By Samuel Stolton Apple Inc., Alphabet Inc.’s Google and Meta Platforms Inc. face the risk of potentially hefty fines as the European Union opened a full-blown investigation into the firms’ compliance with strict new laws reining in the power of Big Tech. The European Commission said Monday that Apple and Google’s… Continue reading Apple, Google, Meta targeted in EU’s first Digital Markets Act probes | Tech News
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Google Play billing system comes under RBI scanner over alleged violations | Company News
Illustration: Ajay Mohanty The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has launched an investigation into Google Play’s billing system over alleged violations of the Payments and Settlements Systems Act, said people aware of the development, requesting anonymity. The probe follows a complaint lodged by Kolkata-based Hoichoi Technologies. The complaint pertains to the operation… Continue reading Google Play billing system comes under RBI scanner over alleged violations | Company News
Pixel 8a: Google may throw surprise at I/O 2024 with major A-series upgrade | Tech News
Representative image: Google Pixel 8 Google is hosting its annual developers conference, Google I/O, on May 14. At the conference, the software giant is likely to unveil the Pixel 8a smartphone. Unlike past leaks, details about the Pixel 8a have been scarce, hinting at a potential surprise from Google. A-Series surprise While… Continue reading Pixel 8a: Google may throw surprise at I/O 2024 with major A-series upgrade | Tech News
Google, Apple breakups on the agenda as global regulators target tech | Tech News
The US actions come on the heels of other mounting threats across Europe this week. (Photo: Bloomberg) Big Tech is facing its biggest challenge in decades as antitrust regulators on both sides of the Atlantic crack down on alleged anti-competitive practices that could result in break-up orders to Apple and Alphabet’s Google, a first… Continue reading Google, Apple breakups on the agenda as global regulators target tech | Tech News
Google has added grammar check feature to its search engine; details inside
Google has introduced a grammar check feature to its search engine, permitting users to confirm the rightness of phrases and sentences directly through ‘Google Search.’ The grammar checker looks for corrections in a sentence or expression and proposes changes if necessary, as indicated by 9To5Google. Currently, the feature is only accessible in English. … Continue reading Google has added grammar check feature to its search engine; details inside
Google Doodle pays tribute to Altina Schinasi known for ‘cat-eye’ frames
Google is celebrating cat-eye frame designer, Altina Schinasi’s 116th birthday with a Doodle. She is a famous American artist known for creating iconic eyewear, especially the Harlequin eyeglass frame, generally known as the “cat-eye” frame. In addition to her remarkable accomplishments in fashion, Schinasi ventured into filmmaking. She made a documentary in 1960… Continue reading Google Doodle pays tribute to Altina Schinasi known for ‘cat-eye’ frames
Google lifts search, download experience on mobile with new Chrome features
Image: Google Chrome Browser To enhance mobile user’s search experience, tech giant Google periodically comes up with new features and updates. On Wednesday, Google announced new features and updates for the Chrome mobile browser. The new updates provide related content, highlight trending topics, and expand search suggestions. Below are the details: Search suggestions… Continue reading Google lifts search, download experience on mobile with new Chrome features
Amazon, Google wooed by India for $750 million cricket rights: Reports
By Anto Antony India’s cricket governing body is trying to lure global giants Amazon.com Inc. and Alphabet Inc. to bid in a media rights auction of its team’s games amid waning interest from firms who had recently competed fiercely for the wildly successful Indian Premier League. The proposed starting date of… Continue reading Amazon, Google wooed by India for $750 million cricket rights: Reports
Xiaomi Smart TV Launch: launches Google TV-powered Smart TV X series in India: Details here
Chinese electronics maker Xiaomi on Tuesday launched Google TV platform-based Smart TV X series in India. Offered in 43-inch, 50-inch, 55-inch, and 65-inch display sizes, the Smart TV X series boasts 4K UHD resolution with support for HDR10 and Dolby Vision. The Xiaomi Smart TV X series 65-inch variant will be available from… Continue reading Xiaomi Smart TV Launch: launches Google TV-powered Smart TV X series in India: Details here
Google Ads introduces auto-generated advertisement tool using generative AI
Advertisers and businesses will now be able to auto-generate advertisements on Google Ads platform, said Dan Taylor, vice president of global ads at Google. Using Large Language Models (LLMs) and generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI), Google Ads will be able to create campaign workflows based on business prompts given by marketers. “It… Continue reading Google Ads introduces auto-generated advertisement tool using generative AI