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July 24, 2026 11:36 AM

Google introduces selfie video sign-in feature for secure account recovery

Google has introduced a new selfie video verification feature that enables users to securely recover access to their accounts if they are locked out, forget their password, or lose access to their usual device or two-factor authentication methods. According to The Verge, the new feature allows users to record a short video of their face using a mobile device or computer. Google then compares the new recording with a previously stored reference video to verify that the person attempting to sign ...

July 22, 2026 12:52 PM

Google updates lightweight Gemini models, but flagship still delayed

Alphabet’s Google on Tuesday released a trio of cheaper versions of its Gemini AI model, but shared no timing updates for the flagship Pro model that has already seen its launch delayed by several weeks. The new model lineup includes Gemini 3.6 Flash and Gemini 3.5 Flash-Lite, updated versions of its lightweight offerings, designed for use cases that do not require the most cutting-edge technology. Google also unveiled a new lightweight variant, Gemini 3.5 Flash Cyber, which is tailored tow...

July 2, 2026 3:16 PM

Google loses fight against record €4.1 billion EU antitrust fine

Alphabet's Google on Thursday lost its fight against a record fine imposed by EU antitrust regulators eight years ago for using its Android mobile operating system to block rivals, a court ruling likely to boost Europe's crackdown on Big Tech. The European Commission had originally handed out a €4.34 billion fine to Google in 2018 for its agreements which forced phone manufacturers to pre-install Google Search, the Chrome browser and the Google Play app store on their Android devices and prev...

June 17, 2026 4:21 PM

UK regulator sets out new rules on Google Search to boost competition

Britain's competition watchdog ordered Google to provide greater transparency on how its search rankings work, part of ‌new requirements aimed at securing "a fairer deal" for businesses and improving the U.S. tech giant's services in the country. The first requires Google to improve transparency and fairness in how search results ⁠are ranked, while the second requires Google to allow users to move their search data to authorised third parties, the Competition and Markets Auth...

April 24, 2026 4:51 PM

DeepSeek previews new AI model adapted to run on Huawei chips

DeepSeek, the Chinese startup whose low-cost AI model stunned the world last year, on Friday launched a preview of a highly awaited new model adapted for Huawei chip technology, underlining China's growing self-sufficiency in the sector. The Pro version of the new model outperforms other open-source models in world-knowledge benchmarks, trailing only Google's closed-source Gemini-Pro-3.1, DeepSeek said. The close collaboration with Huawei on the new model, the V4, contrasts with DeepSeek's pas...

April 1, 2026 10:52 AM

US eyes a swift end to war as fresh attacks hit Gulf states and Iran

U.S. President Donald Trump and his Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the end of the war on Iran could be near, with Washington signaling potential for both direct talks with Tehran's leadership and a winding down of the conflict even without a deal. The remarks underscored the shifting and at times contradictory timelines and statements from Washington about how and when the war, now in its fifth week, might end. "We'll be leaving very soon," Trump told reporters at the White House on Tuesd...

February 27, 2026 3:26 PM

Google rolls out Nano Banana 2 after viral success of AI image generation tool

Google on Thursday unveiled a successor to its viral Nano Banana image generation model, touting faster performance as the search-engine behemoth pushes to attract more users to its AI tools. The model, called Nano Banana 2, is being rolled out across products, including the Gemini app, AI Mode and Lens features on Search, and Flow, its AI-powered video tool, the Alphabet-owned company said. The launch is Google's latest in a series of moves that have propelled the company to the forefront of ...

February 26, 2026 3:14 PM

UIDAI partners with Google to display authorised Aadhaar centres on Google Maps

The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has partnered with Google to enable the display of authorised Aadhaar centres on Google Maps, in a move aimed at improving accessibility and convenience for residents across the country. With this initiative, residents will soon be able to locate their nearest verified Aadhaar centres through Google Maps and check the services offered at each location. These include facilities for adult enrolment, child enrolment, and updates related to addre...

February 20, 2026 1:55 PM

India-US tech partnership key to secure AI supply chains: Sundar Pichai

Google CEO Sundar Pichai on Friday highlighted the growing importance of technology partnership between India and the United States, as India joins the US-led Pax Silica initiative aimed at strengthening secure and resilient supply chains across critical technologies. Speaking at a special event in the national capital to mark India’s participation in Pax Silica, Pichai described the US-India partnership as vital in shaping the future of Artificial Intelligence. He said the world is on the c...

February 18, 2026 3:09 PM

‘Google can work with our talented students and professionals’: PM Modi after meeting Sundar Pichai

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said he discussed India’s rapid progress in artificial intelligence and opportunities for collaboration with Google CEO Sundar Pichai during a meeting held on the sidelines of the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi. “It was a delight to meet Mr. Sundar Pichai on the sidelines of the AI Impact Summit in Delhi. We spoke about the work India is doing in AI and how Google can collaborate with our talented students and professionals in this field,�...