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Alphabet slid and as signs of moderating inflation kept bets alive that the U.S. Federal Reserve would begin its policy easing cycle next month, albeit with a smaller rate cut. The Google-parent dropped 3.6% after a media report said the U.S. Department of Justice is considering options that include breaking up the online search engine.

Google has unveiled its next generation of Pixel phones

US Government is currently on the brink of going on an all-out war against Google, due to the antitrust case that involved a landmark ruling by a federal court, which claimed that the major tech corporation tried to monopolize the online search market by handing payouts to device manufacturers like Samsung and Apple, in a bid to make Google Search the default search engine on the respective manufactured devices.

₹40,000. Positioned as a more affordable alternative, this TV promises a premium viewing experience without burning a hole in your pocket. But can it truly deliver on this promise?In this review, we'll talk about whether the Hisense E6N stands up to the big brands and if it offers real value for money.

Why you need it: Smart speakers like the Amazon Echo are more than just audio devices - they’re the nerve centre of your smart home ecosystem. With built-in voice assistants like Alexa or Google Assistant, you can control lights, thermostats, locks, and more with your voice.

ChatGPT via GPT-4o, with support for 10 new voices and the ability to stop Gemini mid-conversation for a more natural-sounding response.Meanwhile, Google has gone a step further by offering hands-free support with Gemini Live, meaning users can interact with the AI chatbot even when the app is in the background or their phone is locked.Gemini Live is currently rolling out to Gemini Advanced users on Android and will soon be available on iOS. Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL and Pixel 9 Pro Fold users will receive one year of free access to Gemini Advanced, meaning they can access Gemini Live for free.Google has launched a special app for its Pixel phones called Pixel Studio, which allows users to bring their creative ideas to life with simple prompts.

Mint Quick Edit | Google's search monopoly ruling: Error 404? By locking more users into its ecosystem of services such as Gmail, Google Maps and YouTube, the company gains access to more user data, which in turn lets it develop newer services and better artificial intelligence technology. The court noted that Google accounts for 90% of global web searches, which denies other companies the opportunity to grow and compete with it. Google has inflated ad prices above free-market levels, it said, giving it the power to pay billions for default status and maintain its monopoly.

Google announced at its annual hardware launch event on Tuesday.The Pixel 9 series headlined the event, with four distinct models catering to a variety of preferences and needs.The base model, Pixel 9, arrives with a 6.3-inch Actua display offering a crisp 1080 x 2424 OLED resolution. It delivers a smooth user experience with a 120Hz refresh rate and impressive peak brightness of 2700 nits. Encased in Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2, the Pixel 9 is both durable and sleek, boasting an IP68 rating for dust and water resistance.

Google Pixel Watch 3 was officially revealed, offering significant upgrades while maintaining the classic circular design that fans have come to appreciate. This time, Google has utilized recycled aluminum in the construction.

Peloton Interactive to give its premium users access to the exercise equipment maker's fitness content, starting early September, the companies said on Tuesday. As part of the deal, Fitbit premium members based in the U.S., UK, Canada and Australia would have access to Peloton's classes across categories, including pilates, running, boxing and cycling. Peloton members, on the other hand, would receive offers on Google Pixel watches and Fitbit Charge 6 devices.

₹1,72,999 for the sole 16GB RAM/256GB storage variant. The premium Google offering will be available in two finishes: Obsidian and Porcelain.Google hasn't announced a sale date for the phone yet but it is confirmed to be available via Flipkart, Reliance Digital and Croma.

Made by Google Event 2024 LiveThe Pixel 9 variant comes with 12GB RAM/256GB storage and is priced at ₹79,999. The latest Pixel device will be available in 4 colour variants: Peony, Porcelain, Obsidian and Wintergreen, and will be available on Flipkart, Croma and Reliance Digital from August 22.Meanwhile, the Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro XL feature 16GB of RAM and 256GB of storage and are priced at ₹1,09,999 and ₹1,24,999 respectively.

Mint. His statement came on the sidelines of the global unveiling of Google's latest smartphones—the Pixel 9 series. This is the first time that the company launched its entire portfolio of new smartphones, as well as accessories such as the Pixel Watch 3 smartwatch and and Pixel Buds Pro 2 pair of earphones, in India.

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federal judge held last week that Google has a monopoly on online search and has been illegally defending that monopoly for years. The verdict is important and correct, yet it leaves open an important question: What should the remedy be? Judge Amit Mehta, in his 277-page decision, found that Google used a variety of means to hold on to its monopoly power and inflate prices paid by advertisers (and ultimately, consumers) to use Google's search platforms. The remedy, which will be decided by the same judge after hearings begin in early September, needs to tear down the barriers that protect Google's monopoly; if the judge delivers little more than a slap on the wrist to the tech giant, this verdict — a historic victory for the Biden administration's antitrust division — will mean very little. The government's case centered on payments, which in 2021 totaled more than $26 billion, that Google pays Apple and others to be the default search engine on their products. In doing so, Google kept Apple out of the search market and, the judge ruled, weakened its other competitors. But if the court merely decrees that Google now abandon those agreements, it won't be enough to unlock a long-monopolized market. It might even help Google in the short term by saving it some money.

Made by Google Event 2024 Live Updates: Google is gearing up for its major hardware announcements at the Made by Google event on August 13. The company is expected to unveil its new Pixel 9 series, featuring four smartphones: the Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL, and Pixel 9 Fold.

Google experienced a significant outage affecting users across the globe. Starting around 9 am ET, individuals reported issues accessing key Google services, including Gmail, the search engine, YouTube, and more. Downdetector, which monitors online outages, recorded a sharp increase in complaints, revealing a widespread impact. Regional Impact and Service Breakdown The outage particularly affected major US cities such as Los Angeles and New York City, with additional reports from Houston, San Francisco, Dallas, Boston, and Chicago. According to Downdetector’s heat map, 57% of the reported problems were related to Google’s search functionality, 31% were linked to website performance, and 11% concerned Google Drive.

lawsuit accusing Google of unlawfully dominating web search on smartphones, but said the consumers should get another chance after a Washington, D.C. court separately ruled the tech giant spent billions to create an illegal monopoly. U.S. District Judge Rita Lin in San Francisco on Friday dismissed the consumers' antitrust lawsuit against Google, finding they had not provided enough factual evidence showing any harm from the Alphabet unit's market dominance. Lin said the plaintiffs could file an amended lawsuit, citing the D.C. court's blockbuster Aug. 6 ruling that found Google's exclusive contracts with Apple and other companies helped it create an illegal monopoly over search engines.

Pixel 7 and Pixel 8 series were launched in early October, almost a month after the iPhone launch that year. Google is also following in Apple's footsteps by launching 4 smartphones during the August 13 event.Rumours suggest that the Pixel 9 will likely have a 6.3-inch display and be available in four colourways: black, light grey, porcelain, and pink.

Telecom companies have called upon the regulator to bring over-the-top (OTT) communication providers such as WhatsApp, Google's RCS and Telegram under regulatory licensing or authorisation since they provide similar services to what mobile phone operators offer. Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea have also backed the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India's proposal to overhaul the existing telecom licensing regime and bring a pan-India single licence, namely Unified Services Authorisation (National), to enable ease of doing business, simplify regulations, cut costs, reduce litigations and much more, in their response to a consultation paper floated by the regulator. «OTT services and applications have thrived and multiplied, enabling factors being absence of any regulatory barriers and instant access to a global audience through the broadband connectivity powered internet,» Airtel wrote in its response to Trai's exhaustive consultation.