Google CEO Sundar Pichai recently delivered a keynote address at a gathering for the 79th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) — including the first ever “Summit of the Future”. During his keynote, he said technology can expand opportunities for people around the world. He gave his own example of how “technology improved our lives in…
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has proposed new recommendations aimed at simplifying the licensing process under Telecom Act. Importantly, the regulatory body has excluded Over-The-Top (OTT) services like WhatsApp, Google’s RCS, Telegram and other such platforms under this licensing regime.The new recommendations advocate for a single, unified authorisation system across different services and…
Google and Apple have recently faced major legal defeats in the European Union (EU), highlighting the growing scrutiny of their business practices globally. Both tech giants lost separate court fights in the EU, resulting in billions of euros in fines and potential ramifications for their operations in the region. The setbacks follow a string of…
Google co-founder Sergey Brin has confirmed his active involvement with Google on a daily basis. In a recent interview at the All-In Summit in Los Angeles, the ex-Alphabet president emphasised that he is driven by AI excitement. While reports of Brin’s return to Google HQ surfaced over a year ago, this interview marks the first…
Google will face its second major antitrust trial in the US this week, as the Department of Justice (DoJ) challenges the internet giant’s advertising practices. Prosecutors argue that Google’s monetization strategies unfairly stifle competition in the industry. The trial over the alleged ad tech monopoly begins Monday, September 9, in Alexandria, Virginia. The latest antitrust…
Europe’s luxury brands, once a powerhouse in the stock market, and seen as the region’s answer to US’ ‘Magnificent Seven’ technology companies are facing increasing challenges. The US’ ‘Magnificent Seven’ technology companies include Apple, Microsoft, Google parent Alphabet, Amazon.com, Nvidia, Meta Platforms and Tesla.According to a report in Bloomberg, these companies that define kinda luxury,…
The US is set to launch a second antitrust case against Alphabet-owned Google next week. The trial, led by the US Department of Justice (DoJ), will scrutinise the advertising system that Google uses to generate revenue, which prosecutors claim negatively impacts news publishers. Scheduled to take place in Alexandria, Virginia, the trial will examine Google’s…
Amazon has reportedly instructed its sales teams to actively criticise the AI models of competing companies such as Google and Microsoft. Google responded with a scathing reply as Amazon aims to position itself as a superior provider of AI solutions, potentially influencing potential clients to choose their technology over the competition. A recent Business Insider…
A case of parasitic infection surfaced online after an emergency room doctor shared the scans of a patient on his social media who fell seriously ill after consuming undercooked pork, on August 25.Dr Sam Ghali, an emergency room physician at the University of Florida Health Jacksonville, posted a shocking image on his X account, describing…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared a new mantra for the Indian IT industry with his “Design in India, Design for the World” slogan during India’s 78th Independence Day celebrations this week. Emphasising the nation’s growing prowess in design, Modi urged Indian IT professionals to aim for global standards. Meanwhile, Apple has marked a major milestone…
