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Google CEO Sundar Pichai highlighted AI's growing role in India's digital transformation during a meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Modi is dedicated to initiatives like 'Make in India,' prompting Google to manufacture Pixel phones locally. The focus includes AI applications in healthcare, education, and agriculture, supported by infrastructure development.

GPay, previously known as GooglePay, recently celebrated its seventh anniversary in India. Launched on September 18, 2017, it is now the second most popular UPI app in the country.

Google is set to power Volkswagen's new in-app AI assistant aimed at enhancing the driving experience. Available on smartphones, it assists with vehicle information and maintenance queries.

Google has begun rolling out significant updates to its Google Photos app, focusing on video editing capabilities. The new features include an enhanced trim tool, auto-enhance button, video stabilisation, and speed adjustment options. AI-powered presets are also introduced to simplify the editing process for both Android and iOS users.

Google has announced the end of the Pixel Buds Pro touch gesture for hearing unread notifications. Users will now need to activate Google Assistant and say 'Read my notifications' instead.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi convened a roundtable with leading tech CEOs including Google's Sundar Pichai in New York. Pichai revealed Google's plan to manufacture Pixel smartphones in India and lauded Modi's AI vision. He said that the PM is challenging Google to do more. The meeting emphasised technology, innovation, and India's advancements in these sectors.

Google is reportedly rolling out a cost-effective cloud storage option called Google One Lite, available to select users in regions like India. This plan offers an additional 30GB of storage for Rs 59, focusing on affordability without premium features. Higher-tier plans provide more storage and advanced tools at increased prices.

A recent Instagram video highlights the undervaluation of Indian work experience in Canada. An Indian professional with over three years at Google India is dissatisfied with his CAD 17,500 annual salary as a Process Inventory Associate. This issue arises amid new Canadian policies affecting international students and their employment opportunities.

The article presents ten notable shipwrecks that can be explored via Google Earth, each with its own historical significance. From the SS City of Adelaide in Australia to the Staten Island Boat Graveyard in New York, these submerged relics offer a fascinating look into maritime history and are accessible for virtual exploration.

Sergey Brin, co-founder of Google, has confirmed his active daily involvement at Google HQ. Motivated by the exciting advancements in Artificial Intelligence, he has re-engaged with technical work and AI meetings. Brin highlighted AI's transformative impact on technology and its applications across various domains, including Google's core business area of Search.

EU antitrust regulators are considering hefty fines for Google's anti-competitive practices in its adtech business. A breakup order is not currently planned but remains a future possibility if issues persist. The decision may be announced in the coming months, following Margrethe Vestager's departure from office in November.

Google has rolled out three new updates for its Chrome browser to assist users in managing multiple tabs. The updates include introducing tab groups for iPhones and iPads, syncing these groups across devices, and suggesting pages based on open tabs. These features are designed to improve user experience on phones, tablets, and PCs.

Google has overturned a 1.49 billion euro antitrust fine from the European Commission for obstructing competitors in online search advertising. The EU’s General Court annulled the fine, citing assessment errors regarding contract durations. Google welcomed the ruling and noted that it had already amended its contracts in 2016 before the Commission's decision.

The US Department of Justice is preparing to launch another antitrust trial against Google, targeting its advertising system. The trial will explore allegations that Google's ad technology adversely affects news publishers and dominates the digital ad market.

Google Photos has added an image flipping feature, enabling users to mirror photos horizontally without needing third-party apps. The Ask Photos feature is also being introduced in the US, utilizing AI to assist users in finding specific memories and details within their photo galleries.

Google is rolling out a technology to identify if an image is edited or AI-generated. This feature will be part of Google Search results, offering details on the origin and modifications of images.

In a trial, the Justice Department argued that Google's 2011 acquisition of AdMeld was part of a strategy to eliminate competition in the online ad market. Google saw AdMeld as a threat and integrated its technology into its own platform, later shutting down the product to solidify its dominance. The Justice Department alleges that Google has monopolized the market for advertising technology tools used by websites.

Google Doodle commemorates the conclusion of the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games, highlighting India's historic achievements. Indian para athletes won a record 29 medals, including seven golds. Avani Lekhara became the first Indian woman to win two gold medals at the Paralympics. The closing ceremony featured a flag-bearing athlete parade and passed the baton to Los Angeles for 2028.