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'Work from home' culture hindered Google's ability to innovate: Ex-CEO
Eric Schmidt, who was Google CEO till 2015, blamed the company's lagging performance in the AI race on its prioritisation of work-life balance over competitive drive
 "'Work from home' culture hindered Google's ability to innovate: Ex-CEO")
Tech wrap Aug 15: Samsung Circle to Search, WhatsApp GIPHY stickers, more
Samsung expands Circle to Search. WhatsApp adds GIPHY sticker collection. Google announces price cuts on Pixel 8 series, Pixel 7a. Lenovo Legion Tab now available in India
 "Tech wrap Aug 15: Samsung Circle to Search, WhatsApp GIPHY stickers, more")
Samsung expands Circle to Search to Galaxy A-series smartphones, Tab S9 FE
Circle to Search feature has evolved since launch and it now supports full-page translation, homework help, and QR and barcode scanning capabilities
 "Samsung expands Circle to Search to Galaxy A-series smartphones, Tab S9 FE")
Google to expand AI initiatives in India, target language barrier, farming
The tech giant has launched Google Gemini, formerly known as Bard, an artificial intelligence chatbot that supports more than 40 global languages, including nine Indian languages
 "Google to expand AI initiatives in India, target language barrier, farming")
Google says Iranian group trying to access mails linked to US prez campaign
The new report from Google's Threat Analysis Group affirms and expands on a Microsoft report released Friday that revealed suspected Iranian cyber intrusion in this year's US presidential election
 "Google says Iranian group trying to access mails linked to US prez campaign")
Brace for changes in app store as punishment for monopoly: Judge to Google
In protesting the judge's potential requirements, Google has raised the specter of consumers' devices being infected by malicious software downloaded from third-party app stores, triggering security
 "Brace for changes in app store as punishment for monopoly: Judge to Google")
Google begins assembling Pixel 8 in India, plans major manufacturing shift
Initially, Google will produce a limited number of phones, but plans to assemble most of its new smartphones in India for domestic and export markets within three years
 "Google begins assembling Pixel 8 in India, plans major manufacturing shift")
Tech wrap Aug 14: Google Pixel 9 series, Acer Chromebook Plus, and more
Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro XL are available for pre-orders. Acer launched Chromebook Plus 14 and 15 with built-in AI features. List of all the AI feature that Google introduced with Pixel 9 series
 "Tech wrap Aug 14: Google Pixel 9 series, Acer Chromebook Plus, and more")
Google Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro XL now available for pre-orders: Check offers
Google Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro XL are available for pre-orders on e-commerce platform Flipkart with introductory offers, which include bank offers and no-cost EMI
 "Google Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro XL now available for pre-orders: Check offers")
US Justice Dept considers rare antitrust move: Breaking up Google
The move would be Washington's first push to dismantle a company for illegal monopolisation since unsuccessful efforts to break up Microsoft Corp. two decades ago
Google sees India as booming premium smartphone market, to surpass others
Google Mobile Business Vice President Nanda Ramachandran, speaking on the sidelines of the Made By Google event here, described India as a "fantastic growing market"
 "Google sees India as booming premium smartphone market, to surpass others")
Google Pixel Watch 3 arrives in two sizes and Wi-Fi connectivity in India
The Pixel Watch 3 continues with the circular dial design that Google smartwatch debuted with, but there are now sizes, both made from 100 per cent recycled aluminium, starting at Rs 39,900
 "Google Pixel Watch 3 arrives in two sizes and Wi-Fi connectivity in India")
Pixel 9 series: All you need to know about the 'Made by Google' smartphones
The Pixel 9 series encompasses four models of which two models - Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro XL - will be available for pre-order in India from August 14. The other two will be available on later dates
 "Pixel 9 series: All you need to know about the 'Made by Google' smartphones")
Google Pixel Buds Pro 2, powered by Tensor A1, launched: Price, features
The Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 is powered by the Tensor A1 chip, which the company said was developed for advanced audio processing and handling Google AI workloads
 "Google Pixel Buds Pro 2, powered by Tensor A1, launched: Price, features")
Google expands India operations with self-owned after-sales centres
Google to open walk-in service centres in Delhi, Bengaluru, and Mumbai as part of its localised support strategy
 "Google expands India operations with self-owned after-sales centres")
Pixel Buds Pro 2 to be powered by Tensor A1 chip for audio, ANC: Report
The Pixel Buds Pro 2 reportedly might feature a twist to adjust stabilizer wing and have a shorter battery life than its predecessor
 "Pixel Buds Pro 2 to be powered by Tensor A1 chip for audio, ANC: Report")
Files by Google could include Circle to Search and AI summaries: Report
Files by Google will reportedly allow using Circle to Search by tapping anywhere on the screen and the image is sent to Circle to Search without any Files by Google UI
 "Files by Google could include Circle to Search and AI summaries: Report")
Google announces rolling out of locally assembled Pixel 8 in India: Details
The Pixel 8 is the only smartphone being locally manufactured currently and Pixel 8 Pro and Pixel 8a are not included
 "Google announces rolling out of locally assembled Pixel 8 in India: Details")
Made By Google: Where to watch, what to expect from Pixel 9 launch event
Made By Google event will kick-off at 10AM PT (10:30 PM IST) and will be live streamed on the official YouTube channels of 'Made By Google' and 'Android' for the global audience
 "Made By Google: Where to watch, what to expect from Pixel 9 launch event")
Pernod India counsel resigns for Google amid antitrust, criminal probes
Bijoya Roy was part of Pernod India's leadership team and also led its compliance division
 "Pernod India counsel resigns for Google amid antitrust, criminal probes")