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Google's 'Ask for Me' uses AI to call businesses on behalf of customers
Currently available as part of Google's Search Labs, this tool allows users to access essential information such as pricing and availability without having to dial a phone number themselves
Mexican Prez Sheinbaum writes to Google over Gulf of Mexico name change
Sheinbaum argued that according to the United Nations Convention on the law of the sea, US sovereign territory only extends up to 12 nautical miles
Google Play Protect's new tools enhances app security on Android: Details
Google has also expanded Play Protect's "enhanced fraud protection pilot" to more regions including India to protect against financial fraud
Google Pixel 9a could launch in March with these upgrades: Check details
Reportedly, the anticipated Google Pixel 9a smartphone will be available for pre-order in select regions on March 19
Google releases new firmware update for Pixel Buds Pro 2: New features
The new update adds a "Bud Return" sound cue indicating the correct buds placement in the charging case
Think before you search: Four Google queries that could land you in jail
Google is the most popular tool to seek any sort of information, but some searches can have unexpected legal consequences. Governments now use advanced technology to monitor online behaviour
Google makes URLs more compact for mobile search results: What changes
URLs in Google Search results on mobile devices will no longer show "breadcrumb elements"
CERT-In issues urgent security alert over vulnerabilities in Google Chrome
The advisory highlights security flaws in the outdated version of the Google Chrome web browser for Macs, Windows, Linux, as well as ChromeOS for Chromebooks
Google pushes agenda to educate workers on AI, plans $120 mn investment
A key priority, one executive told Reuters, comes in building out educational programs to train the workforce on AI
Google pledges fight against fake reviews in deal with competition watchdog
Google pledged to crack down on fake online reviews with tougher punishments for rogue reviewers and businesses that try to profit from them, British regulators said Friday following an investigation.
Google brings 'Identity Check' theft protection to Pixel and Samsung phones
With Identity Check enabled, the device will ask for biometric authentication to access sensitive account and device settings when the device is outside of a trusted location
Taiwan's HTC to sell part of its XR headset unit to Google for $250 million
Google said that the latest deal would accelerate the development of the Android XR platform and strengthen the ecosystem for headsets and glasses
Google releases Android 16 beta 1 for Pixels: New features, eligible models
Android 16 brings improved app compatibility for foldables, new "Live Updates" notifications, camera updates and more to compatible Google Pixel devices
Apple, Google face fresh scrutiny in UK over mobile phone ecosystems
The watchdog is flexing its newly acquired regulatory muscles again after the new digital market rules took effect at the start of the year
YouTube brings new experimental features for Premium users: Check details
Some YouTube Premium features from the Android app such as Picture-in-Picture view for Shorts are now available on the iOS app as well
Google wins UK ruling blocking Russian fine worth more than world GDP
Russian firms' $125 nonillion penalty blocked as Google challenges enforcement
CM Naidu pitches Visakhapatnam for Google's chip centre, green energy hub
With Google ramping up its chip production for server operations, Naidu, during the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, pitched the port city as an ideal location for the company
Google fixes reported issues in Android 15 QPR2 beta 3 for Pixels: Details
Google has addressed several user-reported issues in Android 15 QPR2 beta 3, including the one that previously caused devices to restart during phone calls
Google to make fresh investment over $1 billion in OpenAI rival Anthropic
Anthropic, a major competitor of OpenAI in the AI foundation model space, declined to comment
Indonesia fines Google $12.4 mn for anti-competitive play billing practices
Indonesia joins India, Russia and the European Union, who have all imposed significant fines on the tech giant for alleged unfair competitive business practices
