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Google Messages Introduces 7 New Features for Enhanced Self Expression
Newsmen Tech Desk -
Among these enhancements is "Photomoji," a feature leveraging on-device Google AI that transforms favorite photos into expressive reactions.
Google Committed to Assisting Indian Government in Developing Responsible AI
Newsmen Tech Desk -
This commitment follows a meeting between Union IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and representatives from major social media platforms and other stakeholders.
Elista Introduces New Range of Smart LED TVs Powered by Google TV Technology
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The Xplore Smart LED TV series operates on the Google TV operating system, ensuring a seamless and intuitive entertainment experience.
Epic CEO Brands Google as a 'Crooked' Bully, Accuses it of Exercising De Facto Control Over Android Apps
Newsmen Tech Desk -
According to Sweeney, Google attempted to dissuade Epic Games from releasing Fortnite on the Play Store, offering a range of financial incentives during discussions held at Google's headquarters.
US Families Label Social Media Giants as 'Big, Bad Monsters' in Lawsuit Against Big Tech
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The lawsuits against major social media platforms by families and school districts in the US shed light on the significant concerns surrounding the potential adverse effects of these platforms on users, particularly children and teenagers.
Google's $147 Million Offer to Epic Games for Fortnite Launch on Play Store
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The Vice President of Play Partnerships at Google, affirmed during her testimony that the proposed deal was not only formulated but also presented to Epic Games, although it was ultimately not accepted.
Sundar Pichai defends Google’s biz practices, says our products are good for internet
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The Google CEO defended Google’s business practices, including its deal with Apple and other partners to make Google the default search engine. During the US Justice Department’s hearing late on Monday, Pichai said that Google Search, Android and Chrome are not only good products, but are good for the Internet as a whole, reports The Verge.
Google investigating multiple profile update bug in Android 14
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The problem was faced mostly by Pixel 6 owners as soon as the Android 14 update started rolling out. According to the reports, the problems ranged from missing apps to being locked out of internal storage on one of their device’s user accounts. A Google representative acknowledged the vulnerability, saying the team was working hard to fix this issue.
Google paid $26.3 bn in 2021 to be default search engine across platforms: Report
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The figure came out during the US Justice Department’s cross-examination of Google’s search head, Prabhakar Raghavan, reports The Verge. The $26.3 billion amount was made public after a debate between the tech company and Judge Amit Mehta over “whether the figure should be redacted”.
Big Tech coalition seeks 12-18 month extension to comply with India's DPDP Act
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In a letter addressed to Union IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and Minister of State for Electronics and IT, Rajeev Chandrasekhar, the group said that since implementing these provisions would require structural changes in organisations and businesses, “they are likely to face significant amount of challenges during the course of such transition”.
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