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Search giant Google announced an update to its Google Maps service that will allow users to discover real-time availability of charging ports in the US and UK.

EV owners can use Google Maps for real-time info on charging stations

Google Maps will also show you related information to an EV charging station such as how many ports are currently available.

25 Apr 2019 10:26 AM

The country is working on deploying a fibre-optic network to connect the entire country, and is moving ahead with a separate plan to install a submarine line with Asia.

Google completes subsea cable to Chile in global cloud push

Google has been investing heavily in technology infrastructure, especially in vital submarine cables connecting up its global network.

24 Apr 2019 12:15 PM

Google, Facebook, Twitter and other free online services rely on advertising for revenue and use data collected on users to more effectively target those ads. (photo: AFP)

US congressional leaders query Google on tracking database

Congress has long been expected to take up privacy legislation after California passed a strict privacy law that goes into effect next year.

24 Apr 2019 11:11 AM

Two employees were told their roles would change ‘dramatically.’

Google employees faced retaliation for walkout

Last year, more than 20,000 full-time workers and contractors walked off their jobs in protest.

24 Apr 2019 11:03 AM

The Translate filter would allow Google Lens to translate foreign text into the designated language. (Photo: ANI)

Google Lens app to get new filters, translate option

Google Lens attempts to become a one-stop solution for various search types.

23 Apr 2019 11:25 AM

Google notes that one form of phishing, called ‘man in the middle’ (MITM) is hard to detect when an embedded browser framework or another automation platform is used for authentication. (Photo: AP)

Google to block sign-ins from embedded browsers to avert phishing

Developers are recommended to use browser-based OAuth authentication.

20 Apr 2019 1:56 PM

YouTube app will be available on Amazon Fire TV devices and Fire TV Edition smart TVs, as well as the Prime Video app for streaming to Chromecast and Chromecast built-in devices.

Soon the official YouTube on Fire TV, Prime Video on Chromecast

Prime members streaming to Chromecast and on Android TV devices will have unlimited access.

19 Apr 2019 12:40 PM

The European Commission said Google had an unfair advantage by pre-installing its Chrome browser and Google search app on Android smartphones and notebooks.

Google lets Android users in Europe choose rival browsers, search engines

The company last month said it would let Android users choose their browser and search engine but did not provide details.

19 Apr 2019 10:34 AM

The high court had on April 3 asked the centre to ban TikTok, saying it encouraged pornography and made child users vulnerable to sexual predators. (Photo: Representational)

TikTok app blocked in India by Google after Madras High Court order

Madras High Court ruling came after an individual launched public interest litigation calling for a ban.

17 Apr 2019 8:22 AM

The data is anonymised. However, if the information matches the behaviour of a suspect or witness, Google has to provide related names and other sensitive information as well. (Photo: AP)

Google reports surge in police requests on mobile location data

Law enforcement requests for information from Google’s mobile Location History database.

16 Apr 2019 2:52 PM

The Acer Chromebook 715 and Acer Chromebook 714 feature an integrated fingerprint reader conveniently placed next to the keyboard.

Acer unveils 2 new Chromebooks

New Acer Chromebooks have an all-aluminum chassis that delivers military-grade durability.

13 Apr 2019 3:52 PM

Google’s YouTube, Facebook’s Instagram and other sharing platforms will also have to install filters to prevent users from uploading copyrighted materials.

EU copyright: Google, Facebook to get approval next week

The new rules would force Google and other online platforms to sign licensing agreements.

13 Apr 2019 12:17 PM

The Democratic lawmaker said he would offer more bills in the next month or two, ideally with Republican colleagues as a co-sponsor.

US Senator Warner eyes social media bills for hate speech

Warner noted the real-life implications of hate speech on social media.

12 Apr 2019 12:26 PM

This basically means you will be able to do real-time collaboration in Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides, without worrying about the original format. (Photo: ANI)

Google will soon let you edit Microsoft Office files in Docs

Now Google has announced that it is adding native support for Microsoft’s Word, Excel, and PowerPoint formats.

12 Apr 2019 10:28 AM

There was no evidence to back Republican bias claims although Democrats have criticised the firms on other grounds.

Facebook, Google accused of anti-conservative bias at US Senate hearing

Facebook, Twitter and Google denied their platforms are politically biased.

11 Apr 2019 1:06 PM

The bill, entitled the Algorithmic Accountability Act of 2019, would grant new power to the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and force companies to study if race, gender or other biases underpin their technology. (Photo: ANI)

US lawmakers propose bill to fight bias in tech companies' algorithms

The rules would apply to companies with annual revenue above USD 50 million.

11 Apr 2019 11:22 AM

"TCS has been leveraging its deep domain knowledge across multiple industries to build custom cloud solutions that help businesses accelerate their Business 4.0 transformation initiatives," TCS Global Head (Alliances and Technology Unit) Raman Venkatraman said.

TCS, Google join hands to build industry-specific cloud solutions

TCS is a primary partner of Google Anthos - a platform for building, running and managing services both on-premises and in cloud.

10 Apr 2019 7:16 PM

The Delhi high court issued notice to RBI and Google India seeking their stand on the issue raised in the plea by Abhijit Mishra, who has contended that GPay does not figure in RBI's list of authorised 'payment systems operators.'

How is Google Pay operating without authorisation: Delhi HC asks RBI

A PIL claims that GPay was acting as a payments system provider in violation of the Payments and Settlements Act.

10 Apr 2019 3:16 PM

The drone service will be available in North Canberra, Australia. (Photo: AP)

Alphabet launches its first commercial drone delivery service in Australia

The service will be available to order food, coffee, and over-the-counter medicines using a connected smartphone app.

10 Apr 2019 11:20 AM

Google said it would ban political advertising on its platform before the election.

Canada mulls crackdown on social media firms unless they combat election meddling

The safeguards should include more efforts to counter malicious cyber activity, such as the spread of disinformation.

09 Apr 2019 1:58 PM

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