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Google Doodle marks Women's Premier league, Valentine's Day with artwork

Today's Google Doodle features a sweet chocolate theme across the world to mark Valentine's Day 2025. It is also celebrating the first day of the Women's Premier League 2025 in India

Apple, Google restore TikTok app after getting assurances from Trump

The move follows weeks of uncertainty about TikTok's future, and there's still no guarantee that it will survive in the US in the long run

Conditions ripe for India to be at forefront of AI, says Google policy head

Amid buzz around Artificial Intelligence and its profound impact on society, Google's global head of government affairs and public policy, Karan Bhatia on Thursday said conditions are ripe for India to be at the forefront of AI, and that the tech firm is deeply aligned to the country's vision of having indigenous foundational models. He also expressed optimism that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's ongoing visit to Washington DC will further cement an already-strong bilateral relationship, and lead to greater collaboration between India and the US, on AI. Bhatia asserted that the Mountain View, California-headquartered company is already deeply invested and engaged in India's vision of having indigenous foundational models, and is excited to be an important partner in the country's tech journey. "... On what makes us optimistic about India, is not just a matter of localised talent... not just things like the language diversity that makes us so excited... it is also the evidence that ..

AI needs talent, not factories - India has both: Google X's Sebastian Thrun

Thrun is known for co-founding Google X, the innovation lab responsible for groundbreaking projects like Google Glass and Waymo, Google's self-driving car initiative

Google, Telangana ink pact to accelerate AI-led transformation in state

Google on Thursday announced a strategic collaboration with the Telangana government to harness the transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence across the state in various sectors. This collaboration formalised through an MoU aims to drive the development and implementation of AI solutions. It focuses on key sectors, including agriculture, mobility, education, sustainability and governance. Additionally it seeks to foster innovation, bridge the digital divide and equip the workforce with future-ready skills, said an official release. The MoU exchange took place in the presence of Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, IT Minister Sridhar Babu, and Google representatives. Under this agreement, Google will collaborate with the Telangana government to develop AI-powered agricultural solutions to support farmers and enhance mobility through transit data integration and road information sharing. The partnership will also focus on AI skilling and upskilling programmes, supporting digita

Tech wrap Feb 12: Google I/O announced, Samsung Galaxy F06 5G, iPhone SE 4

Google I/O 2025 announced, Samsung Galaxy FO6 5G launched, Apple to launch iPhone SE 4 next week, WhatsApp new features, Sony State of Play

From Google to Target, US cos drop diversity policies after Trump's order

Meta, one of the biggest social media company ended its DEI Platforms programs, including those for hiring, training and picking suppliers

Black History, Pride Month vanish from Google Calendar; backlash erupts

Google faces heavy criticism online after removing Pride Month, Black History Month and Holocaust Remembrance Day from Google Calendar, days after Donald Trump takes office

Google I/O 2025 on May 20: From Android to Gemini, here is what to expect

Google is expected to release Android 16 around the same time as the conference, while it could offer more details about the new Android XR platform

Apple renames Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America on Maps after Trump's order

The change comes after the US government updated its official map to reflect the new name. Alphabet Inc.'s Google made a similar update to its Google Maps app earlier this week

Google, SoftBank back quantum computing startup QuEra in $230 million deal

QuEra Interim Chief Executive Officer Andy Ory said the latest funding round came together quickly - "in a matter of weeks" - after the startup cleared a series of technical challenges

Google joins troublesome trend, drops its promise to not use AI for weapons

The update came after United States President Donald Trump revoked former President Joe Biden's executive order aimed at promoting safe, secure and trustworthy development and use of AI

Best of BS Opinion: How AI, trade, and immigration generate conflict

From the use of AI in the military, to its use to generate unrest, from illegal human trafficking leading to conflict between allies, our columns today deal with the idea conflict

Google has made a dangerous U-turn on military artificial intelligence

This week, the company deleted its pledge not to use AI for weapons or surveillance, a promise that had been in place since 2018

Pixel 9a: Google could offer free YouTube premium, Google One subscription

Google is expected to launch the anticipated Pixel 9a smartphone next month, earlier than the expected May launch timeline

Google rolls out new Gemini 2.0 AI models: What's new for users, developers

Google is also bringing its experimental Gemini 2.0 Flash Thinking mode to the Gemini app, offering improved reasoning capabilities

Google ends diversity hiring, says will no longer have 'aspirational goals'

Google said it was reviewing its programs and would no longer have aspirational goals tied to representation

Alphabet tumbles after slower growth in cloud business, missed estimates

Quarterly sales, excluding partner payouts, were $81.6 billion, Alphabet said Tuesday in a statement. Analysts had projected $82.8 billion

Google removes weapons clause from AI principles amid ethical concerns

The change is part of a broader shift in policies among large technology companies. In January, Meta Platforms Inc. disbanded many of its diversity and inclusion efforts

Amazon's cloud business faces test after Microsoft, Google struggles

Amazon Web Services, the world's largest cloud services provider, is expected to post its strongest revenue increase in eight quarters at 19.3 per cent, according to data compiled by LSEG