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Google stops 3rd party smart display updates as Assistant support lowers
According to Google's support page, the affected devices include the Lenovo Smart Display, JBL Link View, and LG Xboom AI ThinQ WK9 Smart Display, reports The Verge
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Google slapped with $32 mn fine for unfair practices in Korean app market
The punishment came as Google made shady agreements with South Korean mobile game companies between June 2016 and April 2018, banning them from releasing their content on One Store
S Korea fines Google $32 mn for squeezing local rival in mobile app market
Google tried to block Korean platform rival One Store Co.'s growth, Korea's Fair Trade Commission said in an e-mailed statement Tuesday
Google Pixel 7A design leaked ahead of launch: Check details here
Pixel 7A seems identical to Pixel 7, having metal frame and camera bar with dual-camera system and LED flash on the back
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Pixel smartphone users randomly getting free cash from Google: Report
The Pixel 7a and a new blue variant of the Pixel Buds A-Series are also expected to release alongside the foldable smartphone
Google to HP: Apple's Mumbai store zone to be a no-go area for 22 brands
Apple has placed a similar clause in its lease for 116,000 sq ft space in Bengaluru
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Google rolls out 'sleep timer' feature in YouTube Music app: Details here
Meanwhile, YouTube has started to roll out the 'real-time lyrics' feature to its music streaming service YouTube Music on Android and iOS
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Top Headlines: Home loan rates to get dearer, Covid-19 tests up 84% & more
Business Standard brings you the top headlines at this hour
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US big tech Google, Amazon struggle to lay off employees in Europe
In Europe, mass layoffs have stalled because of labor protections that make it virtually impossible to dismiss people in some countries without prior consultations with employee interest groups
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Nothing innovative solution presented by NUE applicants, says RBI
A total of six consortiums which had the global tech majors teaming up with local entities including Axis Bank and ICICI Bank had applied in 2021 for the NUE licence
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Google to limit personal loan apps from accessing user's contacts, photos
Google also outlined additional requirements for personal loan apps in India, Indonesia, the Philippines, Nigeria, Kenya, and Pakistan
India startups call for antitrust probe of Google in-app billing fee
Google, which counts India as a key growth market, faces other regulatory challenges, including a recent setback that forced it to change how it markets its Android system
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Google, Amazon struggle to cut jobs in Europe due to labour protections
In Europe, mass layoffs among tech companies have stalled because of labour protections that make it virtually impossible to dismiss people in some countries without prior consultations
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Will AI take over software programming jobs? Here's what Sundar Pichai says
Lately, there has been widespread tension and anxiety among professionals that AI-based chatbots like ChatGPT might soon take over their jobs
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Google rolling out 'speaker separation' in Meet for Pixel 7 devices
Also, the tech giant was rolling out "External" labels for Meet participants, which indicates those participants who are external to the meeting host's domain
Delhi HC awards Rs 10 lakh as damages to Google in trademark lawsuit
The Delhi High Court has directed consultancy firm Google Enterprises Pvt Ltd and its associated entities to pays Rs 10 lakh as damages to tech-giant Google LLC for misusing its trademark
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Google now testing Blue check marks for advertisements of verified business
Inspired by Twitter and Meta, Google is now experimenting with displaying blue check marks on certain search ads for advertisers who have been verified by Google Ads.
Google rolling out its topic filters to Search results on desktop
'Tools', which now appear closer to the edge of the users' screen and might require scrolling in an unfortunate downside, now has an "All filters" dropdown
TMS Ep402: NCLAT relief to Google, T20 WPL, markets, Trump indictment
How will NCLAT relief to Google affect you? What next for the Women's Premier League? Which factors will guide markets in FY24? Why has Donald Trump been indicted? All answers here
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