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Google donates $12 mn in cash, $25 mn in ad grants to fight racism
Google has so far donated $32 million towards efforts related to racial justice over the past five years
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Google faces $5 bn lawsuit in US for illegally tracking internet usage
Google "cannot continue to engage in the covert and unauthorized data collection from virtually every American with a computer or phone," the complaint says
After Mitron app, Google takes down 'Delete China Apps' from Play Store
Remove China Apps gained popularity because of a growing anti-China sentiment due to Himalayan border dispute between India and China
 "After Mitron app, Google takes down 'Delete China Apps' from Play Store")
Top headlines: May Services PMI improves, US to probe India for digital tax
From oil prices hitting a three-month high, May Services PMI improving from shock collapse in April to Google facing class action lawsuit, here are the top headlines of the day
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Struggling with insomnia? Google Bedtime mode might help in improving sleep
The new bedtime experience is rolling out to Pixel devices and will be available in the Clock app on other Android devices later this summer
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Google Android 11 might integrate GPay, IoT controls in power button menu
Google revises the design of power button menu and volume controls with every iteration of Android release
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Not the time to celebrate, says Google as it postpones Android 11 launch
The first beta of the Android 11 was earlier postponed to go official on June 3 through an online event. However, the launch now stands cancelled and Google will come out with a new launch date soon
The problem with Aarogya Setu
The app gathers a lot of data, which is unnecessary for the task it supposedly performs
Coronavirus: Now, Premium Google Meet free for schools till September 30
Google Meet has crossed 50 million downloads on Play Store, a massive 900% increase in user base in a span of few weeks as people work from home in the Covid-19 pandemic
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No proposal before board now, says Voda Idea on Google picking stake in co
The clarification to the BSE by Vodafone Idea comes a day after reports that Alphabet Inc's Google is eyeing about 5% stake in the telecom company.
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Google's interest positive but may not help solve Voda Idea's debt woes
Acquisition of a controlling stake by an outsider or a sizable equity infusion by current promoters remains the need of the hour, Credit Suisse said in its latest note
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US court dismisses anti-conservative bias suit against Twitter, FB, Google
In a ruling on Wednesday, the US appeals court in Washington, DC dismissed the lawsuit and said that the First Amendment rights regulate the government, not the private sector
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Google sees resurgence in state-backed hacking, Covid-19-related phishing
Google said it continued to see attacks from hackers on medical and healthcare professionals, including WHO employees
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Google Pay expands 'Nearby Stores' feature to 35 cities in India: Know more
Nearby Stores spot on Google Pay helps users see which stores, providing essential goods, are open in their vicinity
 "Google Pay expands 'Nearby Stores' feature to 35 cities in India: Know more")
Google faces antitrust case in India over promoting payments app: Report
The complaint was filed in February and the Competition Commission of India (CCI) has kept the identity of the complainant confidential, the first source with direct knowledge of the case said
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Covid-19: Google to reopen offices in July for limited number of employees
The company will also be giving $1,000 stipend for home office equipment to make remote work easier
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Wealth managers advise clients to invest in US-oriented offshore products
International funds delivered 6.8% returns in one year, against large drawdowns in domestic funds
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Weekly economic indicators show more signs of life as economy trudges back
Business Standard tracks weekly economic indicators as a means of better understanding how the economy is doing in the lockdown
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Zoom's privacy glitches
Banning the platform is not the right solution
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Google Chrome gets a new update; here's why you should get it immediately
Google Chrome update includes new setting controls, safety check feature, enhanced incognito mode, a redesigned location for Chrome extensions, and upgraded default security protocols for the browser
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