Google is going all AI: Biggest announcements from I/O 2024
Google's annual I/O developer conference 2024 hosted on May 14 has unveiled a series of transformative upgrades set to reshape the digital landscape. Here are the key highlights from Google I/O 2024.
Microsoft, Google earnings shine as AI drives revenue
Alphabet reported profit of $23.7 billion on revenue of $80.5 billion, Microsoft's revenue was $61.9 billion, with net profit up by 20 percent to $21.9 billion
Google fires employees for protesting contract with Israel
Google has recently laid off 28 employees involved in a public protest against the tech giant's cloud contract with the Israeli government, as per an official statement by the company.
Google Photos to launch AI editing tools
Google Photos is set to launch a suite of AI-powered editing tools including Magic Eraser, Photo Unblur, and Magic Editor, which will become available to all Google Photos users starting May 15. Users will be able to access these tools for free of cost on a wider range of devices, including Pixel tablets.
Google working on feature to identify unknown callers: report
Google is reportedly developing a new ‘Lookup’ button that allows users to quickly search phone numbers directly from their recent calls screen, therefore identifying unknown callers. The discovery was first made by an X user named AssembleDebug, who found this upcoming feature in the latest beta version of the Google Phone app, as reported by PiunikaWeb, an India-based tech news platform.
Google to add fees for premium AI search features: report
Google is planning on introducing fees for premium features on its generative AI-driven search engine, according to a recent report by the Financial Times. The report adds that the traditional search engine would remain free of charge, with ads continuing to appear alongside search results even for subscribers.
Google is slowly changing how we search on the internet
A quiet revolution is brewing in the search bar. Google's foray into AI-powered summaries offers a glimpse into a future where curated snippets replace the open web, fundamentally altering how we navigate the vast digital landscape.
Apple to incorporate Google Gemini engine into iPhones: report
Apple is in negotiations to incorporate Google's Gemini artificial intelligence (AI) engine into iPhones, as per a recent report by Bloomberg News.
Google under fire: Is Sundar Pichai stepping down?
Since assuming the role of CEO in 2015, and subsequently of Alphabet in 2019, Pichai has been lauded for his stewardship during more stable times.
Google introduces Lyria, the music-generating AI model
Google Deepmind, the AI research laboratory owned by Google, has recently introduced Lyria, an advanced music AI generation model. In partnership with YouTube, Google Deepmind's Lyria AI model can generate song tracks consisting of both vocals and instruments.
Google's cloud division in disasters; Microsoft's thrives
Google-parent Alphabet's (GOOGL.O) cloud division posted its weakest growth in nearly three years, leading to a 5.7% decline in its stock value in after-hours trading. This decline is even more striking when juxtaposed with the success of Microsoft's (MSFT.O) cloud division, which has seen a substantial surge in sales.
Google to go fully password-less; say hello to passkeys
Google has announced plans to revolutioniae user authentication by phasing out traditional passwords in favor of passkeys. After receiving overwhelmingly positive feedback earlier this year, the tech giant is now focusing on enhancing the accessibility of passkeys.
Google unveils Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro, Pixel Watch 2, and more
Google laid out its latest series of devices on Wednesday, headlined by the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro smartphones. The event also highlighted the Pixel Watch 2 and the unveiling of Android 14 for the public.
Google turns 25: A breakdown of the tech giant's journey
Google, the world-famous tech giant, has officially turned 25 years old. Let's take a look at the company's 25-year odyssey in revolutionising the internet as we know today.
Google Pixel 8 set to launch on October 4: reports
The newest addition to Google's signature smartphone series, Google Pixel 8, is set to launch on October 4. Google has announced an unveiling event on October 4, where the tech giant is expected to reveal their newest "Pixel portfolio of devices".
Google Flights will now tell you when to book the cheapest flights
Google Flights is launching a new tool to help travellers decide when to book their flights.
Google to become more transparent with content moderation
Google plans to improve the transparency of their content moderation practices across their various services, including the widely used Google search engine, as per a recent announcement.
Google introduces Dark Web report feature in India
Google is rolling out its Dark Web Report feature to a select group of users in India, marking an expansion beyond its initial availability only to users in the United States.
Gmail introduces e-mail translation feature for mobile users
Gmail's Android and iOS applications have introduced a native translation capability for emails, a feature that has been long available on the desktop version. The update aims to provide mobile users with a seamless translation experience, eliminating the need for manual methods like copying and pasting content into Google Translate or using Google Lens for screenshots.
