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Google News Initiative announces second cohort of startup labs in India
The three-month-long programme aims to assist independent, early-stage Indian news startups in achieving financial and operational sustainability
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Indians downloaded 26 billion apps on mobile devices in 2023, shows data
Among app categories, gaming led the download numbers with 9.3 billion, followed by social (over 2.36 billion), and photo and video (1.86 billion)
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Google, Meta, Tiktok's debts removed from Russian state bailiffs' database
But the database, accessed by Reuters on Wednesday, still includes X (formerly Twitter) and Twitch, with fines totalling 51 million roubles ($560,730) and 23 million roubles ($252,879), respectively
Google settles $5 bn lawsuit over tracking people using 'incognito mode'
Plaintiffs also charged that Google's activities yielded an unaccountable trove of information about users who thought they'd taken steps to protect their privacy
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Black Box eyes 3x growth to $2 bn by 2027 with focus on critical infra
Indian IT company Black Box is expecting a threefold increase in revenue to $2 billion over the next three years, driven by demand for critical technological infrastructure
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Google makes it easy to unsubscribe emails on Gmail app for iOS: Report
This is the first time Google has brought a new feature to iOS before rolling it out on their own Android powered devices
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Google rejected Play Store fee changes due to revenue impact: Epic Lawsuit
Google created Project Everest in 2021 to reconsider the Play Store billing model, according to the documents, which were released as part of an antitrust suit by Epic Games Inc
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Rebranded Nearby Share, battery health indicator and more coming to Android
Android's Nearby Share is getting rebranded to Quick Share, which is expected to roll out in coming week. Another feature coming to Android is Battery Health Indicator, which may take time to arrive
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Wearables: Do you want Mark Zuckerberg snooping around in your closet?
Now companies like Google and Meta have an opportunity to watch our real-world lives through wearables, which could make today's online surveillance business look like something out of the Stone Age
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Russian court fines Google $50.8 mn over 'fake' Ukraine information
A Russian court fined Alphabet's Google on Wednesday 4.6 billion roubles ($50.84 million) for failing to delete so-called "fake" information about the conflict in Ukraine
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Google plans restructuring 30,000-people ad sales unit as automation booms
Sean Downey, who oversees ad sales to big customers in the Americas, said at a department-wide meeting last week that Google plans to restructure its ad sales teams
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Google announces India-first AI-powered experiences for Maps: Details here
Among the new AI-powered experiences is the address descriptors, lens integration, and live view walking navigation. Below are the details of the features soon coming to Google Maps
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Google Messages gets wallpapers to distinguish RCS chats from SMS: Report
Google is expected to rollout the feature soon with more customisation options for background
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AI may create more jobs than it can eliminate: Tech Mahindra's outgoing CEO
Generative AI technology can create more jobs than it is expected to eliminate, Tech Mahindra's outgoing CEO said, even as its ability to wreck the job market has been discussed on social media.
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Google vs MakeMyTrip trademark case: A curious case of 'confusion'
The order has opened up a new debate on trademark infringement in the digital realm, revolving around whether it can create confusion among users
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Google reportedly working on Pixel-exclusive AI assistant 'Pixie': Details
Pixie is expected to debut with the next-generation Pixel devices and will likely provide more personalised experience than Assistant with Bard
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Google plans to phase out use of third-party cookies for users in 2024
The search giant is set to roll out the feature, called Tracking Protection, on Jan. 4 to 1% of Chrome users globally, that will restrict cross-site tracking by default
Google, Meta, Qualcomm team up to push for open digital ecosystems
Calling itself the Coalition for Open Digital Ecosystems (CODE), the group said it wants to promote more open platforms and systems to boost growth and innovation in Europe
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Google offers enhanced generative AI features for cloud customers
Google Cloud clients can use Gemini to create apps such as AI-powered chatbots, easy-to-query inventory databases and marketing presentations
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Google supports women-led AI startups in tech innovation, sustainability
Google for Startups Accelerator programme is designed to enable women entrepreneurs who are using technology to solve complex problems and are making a positive impact on society
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