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Google rolls out Search Live in India: How is it different from Gemini Live
Google expands its AI-driven Search Live feature to India, supporting English and Hindi, while adding seven new Indian languages to AI Mode for a more localised experience
 "Google rolls out Search Live in India: How is it different from Gemini Live")
Google Gemini to use YouTube, Maps public data by default from October 13
From October 13, Gemini will automatically use public data from Google services such as YouTube, Maps, Flights, and Hotels to generate AI responses
 "Google Gemini to use YouTube, Maps public data by default from October 13")
Sundar Pichai congratulates Nobel Prize winner; says 5 Googlers have won it
Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai congratulated Michel Devoret, John Martinis, and John Clarke for winning the Nobel Prize in Physics this year
 "Sundar Pichai congratulates Nobel Prize winner; says 5 Googlers have won it")
Google to pour $10 bn into Visakhapatnam for massive data hub cluster
Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu is set to approve Google's $10 billion investment plan in the data centre hub. This will be Google's largest-ever direct investment in India's digital economy
 "Google to pour $10 bn into Visakhapatnam for massive data hub cluster")
US tech firms hold back data centre leasing in India amid trade tensions
Demand orders for hyperscale data centers from technology majors like Amazon, Microsoft, and Google are still in the pipeline, but the firms are holding off on signing them for now
 "US tech firms hold back data centre leasing in India amid trade tensions")
Apple, Google block ICE-sighting apps after Trump administration's demand
ICEBlock, the most widely used of the ICE-tracking apps in Apple's app store, is among the apps that have been taken down
 "Apple, Google block ICE-sighting apps after Trump administration's demand")
Google launches Gemini AI-powered Nest Cams, Doorbell and Home Speaker
Google's new Nest Cams, Doorbell, and Home Speaker use Gemini for Home AI for smarter alerts, video summaries, and immersive audio, with Walmart offering compatible partner devices
 "Google launches Gemini AI-powered Nest Cams, Doorbell and Home Speaker")
Google lays off woman on O-1 visa: What it is and how it differs from H-1B
US O-1 visa is a special non-immigrant visa provided to individuals exhibiting extraordinary ability. Eligibility requires meeting stringent criteria that establish national or international acclaim
 "Google lays off woman on O-1 visa: What it is and how it differs from H-1B")
Adobe's Photoshop adds Google's Nano Banana, other AI models in beta update
Adobe Photoshop has rolled out a new beta update, integrating Google's Gemini 2.5 Flash Image (Nano Banana) to its Generative Fill tool for prompt-based image editing
 "Adobe's Photoshop adds Google's Nano Banana, other AI models in beta update")
Google faces EU fine for boosting its own search platforms over rivals
Google may face its first EU fine under the new Digital Markets Act for giving unfair advantage to its own services like Google Shopping, Flights and Hotels, hurting competition and rivals
Google asks US Supreme Court to freeze app store ruling in Epic Games case
Google in its Supreme Court filing said that the changes will have enormous consequences for more than 100 million US Android users and 500,000 developers
 "Google asks US Supreme Court to freeze app store ruling in Epic Games case")
Qualcomm Snapdragon Summit: Google confirms Android for PC debut next year
Google confirms Android for PC will debut next year, aiming to merge Android and ChromeOS while enhancing AI and app integration on laptops
 "Qualcomm Snapdragon Summit: Google confirms Android for PC debut next year")
EU questions Apple, Google and Microsoft on steps to curb financial scams
The EU is increasing its regulatory scrutiny of major US technology companies via the Digital Services Act
 "EU questions Apple, Google and Microsoft on steps to curb financial scams")
Gemini AI starts arriving on Google TVs to power up Assistant: What's new
Google has started rolled out Gemini on TVs, starting with TCL QM9K, offering conversational AI that can suggest shows, recap seasons, answer questions, and more
 "Gemini AI starts arriving on Google TVs to power up Assistant: What's new")
US seeks to break up Google's digital ad business in new antitrust trial
No matter how the judge rules, Google says it will appeal the earlier decision, labelling the ad network as a monopoly. Appeals can't be filed until the remedy is determined
Google Gemini to bring AI agents in Chrome for Mac and Windows: Report
Google expands Gemini in Chrome on Mac and Windows, with AI upgrades that let the assistant summarise, compare, and answer questions
 "Google Gemini to bring AI agents in Chrome for Mac and Windows: Report")
Android 16 QPR2 beta 2 lands on Pixels: Check what's new, eligible models
The latest Android 16 QPR2 beta adds developer verification, OTP protection, new app icon shapes, step tracking in Health Connect, and more for Pixel users
 "Android 16 QPR2 beta 2 lands on Pixels: Check what's new, eligible models")
Google Meet adds 'Ask Gemini AI' to summarise, catch up, and more: Details
Google's Ask Gemini in Meet brings AI summaries, recaps, and action item tracking for Workspace users, targetted at improving meeting productivity
 "Google Meet adds 'Ask Gemini AI' to summarise, catch up, and more: Details")
Google Discover: Soon, you will see social posts, short videos and articles
Google improves its Discover service by bringing social media posts, YouTube Shorts, and new follow options, giving users more ways to personalise content from creators and publishers
 "Google Discover: Soon, you will see social posts, short videos and articles")
Nano Banana trends push Gemini to lead position on Apple, Google app stores
Use of Google's image generation model Nano Banana for 3D figurine, retro saree portraits, and celebrity edits has propelled Gemini to the number one spot on Apple and Google app stores in India
 "Nano Banana trends push Gemini to lead position on Apple, Google app stores")
