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Powering data centres: AI leadership depends on control of power supply

Google's Intersect Power deal shows how AI's explosive energy needs are pushing Big Tech from buying clean power to owning it-reshaping grids, climate goals and regulation

Tech Wrap Feb 05: Google Pixel 10a, Samsung Galaxy A07, Claude Cowork

Google unveils Pixel 10a. Samsung Galaxy A07 launched. Claude Cowork. Spotify updates lyrics with translations. Amazon Alexa+ plans unveiled. Apple iOS 26.3 release candidate preview

Why Google is ramping up AI investment to as much as $185 billion

Strong profits and cash flow are driving Google's plan to double AI spending to $185 bn; the money will go into AI models, cloud infrastructure and data centres as demand continues to rise

Google unveils Pixel 10a, pre-orders set to begin on Feb 18: What to expect

Google has announced the Pixel 10a, confirming that pre-orders will begin from February 18, with the teaser already live on the Google India Store ahead of its launch

Google's quarterly results show internet giant getting stronger in AI age

Google's latest quarterly report provided further evidence that its internet empire is withstanding an artificial intelligence shakeup that's turning into another potential boon for the company. The numbers released on Wednesday marked Google's third consecutive quarter of digital ad growth of more than 10 per cent from the previous year, while also posting more than 30 per cent sales growth in its division that powers data centres for AI services. Those increases during the October-December period propelled Google's corporate parent Alphabet Inc well past the earnings forecasts of stock market analysts. Alphabet's fourth-quarter profit rose 30 per cent from the prior year to USD 34.5 billion, or USD 2.82 per share, while revenue climbed 18 per cent to USD 113.8 billion. The collective momentum of Google's main business in search and advertising and the still-nascent AI field indicates a company born during the late 1990s internet boom is becoming even stronger during another ...

Alphabet plans Bengaluru expansion for 20,000 jobs amid H-1B visa curbs

Alphabet has leased one office tower and may take two more in Bengaluru's Whitefield, as tighter US H-1B visa rules push global tech firms to scale up hiring in India

Google Pixel to get new themes in Theme Packs app soon: Check details

Google's Theme Packs app for Pixel phones is set to bring new curated theme packs soon, following the expiration of the first Wicked: For Good pack on January 31

Google postpones Fitbit account migration deadline to May 19: Details

Google has extended the deadline for migrating Fitbit accounts to Google Accounts until May 19, 2026, giving users extra time to transfer their data and maintain access

Google Gemini may soon let you import chats from ChatGPT and more: Details

Reportedly, Google is testing several advanced Gemini features, including a beta option to import chats from other AI platforms, new video verification settings, and higher-resolution image downloads

Google India profit flat at ₹1,437 crore in FY25 as revenue dips 3.2%

Google India registered a flat standalone profit of Rs 1,436.9 crore in the financial year ended March 2025 due to lower revenue and higher employee and tax expenses, according to a regulatory document shared by market intelligence firm Tofler. The company logged a profit after tax of around Rs 1,425 crore in the preceding financial year. When contacted, a Google India spokesperson said that the financial numbers of 2025 were not comparable with those of 2024. "Profit of Rs 1,425 crore for 2024 includes profit from the IT division. The IT division was demerged into a separate company (Google IT Services), so the 2025 GIPL profit numbers do not reflect IT division profit," the spokesperson said. The spokesperson further said that the net revenue for 2024 includes adjustment (addition) of Rs 229 crore, which pertains to the revenue of fiscal years 2016-17 to 2022-23 but reflected in 2024 based on the BAPA agreement signed with the Indian government. A note in the company's financial

Now you can access Gemini on Google Maps hands-free while walking, cycling

Google Maps expands Gemini's hands-free navigation beyond driving, enabling voice-based assistance for walking and cycling on Android and iOS devices

Google India profit remains almost flat at ₹1,437 cr, revenue dips 3.2%

Google India has posted a flat profit of Rs 1,436.9 crore on standalone basis in the financial year 2025 due to decline in revenue and increase in employee and tax expenses, according to a regulatory document shared by market intelligence firm Tofler. The company had posted a total profit after tax of around Rs 1,425 crore a year ago. The revenue from operations of Google India declined by 3.2 per cent to Rs 5,340 crore during the reported fiscal from Rs 5,518 crore in FY24. Total revenue of Google India, however, increased by 3.2 per cent to Rs 6,116 crore from Rs 5,921 crore on YoY basis, an account of "other income" of around Rs 776 crore. Email query sent to Google India elicited no immediate response. According to the analysis done by Tofler, net margin of Google India also declined 23.49 per cent on year-over-year (YoY) basis from 24.06 per cent. "The company's total expenses for the fiscal were reported as Rs 4,136 crore," Tofler said. The company posted 7.8 per cent incr

Google rolls out Project Genie: What is it, how it works, and availability

Google has started rolling out Project Genie, an experimental AI prototype that lets select users create, explore and remix interactive worlds powered by its Genie 3 world model

Google rolls out update for Gemini in Chrome: Side panel, Nano Banana, more

Google is expanding Gemini in Chrome with a new side panel, connected app support, image transformation tools, and agentic features aimed at multitasking and productivity

Google announces ₹85 crore grant to bring AI to Indian classrooms

Google pledges Rs 85 crore to Wadhwani AI to boost AI in education, support 75M students, and launch India's first AI-enabled university at CCSU

UK proposes forcing Google to let publishers opt out of AI summaries

Britain's competition watchdog said Wednesday that Google should give news sites and content creators the choice to opt out of having their online content scraped to feed its AI overviews. It's part of a set of proposals from the Competition and Markets Authority aimed at loosening the US tech giant's stranglehold on the UK's online search market. The watchdog last year labelled Google a "strategic" player in online search advertising, using new digital powers to promote more competition by forcing changes to the company's business practices. The CMA's report noted that news publishers have suffered a drop in traffic since Google rolled out its AI Overviews - summaries that appear at the top of some search queries - because fewer users are clicking through to the original articles. The watchdog said Google should give publishers "meaningful choice" over how their content is used in AI-generated responses; be more transparent about the process; and properly cite content used in AI .

Google's Android for PC may get redesigned status bar, Chrome Extensions

Reportedly, an internal Google build offers an early look at Android's desktop interface, highlighting UI changes aimed at large screens and keyboard-and-mouse use

Google expands theft protection features on Android smartphones: What's new

Google is rolling out tighter authentication, expanded biometric checks, and improved remote lock options to make stolen Android devices harder to access and easier to secure

Android 17 to bring blurred UI elements, revamped screen recorder: Report

Ahead of its expected unveiling later this year, Android 17's alleged leaked images hint Google is testing blurred system UI elements, a redesigned screen recorder, and app lock features

Google may soon offer built-in AI music generator in Gemini: What to expect

References spotted in the Google app suggests the company is testing a built-in AI music generation tool inside Gemini, with early signs of limits and phased access