having to dial a phone number themselves
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Mexican Prez Sheinbaum writes to Google over Gulf of Mexico name change
Sheinbaum argued that according to the United Nations Convention on the law of the sea, US sovereign territory only extends up to 12 nautical miles
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Google Play Protect's new tools enhances app security on Android: Details
Google has also expanded Play Protect's "enhanced fraud protection pilot" to more regions including India to protect against financial fraud
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Google Pixel 9a could launch in March with these upgrades: Check details
Reportedly, the anticipated Google Pixel 9a smartphone will be available for pre-order in select regions on March 19
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Google releases new firmware update for Pixel Buds Pro 2: New features
The new update adds a "Bud Return" sound cue indicating the correct buds placement in the charging case
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Think before you search: Four Google queries that could land you in jail
Google is the most popular tool to seek any sort of information, but some searches can have unexpected legal consequences. Governments now use advanced technology to monitor online behaviour
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Google makes URLs more compact for mobile search results: What changes
URLs in Google Search results on mobile devices will no longer show "breadcrumb elements"
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CERT-In issues urgent security alert over vulnerabilities in Google Chrome
The advisory highlights security flaws in the outdated version of the Google Chrome web browser for Macs, Windows, Linux, as well as ChromeOS for Chromebooks
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Google pushes agenda to educate workers on AI, plans $120 mn investment
A key priority, one executive told Reuters, comes in building out educational programs to train the workforce on AI
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Google pledges fight against fake reviews in deal with competition watchdog
Google pledged to crack down on fake online reviews with tougher punishments for rogue reviewers and businesses that try to profit from them, British regulators said Friday following an investigation.
Google brings 'Identity Check' theft protection to Pixel and Samsung phones
With Identity Check enabled, the device will ask for biometric authentication to access sensitive account and device settings when the device is outside of a trusted location
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Taiwan's HTC to sell part of its XR headset unit to Google for $250 million
Google said that the latest deal would accelerate the development of the Android XR platform and strengthen the ecosystem for headsets and glasses
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Google releases Android 16 beta 1 for Pixels: New features, eligible models
Android 16 brings improved app compatibility for foldables, new "Live Updates" notifications, camera updates and more to compatible Google Pixel devices
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Apple, Google face fresh scrutiny in UK over mobile phone ecosystems
The watchdog is flexing its newly acquired regulatory muscles again after the new digital market rules took effect at the start of the year
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YouTube brings new experimental features for Premium users: Check details
Some YouTube Premium features from the Android app such as Picture-in-Picture view for Shorts are now available on the iOS app as well
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CM Naidu pitches Visakhapatnam for Google's chip centre, green energy hub
With Google ramping up its chip production for server operations, Naidu, during the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, pitched the port city as an ideal location for the company
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