Google to contest Japan’s claims of hindering search rivals
Alphabet Inc. is reportedly preparing to challenge allegations by Japan’s Fair Trade Commission that it engages in anticompetitive practices. The JFTC claims…
Google unveils experimental AI Model Gemini 2.0 flash thinking
Google has launched an experimental AI model, Gemini 2.0 Flash Thinking Experimental, aimed at advancing reasoning capabilities in artificial intelligence. Available via…
Google, Facebook, others contribute N3.8tn in taxes to FG – Report
Foreign companies such as Google, Netflix, and Facebook paid N3.85tn in taxes to the Nigerian Federal Government in the first nine months…
US lawmakers urge TikTok ban from Google, Apple app stores
United States lawmakers are increasing pressure on TikTok, urging Alphabet and Apple to prepare to remove the app from their stores by…
Turkey fines Google $75m in ad tech probe
Turkey’s antitrust regulator imposed a fine of 2.61 billion liras ($75 million) on Google, citing that the tech giant unfairly favoured its…
National grid, new national anthem top Nigeria’s 2024 Google search
Google on Tuesday unveiled its 2024 Year in Search report for Nigeria, revealing that the U.S. elections, the new national anthem, and…
Google removes negative McDonald’s review after CEO murder suspect’s arrest
Google on Monday took down derogatory reviews of McDonald’s after the suspect in the killing of UnitedHealth executive Brian Thompson was arrested…
Google discloses breakthrough in quantum computing with new chip
Google announced on Monday that it has overcome a challenge in quantum computing with the development of a new generation of chips.…
Orange partners OpenAI, Meta to develop African-language AI models
French telecom giant Orange announced a partnership with Microsoft-backed OpenAI and Meta to develop custom AI models that better understand regional African…
Google cloud records 35% growth in 2024 Q3
Google’s cloud business has shown impressive growth, achieving a 35% increase year over year in Q3, reaching $11.35 billion. This growth rate…
FG, Google partner to unlock Nigeria’s AI potential
The Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, in partnership with Google, has announced the 10 startups selected for the N100…
Why Google was fined outrageous amount – Russia
The Kremlin said Thursday that Russia’s huge fines imposed on Google were largely symbolic and designed to spur the internet giant into…