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Google's Circle to Search likely getting options to save and share images
Earlier, Google rolled out the gesture-driven visual search feature to more Pixel and Samsung Galaxy devices
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Gemini AI assistant might soon let you play music with voice commands
Google has not provided any details about the roll-out plan for the "Music" feature; however, it is expected to roll-out soon on Gemini app for Android
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Sundar Pichai consolidates teams to create AI products faster at Google
The changes, Pichai wrote, 'will help us work with greater focus and clarity toward our mission'
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Why are doctors in Japan seeking $9,000 in damages from Google Maps?
The lawsuit was filed by a diverse group of healthcare professionals, including doctors, dentists, medical clinics, and veterinary clinics from across Japan
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Google Doodle marks start of first phase of Lok Sabha elections 2024
Google released a new Doodle on April 19 to mark the commencement of Lok Sabha elections 2024 in India
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Google fires 28 employees protesting against $1.2 bn Israeli contract
Google told the affected employees that it's keeping this matter as confidential as possible, only disclosing information on a need to know basis
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Google carries out fresh round of layoffs in an attempt to cut costs
The layoffs come during a period of sluggish hiring across the tech sector
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OpenAI's ChatGPT, Google Gemini can end civilisation, says Elon Musk
Elon Musk says that ChatGPT is "too woke" and Google Gemini and ChatGPT can end the civilisation
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Google lays off employees, shifts some roles to hubs abroad including India
Google's finance chief, Ruth Porat, sent an email to staff saying the restructuring includes expanding growth to Bangalore, Mexico City, and Dublin
Google-backed Cropin launches AI tool to boost climate-smart agriculture
The Bengaluru-based company has launched 'akṣara', the agriculture sector's first purpose-built open-source Micro Language Model for climate-smart agriculture
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Explainer: What is RCS and how is it different from SMS, MMS and OTT apps
Available on most Android smartphones, RCS is coming to iPhones later this year. Here is an explainer on the messaging protocol and how it is different from SMS and Apple iMessage
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Google to launch second-gen foldable device under Pixel 9 series: Report
Google is reportedly planning to launch its second-generation foldable device, dubbed Fold 2, as Pixel 9 Pro Fold
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YouTube extends crackdown to ad-blocking third-party mobile apps: Details
YouTube said that those who are using third-party apps to block ads in the free tier may experience buffering issues while watching a video or see an error message
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OpenAI, Meta to roll out AI versions capable of planning, reasoning
Meta plans to release Llama 3 in the upcoming weeks, while OpenAI's AI model 'GPT-5' will also be introduced soon
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Google releases Android 15 beta on Pixel devices for testing: Know details
This is the first-consumer facing release for the upcoming Android 15 operating system, while Google has already released multiple developer previews for the same
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Alphabet heads toward $2 trn valuation with investors cheering AI progress
The stock is heading back toward what would be a record $2 trillion market value - a milestone surpassed only by Microsoft Corp., Apple Inc. and Nvidia Corp
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Google to make Pixel AI image editor free in Google Photos: Details here
AI-backed image-editing tools will be available on all Android and iOS devices through the Google Photos app, with 10 saves per month in the free tier
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Google brings Arm-based Axion processors to train AI models: Details here
Google Axion processor is already powering core services like Google Earth Engine and YouTube Ads platform and more
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Google Cloud Next 2024: New AI-powered features for Google Workspace apps
Google has announced a new AI-powered video-creation app which assists users throughout the video editing and making process
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Google unveils host of updates for AI Model for cloud computing customers
The company is rolling out the use of Google search results as a source for the AI model's answers, thereby providing greater accuracy and freshness, Kurian said
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