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Google sued for allegedly using Gemini AI to secretly track user data

The suit alleges that Google is violating the California Invasion of Privacy Act, a 1967 law that prohibits surreptitious wiretapping and recording of confidential communications without the consent

YouTube brings Gemini-powered Ask feature for PC, smartphone: How to use

YouTube has introduced a new Gemini-powered "Ask" button that lets users interact with videos in real-time, ask questions, and get AI-generated explanations or summaries without leaving the player

Google brings new Pixel Feature Drop: AI message summary, themes, more

Pixel Feature Drop for November brings a seasonal Wicked theme pack, photo Remix in Messages, AI summaries for long group chats, power saving mode in Maps, AI mode in Search bar, and more

Google adds new AI features to Pixel phones, including message summaries

The move comes as major tech companies, including Alphabet, Apple, Amazon.com Inc and Meta Platforms Inc, are racing to make their AI offerings more advanced and more useful to consumers

Big Tech boost to India's AI engine may power infra, local data hosting

Amazon, Google and Microsoft are investing big in India. This may support the development of AI infrastructure and local data hosting

Tech Wrap Nov 11: Spotify on WhatsApp status, Fallout 4, Nano Banana 2

Spotify song sharing on WhatsApp status. Fallout 4 anniversary edition released. Google may release Nano Banana 2 soon. Samsung SmartThings works with Apple Siri. Google Play update

Digital media drives 97% of ad violations in April-Sept: ASCI report

ASCI's half-yearly report for FY26 shows most ad violations came from digital platforms-led by Meta, websites, and Google-with betting and personal care ads topping the list

Google's Nano Banana 2 may get 4K output with Gemini 3.0: What to expect

Google's anticipated Nano Banana 2 image generator is tipped to bring 4K rendering, improved text clarity, smarter edits, and more context-aware image generation powered by the Gemini 3 Pro Image mode

Soon, Pixel Watch may get Apple Watch-like hypertension alerts: Here's how

Google's Fitbit Labs is reportedly testing two new health features - one that studies early signs of hypertension and another that alerts users when their wellness metrics deviate from usual patterns

Google begins rolling out Gemini to Android Auto with Live support: Report

Google's Gemini assistant is reportedly rolling out to Android Auto for select beta users, replacing Google Assistant and introducing new Live features and settings

Meta, ByteDance, Google, Snap to face trial over youth addiction claims

Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Carolyn B. Kuhl late Wednesday ruled against the companies on their last chance to avoid trial

Tech Wrap Nov 6: Gemini AI in Google Maps, Motorola Edge 70, B by Lenskart

Google brings Gemini-powered features in Maps. Motorola Edge 70 unveiled. Lenskart to launch AI smartglasses. Realme UI 7. Ray-Ban Meta glasses. Pixel Watch 4 sale. Apple Music WhatsApp sharing

Google's new Theme Pack app for Pixels lets you customise wallpapers, icons

Google has released the Theme Packs app for Pixel users, enabling one-tap personalisation across wallpapers, icons, colours, and more ahead of the next Feature Drop

Google Pixel Watch 4 goes on sale in India: Check price, offers, specs

Google's new Pixel Watch 4 starts at Rs 39,900 and comes with a brighter Actua 360 display, faster charging, and a repairable design

Apple nears $1 billion-a year deal to use Google AI for Siri upgrade

Following an extensive evaluation period, the two companies are now finalising an agreement that would give Apple access to Google's technology

Epic Games, Google settle 5-year antitrust battle over Android app store

Video game maker Epic Games has reached a comprehensive settlement" with Google that could end its 5-year-old legal crusade targeting Google's Play Store for Android apps. Epic and Google revealed the settlement agreement in a joint legal document they filed in a San Francisco federal court on Tuesday. They said it would allow the parties to put their disputes aside while making Android a more vibrant and competitive platform for users and developers". Epic, which makes the hit online game Fortnite, won a victory over the summer when a federal appeals court upheld a jury verdict condemning Google's Android app store as an illegal monopoly. The unanimous ruling cleared the way for a federal judge to enforce a potentially disruptive shake-up that's designed to give consumers more choices. Google took another hit in October when the US Supreme Court refused to protect it from the judge's required app store makeover. The specific terms of the settlement agreement remain under seal and

AI ads: Blurring the line between information, recommendation and promotion

Google's decision to try out advertisements within its Gemini AI experience could change both revenue structures as well as how advertising is targeted, but it also raises several ethical questions

Google launches Project Suncatcher to test AI data centres in space

The project envisions a network of small satellites, each equipped with Google's custom-designed Tensor Processing Unit (TPU) chips

CERT-In issues high severity warning for Google Chrome on desktop: Details

CERT-In has issued a high-severity warning for desktop users of Google Chrome, citing multiple security flaws that could let hackers remotely execute malicious code

Google Chrome can now autofill your license number, passport details, more

Google Chrome's new update lets users autofill passport, driver's license and vehicle details, aiming to make form-filling faster while keeping data private and secure