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Andhra CM lays foundation for $15 billion Google data centre near Vizag

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Tuesday laid the foundation for USD 15 billion Google Artificial Intelligence data centre near Visakhapatnam. The 1 GW capacity data centre will emerge as a major step in India's digital infrastructure growth. It is expected to be one of the largest AI data centres in the country and will provide advanced AI cloud infrastructure and large-scale data storage capabilities, an official release earlier said. The facility will be established across 600 acres in Tarluvada, Adavivaram and Rambilli villages, with other private partners, aiming to build a larger multi-gigawatt digital ecosystem in the state. The state government has outlined a long-term vision to develop a multi-gigawatt digital ecosystem with a total capacity of around 6.5 gigawatts, positioning Andhra Pradesh as a major data hub.

Google now lets you explore the web side-by-side with AI Mode: Details

Google brings AI Mode to Chrome with a side-by-side view, letting users browse websites and interact with AI together, reducing tab switching and making search easier

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 desktop app for Windows with AI Mode, global search

Google launches desktop app for Windows with AI Mode, quick search, screen sharing and Lens support, letting users search the web, files and apps from one place without switching tabs

Google app may get Gemini-powered 'Your Day' feed for updates and more

Google could add a Gemini-powered "Your Day" feed to its app, offering proactive updates, reminders and events from across services, according to a report by 9To5Google

Google Search's AI Mode now helps you book restaurant reservations in India

Google's AI Mode in India can now help users find and book restaurant reservations, handling preferences and showing real-time availability across multiple platforms

Tech Wrap April 6: Samsung Messages, WhatsApp noise cancellation, iOS 26.5

Samsung is discontinuing Messages. WhatsApp tests built-in noise cancellation for calls. Apple releases iOS 26.5 public beta 1. Realme to launch Buds T500 Pro. Claude's Microsoft 365 connector

Now you can view memories from Google Photos on Samsung TVs: How to set up

Google Photos arrives on 2026 Samsung TVs with Daily+ row, app launcher, and widget support, allowing users to view curated memories on a bigger screen in a more immersive way

Google rolls out AI Inbox feature to organise emails in Gmail: Report

Google is rolling out AI Inbox in Gmail, a new feature that organises emails into smart summaries, highlights urgent tasks, and surfaces key updates using Gemini-powered AI

Canva's 'Magic Layers' turns AI images into editable designs: What is it

Canva introduces Magic Layers, a feature that transforms flat images into editable designs, allowing users to move objects, change text and refine layouts directly in the editor

Google Play to add more games, free trials, AI tips and more: What's coming

Google Play is expanding paid games with trials, AI tips and cross-device pricing, allowing players to discover, test and play titles across mobile and PC

Ex-Google AI researcher launches robotics startup 'Integral AI' in Tokyo

The 15-person startup is holding initial discussions with Toyota Motor, Sony Group, Honda Motor, Nissan Motor and Mitsui Chemicals to pitch them on how AI can advance manufacturing processes

Apple may rely on Google cloud infrastructure for upgraded AI Siri: Report

Apple is reportedly exploring Google cloud infrastructure to support AI-powered Siri upgrade, which will now use Google's AI models in the background

YouTube experiments with AI remix tools for Shorts: Here's what's new

YouTube is testing new AI-powered Shorts remix tools, including Add object and Reimagine, for a limited group of English-language creators

Google scaling back Pixel Studio tools, redirecting users to Gemini: Report

Reportedly, Google is phasing out Pixel Studio's AI image tools, shifting generative features to Gemini, Google Photos and Messages with a gradual update rollout

India's AI power is in democratising expertise: Google DeepMind official

India's biggest AI 'opportunity unlock' is in democratising expertise at scale and advancing scientific frontiers, Pushmeet Kohli, Vice President of Research at Google DeepMind said, citing its transformative potential for 1.4 billion people, from expanding healthcare access to accelerating drug discovery. Kohli told PTI that India has exceptional talent and a strong education system that has produced outstanding researchers and engineers, many of whom are contributing to core AI development. He noted that Google DeepMind's Bengaluru lab has made fundamental contributions to foundational models and their applications of AI across critical sectors. Indian talent, he said, will play a vital role not only in advancing core machine learning and AI technologies but also in applying them to areas such as agriculture, healthcare and social systems. Describing the current moment in AI as "amazing", he said the focus has now shifted firmly to impact. Kohli, a distinguished scientist and sen

Tech Wrap Feb 27: Apple launch event, Nano Banana 2, Nothing Headphone (a)

Apple may launch new devices next week. Google releases Nano Banana 2. Nothing to Launch Headphone (a). Microsoft's agentic Copilot Tasks. Live location on Google Messages

Gemini App rolls out 'Past Chats' personalisation to free tier: What's new

Google is rolling out Gemini's "Past Chats" feature to free users worldwide, allowing the app to reference previous conversations for more personalised responses

Google launches Nano Banana 2 for faster image generation, more: What's new

Google launches Nano Banana 2 based on Gemini 3.1 Flash Image, combining faster image generation speeds with improved reasoning, better text rendering and stronger visual quality

You can now use Gemini to turn prompts and photos into music: How it works

Google adds Lyria 3-powered music creation to Gemini, letting users generate 30-second songs from text, photos or videos, with AI watermarking and Dream Track support