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Google announces Fitbit Ace LTE smartwatch for kids: Know features and more

Priced at $229.95, Google's Fitbit Ace LTE is currently available in the US. The smartphone has built-in LTE connectivity that require Fitbit Ace Pass data plan subscription

Apple signals that it's working on TV, sports app for android phones

Apple has long sought to put TV+ on as many platforms as possible and already offers apps for smart TVs, Roku, Amazon streaming devices and game consoles

Tech wrap May 29: Phone 2a special ed, Sony discounts PS5 Slim and more

Nothing announced Phone 2a Special Edition. Sony announces discounts on PS5 Slim, VR2, DualSense Controllers, and select gaming titles. Google Chromebook Plus gets AI features.

Google pulls down documentation containing parameters for Search ranking

Reportedly, the document which was allegedly meant for Google employees got accidentally published on GitHub

Here's how much Google will pay in rent for new office space in Bengaluru

Google's expansion plan in India: The tech giant leased office space at a monthly rate of Rs 62 per sq ft, with a three-year lock-in period

Opera partners with Google to bring Gemini AI-powered tools to its browser

Opera will be using Google's Imagen 2 model to bring image generation capabilities to its Aria AI engine, which powers Opera browser

Google's Chromebook Plus gets big AI boost to rival Copilot Plus PCs

Devices based on Google's Chromebook platform also get new features such as simplified sync with Android smartphones, new Game dashboard, and more

Google to let users share passwords with family group: Here's how it works

Google's May 2024 Play Services update makes it possible for family members to share the Google Password Manager with each other

Google, Amazon, Apple lobby group opposes India's antitrust proposal

Top US lobby group urges India to rethink, fears business hit

TCL launches Google QLED, 4K QLED, 4K UHD range of smart TVs in India

The TCL Google QLED, 4K QLED, and 4K UHD range of smart TVs are available at offline retail and brand stores, including Reliance Digital and Croma, and online on Amazon and Flipkart

Tech wrap May 27: Samsung Galaxy F55 and Sony ULT-series launch, and more

Samsung launched the Galaxy F55 smartphone with vegan leather finish. Sony debuted the ULT-series audio products. Apple's AI features won't be impressive

Google Play allows requesting in-app purchase payments from others: Report

Announced earlier this month at Google's annual developers conference, the "ask someone else to pay" feature is now rolling out on Google Play in India

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