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Google, justice dept face off in climactic showdown in search monopoly case

Google will return to federal court Friday to fend off the US Justice Department's attempt to topple its internet empire at the same time it's navigating a pivotal shift to artificial intelligence that could undercut its power. The legal and technological threats facing Google are among the key issues that will be dissected during the closing arguments of a legal proceeding that will determine the changes imposed upon the company in the wake of its dominant search engine being declared as an illegal monopoly by US District Judge Amit Mehta last year. Brandishing evidence presented during a recent three-week stretch of hearings, Justice Department lawyers will attempt to persuade Mehta to order a radical shake-up that includes a ban on Google paying to lock its search engine in as the default on smart devices and an order requiring the company to sell its Chrome browser. Google lawyers are expected to assert only minor concessions are needed, especially as the upheaval triggered by .

Now, Gemini AI can answer questions about videos saved in Google Drive

Moreover, Gemini AI in Google Drive can now summarise videos, letting users quickly extract key info from meetings, classes, and announcements without watching fully

YouTube brings Lens to Shorts for real-time visual search: How it works

YouTube Shorts will now let users search for information from the video itself using Google Lens-rolling out in beta over the next few weeks

Inside Google's $100 mn gamble to retain YouTube CEO Neal Mohan in 2011

In 2011, YouTube CEO Neal Mohan was key to Google's ad and product strategy when X, backed by ex-boss David Rosenblatt, approached him to be its Chief Product Officer

Facing battery drainage issue on Pixel? Update Instagram, says Google

Select Pixel smartphone users reported battery drain issues after the May update. Google clarified that the problem stems from a bug in the Instagram app

Google Store debuts in India with offers on Pixel devices: Check deals here

Google's official store goes live in India, offering direct-to-consumer sales with exclusive deals on Pixel devices and accessories

Android 16: Samsung releases OneUI 8 beta, confirms summer debut with folds

Samsung's One UI 8 beta is now live in Germany, South Korea, the UK, and the US, with wider device and regional support expected in the coming months

Google Meet to fully replace legacy Google Duo calling in September 2025

Google has begun notifying users to back up video messages and call histories from the Duo legacy system as the company prepares to sunset its remaining features

'Sign in with ChatGPT' could be OpenAI's answer to Google sign in: Details

OpenAI is testing a "Sign in with ChatGPT" feature to rival Google Sign-In, aiming to let users access third-party apps using ChatGPT credentials

Google app on Android rolls out 'Activity' tab: Here's what it will do

The Activity tab stores history, saved items, and collections - offering quick access to recent searches, saved content, and grouped collections in a new layout

Google's upcoming Pixel phones to use TSMC-made Tensor chips: What changes

Earlier, Google was relying on Samsung for the production of Tensor chips, but now it has reportedly signed a deal with TSMC for the chipsets' production from Pixel 10 to at least Pixel 14

Google Pixel 10 series: Colours to camera and processor, what to expect

Reportedly, Google's upcoming Pixel lineup will be launched in new colour options, including Iris, Limoncello, and Sterling, alongside returning shades such as Obsidian and Porcelain

Google expands Gemini Live's screen sharing, live camera feature to iPhone

Gemini Live's screen and camera sharing feature is rolling out gradually on the Gemini iOS app, and is expected to be available to all users in the coming days

Google renews Bengaluru office lease for five years at ₹90 crore rent

The tech giant has renewed its lease on 8.7 lakh sq ft at Bagmane Capital Business Park, paying ₹7.5 crore monthly for space across Kyoto East and West Towers

Claude 4 Sonnet, Opus AI models released with enhanced coding capabilities

Anthropic claims Claude Opus 4 can compete with GPT-4.1 and Gemini 2.5, while Sonnet 4 outperforms its predecessor in reasoning and code generation

Tech Wrap May 22: Android 16 QPR1 beta, Xbox Game Pass, Motorola Razr 60

Google releases Android 16 QPR1 beta for Pixels. Microsoft expands its Game Pass subscription. Motorola's Razr 60 to launch in India. Acer launches Swift Neo laptop. Nothing Phone 3 Community contest

Gemma 3n: All about Google's open model for on-device AI on phones, laptops

Google says Gemma 3n makes use of a new technique called Per-Layer Embeddings (PLE), which allows the model to consume much less RAM than similarly sized models

Google introduces SynthID Detector to spot AI-generated content: What is it

Google's SynthID Detector aims to improve transparency around AI-generated content by helping users trace its origin-supporting the responsible use of AI

Google previews Samsung DeX-like desktop mode for Android at I/O: Details

Android 16's desktop mode brings a PC-like experience to smartphones when connected to an external display, with support for adaptive apps

Google releases Android 16 QPR1 beta for Pixels: New features, eligibility

The new Android 16 QPR beta build brings a redesigned user interface with Material 3 Expressive to compatible Google Pixel smartphones