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    Counted among the Big Five in the American technology industry, Google specialises in Internet-related services and products, which includes online advertising technologies, a search engine, cloud computing, software and hardware. Most famous for its search engine, Google uses a proprietary algorithm that's designed to retrieve and order search results to provide the most relevant and dependable sources of data possible. It is the top search engine in the world. Several other Google-owned websites also are on the list of most popular websites, including YouTube and Blogger. It was founded by Ph.D students- Larry Page and Sergey Brin- at Stanford University of California. Together they owned about 14% of its publicly listed shares and controlled 56% of the stockholder voting power through super-voting stock. In 2004 then, Google went public and in 2015 the company was recognized as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Alphabet Inc.Google is Alphabet's largest subsidiary and is a holding company for Alphabet's Internet properties and interests. Sundar Pichai was appointed CEO of Google on October 24, 2015, replacing Larry Page, who became the CEO of Alphabet. On December 3, 2019, Pichai also became the CEO of Alphabet. In 2021, the Alphabet Workers Union was founded, mainly composed of Google employees. More

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    • Google News app gets a Listen tab to read your headlines aloud: Report

      Google has introduced a News Audio Briefing on Android, allowing users to listen to a podcast-style summary of the stories directly in its News app. This tab provides AI-generated daily news summaries in audio form from multiple publishers.

    • YouTube to sharpen focus on live content, alternate movie distribution: India MD Gunjan Soni

      YouTube’s move comes as connected TV viewership gains traction and hits critical mass in India.

    • Some ex-Google employees are returning back to company and no, its not a 100 dollar paycheck

      Many former Google employees are returning to the company, not for huge paychecks but for the chance to build products at scale as the AI talent race heats up.

    • Google tells employees on US visas to think twice before travelling abroad: Here’s why

      Google has warned employees on US work visas to be cautious about travelling abroad due to long visa stamping delays and uncertainty around re-entry.

    • Google’s Pixel 10 finally gets a GPU upgrade with Android 16 beta

      Google has started rolling out a GPU driver update for the Pixel 10 as part of the Android 16 beta, bringing better graphics support and potential performance improvements for games and heavy apps.

    • Don’t use Gemini Live while driving, warns Google founder Sergey Brin

      Google co-founder Sergey Brin has warned users against using Gemini Live while driving, saying the current public version runs on an outdated model. A more advanced version powered by Gemini 3 is expected to launch in the coming weeks.

    • Google pledges $15 million, unveils new collaborations to boost India's AI research and developer community

      Google's philanthropic arm has committed funding support to government's AI Centres of Excellence, IIT Bombay, Wadhwani AI and startups like CoRover.AI and Gnani.AI

    • Google to shut down Dark Web Report that scanned the dark web for user data

      Google is retiring its Dark Web Report tool that scanned for leaked user data, with scans ending in January 2026 and the feature shutting down completely in February 2026.

    • Google takes down various AI videos of Disney characters: Here’s why

      Google is removing AI-generated videos featuring Disney characters from YouTube following a cease-and-desist letter from Disney. The letter claimed that Google used Disney-owned content without permission, and accused it of significant copyright infringement.

    • Google planning Gemini live translation feature for headphones: Here’s how it will work

      Google is preparing to expand Gemini-powered live translation to more headphones, offering real-time speech interpretation through the Google Translate app. The feature supports over 70 languages and works across Android devices.

    • Google bans developer who accidentally uncovered child abuse images in AI data

      A developer was banned by Google after unknowingly downloading an AI dataset that contained child abuse images. His entire account was locked, despite him reporting the dataset to child safety authorities. The incident highlights the hidden dangers in AI training data and the risks faced by innocent developers.

    • Global giants Amazon, Google, Microsoft make multi-billion dollar AI bet on India

      A young and growing population along with availability of cheap data has made the country a fertile ground for AI-driven growth

    • Google AI Plus launches in India with Gemini 3 Pro, AI image, video tools and 200GB storage at Rs 399

      Google has launched Google AI Plus in India, a new subscription plan offering access to Gemini 3 Pro, advanced image and video generation tools, NotebookLM, and 200 GB storage. Priced at Rs 399 per month, with an introductory Rs 199 offer, the plan aims to make AI more accessible for everyday users.

    • Meta to take on Gemini and ChatGPT with new ‘Avocado’ AI model, expected to launch in 2026

      Meta is preparing to take on Google’s Gemini and OpenAI’s ChatGPT with its upcoming AI model codenamed Avocado. The launch timeline has reportedly shifted to early 2026, and the model may be closed-source. Here are the latest details.

    • Centre asks Google to pull down ads linked to fake ‘pencil packing’ job scheme

      I4C says the ads impersonated Hindustan Pencil and promised unrealistic monthly payouts through a work-from-home offer

    • Agentic AI startup Emergent secures strategic investment from Google’s AI Futures Fund

      The deal comes as demand for agent-driven automation and task execution grows, with AI adoption shifting from content generation to building tools, products and workflows.

    • Global business leaders giving us signals, they would like to invest in state: Telangana Minister Uttam Kumar Reddy

      State minister Vivek Venkatswamy said that the CM has envisioned that Telangana should achieve a global $3 trillion economy by 2047.

    • Google Trends reveals the 10 most searched botanical gardens in 2025 — #1 will surprise you

      Discover the 10 most searched botanical gardens in 2025, according to Google Trends. From India’s Lalbagh to iconic gardens in the UK, Singapore, and the US, explore the world’s most stunning green sanctuaries and why travellers can’t stop searching for them.

    • Google Maps reveals the world’s most searched bookstore in 2025 — and it’s also the most beautiful

      Discover why Livraria Lello in Porto, Portugal has been crowned the world’s most searched bookstore for 2025 by Google maps. Explore its stunning neo-Gothic design, rare book collection, and why travellers call it the most beautiful bookstore on Earth.

    • What India Searched in 2025: From Nano Banana to Saiyaara, the trends that ruled Google searches this year

      India’s top Google searches of 2025 ranged from Nano Banana and Saiyaara to IPL, Maha Kumbh and AI tools. Here’s a look at the trends that shaped the year.

    • Sundar Pichai says AI could take over his job as Google CEO: 'Will need to adapt'

      Contrary to the belief that only entry-level positions are at risk due to AI, Google CEO Sundar Pichai stressed that all professions will feel the impact.

    • Google co-founder Sergey Brin’s ex-wife makes shocking revelations about tech wives in Silicon Valley

      Nicole Shanahan, Sergey Brin’s ex-wife, claims Silicon Valley’s tech wives were unknowingly guided into global agendas through their philanthropy.

    • Google CEO Sundar Pichai says company is boosting efforts to curb AI misuse with new detection tools

      Google CEO Sundar Pichai says the company is strengthening its efforts to stop the misuse of AI. In a recent interview, he highlighted new tools to detect deepfakes, block scams and improve safety, while also calling for global cooperation and unified national regulations.

    • Bengaluru graduate and ex-Microsoft, Google exec is new Apple AI chief. Meet Amar Subramanya

      Amar Subramanya’s journey began in Bengaluru, where he earned his Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical, Electronics and Communication Engineering from Bangalore University.

    • Google warns users about fake VPN apps that steal banking details and personal data instead of protecting privacy

      Google warns that several fake VPN apps are actually malware stealing banking details, messages, and sensitive data. Here’s how to stay safe.

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