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Google's Pichai decried bad 'optics' of search engine deal with Apple
"I know we are insisting on default, but at the same time I think we should encourage them to have Yahoo as a choice in the pull-down or some other easy option," Pichai wrote
 "Google's Pichai decried bad 'optics' of search engine deal with Apple")
CCI probing Google, Apple for alleged unfair biz practices: Chairperson
The watchdog had ordered detailed investigations against Google with respect to its alleged abuse of dominance in the smart television segment and in the news content space
 "CCI probing Google, Apple for alleged unfair biz practices: Chairperson")
Google changed ad auction formula in 2017, raising prices 15%, says witness
Google's advertising auctions require the winner to pay only a penny more than the runner-up
 "Google changed ad auction formula in 2017, raising prices 15%, says witness")
Remove child sexual abuse material: Centre warns X, YouTube, Telegram
The notices also call for the implementation of proactive measures, such as content moderation algorithms and reporting mechanisms, to prevent the dissemination of CSAM in the future
 "Remove child sexual abuse material: Centre warns X, YouTube, Telegram")
Google rolls out Android 14: Compatible devices, how-to update, and more
Google has started rolling out Android 14 to select Pixel devices, and other Android smartphones to get the update later this year
 "Google rolls out Android 14: Compatible devices, how-to update, and more")
Carriers mulling new search app worried about contract with Google
Samsung Venture officials considered the across-apps search function devised by Branch Metrics to offer "a huge potential opportunity"
 "Carriers mulling new search app worried about contract with Google")
Apple considered, rejected switch to DuckDuckGo from Google: US Judge
Mehta ruled Wednesday that the testimony by Weinberg and Giannandrea "goes to the heart of the case" and should be released
 "Apple considered, rejected switch to DuckDuckGo from Google: US Judge")
Google Doodle celebrates opening of Cricket World Cup 2023. Details here
The World Cup 2023 will begin today, with the first match being played between England and New Zealand
 "Google Doodle celebrates opening of Cricket World Cup 2023. Details here")
Google launches Pixel 8 series, Watch 2: India prices, introductory offers
The Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro, and the Watch 2 are now available for pre-order with introductory offers exclusively on e-commerce platform Flipkart, with availability starting from October 12
 "Google launches Pixel 8 series, Watch 2: India prices, introductory offers")
Apple Inc considered switching to search engine DuckDuckGo from Google
The private browsing mode doesn't track websites that a user visits or keep a history of what websites a person has accessed
 "Apple Inc considered switching to search engine DuckDuckGo from Google")
Google takes on Apple with Pixel 8, launches smartphones with AI camera
Pixel 8 smartphones pack an upgraded core processor and artificial intelligence-based photography features, and a new smartwatch
 "Google takes on Apple with Pixel 8, launches smartphones with AI camera")
Made by Google event highlights: Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro and Watch 2 launched
The Pixel 8 series smartphones and Watch 2 are available for pre-order in India, with availability starting from October 12, exclusively on e-commerce platform Flipkart
 "Made by Google event highlights: Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro and Watch 2 launched")
Google appoints new public policy head in India amid regulatory overhaul
The central government is currently working on the draft Digital India Bill to replace the Information Technology Act, 2000
 "Google appoints new public policy head in India amid regulatory overhaul")
Made by Google event to kick off at 7:30 pm: Where to watch, what to expect
Google is hosting an in-person event in New York, US on October 4 where the technology giant is expected to announce the Pixel 8 series, Pixel Watch 2, and more
Why does Wikipedia need donations despite its massive popularity?
A recent spate of donation appeals from Wikipedia, directed at its Indian users, has raised questions on its need for funds
 "Why does Wikipedia need donations despite its massive popularity?")
Google announces Chromebook Plus with AI-based features built-in: Details
With Chromebook Plus, Google promises doubles down on the performance and introduces artificial intelligence capabilities
 "Google announces Chromebook Plus with AI-based features built-in: Details")
HP to make Chromebook laptops in India in win for PM Modi's tech push
India has been expanding its electronics manufacturing sector as companies diversify production beyond China amid growing Washington-Beijing tensions
 "HP to make Chromebook laptops in India in win for PM Modi's tech push")
Google working on Memory feature in Bard for contextual responses: Report
Soon, Google's AI-chatbot Bard would be able to remember user preferences and it would use them to generate contextual responses
 "Google working on Memory feature in Bard for contextual responses: Report")
Ex-Googler's struggling search startup becomes antitrust cautionary tale
Taking the stand Monday in federal court in Washington, Neeva co-founder Sridhar Ramaswamy recalled how the company thought it could deliver a better search experience by charging consumers
 "Ex-Googler's struggling search startup becomes antitrust cautionary tale")
Generative AI's Achilles heel
It lies in the contentious battle for control over digital content, with publishers and creators denying AI players access to their work, and countries plugging regulatory gaps
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