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Google adds seamless account switching to Chrome on iOS
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Google expands gmail Q&A feature to iPhones

A few months ago, Google launched a new feature for Gmail that leverages its Gemini AI, allowing users to search for specific emails by asking questions. The feature, known as Gmail Q&A, enables users to find information quickly, such as asking, “What time is our dinner reservation on Saturday?” Initially available only on Android devices, […]

Google to revises app rules after EU charges over market abuse
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Google introduces ads in AI overviews to enhance search experience

Google announced on Thursday that it will begin displaying ads within its AI Overviews, the AI-generated summaries for select search queries. These summaries will also include links to relevant web pages, further enriching the user experience. This rollout will commence in the U.S. this week, coinciding with the introduction of AI-organized search results pages. The […]

Australia fines Google $36m over anticompetitive search engine deals
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Russia fines Google, Discord for failing to delete certain content

A Russian court on Monday fined tech giant Google and messaging platform Discord for not complying with Russia’s demands to delete or restrict access to certain online content. The fines were issued by the Tagansky District Court, which penalized both companies 3.5 million roubles ($37,675) each. Google was fined for failing to remove content that […]

Google unveils next Gen tools for retailers
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Google to invest $1bn to boost cloud infrastructure in Thailand

Google announced on Monday that it will invest 36 billion Thai baht, or approximately $1 billion, to establish a new data center and expand cloud infrastructure in Thailand. This investment represents a significant ramp-up of Google’s operations in Asia and underscores the company’s commitment to integrating artificial intelligence into its global strategy. This was disclosed […]

Google TV enhances features ahead of new streaming box launch
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Google TV enhances features ahead of new streaming box launch

As Google prepares to launch its latest set-top streaming device, the Google TV Streamer, the tech giant has announced a series of exciting updates for all Google TV devices. Key enhancements include a new home panel for smart home control, AI-powered screensavers, a dedicated sports page, and more. The company revealed these features on Monday, […]

Google to pay $30m to settle YouTube children’s privacy lawsuit
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Google loses final appeal against EU’s €2.4bn antitrust penalty

Google has lost its final legal challenge on Tuesday against a European Union penalty, concluding a prolonged case that resulted in a substantial fine. The European Union’s Court of Justice upheld a lower court’s ruling, affirming the €2.4 billion ($2.7 billion) penalty imposed by the European Commission. The fine was levied for providing an illegal […]

Australia fines Google $36m over anticompetitive search engine deals
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Google guilty of abusing dominance in digital ad, says UK regulator

Britain’s Competition and Markets Authority announced on Friday that it has provisionally found Alphabet’s Google guilty of abusing its dominant position in digital advertising, thereby restricting competition. The CMA believes Google has engaged in anti-competitive practices by favoring its own ad exchange, AdX, in the open display ad tech market, potentially harming thousands of British […]

Australia fines Google $36m over anticompetitive search engine deals
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Google eyes hyperscale data center Investment in Vietnam

Alphabet’s Google is reportedly considering a significant investment to establish a hyperscale data center in Vietnam, marking the first major venture of its kind by a leading U.S. tech company in the country. According to a source familiar with the matter, Google is exploring the development of the data center near Ho Chi Minh City, […]

UK suspends Apple, Google digital market law probe
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UK suspends Apple, Google digital market law probe

Britain’s Competition and Markets Authority has suspended its ongoing investigations into Apple and Google’s app stores, pending the introduction of new legislation designed to regulate digital markets. The CMA’s decision follows extensive global scrutiny over the dominance of Apple’s App Store and Google Play Store, which critics argue impose unfair fees on app developers and […]

Google to revises app rules after EU charges over market abuse
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Google unveils new Pixel smartphones with enhanced AI features

Google has introduced its latest lineup of Pixel smartphones, featuring deeper integrations of artificial intelligence technology. The new models, Grok-2 and Grok-2 Mini, were revealed at a high-profile event on Tuesday at Alphabet’s Bay View campus in Mountain View, California. The new Pixel devices showcase significant AI advancements, including a Pixel-exclusive feature that allows users […]

Google introduces updates to play store
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Google introduces updates to play store

Google has unveiled a series of enhancements to its Play Store, aiming to transform the digital marketplace into a more engaging and comprehensive platform beyond mere app distribution. The tech giant’s ambitious goal is to make Google Play a destination where users can spend time and interact, akin to a social experience. Among the updates […]