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Google finally adds Konkani in translation; Goa CM, others applaud move [details]

The lovers of Konkani language have hailed the efforts of Google to add this language to Google Translate. Konkani is widely spoken in Goa, many parts of Karnataka and Maharashtra.

May 13, 2022

Google begins work on Hyderabad campus at Gachibowli, largest outside its headquarters

Internet giant Google on Thursday began work here on its largest campus outside of its headquarters in the US.

Apr 28, 2022

You can now ask Google to remove personal info from Search results

Google has allowed people to request removals of additional types of information from its Search results, including personal contact information like a phone number, email address, or physical address.

Apr 28, 2022

Alphabet's profit down by $1 bn despite Search & Cloud biz grow in Q1

Google parent company Alphabet's net profit dropped to $16.4 billion compared to last year's $17.9 billion in the first quarter of this year, as its Search and Cloud businesses saw great momentum.

Apr 27, 2022

Google to block outdated "apps which can put users data at risk" on Play Store from Nov 1, 2022

In a bid to protect users from installing outdated apps which can put their data at risk, Google has announced to block and hide apps on Play Store that have not kept up with latest Android operating system (OS) updates.

Apr 7, 2022

Choice is yours: Google Maps to roll out toll prices for Indian users

Google on Wednesday said it is rolling out toll prices on Maps in India, the US, Japan and Indonesia that will help users make the choice between toll roads and regular roads.

Apr 6, 2022

Russia plans to fine Google over Ukraine war videos

Russia's communications regulator may fine Google over its failure to remove certain "illegal" videos related to Ukraine invasion on the YouTube platform.

Mar 31, 2022

Google donates $15mn in relief to Ukraine; blocks RT, Sputnik on YouTube [details]

Google said they have identified "the attackers behind the GhostWriter threat group targeting Ukrainian government and military officials" and have "blocked these attempts".

Mar 2, 2022

Google rolls out Search chips in Drive to find files faster

Google has rolled out a feature that will make it easier for you to search files in Google Drive.

Feb 17, 2022

PriceRunner, Swedish price comparison firm sues Google for $2.4 bn [Details]

Swedish price comparison platform PriceRunner on Monday sued Google in Europe, seeking 2.1 billion euros ($2.4 billion) in damages.

Feb 8, 2022

Google moves closer to schools, unveils new Chromebook devices for students and teachers

Tech giant Google has introduced a new lineup of secure and sustainable Chromebook devices -- along with updated programmes, resources and Chrome OS advances -- built entirely for education.

Feb 5, 2022

Google deleted 500K bad content in India in Dec; Says user complaints have gone up

Google removed 94,173 pieces of content based on user complaints in December 2021, a nearly 24 percent increase from November (61,114), the company said in its monthly report

Feb 3, 2022

Google unveils open-source differential privacy tool for Python developers

Tech giant Google has come up with a new product developed with OpenMined that allows any Python developer to process data with differential privacy.

Jan 29, 2022

Filmmaker Suneel Darshan files FIR accusing Google of copyright infringement on Youtube

Filmmaker Suneel Darshan has filed an FIR against the search engine giant Google, its CEO Sundar Pichai and several other employees of the corporation, alleging an infringement of the copyright of his 2017 directorial 'Ek Haseena Thi Ek Deewana Tha' on YouTube.

Jan 27, 2022

Google sued for "deceptive" collection of Android location data in US

Google has now been sued in the US for 'deceptive' collection of location data on Android devices.

Jan 25, 2022

Google and Apple express displeasure over an upcoming legislation in the US

Google and Apple have expressed displeasure over an upcoming legislation in the US that would give more power to consumers and third-party developers.

Jan 19, 2022

PUBG game developer Krafton sues Apple, Google and Garena over copyrights

Krafton, the developer of famous mobile game PUBG has sued Apple, Google and another game developer Garena in the US for copying and distributing its original battle royale game.

Jan 14, 2022

Russia fines Google, Meta for failure to remove content considered illegal

A Russian court has fined Google $98 million for its alleged failure to remove content that is considered illegal in the country.

Dec 25, 2021

TikTok dethrones Google, emerges as most popular website of the year: Report

Popular short video-sharing platform TikTok has surpassed tech giant Google as the most popular website of the year, says a report.

Dec 25, 2021

Google to let you request to remove images from search results

Tech giant Google has launched a new safety feature that lets under-18s request the removal of images of themselves from the company's search results.

Oct 28, 2021