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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

PlayStore billing policy: Google appeals NCLAT order in Supreme Court

Google approached the Supreme Court on July 21

Google is rolling out Gemini AI to more WearOS 4 smartwatches: Report

Pixel, Samsung, OnePlus, and other Wear OS 4 smartwatches now reportedly support Gemini, offering better natural language support and Google app integration

Web traffic collapses as AI steps in: Google is changing how we click

Pew study finds AI summaries shut down curiosity and reduce link clicks, raising alarms among publishers, educators, and creators over falling traffic and shrinking visibility

Google, IIT Bombay team up to build Indic language AI speech models

Google has partnered with BharatGen at IIT Bombay to build AI models for Indian languages, support local startups, offer free AI tools to students, and expand training for developers in India

Google seeks licensing talks with news organisations, following AI rivals

The company plans to launch a pilot project initially with about 20 national news outlets, according to one of the people

Tata Group, Google, Infosys three most attractive employer brands: Report

Tata Group, Google India and Infosys have emerged as India's top-three most attractive employer brands, according to Randstad Employer Brand Research (REBR) 2025. As per the report, India's workforce is increasingly prioritising purpose-driven employment choices, with work-life balance, equity, and attractive salary & benefits emerging as the top Employee Value Proposition (EVP) drivers. Tata Group scored very high on financial health, career progression opportunities, and reputation the top 3 EVP drivers for the organisation, as per the survey. Google India climbed the rankings this year to emerge as the runner-up, followed by Infosys, which occupied the third spot. The top-10 most attractive employer brands in India for 2025 also include Samsung India at the 4th place, JPMorganChase (5th), IBM (6th), Wipro (7th), Reliance Industries (8th), Dell Technologies Ltd (9th) and State Bank of India (10th). State Bank of India has entered the list of top 10 employer brands as the only .

Chrome on iOS now allows easy switching between work, personal accounts

Google Chrome adds seamless account switching on iOS, letting users move between personal and corporate accounts without logging out. Also introduces URL filtering for enterprise security

AI models of Google and OpenAI win milestone gold at global math contest

The achievement suggests AI is less than a year away from being used by mathematicians to crack unsolved research problems, according to Junehyuk Jung, a math professor at Brown University

Google sets Pixel 10 series India launch for Aug 21, previews Pixel 10 Pro

Google teased the Pixel 10 Pro design ahead of India launch on August 21; exclusive offers lined up for early Google Store subscribers

Meta, Google skip ED summons in betting probe, called again on Jul 28

Executives of tech giants Meta and Google did not depose before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) as scheduled on Monday and have now been given fresh summons for July 28 in a money laundering case linked to promotion of "illegal" online betting and gambling platforms, official sources said. It is understood that the representatives of the two companies sought deferment of the July 21 summons, saying they need time to collect relevant information and documents before they present themselves for questioning and recording of their statements at the federal probe agency. Sources said the executives have been given a one-week extension and asked to depose on July 28. Once they depose, their statements will be recorded under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), the sources said. There was no immediate response from the two companies. The federal agency is probing multiple platforms hosting illegal betting and gambling links, including instances of advertisements placed for the

Google Pixel Watch 4 may get new features, bigger batteries: What to expect

Ahead of the Made by Google event on August 20, key feature enhancements and alleged prices of the Pixel Watch 4 series have surfaced on the web

ED summons Google, Meta on July 21 over ads linked to betting apps

The agency is examining the role of digital platforms in enabling the promotion of these illegal apps, which are under scrutiny for potential violations of the PMLA