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Is the world going to tariff Big Tech as WTO shifts digital trade rules?
Internet has been tariff-free for decades; if that changes, it's because the world has decided it can't allow the US to run its digital empire forever
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Android XR update lets any app, image, video appear 3D on Samsung Galaxy XR
Google rolls out Android XR update with 3D app support, hand tracking upgrades and expanded immersive experiences for Galaxy XR users
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Android 17 beta introduces system-level gaming controller remapping: Report
Android 17 beta brings system-level controller remapping, allowing users to customise gamepad controls across all games without relying on third-party apps
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OpenAI, Anthropic, Google join hands to combat AI model copying in China
Rare collaboration signals concern that China-based users are cloning their AI models, threatening prices, stealing customers, and raising serious national security risks
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Google releases security update following Chrome zero-day exploit: Report
Google has reportedly begun rolling out a Chrome security update to fix the CVE-2026-5281 zero-day exploit, though it may take days or weeks to reach all users
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Google unveils Gemma 4 open models that can run on smartphones, PC: Details
Google has launched Gemma 4 open models for Android and PCs, enabling on-device AI, offline capabilities, and future support for Gemini Nano 4 across the Android ecosystem
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Tech Wrap April 2: Vivo V70 FE, Realme 16 launched, Google AI Pro storage
Vivo V70 FE launched. Realme 16 launched. Google raises cloud storage limit on AI Pro plan. Redmi Note 15 SE launched. Google Photos on Samsung TVs. Samsung Hearapy app launched
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Google increases cloud storage limit for AI Pro plan to 5TB, no price hike
Google has increased the cloud storage limit for its AI Pro plan to 5TB from 2TB, while keeping the subscription price unchanged at Rs 1,950 per month
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Google Find Hub website now lets users ring and locate tags, headphones
Google has expanded Find Hub's web functionality, allowing users to track tags and headphones, and manage devices directly from a desktop browser
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Google releases Veo 3.1 Lite video generation model, here's what it brings
Google has introduced Veo 3.1 Lite, a lower-cost video generation model with support for text-to-video and image-to-video
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IRGC threatens to strike Google, Apple, Meta offices over alleged espionage
IRGC warned that the companies' regional offices in the region will be 'annihilated'
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Google kicks off Android developer verification process, shares timeline
Google is starting to roll out its Android developer verification process with a phased rollout plan, alongside new rules and protections for installing apps outside official channels
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Pixel 11 may feature an all-black camera bar and slimmer bezels: Report
Google Pixel 11 may adopt a single-tone colour on the rear camera bar with an all-black finish, instead of the dual-tone finish seen in the Pixel 10
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Android 17 beta 3 update released: Screen rec toolbar, app labels, more
Android 17 beta 3 rolls out to Pixel devices with a redesigned screen recording toolbar, expanded bubbles support, and new home screen customisation options
Tech Wrap March 27: WhatsApp update, Redmi 15A launched, Apple Mac Pro
WhatsApp releases new updates. Redmi 15A launched. Apple discontinues the Mac Pro. Google brings Gemini 3.1 Flash Live AI model. Gemini supports chat and memory imports. Siri in iOS 27
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Gemini now lets you import memory, chats from ChatGPT, Claude: How it works
Google has rolled out new Gemini features that let users import personal memory and full chat history from other AI apps, making it easier to switch without losing context
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Tech Wrap March 26: Galaxy A57, A37 launch, Lyria 3 Pro, WhatsApp update
Samsung Galaxy A57, A37 launched. Google releases introduces 3 Pro. WhatsApp's disappearing message feature. Samsung announces Browser for Windows. Realme 16 5G launch on April 2.
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Google top India counsel quits in latest departure amid regulatory hurdles
India is crucial for Alphabet's Google since most smartphones in the country run on its Android operating system, even as Apple's share is growing steadily
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Meta, Google lose landmark case. Are kids paying the mental health cost?
With Meta and Google found liable in a US case, experts warn addictive app design may worsen anxiety, depression and attention issues, especially among young users
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Meta, Google risk Big Tobacco-like fallout after addiction trial verdict
Unless the verdict is overturned on appeal, the companies may need to change how their products work, a move that could jeopardise the valuable advertising businesses