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Google releases its text-to-music AI tool 'MusicLM' to Android, iOS users
The tool was first announced in January this year and is now available to the public
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Apple now the only major smartphone brand without a foldable device
With Alphabet Inc.'s Google launching the Pixel Fold at an event Wednesday, every major brand running the Android operating system has now adopted the form factor
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Google I/O 23: Bard AI in 180 countries to Pixel Fold, updates from keynote
On the hardware side of things, Google announced a foray into new form factors with the global unveiling of Pixel Fold and Pixel Tablet
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Google is giving its search engine an artificial-intelligence makeover
Google disclosed plans to infuse its dominant search engine with more advanced artificial-intelligence technology, a drive that's in response to one of the biggest threats
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Google I/O highlights: Pixel Fold to Bard, everything announced at keynote
At the Google I/O 2023 keynote, the company announced its advancement with regard to generative AI and conversational AI. Besides Google announced Pixel Fold, Pixel Tablet, and Pixel 7a devices
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EU proposes tougher cybersecurity labelling for Amazon, Google, MS
While the new provisions underscore EU concerns of interference from non-EU states, they are likely to spark criticism from US tech giants worried about being shut out from the European market
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Google launches Pixel 7a phone, sale with launch offers starts on Flipkart
Priced at Rs 43,999, the Google Pixel 7a is available for purchase on the e-commerce platform Flipkart with launch offers. Details below
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OnePlus Pad review: Promising tablet let down by limitations in Android OS
On paper, there is a lot to like about the OnePlus Pad. One must give it to OnePlus for taking a novel approach in building its maiden tablet, but to what end? Let's find out
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Vaishnaw discusses Make in India programme with Google CEO Sundar Pichai
Vaishnaw, on Tuesday, tweeted about his meeting with Google top honcho
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Google to give $100 million to NYT for 3 years to use its content: Report
Google will give around $100 million to The New York Times over three years as part of a broad deal to use its content on some of its platforms, the media reported
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Google partners Samsung to fix Android's background app limitations
According to the company, the Android 14 operating system will reduce restrictions on background apps by allowing developers to declare and request permissions specifically for foreground services
Edtech firm Cuemath lays off 100 employees; founder returns as CEO
Edtech companies laying off employees to conserve cash and focus on profitability
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Google's AI chatbot Bard now available for users with Workspace accounts
It means that even if your organisation has turned on Early Access Apps, users in non-Bard countries will be unable to access the service
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Sony Bravia XR A80L OLED series TVs with Google TV OS launched: Details
Offered in 4K resolution screens ranging from 55-inch to 83-inch, the Sony Bravia XR A80L OLED will initially be available only in 65-inch screen variant priced at Rs 349,900
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Delhi HC asks Google to remove videos claiming Indian spices have cow dung
The court was informed by the counsel for Google that following its earlier directions, action was taken and the three videos were no longer available for viewing
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Google to introduce Bard AI as homescreen widget on Pixel devices
Google is reportedly planning to enhance accessibility to its AI chatbot Bard on Pixel phones and tablets by introducing an exclusive homescreen widget on its devices in the near future
Google behind in AI race, open-source communities a threat: Senior engineer
"Real threat to Google is coming from open-source communities, where engineers are speedily advancing models that rival the quality of those at big tech companies, and can be made more cheaply"
Net users in India access news online, trust key to drive consumption: Rpt
More than half of internet users in India are consuming news online, and close to half of them consider trust to be the key propeller for driving news consumption, a Kantar-Google report said
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Lot of alignment in govt rules, our vision, says Google India chief
Laws of the land should be followed and there is a lot of alignment in Google's vision and the government's proposed rules around misinformation, a senior Google official said on Thursday
Google rolling out passkeys for 'passwordless future': All you need to know
Passkeys, according to Google, are a better alternative to passwords and are interoperable with all major devices and browsers