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Google India PAT grows 6% to Rs 1,425 cr in FY24, income at Rs 7,097.5 cr
Google India posted a total income of Rs 7,097.5 crore during the reported fiscal year, including Rs 5,921.1 crore from continuing operations, and Rs 1,176.4 crore from discontinued operations
 "Google India PAT grows 6% to Rs 1,425 cr in FY24, income at Rs 7,097.5 cr")
Google to release Android 16 early in 2025, minor update planned for Q4
With Google planning to release a new Android version in Q2 2025, it is likely that the company will maintain August as the month for launching new Pixel smartphones
 "Google to release Android 16 early in 2025, minor update planned for Q4")
Tech giants generate over Rs 60,000 crore in advertising revenue FY24
Tech giants Google, Meta, Amazon, and Flipkart generated more than Rs 60,000 crore in advertising revenue for FY24, reflecting a 9 per cent increase compared to the previous year
 "Tech giants generate over Rs 60,000 crore in advertising revenue FY24")
OpenAI takes on Google: ChatGPT now searches the web for answers
This ability to fetch and summarise the latest information aims to provide users with richer, more accurate responses than ever before
 "OpenAI takes on Google: ChatGPT now searches the web for answers")
Russia fines Google an incredible $2.5 decillion for YouTube's media ban
A total of 17 Russian television channels, including state-affiliated outlets, have filed legal suits against Google after it began blocking channels in 2020
 "Russia fines Google an incredible $2.5 decillion for YouTube's media ban")
Alphabet Inc beats sales estimates in Q3 results on Google Cloud growth
As its main search business matures, Google is betting on growth from its cloud division, which supplies computing power, software and services to other companies
 "Alphabet Inc beats sales estimates in Q3 results on Google Cloud growth")
Google's ad changes may impact millions of small businesses nationwide
Starting November 21, only businesses with a verified Google Business Profile will be able to run the ads
 "Google's ad changes may impact millions of small businesses nationwide")
Google changes functioning of local services ads; could affect millions
Starting Nov. 21, only businesses with a verified Google Business Profile will be able to run the ads
 "Google changes functioning of local services ads; could affect millions")
Google adds AI-powered 'Help me write' shortcut to Gmail on web: Details
The Help me write feature is Google's artificial intelligence-powered tool that allows users to formalise, elaborate, and shorten their emails
 "Google adds AI-powered 'Help me write' shortcut to Gmail on web: Details")
After photos, Google targets video enhancements with on-device AI: Report
Reportedly, the Google Tensor G5 will support "Video Generative ML" features for AI-powered video editing. The chip is expected to debut next year in the Pixel 10 series
 "After photos, Google targets video enhancements with on-device AI: Report")
Google readying Gemini 2.0 and AI agent for automating web tasks: Report
Other companies, including OpenAI, Meta, and Anthropic, are also working on new AI models for potential late-year releases
 "Google readying Gemini 2.0 and AI agent for automating web tasks: Report")
Soon, Google Photos app to show notes on images edited using AI: Know more
Google already includes AI information metadata on images edited through its generative AI tools such as Magic Editor, Magic Eraser, and Zoom Enhance
 "Soon, Google Photos app to show notes on images edited using AI: Know more")
Pixel Buds Pro 2 review: By Google for Android phones, specifically Pixels
For those already within Google's ecosystem, particularly with a Pixel smartphone and a Pixel Watch, the integration of the Pixel Buds Pro 2 enhances the overall experience
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Google under probe over allegations of censoring conservative speech
Trump and his supporters have alleged without evidence that Google searches displayed only 'bad stories' about the former US president
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Google Doodle pays tribute to late singer KK to celebrate day of his debut
Google Doodle pays tribute to late singer KK who made his debut as a playback singer on this day in 1996 with 'Chhod Aaye Hum'. He gave his voice to over 500 Hindi songs
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'Mental health crisis': Meta, Google & TikTok to face addiction claims
The ruling Thursday by US District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers in Oakland, California, follows a contrasting June 7 decision by a Los Angeles Superior Court judge in favour of the companies
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Google enhances Gemini with new features and capabilities: Check what's new
The update to Google Gemini introduces the "Ask Gemini" prompt and expanded Workspace extensions, allowing users to create calendar events, take notes, and manage tasks seamlessly
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India Post scam: Google to enhance Messages app with new safety features
Reportedly, the enhanced detection of package delivery and job scams feature is rolling out now, while others are either limited to select countries or will be available in the coming months
 "India Post scam: Google to enhance Messages app with new safety features")
Google to stop showing sitelinks search box in search results: Know more
Google will stop showing the sitelinks search box in all languages and countries. This change will take effect on November 21, 2024
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Android 15 introduces 'Theft Protection': What is it, how to active, more
With a new update to Pixels, Google allows you to access Theft Protection features from the Security and Privacy menu in Settings, making it easier to active and access available features
 "Android 15 introduces 'Theft Protection': What is it, how to active, more")
