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Google DeepMind unveils next generation of drug discovery AI model
With the latest incarnation of AlphaFold, researchers at DeepMind and sister company Isomorphic Labs - both overseen by cofounder Demis Hassabis - have mapped the behaviour for all of life's molecules, including human DNA.
Apple cofounder Wozniak's space startup Privateer buys Orbital Insight, raises $56.5 million
Privateer, founded in 2021 to help satellite operators navigate in Earth's increasingly crowded orbit, closed its Series A funding round in April, led by space-focused venture capital firm Aero X Ventures with other investors including Luxe Capital, Boca, Starburst, and the Winklevoss twins. The news is expected to be announced later on Monday.
'Things are changing': Google search's chief highlights challenging times ahead for employees
At a recent Google all-hands meeting, search leader Prabhakar Raghavan addressed the tech giant's evolving landscape. Donning a hoodie with the slogan "We use Math," Raghavan emphasized the need for adaptation, foreseeing challenges in maintaining ad growth. With sports metaphors and motivational calls, he stressed faster adaptation amidst increased competition and regulatory complexity, outlining plans to establish teams in key markets like India and Brazil to address these challenges.
How to use Google Maps to find EV charging stations near you
Google Maps aids in locating charging stations, offering AI-powered summaries and hotel details with EV charging facility. The app helps users customize search for charger type, facilitating the transition to electric vehicles for environmental sustainability.
How tech giants cut corners to harvest data for AI
The race to lead AI has become a desperate hunt for the digital data needed to advance the technology. To obtain that data, tech companies including OpenAI, Google and Meta have cut corners, ignored corporate policies and debated bending the law, according to an examination by The New York Times.
Two decades later, a look at Gmail — Google’s best April Fool’s joke
Gmail started on April 1, 2004, as a free service boasting 1 gigabyte of storage per account. This may sound like nothing now, but in that time, it was considered a massive amount of email capacity. ETtech looks at its two-decade-long journey.
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Gmail is April Fool's Day joke! That's what people thought when Google revolutionised email 20 years ago
Google co-founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin were known for their April Fool's Day pranks, but in 2004, they unveiled something groundbreaking - Gmail. Initially seen as a joke due to its massive 1GB storage, Gmail revolutionised email with features like search and threading. Today, it boasts 1.8 billion users.
Gmail at 20! Google April Fool's joke that changed global tech history
Gmail came equipped with Google's search technology so users could quickly retrieve a tidbit from an old email, photo or other personal information stored on the service. It also automatically threaded together a string of communications about the same topic so everything flowed together as if it was a single conversation.
Google pilots project to validate its AI model for AnthroKrishi
Google's AnthroKrishi AI model assists in sustainable farming by mapping field and water boundaries, monitoring crop growth. It aims to revolutionize agriculture practices in India and APAC regions by providing valuable farm data for financial and governmental decisions.
Ask locals, but there's a catch there, too
In Karnataka's Kodagu district, locals had enough of clueless travellers wandering around like lost puppies, all thanks to Google Maps. They put up a signboard which said, 'Google is wrong'. Responding to a post on X about this signboard, a traveller narrated that GM made them take an 80-km detour. A local villager put them back on the right track.
How a Tamil Nadu software professional, who assisted Mani Ratnam in 'Ponniyin Selvan', found stolen phone in hours
Raj Bhagat, a tech-savvy individual from Tamil Nadu, successfully retrieved his father's stolen phone within two hours, showcasing the power of location tracking. Bhagat used his mapping skills to track the thief who had alighted at Tirunelveli junction and was heading back to Nagercoil. With the help of a friend and a railway police officer, Bhagat located the thief at Anna bus stand in Chennai and successfully cornered him. The police later discovered that the thief was a repeat offender and recovered several stolen items.
Google Maps now supports WhatsApp-like live location sharing; here's how to use it
Users can fine-tune sharing preferences, including duration and additional details like battery status and estimated time of arrival.
Google working on AI-powered customer support feature for personalised assistance
The beta version of this support is currently accessible through select services like Maps and Google Play.
Google Maps, ONDC, Namma Yatri tie up to provide seamless mobility experience
ONDC may include long-distance trains and flights in time to come, its managing director and chief executive officer T Koshy said.
Google announces AI-powered features for Maps in India
Early next year, the company will roll out Address Descriptor, an India-first innovation to help users find locations more easily. Google will also offer users five landmarks in the vicinity when they drop a pin in Maps to share their location.
Google Maps Update: All about new features that hide travel activity
Arguing that data are personal and users should protect them, Google Maps has announced that data of users who have their location history enabled will soon be saved directly on their devices instead of on the company's servers. But has it anything to do with the rising number of police warrants?
Google launches new feature to help you save fuel. Here is how it works
Google Maps has introduced a new feature in India that helps users save fuel by providing estimates of fuel or energy efficiency for different routes. By considering real-time traffic and road conditions, along with fuel or energy efficiency, the app identifies the most fuel or energy-efficient route, even if it differs from the fastest route.
Google Maps misstep: Vegas-to-LA detour turns into desert odyssey for drivers!
Following the Vegas F1 Grand Prix, a Google Maps glitch led Shelby Easler's family onto a treacherous desert trail instead of the intended LA route. The incident, captured on TikTok, sparked attention to app errors. Google apologized and vowed to prevent such occurrences. Despite damages and distress, the event highlights the risks of blind reliance on GPS. Easler advises caution, urging reconsideration before navigating remote areas solely through digital guidance.
Royal Enfield launches adventure tourer 'Himalayan' for Rs 2.69 lakh in India. Check features here
Royal Enfield has launched its adventure tourer, the Himalayan, at a price of Rs 2.69 lakh in India until December 31, 2023. The motorcycle is available in three variants: Base, Pass, and Summit, and comes in five color options. The Himalayan was developed based on the feedback of the brand's community and its own journey in the Himalayas.
Google Chrome might soon auto-organise your tabs with new AI feature
The upcoming Chrome update could introduce an AI-powered tab organization tool and an autofill helper.
Porsche to integrate Google Maps, Assistance into future cars
Porsche said in January it was considering fully integrating Google software into its car cockpit, following the end of its cooperation with Volkswagen's Cariad unit on software research and development.
'They were clunkers, uncomfortable but carried tons of memories.' Anand Mahindra bids adieu to Mumbai's Premier Padmini taxis
The billionaire went down memory lane, recounting the "good times" that these taxis created.
Apple's India map provider surges 104% in over 6 months as it rivals Google’s product
Shares of MapmyIndia, formally known as CE Info Systems Ltd., have risen about 104% from the end of March, adding around $675 million in market value on demand for its consumer-facing app Mappls. Some analysts and investors are betting on the company’s domestic growth opportunity, while others view its price tag as a barrier.
Google's Bard just got more powerful, but it's still erratic
Chatbots can't see your calendar, peer into your email inbox or rifle through your online shopping history - the kinds of information an AI assistant would need in order to give you the best possible help with your daily tasks. Google is well positioned to close that gap.
Family sues Google after driving off collapsed bridge following Google Map directions
A family in the United States has filed a lawsuit against Alphabet, Google's parent company, after a man died when his car drove off a collapsed bridge following directions from Google Maps. The man, Philip Paxson, tragically lost his life in September last year. The lawsuit alleges that Google Maps directed him to cross the Snow Creek Bridge in an unfamiliar neighborhood. The court filing reveals that Google had been notified multiple times to update its route information. Google expressed condolences and stated that they are reviewing the lawsuit.
Continental integrates Google Cloud into vehicle cockpit
The two companies will use artificial intelligence to create a dialogue system in Continental's high-performance computer, the autos supplier said, demonstrating the technology at the IAA Mobility show in Munich, Germany.
Real-time Google Maps alerts, Command centre: Here is govt's high-tech plan to solve traffic woes across UP
The Uttar Pradesh government is planning to set up a Central Command and Control Centre at the Police Headquarters in Lucknow to address traffic congestion in major cities. The center will send real-time updates to local traffic police officials via Google Maps alerts. It will integrate with the Integrated Traffic Management System of major cities to identify congested routes and timings.
Curious about disappearing Chrome extensions? Google's new update has all the answers
Google is introducing a new feature called 'Safety check' in the next Chrome release (Chrome 117) to help users stay informed when their browser extensions disappear due to developers removing them or breaching the rules of the Chrome Web Store.
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