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Homegrown startups take on Google, Facebook for 'India's digital dreams'
The Indian group is considering lobbying with the government to have global technology companies such as Google and Facebook become "local"
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In pics: Google launches Pixel 5, Pixel 4A 5G, Nest Audio & new TV service
Alphabet Inc's Google on Wednesday launched Google TV, which would show content from streaming services including Netflix Inc and Walt Disney Co's Disney+
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Google's Nest Audio smart speaker coming to India soon: What's new and more
The Nest Audio smart speaker will soon be available exclusively on Flipkart, and on select retail stores
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Google unveils latest cheaper Pixel phone, rolls out new TV service
Google will try to make a bigger splash in the smartphone market with a cheaper high-end model while it also aims to expand its presence on bigger screens with a new TV service
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China preparing to launch an antitrust investigation into Google: Report
A potential probe would also look at accusations that Google's market position could cause 'extreme damage' to Chinese companies like Huawei
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Swiggy, Zomato pause gamification feature after Google sends notices
Gurugram-based Zomato confirmed that it has received a notice from Google
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Zomato, Swiggy get notices from Google for violating Play Store norms
The development comes just weeks after Paytm was blocked from the Play Store for a few hours for violating Google''s policy on sports betting activities
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Google Meet to continue unlimited calls in free plan till March 2021
Google is now extending that policy and free Meet users can host longer calls through March 2021
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Google may launch Pixel phones, Nest speaker, Chromecast tonight: Know more
Named 'Launch Night In', the Google event will start at 11:30 pm (IST) and it will livestream on YouTube and an event's homepage
US expected to sue Google next week as DOJ seeks support from states
The Justice Department has also been investigating Google's "search advertising," the ads that appear under a search box if a person looks up a consumer item like "dishwasher"
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Google to force apps to pay 30% Play Store tax; gives one year to comply
The tech giant plans to start enforcing this rule for apps that meet this criteria but are not implementing it
Explained: The story behind the Apple versus Fortnite App Store battle
The court case involving Apple and Epic Games, the maker of the video game Fortnite, is the result of the gamemaker's rebellion against rules and fees set by Apple
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Before Google and Facebook
Book review of If Then: How the Simulmatics Corporation Invented the Future
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Google announces new measures for safe, inclusive workplace for employees
Google has announced new measures that include new care programmes for employees who report concerns, and making arbitration optional for Google employees.
Google parent agrees to $310 million sexual misconduct lawsuit settlement
Google's parent company has reached a $310 million settlement in a shareholder lawsuit over its treatment of allegations of executives' sexual misconduct
Using voice-to-text to save time and energy and boost efficiency at work
A slew of transcription apps are helping journos, lawyers, medics and others do away with manually taking down notes by converting and, in some cases, translating speech to text
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We don't share customer data with 3rd party outside payments flow: Google
"This is to clarify that press reports on the basis of the affidavit filed by Google before the Delhi High Court, do not represent the complete facts," a Google Pay spokesperson said on Friday
Amazon enters game-streaming market, set to challenge Google, Microsoft
Amazon.com Inc. is diving into the new and hotly contested market for streaming video games, the company said during a press event Thursday that also revealed a refreshed lineup of Echo smart speakers
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Small apps unite to take on Apple, Google over unfair trade practices
On Thursday, the smaller companies said they had formed the Coalition for App Fairness, a nonprofit group that plans to push for changes in the app stores and "protect the app economy"
Allowed to share GPay transaction info with NPCI permission: Google to HC
The high court on Thursday listed the matter for hearing on November 10 as the Centre and Reserve Bank of India (RBI) have not filed their responses yet
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