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OpenAI, Google, Anthropic win US govt approval for civilian AI contracts

GSA officials said the models from the three companies - OpenAI's ChatGPT, Google's Gemini and Anthropic's Claude - were evaluated by several performance and security measures

Google mocks Apple's delayed AI features in Pixel 10 series ad: Watch here

Google's new teaser video for Pixel 10 series pokes fun at Apple's delayed AI-powered features for Siri ahead of the Made by Google event on August 20

SC stays Textbook Edu's plea against Google in billing policy case

The Supreme Court stays a Madras High Court ruling that had dismissed Google's plea in the case concerning Textbook Edu's challenge to Google's user choice billing policy

SC stays Madras HC order allowing Testbook's suit against Google billing

Supreme Court has put a pause on a Madras High Court order that allowed ed-tech firm Testbook to go ahead with its case against Google over billing policies on the Play Store

Pixel 10 series: Google promises exclusive offer to India store subscribers

Google Store India subscribers to get exclusive launch-day benefits on Pixel 10, Pro, and Pro XL; special promo codes, exchange bonuses, and EMI offers announced

Google enables 'Deep Think' mode in Gemini: What is it, how it works, more

Google said Gemini 2.5's Deep Think mode brings human-like reasoning to AI, enabling it to generate multiple ideas in parallel, explore hypotheses, and arrive at more creative solutions

CCI orders another investigation into Google over AdTech dominance charges

Fair trade regulator CCI has ordered a detailed investigation into Google's conduct in the online display advertising market on a complaint filed by the Alliance of Digital India Foundation (ADIF). In an order passed by CCI on Friday, the regulator said it has decided to club the complaint with ongoing investigations in similar cases and directed the Director General (DG) to carry out a consolidated probe into Google's conduct in the AdTech ecosystem. "The DG is directed to investigate the various alleged practices of Google in Online Display Advertising services and/ or AdTech intermediation services and submit a consolidated investigation report in the matters, accordingly," it added. The order comes in response to a detailed complaint filed by ADIF alleging that Google has engaged in anti-competitive practices across various layers of its advertising technology stack. In its complaint, ADIF alleged that Google, through its multiple group entities, has engaged in anti-competitive

Google loses appeal in antitrust battle with Fortnite maker

A federal appeals court has upheld a jury verdict condemning Google's Android app store as an illegal monopoly, clearing the way for a federal judge to enforce a potentially disruptive shakeup that's designed to give consumers more choices. The unanimous ruling issued Thursday by the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals delivers a double-barrelled legal blow for Google, which has been waylaid in three separate antitrust trials that resulted in different pillars of its internet empire being declared as domineering scofflaws monopolies since late 2023. The unsuccessful appeal represents a major victory for video game maker Epic Games, which launched a legal crusade targeting Google's Play Store for Android apps and Apple's iPhone app store nearly five years ago in an attempt to bypass exclusive payment processing systems that charged 15% to 30% commissions on in-app transactions. The jury's December 2023 rebuke of Google's app store for Android-powered smartphones began a cascade of setback

Fortnite, Epic Games Store may return to Android through Google Play Store

With a US court affirming Google's monopoly verdict, Epic Games may soon bring Fortnite and its app store back to Android through Google Play Store

Google Pixel Watch 4: WearOS 6, Gemini assistant, brighter display expected

Pixel Watch 4 may launch at Google's August 20 event with a repairable design, and subtle updates - but is it really worth upgrading? Find out below

Google to invest $6 billion in 1-GW data centre project in Andhra Pradesh

The search giant's data centre will be the largest in capacity and investment size in Asia and is part a multi-billion-dollar expansion of its data centre portfolio

Google brings AI weather summaries to Pixel 8 and 8a smartphones: Report

AI-generated weather summaries are now reportedly appearing on Pixel 8 and 8a devices as Google quietly expands the feature beyond the Pixel 9 lineup

Pixel 10 series: Google may rival Apple MagSafe with Qi2-based 'Pixelsnap'

Google's Pixel 10 series may adopt Qi2 magnetic wireless charging with a new "Pixelsnap" system, possibly debuting alongside its own line of accessories and chargers

Epson launches EpiqVision Mini laser projectors in India from Rs 99,999

Epson introduces EpiqVision Mini EF-22N and EF-21W laser projectors in India for home use with fullHD projection resolution, Dolby Audio, Google TV, and 150-inch projection

Google officials depose before ED in online betting linked PMLA case

Representatives of Google on Monday deposed before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) as part of a money laundering probe linked to the promotion of "illegal" online betting and gambling platforms, official sources said. Executives from Meta did not depose, they said. The ED had called the officials of the two tech giants, first on July 21 and later extended their deposition to July 28 as they sought more time to appear. The agency may also record the statement of a designated "compliance officer" of Google under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) apart from obtaining some documents from the company on Monday, the sources said. A Google spokesperson had last week told PTI in a statement that the company was "committed to keeping our platforms safe and secure, prohibiting the promotion of illegal gambling ads." "We are extending our full support and cooperation to investigating agencies to hold bad actors responsible and keep users safe," the spokesperson had said. There

Android earthquake alert: Google admits algorithm-driven system limitations

Despite being designed to warn users seconds before earth shaking, Google's quake alert system failed during a major disaster in Turkey in 2023. Here's what went wrong and what's changed

DeepMind finds its India accent where AI trains in culture, not just code

Google DeepMind expects artificial general intelligence (AGI) within four to five years, with significant AI development being driven from its expanding India operations

Meta clashes with Apple, Google as US states push age verification laws

In 2025, Utah, Texas, and Louisiana passed laws requiring tech firms to verify users' ages, get parental consent for minors, and shield them from harmful online content

Google Pixel Watch 4: New charging mechanism, and design tweaks expected

Google Pixel Watch 4 will reportedly feature a redesigned charging mechanism and offer faster charging speeds than the Pixel Watch 3

Alphabet hikes AI spending to $85 bn, sees strong Q2 sales growth

Alphabet shares rose as much as 4.1% after markets opened in New York on Thursday, their biggest intraday gain in two months