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Tech wrap Aug 7: Vivo V40 series, iOS 18 beta, Google TV Streamer, and more
Vivo launched the V40 and V40 Pro smartphones with imaging system co-engineered with Zeiss. Apple released iOS 18 public beta 3. Google introduced TV Streamer. OpenAI updates ChatGPT app for desktop
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Google unveils set-top-box like TV Streamer to replace Chromecast: Details
Priced at $99.99, the Google TV Streamer is currently exclusive to the US market and is now available in the region for pre-orders
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Google Home set to get these Gemini intelligence-powered smart experiences
The Gemini-powered features will launch initially in Google's public preview beta program to select Nest aware subscribers and are expected to roll out widely later this year
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After phones, Google to enable Gemini assistant on wireless earbuds: Report
Google is expected to introduce Gemini for earbuds along with the Pixel Buds Pro 2 at the Made by Google event on August 13
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Made by Google event on August 13: What to expect from Pixel 9 series
Google is expected to introduce new mobile artificial intelligence features with the Pixel 9 series, which would include a new Plus model and a foldable
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Google illegally monopolised search through exclusive deals, rules US judge
By monopolising distribution on phones and browsers, Google has been able to consistently raise the prices of online advertising
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ADIF files complaint with CCI against Google for anti-competitive practices
The complaint outlined Google's dominant position and alleged abusive behaviour
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Google, Amazon, Walmart seeks to join RBI'S digital currency project
Google Pay and Amazon Pay are payments applications offered by Alphabet Inc's Google and Amazon.com, respectively, that facilitate retail payments over India's widely used Unified Payments Interface
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AI in Olympics ad sparks creative debate; Google hits the delete button
Google is not alone in facing criticism for advertisements that appear to endorse AI's encroachment into creative domains
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Google makes apps sideloading on Android a tad more difficult: Report
This is partly due to its strides to make Android apps smaller in size when delivered through the Google Play Store, which is the default app distribution platform for Android devices
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Trump slams Google over claims it was censoring news related to him
Early this week, Trump alleged that it was virtually impossible to find pictures or anything about the failed assassination bid on him on July 13 on Google. Google, however, denied those allegations
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Google parent Alphabet reduced stake in Crowdstrike before July outage
The company cut its stake to 427,895 class A shares from 855,789 shares, as of June 30
Google Photos: Soon, these AI tools will be available on Android, iOS app
Select AI editing tools, including Magic Editor, Magic Eraser, and Photo Unblur, are set to arrive soon on Google Photos app for Android and iOS
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Google Chrome to get AI features, including Lens integration: Details here
Among the new additions are Lens integration to make search easier, products comparison from multiple tabs, and smart search through history using text prompts
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Amazon set to join Google, Microsoft's spending surge as AI race heats up
The e-commerce giant's capital investments - mostly for building cloud and generative AI infrastructure - is expected to have risen 43 per cent in the second quarter to $16.41 billion
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Google Photos could get 'Show more' option for faces in Memories: Report
Google Photos has a Memories feature where it categorises images based on faces. Reportedly, it is set to get a new option to let users have granular control over faces for personalised experience
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Google introduces Apple-like cross-device sharing in Android: Report
With cross-device sharing, users with multiple Android devices signed into same Google account will be able to sync saved Wi-Fi passwords, share Wi-Fi hotspots, and move calls between devices
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Tech wrap Jul 29: Redmi Pad Pro, Apple Intelligence, Vivo V40 series, more
Xiaomi launched the Redmi Pad Pro and Redmi Pad SE tablets. Next iOS 18 developer beta to bring Apple Intelligence features. Vivo V40 series with Zeiss optics launching in India on August 7
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Paris Olympics 2024: Google Doodle celebrates artistic gymnastics today
Google Doodle is celebrating the artistic gymnastics taking place in the Paris Olympics 2024. These competitions in the Paris Olympics 2024 will take place from July 27 to August 5, 2024
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