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Delhi High Court directs Google, Apple to act against pornographic apps

Court says intermediaries must exercise due diligence while allowing apps on their platforms and ensure compliance with IT Rules, 2021

Android Auto to get a boost with immersive navigation, Gemini Intelligence

Google is bringing a redesigned Android Auto interface, immersive Maps navigation, Gemini AI features, full HD video playback, and Dolby Atmos support to supported vehicles later this year

Googlebook platform combines Android and ChromeOS with Gemini at centre

Google has introduced Googlebook, a new AI-focused laptop category that combines Gemini Intelligence, Android integration, ChromeOS features, and cross-device workflows into one experience

Android 17 widgets vs Nothing Essential apps: What are the key differences

Google's Gemini-powered "Create My Widget" expands custom widgets beyond phones and adds deeper system integration, while Nothing's Essential apps remain more limited in scope and functionality

Google to make you wait for 10-seconds before opening any distracting apps

Google's new Pause Point feature on Android will force users to wait 10 seconds before opening distracting apps, aiming to reduce doomscrolling habits

Decoding Gemini Intelligence: How automated workflows will change Android

Google's Gemini Intelligence signals a major shift in how smartphones may work in the future, moving Android beyond chatbots toward AI systems that can actively complete tasks across apps

Google previews Gemini Intelligence, AI upgrades and Googlebook: Highlights

Google showcased Gemini Intelligence, Android 17, Googlebook AI laptops, upgraded Android Auto, creator tools, and new security features at Android Show 2026

Google suffers outage as thousands report search disruption in India

The outage appeared most prominent in Google Search, though several users also reported problems in accessing the website itself

Cybercriminals are innovating in AI-led hacking operations: Google

The incident marks the first time Google has identified attackers using AI to discover a new vulnerability and attempt to exploit it at scale

Google settles lawsuit alleging racial bias against employees for $50 mn

Google has reached a settlement with Black employees who alleged systemic racial disparities in hiring, pay, and advancement in a lawsuit filed in 2022. April Curley, a former Google employee, had sued the tech giant for racial discrimination, saying it engages in a "pattern and practice" of unfair treatment for its Black workers. The suit claimed the company steered them into lower-level and lower-paid jobs and subjected them to a hostile work environment if they speak out. Other former Google workers also joined the suit, which later received class action status. "This case is about accountability, plain and simple," said civil rights attorney Ben Crump, who represented the plaintiffs, in a statement. "For far too long, Black employees in the tech industry have faced barriers that limit opportunity. This settlement is a significant step toward holding one of the world's most powerful companies accountable and making clear that discriminatory practices cannot and will not be ...

Google exploring India investments in AI infra, servers, drones: Vaishnaw

Internet giant Google is exploring investment opportunities across AI infrastructure, including the production of servers and drones, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Friday. This announcement follows Google's groundbreaking of its USD 15 billion AI hub in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, in April this year. "Google is exploring investments in India across AI infrastructure and the manufacturing of servers and drones," Vaishnaw said in a social media post after meeting company officials.

Judge denies Google bid to pause search data-sharing order in monopoly case

US District Judge Amit Mehta denied Google's request for now, saying that any data sharing is at least months away and therefore the company is not at risk of any immediate harm

Google's on-device AI efforts irk consumers over shrinking storage space

Google's growing push toward on-device AI is reportedly consuming gigabytes of storage on Android phones and PCs, raising concerns over transparency and user control

Passkeys see uptake, but slow adoption keeps passwords in use for now

Infrastructure for passkeys is largely in place with 96 per cent device readiness, yet adoption is still scaling, with 26 per cent of logins and 36 per cent of accounts currently using passkeys

Google tests autonomous AI agent as industry shifts beyond chatbots: Report

Google is reportedly testing a new AI agent called Remy internally as the technology industry eyes a shifts from chatbot-style AI tools to autonomous digital assistants

Bard to Gemini and TPUs: Decoding Google's multi-pronged AI strategy

Google's latest TPU innovations and the transition to more advanced Gemini models suggest the company may be moving beyond catch-up mode in the fast-evolving AI landscape

Google is now open to exploring inclusion of ads in Gemini app: Report

Google may bring ads to Gemini in the future, with executives indicating openness to monetisation as the company tests ad formats across AI-powered search experiences

Now, Gemini on Google TV lets you edit images, create videos, and more

Google has rolled out Gemini-powered updates for Google TV, adding image editing, video creation, and Shorts feed, with initial availability limited to select US devices

Australia to charge big tech firms 2% levy unless they strike news deals

A proposed News Bargaining Incentive would tax the three big tech companies 2.25% on their local revenues unless they struck agreements

Google kicks off $15 bn project in 'AI-patnam': Work begins on 1 Gw centre

Project includes 1 GW data centre, subsea cable landings and digital infrastructure, positioning Visakhapatnam as a major global AI and connectivity hub