Google CEO Sundar Pichai speaks on the proposal of breaking up the tech giant
California/IBNS: During an earnings call this week, Google CEO Sundar Pichai conveyed confidence in the company’s legal stance while underscoring its commitment to broad accessibility for its products.
Google India's FY24 PAT stood at Rs 1,424.9 cr
Mumbai: Google India's profit after tax (PAT) in fiscal year 2023-24 stood at Rs 1,424.9 crore, according to documents released by Tofler on Friday.
Google's update to Local Services ads could impact millions of small businesses
California/IBNS: Google is set to introduce changes to its Local Services ads, which may significantly impact millions of small businesses, reports the Associated Press (AP).
YouTube Shopping opens up in India; collaborates with Flipkart, Myntra to launch affiliate programme
Mumbai: Google-owned YouTube announced on Friday that it would expand its shopping feature in India by launching the YouTube Shopping affiliate programme, media reports said.
Google search and advertising chief Prabhakar Raghavan steps down as regulatory pressure mounts
California/IBNS: Google has announced a significant leadership restructuring within the company.
US plans to breakup Google in landmark search case: Report
New York/IBNS: The US government has signaled it may request a judge to order Alphabet's Google to break off parts of its business, such as its Chrome browser and Android operating system, accusing the tech giant of maintaining an illegal monopoly in online search, reports Reuters.
Adani Group to supply clean energy for Google's cloud operations in India
Mumbai: Adani Group announced it will supply clean energy to power Google's cloud services and operations in India, leveraging a new solar-wind hybrid project at its 30 GW Khavda renewable energy park in Gujarat, media reports said.
Google, Apple lose multibillion dollar court fights with European Union
Luxembourg/IBNS: Apple Inc. has lost its legal battle over a €13 billion ($14.4 billion) Irish tax bill, while Google has lost its challenge against a €2.4 billion fine for abusing its market power, reports Bloomberg.
The rise of Gen AI poses an existential threat to Google
California: For over twenty years, Google has been the dominant force in the online search market, building a $175 billion business that has become central to the internet experience.
YouTube Shorts hit 1 lakh crore view milestone in India: CEO Neal Mohan
New Delhi/IBNS: YouTube chief executive officer (CEO) Neal Mohan announced on Wednesday that YouTube Shorts, a 60-second video format which made its global debut in India in 2020, has crossed a trillion views.
Google parent Alphabet in talks to securing $23 billion deal for cybersecurity leader Wiz: Report
Washington/IBNS: American tech giant Google's parent company, Alphabet, is in advanced talks to secure the monumental acquisition of the cybersecurity firm Wiz for an estimated $23 billion, Reuters reported, citing an insider who shared details on Sunday under the condition of anonymity.
Google defers experiment to increase RMG apps on Play Store
Tech giant Google on Friday announced it is pausing its experiment to increase the number of real-money gaming (RMG) apps on its Play Store in countries without a central licensing framework, media reported.
Flipkart closes $950 mn round with Sundar Pichai-led Google's $350 mn investment at $36 bn valuation
Bengaluru/IBNS: American tech titan Google has invested around $350 million in Indian e-commerce giant Flipkart's $950 million round at a valuation of $36 billion, reports said.
Flipkart to add Google as an investor in its latest funding round
As part of the latest funding round led by Walmart, Flipkart on Friday announced that it will be adding Google as a minority investor, subject to receipt of regulatory and other customary approvals by both parties.
Google to produce Pixel smartphones, drones in Tamil Nadu
Chennai/IBNS: Google has bet big on India as the American tech giant has picked Tamil Nadu for production of its Pixel smartphones and drones, reports said.