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Google One adds 5TB storage plan for $24.99/month on its app
Tech giant Google is adding a 5TB storage plan for $24.99/month on the Google One app
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Google gave some users' data to Hong Kong authorities in 2020: Report
Tech giant Google has reportedly provided some users' data to the Hong Kong government last year, despite promising it would not process such data requests from authorities, the media reported.
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Chip shortage pushes Reliance, Google to delay India smartphone launch
Indian conglomerate Reliance Industries delayed the launch of a low-cost smartphone it is developing with Google to November, citing an industry-wide semiconductor shortage.
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Apple fires manager who complained about workplace harassment, safety
Company tells Ashley Gjovik her employment was terminated for violating policies including the disclosure of confidential information
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Google's voice assistant under new EU antitrust investigation: Report
A fresh EU antitrust case could expose Alphabet Inc's Google to a fine as much as 10% of its global turnover
Google brings accelerator programme for digital news startups in India
Google on Thursday announced an accelerator programme 'GNI Startups Lab India' for independent local or single-subject journalism organisations in the country.
HC quashes plea against Google for showing Kannada as 'ugliest language'
Karnataka High Court quashed a petition seeking to initiate legal action against Google after a search result on its platform showed Kannada as the 'ugliest language' in India
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Google Workspace announces innovations to bridge hybrid work gaps
To help employees, Google on Wednesday announced major advancements that further the company's vision for hybrid work with a single connected experience in Google Workspace
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Qualcomm, Google bring intelligent in-vehicle experiences to Renault EV
Chip-maker has announced that it is working with Google and Renault to design an in-vehicle experience for Renault's next-generation electric vehicle, the new Megane E-TECH Electric.
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Google-backed edtech firm offers free math courses to win users in India
Cuemath's premium curriculum, which normally costs $299 a year, will be free for subscribers who invite two new users
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Why RBI is concerned about Equitas SFB's new scheme for Google Pay users
The RBI is weighing carefully if this could eventually lead to a backdoor entry of Big Tech in the Indian banking system
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Google working on 'Human Presence Sensor' for Chromebooks: Report
Tech giant Google is working on a "Human Presence Sensor" (HPS) for upcoming Chromebooks, which could be used for face unlock or other long-awaited Chrome OS features.
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Google locks Afghan govt email accounts as Taliban looks for access: Report
Google has temporarily locked down some Afghan government email accounts as the Taliban is attempting to access the former officials' emails
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Google developing own CPUs for Chromebook laptops, says report
Google is developing its own central processors for its notebook and tablet computers, the latest sign that major tech players see in-house chip development as key to their competitiveness
YouTube signs up over 50 mn paid subscribers for its music service
That 50 million figure includes people paying for YouTube Music, customers for YouTube Premium, who get music as part of their subscription, as well as customers still on a trial basis
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Google may launch Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro smartphones on September 13
Seems like September is going to be filled with major smartphone launches from some big tech giants.
Google appeals France's 'disproportionate' $591 mn fine in copyright row
Google said on Wednesday it was appealing against a 500 million euro ($591 mn) fine imposed by France's antitrust watchdog in July over a dispute with local media about paying for news content
Search 'covid vaccine near me' on Google to book a slot: Mandaviya
Google said users will be able to get more information about vaccine availability and appointments for over 13,000 locations in the country across its three products - Search, Maps and Assistant
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Google products to show real-time CoWIN data around vaccines from this week
People will be able to get more helpful information about vaccine availability and appointments across Google products and platforms for over 13,000 locations across the country
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