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GHMC and Google have launched a pilot AI project to develop smart, tech-driven solutions for Hyderabad's civic challenges. The initiative aims to enhance citizen services through AI tools like chatbots, blockchain verification, and solid waste and traffic management systems

Google proposes allowing all real-money games (RMGs) on Google Play in India and updating its Ads policy to include games of skill, following a CCI probe triggered by Winzo. The company aims to ensure fair access and eliminate anti-competitive practices

Google has announced major updates to its AI Mode in Search ahead of the back-to-school season. New features include real-time video input, PDF and image support, Canvas planning tools, and integration with Chrome and Lens for seamless contextual learning.

The Enforcement Directorate has summoned Meta and Google officials in a money laundering probe tied to illegal betting platforms. The agency wants to examine how such platforms place ads on digital outlets

Google has integrated its most advanced AI model, Gemini 2.5 Pro, into Search, enabling deep research capabilities and AI-powered business calls. The new features are rolling out to U.S. users, with early access for AI Pro and AI Ultra subscribers.

Nvidia was the most traded US stock among Indian investors in Q2 2025, followed by strong interest in Alphabet, Tesla, and Duolingo, according to Vested. ETF adoption surged across sectors, reflecting conviction-driven investing amid global economic shifts.

Google has launched a free one-year Gemini AI Pro plan for students in India aged 18 and above. The offer includes access to advanced AI tools, 2TB cloud storage, and integration with Google apps. Registration is open until September 15, 2025.

It recommends using YouTube Studio's Inspiration tab for creators who want to keep up with the latest trends. This tab provides insights and content recommendations based on audience preferences and performance data.

Google has hired Windsurf co-founder Varun Mohan and key team members in a $2.4 billion IP licensing deal to enhance Gemini’s AI coding capabilities. The move intensifies the AI talent race, marking a strategic win over rival OpenAI.

Google has expanded Circle to Search to over 300 million Android devices, now enhanced with AI Mode for deeper topic exploration and real-time gaming support. Users can get contextual insights and help without leaving their app, using the updated AI Overview feature.

Google has rolled out a new Gemini feature that transforms photos into eight-second AI-generated videos with sound. Available to AI Pro and Ultra users in 150+ countries, the tool is backed by Veo 3 and prioritizes user safety with embedded watermarks.

Google has begun rolling out its AI Mode in Search for all users in India. Initially introduced via Labs, the feature now offers voice, text, and image-based queries, delivering AI-powered summaries, helpful links, and deeper topic exploration tools in English.

A 35-year-old Hyderabad man lost Rs 5.4 lakh to cyber fraudsters posing as representatives of a delivery company. They lured him with a fake franchise offer and took money under various pretexts. A police investigation is underway

Donald Trump has suspended US-Canada trade talks over Ottawa’s 3% digital services tax on tech firms like Amazon and Google. The levy, retroactive and set to begin Monday, could cost U.S. companies $2 billion. New tariffs may follow

Hyderabad-based Equal has been named a 2025 Technology Pioneer by the World Economic Forum. Recognised for its secure data-sharing platform, the company joins a global list of innovators including Google and Spotify, highlighting India’s growing influence in tech innovation

Google has launched ‘Search Live’, a new voice-based feature in its Android and iOS app for users in the AI Mode Labs experiment. It allows real-time, back-and-forth conversations with Search, with audio responses, transcripts, and interactive web links.

Google's first-ever Safety Engineering Centre in the Asia-Pacific region, inaugurated in Hyderabad will serve as a cybersecurity and AI research hub, focusing on safeguarding users from online fraud, protecting infrastructure, and advancing responsible AI development tailored to India’s digital landscape.

Android 16 begins rolling out to Pixel phones, introducing features like smarter notifications, native hearing aid controls, Advanced Protection, and enhanced tablet productivity tools. Google says more devices and updates are coming later this year, including desktop windowing and external display support.

It’s not clear how many employees are affected, but voluntary exit offers were made to staff in Google’s search, advertising, research and engineering units, according to The Wall Street Journal

A young newcomer in Hyderabad lost Rs 6,800 to an online scam while trying to buy a vape, a product banned in India. Tricked through WhatsApp after a Google search, he now plans to file a police complaint and warns others.