 | Canada says Google will pay $74 million annually to Canadian news industry under new online lawThe agreement removes a threat by Google to block the ability to search for Canadian news on Google in Canada. |
 | How Google, Meta, TikTok, Apple generated billions in fines but haven't paid them yetThe problem is constant, global and involves tech companies of all sizes, not just the big four. |
 | ‘Will meet social media players on deepfake issue’: IT minister Ashwini VaishnawThe government’s action followed the viral spread of a deepfake video featuring actor Rashmika Mandanna on social media platforms. |
 | YouTube launches global effort to crack down on users with ad blockersOver the past several weeks, more users with ad blockers installed have found themselves unable to watch YouTube videos. |
 | Google cracks down on 'offensive' AI apps, disruptive notificationsThe company announced updates to its developer policies to further elevate the quality of apps on Google Play. |
 | Google faces Japan anti-trust probeThe Japan Fair Trade Commission probe adds to the search engine giant's woes as it locks horns with other competition authorities, including in the United States. |
 | Is Chat the future of Search?Search engines, the door to information online, have retained its relevance despite a tectonic shift the information and communication technologies over the past three decades. |
| Google to make Tensor chips in IndiaUnion telecom minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said that India has great potential in mobile phone component manufacturing. |
 | Google to start manufacturing its pixel devices in India from 2024The US-based company is also in talks with homegrown contract manufacturers like Dixon, Lava and Bharat FIH. |
 | What Google’s antitrust trial means for your search habitsMicrosoft CEO Satya Nadella asserted Google has an almost hypnotic hold on users while testifying earlier this month during the trial. |
 | Google makes passkeys default option for all usersWith passkeys, users can sign in to apps and websites with a biometric sensor (such as a fingerprint or facial recognition), PIN, or pattern, freeing them from having to remember and manage passwords. |
 | Supreme Court to hear Google plea against NCLAT order upholding CCI penalty in January 2024The CCI imposed a penalty of Rs 1,337.76 crore on Google for allegedly abusing its dominant position in multiple markets in the Android Mobile device ecosystem. |
 | Google launches Pixel 8 and 8 Pro, but needs to do more to attract Indian consumersGoogle needs to make a serious effort to establish itself in the Indian market. |
 | Heavy rain and low visibility led to accident at Gothuruth, say Kerala policeAccording to initial probe, the accident cannot be attributed to any glitches in the Google Maps application. |
 | Microsoft CEO says unfair practices by Google led to its dominance as a search engineNadella said Google's dominance was due to agreements that made it the default browser on smartphones and computers. |
 | Post death of two doctors, Kerala police issues warning against using Google Maps during monsoonAdvaith (29) and Ajmal (29), lost their lives in the early hours of Sunday after their car plunged into the river Periyar while allegedly following directions on Google Maps. |
 | UPI transactions: PhonePe continues to dominate, says reportPhonePe continues to dominate and remain a market leader for UPI transactions as its market share alone in terms of total value stood at 49.8% in June 2023. |
 | Google Cloud partners with Jain UniversityThe curriculum will offer students hands-on training, practical labs, and industry-recognised certifications. |
 | Illegal loan apps: Kerala police serve notice to Google, domain name registrar to remove 72 websites, apps from PlaystoreSP (Cyber Operations) Harisankar served the notice on Friday to remove all such apps, including trading apps. Sources said that those apps were removed from the Internet. |
 | Technology buzz: Amazon turbocharges its voice assistant with Gen AIThe firm announced on Wednesday that Alexa will be powered by its new large language model (LLM). |
