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Apple, Google partner to combat creepy tracking tactics through Bluetooth

Apple and Google are teaming up to thwart unwanted tracking through Bluetooth devices that were created to help people find lost keys, keep tabs on luggage or to locate other things that have a tendency to be misplaced or lost. The two companies behind the iPhone and the software that powers Android phones on Tuesday submitted a proposal to set standards for combatting secret surveillance on Apple's AirTag trackers and similar gadgets. The concept also has the backing of Samsung, which sells the most Android smartphones worldwide, as well as tracking products similar to the AirTag such as Tile, Chipolo, and Pebblebee. The $30 AirTag has become a popular item since its 2021 release, helping users pinpoint the locations of a wide variety of lost property. But stalkers have also deployed AirTags and similar products to shadow former love interests and other people who don't realise they are being tracked. Bluetooth trackers have created tremendous user benefits, but they also bring the

Google, Amazon lobbyists helped US shape new Indo-Pacific trade framework

Officials with the US Trade Representative invited Amazon and Google lobbyists early last year to meet personally with Sarah Bianchi, the deputy trade representative

Apple, Google launch initiative to curb unwanted location-tracking

The first-of-its-kind specification will allow Bluetooth location-tracking devices to be compatible with unauthorised tracking detection and alerts across iOS and Android platforms

Google launches 2nd edition of 'Startups Accelerator: Women Founders'

Google announced second edition of its 'Startups Accelerator: Women Founders' to enable women entrepreneurs in India who are using technology to solve complex problems

Google pays Rs 1,338 cr penalty to CCI in Android case, ADIF still cautious

The Indian market regulator had imposed the penalty on Google in October 2022 for allegedly exploiting its dominant position in the Android market

Google pays entire Rs 1,338 crore penalty to CCI in Android case

Google has paid the entire penalty amount of Rs 1,337.76 crore imposed by the Competition Commission of India (CCI) in the Android case

'The godfather of AI' quits Google to freely speak of risks ahead

'I console myself with the normal excuse: If I hadn't done it, somebody else would have'

'Godfather of AI' quits Google to warn about technology's dangers

OpenAI, Microsoft and Google are at the forefront of this trend, but IBM, Amazon, Baidu and Tencent are working on similar technologies, CNN reported

AI chatbots have been used to create dozens of news content farms

The majority of the sites appear to be content farms - low-quality websites run by anonymous sources that churn-out posts to bring in advertising

Android may get separate slider for ringtone, notification volume

However, it's unclear when the notification/ringtone volume change will be included in the June stable release of Android 13 QPR3, or Android 14, the report said

Google's new update to let users add emoji reactions to comments in Docs

With the introduction of emoji reactions to Docs on the web, Google has announced that it will now allow users to add emoji reactions to comments within Docs

Google Pixel Fold leaked images show sleek, nearly gapless hinge design

The highly-anticipated Google Pixel Fold has finally surfaced in a series of leaked marketing images, revealing a sleek design with a nearly gapless hinge

Google took action against 3,500 personal loan apps in 2022 in India

Globally, Google prevented 1.43 million policy-violating apps from being published on Google Play

Need 90% in boards to rent a house in Bengaluru? Here's what a tweet says

A viral tweet suggests you may need over 90% marks to rent a house in Bengaluru

Google took action against 3,500 loan apps for violating norms in 2022

Google took action against over 3,500 loan apps in India in 2022 for violating Play Store policy requirements, the company said on Thursday. Google said that overall it prevented 1.43 million policy-violating apps from being published on Google Play banning 173,000 bad accounts preventing over USD 2 billion in fraudulent and abusive transactions in 2022. "In India, in 2022, we have reviewed and taken necessary enforcement action, including removal of apps, on more than 3,500 personal loan apps for violations of the Play policy requirements. We continue to uplevel our efforts in this area by regularly updating our policies and review processes," Google said. The company announced that it will adopt a more privacy-friendly approach to advertising in 2023. Google will roll out the first Beta for the Privacy Sandbox on Android to a small percentage of Android devices. "With the Beta, users and developers will be able to experience and evaluate these new solutions in the real world...W

Google's content removal policy applies universally in world: Executive

On top of that, Google's own platform policies apply globally, banning hate speech, sexually explicit content, threats and others

HC gives Matrimony.com breather in legal fight with Google over billing

Tech giant asked not to remove matchmaking firm's app from Play Store till June 1

Alphabet posts $69.7 billion in revenues, beats analysts' estimates

Microsoft sees AI reshaping search; rosy earnings spark rally in tech stocks

Top 25 tech firms' valuation grows $2.4 trillion in 2023, shows report

Meta, Apple, Amazon, Microsoft, and Google (FAAMG) stocks contribute more than 60 per cent of the tech stocks with $7.7 trillion

Delhi HC issues notice in Google's appeal against single judge order

The bench considered the submissions made by the senior counsels that the members who presently comprise the CCI are disqualified for any reason