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Google suspends 1.7 million accounts, blocks 483 million bad ads in India

Tech giant Google blocked or removed 483.7 million policy-violating advertisements and suspended 1.7 million advertiser accounts in India in 2025 with the help of its AI platform Gemini. Globally, Google blocked or removed over 8.3 billion bad ads and suspended 24.9 million advertiser accounts last year, according to Google's '2025 Ads Safety Report' released on Thursday. The company stated that the integration of its Gemini artificial intelligence models has dramatically improved its ability to detect and stop bad actors in real-time, especially as scammers increasingly use generative AI to create deceptive ads at scale. Of the 8.3 billion ads removed globally, Google said it stopped over 99 per cent before they were ever seen by users. "Our safety teams work around the clock to stop bad actors that use increasingly sophisticated, malicious ads," Keerat Sharma, VP & General Manager, Ads Privacy and Safety at Google, said in a blog post. "Our models analyse hundreds of billions of

YouTube now lets users turn off Shorts with new time limit option: Details

YouTube now lets users set a zero-minute Shorts limit, effectively removing them from the feed, with the feature rolling out to both parental and regular accounts

Google rolls out native Gemini AI app for Apple Mac users: Check what's new

The Gemini app for macOS adds keyboard shortcuts, screen sharing and system-level access, expanding Gemini beyond web and mobile platforms

Tech Wrap April 15: OPPO F33 series, Xiaomi TV S Mini LED, BenQ 5K monitor

OPPO launches F33 series. Xiaomi TV S Mini LED TV launched. BenQ 5K monitor for Macs. Vivo T5 Pro 5G launched. Google Personal Intelligence. GoPro Mission 1 cameras. Google app

Google previews I/O 2026 sessions with focus on Android 17, AI and more

Early session list for Google I/O 2026 outlines updates across Android 17, AI tools, Chrome and Firebase, with keynotes set for May 19

Google launches Personal Intelligence feature for Gemini users in India

Google rolls out Personal Intelligence for Gemini users in India, enabling personalised responses using Gmail, Photos and other apps, with privacy controls and gradual access

Tech Wrap Apr 14: Realme Narzo 100 Lite, ASUS laptops, Nvidia GeForce Now

Realme Narzo 100 Lite launched. ASUS launches new Zenbooks, Vivobooks. Nvidia GeForce NOW India debut. iOS 26.5 dev beta 2 released. Google Meet on Android Auto. YouTube Premium new tools

Soon, you will see fewer redirected ads after clicking on 'Back' in Google

Google has introduced a new rule targeting back button misuse, aiming to stop users from being redirected to ads or random pages after clicking back

Google rolls out support for Meet on Android Auto: Here's what you can do

Google rolls out Meet integration for Android Auto, offering in-car calling and meeting support with minimal controls, while restricting interactive features to ensure safety

Meta poised to surpass Google in digital ad revenue for first time: Report

The Instagram-owner's global net ad revenues are expected to reach $243.46 billion in 2026, ahead of Google's projected $239.54 billion, the market research firm said

Google Pixel 11 may get Samsung's latest display tech before Apple iPhones

Google's Pixel 11 series will reportedly debut with Samsung's anticipated M16 OLED panels, potentially bringing display upgrades to its next flagship lineup

Is the world going to tariff Big Tech as WTO shifts digital trade rules?

Internet has been tariff-free for decades; if that changes, it's because the world has decided it can't allow the US to run its digital empire forever

Android XR update lets any app, image, video appear 3D on Samsung Galaxy XR

Google rolls out Android XR update with 3D app support, hand tracking upgrades and expanded immersive experiences for Galaxy XR users

Android 17 beta introduces system-level gaming controller remapping: Report

Android 17 beta brings system-level controller remapping, allowing users to customise gamepad controls across all games without relying on third-party apps

OpenAI, Anthropic, Google join hands to combat AI model copying in China

Rare collaboration signals concern that China-based users are cloning their AI models, threatening prices, stealing customers, and raising serious national security risks

Google releases security update following Chrome zero-day exploit: Report

Google has reportedly begun rolling out a Chrome security update to fix the CVE-2026-5281 zero-day exploit, though it may take days or weeks to reach all users

Google unveils Gemma 4 open models that can run on smartphones, PC: Details

Google has launched Gemma 4 open models for Android and PCs, enabling on-device AI, offline capabilities, and future support for Gemini Nano 4 across the Android ecosystem

Tech Wrap April 2: Vivo V70 FE, Realme 16 launched, Google AI Pro storage

Vivo V70 FE launched. Realme 16 launched. Google raises cloud storage limit on AI Pro plan. Redmi Note 15 SE launched. Google Photos on Samsung TVs. Samsung Hearapy app launched

Google increases cloud storage limit for AI Pro plan to 5TB, no price hike

Google has increased the cloud storage limit for its AI Pro plan to 5TB from 2TB, while keeping the subscription price unchanged at Rs 1,950 per month

Google Find Hub website now lets users ring and locate tags, headphones

Google has expanded Find Hub's web functionality, allowing users to track tags and headphones, and manage devices directly from a desktop browser