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Ola has exited Google maps, moved to in-house navigation system: Bhavish Aggarwal
Bhavish Aggarwal, cofounder of Ola Cabs, said the company will now use its in-house navigation system, exiting Google Maps. This comes a month after Ola took its IT workload off Microsoft Azure. The ride-hailing company will add features, including street view, neural radiance fields, indoor images, 3D maps and drone maps to Ola Maps, Aggarwal said in a post on X.
Google engineer wows internet with 'robotic Medusa dress' which is both creepy and cool
Christina Ernst, a software engineer at Google, has taken the internet by storm with her latest creation: a "robotic Medusa dress." This one-of-a-kind invention, described by Ernst as the “world’s first AI dress,” features robotic snakes that can detect and follow faces, making it both a technological marvel and a fashion statement.
Satya Nadella, Sundar Pichai hail India's historic T20 World Cup victory
Tech honchos Satya Nadella, Sundar Pichai, and others hailed India's historic win over South Africa in a nerve-wrenching final of the ICC T20 World Cup at the Kensington Oval in Barbados on Saturday.
A big boost for a climate solution: electricity made from the heat of the Earth
Southern California Edison and Fervo Energy mark a significant advance with the largest geothermal power development in the US, showcasing the increasing demand for clean electricity and the commitment to zero-carbon energy in California.
Google Cloud’s AI push is winning clients: Thomas Kurian
Google Cloud chief sees tech infra that govt wants to put together as an opportunity to work closely with India. He says so many Indian entrepreneurs are aspiring to build the next Google... ‘we are super supportive of it’.
Huawei says it has made huge strides, from operating systems to AI
Huawei's proprietary operating system, HarmonyOS, was launched in 2019 after US technology restrictions severed its access to Google's support for the Android operating system used in smartphones. Richard Yu, chairman of Huawei's Consumer Business Group, stated that what the company has achieved in 10 years took its European and American counterparts more than 30 years to accomplish.
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US sues Adobe over hard-to-cancel subscriptions
The Justice Department said in its lawsuit that Adobe hid details of an expensive cancellation fee from consumers "in fine print and behind optional text boxes and hyperlinks." Adobe's website and customer service representatives made canceling additionally challenging, according to allegations in the suit.
Google CEO Sundar Pichai testifies in Ozy Media founder's fraud trial
Pichai is the highest-profile witness to testify so far in the trial of Carlos Watson, the founder of Ozy who is accused of misrepresenting his company's financial results, funding and audience data to investors and lenders from 2018 to 2021.
Apple WWDC 2024: From AI-based Siri upgrades to custom emoji options; what to expect from iOS 18 ?
At the Apple Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2024, AI is set to take center stage. Apple plans to integrate generative AI across its operating systems, enhancing features in iOS, macOS, and more. Siri will see significant updates, becoming more conversational and capable of controlling app functions. New AI-driven features, such as voice memo transcriptions, automated message replies, and advanced photo editing, will be introduced.
Judge rules Google will not face jury trial in US digital ads case
Google avoids jury trial by paying $2.3 million to U.S. government for alleged digital advertising dominance, preventing the first-ever civil antitrust case jury trial by the Justice Department and states suing the tech giant.
Google's AI search leaves publishers scrambling
The New York Times article discusses concerns from publishing executives like Frank Pine regarding Google's AI-generated summaries, emphasizing the impact on traffic and the need for direct reader relationships to reduce reliance on search engines.
Google rolls back AI search feature after flubs and flaws
The disappearance of AI Overviews for some of the searches appeared to be part of a broader rollback after the new technology produced a litany of untruths and errors -- including recommending glue as part of a pizza recipe and suggesting that people ingest rocks for nutrients. Users loudly complained on social media about the mistakes, in many cases outright making fun of Google.
Google tests new AI scam call detection feature amid rising cyber crime
Google is testing a new AI-based scam call detection feature. However, its legality is in question, as profiling callers based on conversation content without their consent is not permitted in India. In 2021, one scammer in India was responsible for 202 mn scam calls, which is about 27,000 fraud attempts every hour.
Eye on AI: Tech giants form industry group, Apple-OpenAI deal and other top developments
Google, Microsoft, Intel and other tech companies have come together to take on chipmaking giant Nvidia. Apple partners with OpenAI. The ChatGPT maker is training its new flagship model to succeed GPT-4. Google is putting limits on AI search experience. French unicorn startup Mistral releases generative AI model for coding.
Google is using AI to answer your health questions. Should you trust it?
Google AI Overviews, utilizing generative AI, presents search answers with a mix of reputable and commercial sources. Experts raise concerns about accuracy and clarity in medical responses, emphasizing the need for critical evaluation and reliance on trusted sources.
How AI made Mark Zuckerberg popular again in Silicon Valley
Meta's CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, introduced an open-source AI system, challenging closed models like OpenAI. Jeffrey Emanuel, a hacker and AI enthusiast, initially skeptical, was impressed by Meta's move to make the code freely accessible.
Cats on the moon? Google's AI tool is producing misleading responses that have experts worried
Google's AI-powered search engine now provides instant answers, but errors like fake facts and debunked theories are causing concern. Experts warn of bias, misinformation, and potential dangers, especially in emergency situations.
Google to make Pixel in Tamil Nadu, confirms MK Stalin; drones coming up next?
Alphabet Inc., led by Sundar Pichai, will produce its flagship smartphones in Tamil Nadu, announced Chief Minister MK Stalin. Partnering with Foxconn, they plan to manufacture Pixel phones and potentially drones. This move aligns with Google's 2023 announcement to manufacture Pixel 8 smartphones in India, following Apple and Samsung's production shifts.
Google celebrates 195 years of the Accordion's patent with musical doodle: Know history, significance and global influence
Google celebrated the 195th anniversary of the accordion's patent with a special doodle on May 23, 2024. The doodle featured a musical theme, integrating the 'Google' logo within the bellows of an accordion. Highlighting the instrument's German origins and its impact on various music genres, Google explained how the accordion gained popularity in the late 1800s and became a staple in folk, Cajun, tango, and Latino polka music. T
Google's India alphabet P for Pixel, D for Dixon: Local contract manufacturer will make Google Pixel 8 smartphones
Dixon Technologies to manufacture Google Pixel 8 smartphones in India to compete with Apple and Samsung in the Rs 50,000-plus price range. Google aims to increase its market share in India despite import duties, considering Foxconn as a potential manufacturing partner.
Google unleashes AI in search, raising hopes for better results and fears about less web traffic
The AI overviews are supposed to only crop up when Google's technology determines they will be the quickest and most effective way to satisfy a user's curiosity — a solution mostly likely to happen with complex subjects or when people are brainstorming, or planning. People will likely still see Google's traditional website links and ads for simple searches for things like a store recommendation or weather forecasts.
View: Google's distributing AI pixie dust
In the past, Microsoft's strategy was to embrace, extend, and extinguish (EEE) by using open standards to create tools, then adding proprietary extensions to dominate the market and control competitors. At Google's recent I/O 2024 developer conference, announcements included AI-driven photo search, a generative AI chatbot, and AI agents for personal assistants. However, many products, like text-to-image and text-to-music, are still in prototype stages. Google aims to integrate AI into all its products, leveraging its massive user base, unlike OpenAI, which, despite innovations, lacks Google's distribution power.
How a two-page CV helped this techie land a job at Google straight after her Masters!
In a LinkedIn post, software engineer Sonakshi Pandey shared her journey of landing her dream job immediately after completing her Master's. She recounted how inspired by a YouTube video, she transitioned from software development to solution architecture at Amazon Web Services. This role entailed increased involvement in public speaking and client presentations. After accumulating five years of experience, she decided to apply to Google and Microsoft in 2021.
Google unveils Trillium chip; Gemini 1.5 Pro with 2M tokens made available for developers
Google parent Alphabet on Tuesday unveiled a product called Trillium in its artificial intelligence data center chip family that it says is nearly five times as fast as its prior version.
Google pays tribute to Hamida Banu, India’s 1st female wrestler, who won over 300 matches and ate 2 plates of biryani daily!
Hamida Banu Wrestler: Dubbed the ‘Amazon Of Aligarh,’ Hamida Banu holds the distinction of being recognized as India’s inaugural female professional wrestler. Hailing from a lineage of wrestlers in Uttar Pradesh, she encountered familial resistance to her wrestling aspirations. Undeterred, she journeyed from her native Mirzapur to Aligarh, where she received training under the tutelage of Salam Pahalwan.
Google pays tribute to Aussie beverage flat-white coffee with animated Doodle
For coffee connoisseurs who like their coffee a tad less foamy, the flat-white coffee will be the perfect beverage! According to the Nescafe website, the secret to the addictive taste of this coffee lies in its delicate coffee-to-milk ratio.
Locally made Google Pixel phones soon; Uber CEO on India
Google may start manufacturing its flagship Pixel smartphones in India as early as next quarter. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.
PhonePe launches made-in-India Indus Appstore to take on Google, Apple
Indus Appstore will not charge platform fee or commission from developers, who can also integrate any payment gateway of their choice inside their apps.
Countdown begins! Google Pixel 8 series to launch tonight with Watch 2 wearable; here's when & where to watch live-stream
Google is set to unveil its latest flagship smartphones, the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro, at the Made By Google event. The launch will also introduce the Pixel Watch 2 and the next-generation Pixel Buds Pro.
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