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Google may introduce 20 AI-powered tools, ChatGPT competitor in May
Tech giant Google is preparing to introduce at least 20 artificial intelligence (AI)-powered tools and a search chatbot during its annual developer conference in May this year
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Google's research and development division 'Area 120' hit by layoffs
As Google's parent company Alphabet laid off 12,000 employees, its in-house research and development (R&D) division called Area 120 has also been significantly hit
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Indian startups laud Supreme Court's ruling in Google-CCI case
As per CCI's order, Google shall not deny access to its Play Services Application Programming Interfaces to disadvantage OEMs, app developers and its competitors
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Google parent Alphabet to cut 12,000 jobs, over 6% of its global workforce
'Thank you for working so hard', says Google after cutting 12,000 jobs
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Google cuts add to tech wipeout that has claimed over 100,000 jobs
Big tech companies benefitted from boom in e-commerce sector that kicked off during Covid lockdowns in 2020 but now they are reporting declining growth rates as customer behavior returns to normal
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Google Play Store policies: CCI files caveat before Supreme Court
The NCLAT, on January 11, refused to stay the CCI order and asked Google to "cease and desist" from abusive Playstore practices
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Google removes 'Smart Reply' suggestions from Voice app on Android, iOS
Google has removed Smart Reply suggestions that appeared at the bottom of messages from the Voice app on Android and iOS
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YouTube Music launches 'Listening Room' on Discord to get users' feedback
YouTube Music might soon allow users the ability to create a custom radio
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Reviewing SC decision, will cooperate with CCI on way forward: Google
The Supreme Court on Thursday declined to entertain a plea by Google challenging a NCLAT order, which refused to stay operation of the CCI order imposing Rs 1337.76 crore fine
Apple to expand smart-home lineup with new displays, faster TV set-top box
The push into smart displays will start with a tablet product - essentially a low-end iPad - that can control things like thermostats and lights, show video and handle FaceTime chats
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Google vs CCI: Indian firms see ray of hope as SC affirms NCLAT order
Indian internet firms have expressed optimism about finding clear space for their apps on Android devices as Google failed to find relief in the SC on an NCLAT and CCI order against the internet giant
Android dominance: Supreme Court turns down Google's plea on CCI penalty
Firm gets 7 days to deposit 10% of Rs 1,337.7-cr fine
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Indian start-ups rejoice as SC upholds Android ruling against Google
The CCI order states Google can't impose such requirements now
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Look at the kind of authority you wield in terms of dominance: SC to Google
Singhvi further argued that in Korea, there is a different user and pressed that Google is there due to excellence and not due to dominance
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Google working on new 'Bluetooth Distance Measurement' API: Report
This feature was first spotted by Esper's Mishaal Rahman and the company has already started to add code for it to the Android open source project
Google-owned YouTube rolling out updates to TV's live guide, library
Updates to the library will help users to manage their content with improved content filtering and better organisational tools
World looking at us: CCI to SC in Google case; next hearing tomorrow
The CCI said that the issue at hand was of "national importance" and that Google be not given "two innings" at the NCLAT
Android issue of national importance, world looking at us, CCI tells SC
Android is a popular open-source, mobile operating system installed by Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) of smartphones and tablets
Fitbit to end music streaming services Deezer, Pandora from older devices
Google-owned wearable brand Fitbit will reportedly remove music streaming services Pandora and Deezer from the Fitbit Sense, Versa 3 and other older devices in March this year
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Google pilots 'Soundpod by Google Pay' for UPI payments in India: Reports
The search giant is piloting a soundbox of its own in the country to alert sellers of confirmations for Unified Payments Interface (UPI)-based payments, reports TechCrunch
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