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YouTube Music gets 'hum to search' feature on Android: Here's how it works

With "hum to search" feature on YouTube Music, users can hum, sing or play any vocal and find nearest matches on YouTube Music

Google could use TSMC-made 'Tensor' chips in 2025 Pixel smartphones: Report

Google has developed its Tensor chips for Pixel smartphones using Samsung's foundry since the first generation in 2021

What is Google's AI Overviews, and why is it getting things wrong?

Google's AI Overview's blunders have cast a shadow over the company's reputation, from suggesting glue as a pizza ingredient to recommending the consumption of rocks for nutrients

Google invests $350 mn in Flipkart as part of $1 billion funding round

This fundraise will give enough firepower to Flipkart to counter competition from Amazon, Reliance JioMart, and Tata Digital and tap the next 200 million customers in the country, especially in Tier-I

NCLAT defers hearing on Google's Play Store billing policy to July 5

Insolvency appellate tribunal NCLAT on Friday deferred hearing to July 5 on the petitions filed against tech giant Google over its Play Store billing policy. A two-member National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) bench, after a brief hearing over the petitions, directed listing the matter after summer vacations on July 5. Indian Broadcasting and Digital Foundation (IBDF), Indian Digital Media Industry Foundation, People Interactive India which operates Shaadi.com, and Mebigo Labs which operates Kuku FM have filed petitions before the NCLAT against Play Store billing policy. During the proceedings, counsel appearing from app developers requested the bench to pass an order directing status quo till the next date of hearing, though Google had not de-listed them from the Play Store for non-acceptance of policy terms. They urged the appellate tribunal to ask Google for an undertaking to this effect. Google's counsel refused to give an undertaking, however, assured the NCLAT that

Google to acquire minority stake in Flipkart in fresh funding round

Internet major Google has proposed an investment in e-commerce major Flipkart to buy a minority stake during the company's fresh funding round, the Walmart group firm said on Friday. "As part of the latest funding round led by Walmart, Flipkart today announced that it will be adding Google as a minority investor, subject to receipt of regulatory and other customary approvals by both parties," Flipkart said in a statement. The e-commerce firm, however, neither disclosed the amount proposed to be invested by Google nor the details of the fund being raised by the firm. "Google's proposed investment and its cloud collaboration will help Flipkart expand its business and advance the modernization of its digital infrastructure to serve customers across the country," Flipkart said.

Google, Foxconn join forces to produce pixel smartphones in Tamil Nadu

Google is planning to expand its Pixel smartphone business in India, aiming to seize the growing demand for premium smartphones in the country

Tech wrap May 23: POCO F6, Nvidia chips, Kia EV3's AI assistant, and more

Nvidia plans new AI chips every year. The POCO F6 has been launched in India. Kia has introduced the EV3, featuring a new AI assistant powered by OpenAI's ChatGPT

Google Pay gets three new features including buy now and pay later: Details

Google said the new features on its payment platform, Google Pay, will enhance users online shopping experience and can be utilised at the checkout

Xiaomi could launch Civi 4 Pro in India to rival OnePlus, Samsung, Google

Reportedly, Xiaomi may introduce the Civi 4 Pro as the Xiaomi 14 Civi in India. If it turns out to be true, the smartphone will become third model in its premium Xiaomi 14 series in India

Google Search to show inline sponsored ads section in AI Overviews: Details

Google said that during the testing phase of AI Overviews in Search Generative Experience, it found out that users find ads appearing above and below the AI-generated overview "useful"

Google Doodle celebrates the anniversary of Accordion's 1829 patent

Google Doodle is celebrating the patent anniversary of Accordion. The accordion was patented in 1829, this versatile instrument left a lasting impact on the music industry

Amazon lining up AI overhaul, paid plans for Alexa voice assistant: Report

A subscription to Alexa will not be included in the company's $139 Prime offering and Amazon is yet to nail down the price of the new services, the report said

Tech wrap May 22: WhatsApp's new feature, Realme GT 6T launch, and more

WhatsApp tests a new feature allowing users to clear all unread chats. Realme launches the performance-focused GT 6T smartphone. Adobe introduces an AI-powered photo editing feature in Lightroom

Dixon Technologies set to manufacture Google Pixel 8 smartphones in India

Local contract manufacturer Dixon Technologies said the initial batch of Indian-made devices will be available in the market by September, as trial production has recently started

Google's Quick Share for Android has QR code pairing option in beta: Report

Reportedly, the latest beta version of the Google Play Service presents a new option to establish a connection by scanning a generated QR Code for sharing files over Quick Share

Google brings new artificial intelligence-powered updates to advertisements

The tools for retailers include a new profile option for e-commerce brands, generative AI features for more effective product imagery, and new immersive ad formats

Can global Big Tech companies afford to ignore the Indian market?

Those opposing the ex-ante legislation wanted the deadline for submitting responses, which was May 15, to be extended by two to six months. But the MCA has not agreed

Google targets Microsoft's public cyber failures in bid to steal customers

Google also released a white paper Monday highlighting its rival's security lapses, and is considering launching similarly-themed social-media and advertising campaigns

Google allows developers to build on-device AI-powered apps for Android

Google said that it is already working with select third-party developers for "compelling on-device Gemini use cases" and will enable more developers to access and use Gemini Nano on Android