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Google to invest $2 bn in data centre and cloud services in Malaysia
Google said in a statement the data centre and cloud region will be located in Sime Darby Property's Elmina Business Park in central Selangor state
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Google announces Fitbit Ace LTE smartwatch for kids: Know features and more
Priced at $229.95, Google's Fitbit Ace LTE is currently available in the US. The smartphone has built-in LTE connectivity that require Fitbit Ace Pass data plan subscription
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Apple signals that it's working on TV, sports app for android phones
Apple has long sought to put TV+ on as many platforms as possible and already offers apps for smart TVs, Roku, Amazon streaming devices and game consoles
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Tech wrap May 29: Phone 2a special ed, Sony discounts PS5 Slim and more
Nothing announced Phone 2a Special Edition. Sony announces discounts on PS5 Slim, VR2, DualSense Controllers, and select gaming titles. Google Chromebook Plus gets AI features.
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Google pulls down documentation containing parameters for Search ranking
Reportedly, the document which was allegedly meant for Google employees got accidentally published on GitHub
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Here's how much Google will pay in rent for new office space in Bengaluru
Google's expansion plan in India: The tech giant leased office space at a monthly rate of Rs 62 per sq ft, with a three-year lock-in period
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Opera partners with Google to bring Gemini AI-powered tools to its browser
Opera will be using Google's Imagen 2 model to bring image generation capabilities to its Aria AI engine, which powers Opera browser
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Google's Chromebook Plus gets big AI boost to rival Copilot Plus PCs
Devices based on Google's Chromebook platform also get new features such as simplified sync with Android smartphones, new Game dashboard, and more
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Google to let users share passwords with family group: Here's how it works
Google's May 2024 Play Services update makes it possible for family members to share the Google Password Manager with each other
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Google, Amazon, Apple lobby group opposes India's antitrust proposal
Top US lobby group urges India to rethink, fears business hit
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Google Pixel 8a review: An all-round smartphone set back by thermal issues
Software and imaging are core strengths of Google smartphones, and the Pixel 8a excels in these areas. However, it is marred by thermal issues that hamper the overall experience
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TCL launches Google QLED, 4K QLED, 4K UHD range of smart TVs in India
The TCL Google QLED, 4K QLED, and 4K UHD range of smart TVs are available at offline retail and brand stores, including Reliance Digital and Croma, and online on Amazon and Flipkart
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Tech wrap May 27: Samsung Galaxy F55 and Sony ULT-series launch, and more
Samsung launched the Galaxy F55 smartphone with vegan leather finish. Sony debuted the ULT-series audio products. Apple's AI features won't be impressive
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Google Play allows requesting in-app purchase payments from others: Report
Announced earlier this month at Google's annual developers conference, the "ask someone else to pay" feature is now rolling out on Google Play in India
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YouTube Music gets 'hum to search' feature on Android: Here's how it works
With "hum to search" feature on YouTube Music, users can hum, sing or play any vocal and find nearest matches on YouTube Music
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Google could use TSMC-made 'Tensor' chips in 2025 Pixel smartphones: Report
Google has developed its Tensor chips for Pixel smartphones using Samsung's foundry since the first generation in 2021. It could change in 2025 though
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What is Google's AI Overviews, and why is it getting things wrong?
Google's AI Overview's blunders have cast a shadow over the company's reputation, from suggesting glue as a pizza ingredient to recommending the consumption of rocks for nutrients
Google invests $350 mn in Flipkart as part of $1 billion funding round
Fundraise to help e-com major, which is eyeing $60 bn valuation at the time of IPO
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NCLAT defers hearing on Google's Play Store billing policy to July 5
A two-member National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) bench, after a brief hearing over the petitions, directed listing the matter after summer vacations on July 5
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Google to acquire minority stake in Flipkart in fresh funding round
The e-commerce firm, however, neither disclosed the amount proposed to be invested by Google nor the details of the fund being raised by the firm
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