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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
 "Google to let users share passwords with family group: Here's how it works")
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
 "TCL launches Google QLED, 4K QLED, 4K UHD range of smart TVs in India")
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
 "Tech wrap May 27: Samsung Galaxy F55 and Sony ULT-series launch, and more")
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
 "YouTube Music gets 'hum to search' feature on Android: Here's how it works")
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
 "What is Google's AI Overviews, and why is it getting things wrong?")
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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Google, Foxconn join forces to produce pixel smartphones in Tamil Nadu
Google is planning to expand its Pixel smartphone business in India, aiming to seize the growing demand for premium smartphones in the country
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Tech wrap May 23: POCO F6, Nvidia chips, Kia EV3's AI assistant, and more
Nvidia plans new AI chips every year. The POCO F6 has been launched in India. Kia has introduced the EV3, featuring a new AI assistant powered by OpenAI's ChatGPT
 "Tech wrap May 23: POCO F6, Nvidia chips, Kia EV3's AI assistant, and more")
Google Pay gets three new features including buy now and pay later: Details
Google said the new features on its payment platform, Google Pay, will enhance users online shopping experience and can be utilised at the checkout
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Xiaomi could launch Civi 4 Pro in India to rival OnePlus, Samsung, Google
Reportedly, Xiaomi may introduce the Civi 4 Pro as the Xiaomi 14 Civi in India. If it turns out to be true, the smartphone will become third model in its premium Xiaomi 14 series in India
 "Xiaomi could launch Civi 4 Pro in India to rival OnePlus, Samsung, Google")
Google Search to show inline sponsored ads section in AI Overviews: Details
Google said that during the testing phase of AI Overviews in Search Generative Experience, it found out that users find ads appearing above and below the AI-generated overview "useful"
 "Google Search to show inline sponsored ads section in AI Overviews: Details")
Google Doodle celebrates the anniversary of Accordion's 1829 patent
Google Doodle is celebrating the patent anniversary of Accordion. The accordion was patented in 1829, this versatile instrument left a lasting impact on the music industry
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Amazon lining up AI overhaul, paid plans for Alexa voice assistant: Report
A subscription to Alexa will not be included in the company's $139 Prime offering and Amazon is yet to nail down the price of the new services, the report said
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