Meta, Microsoft, Twitter and other tech firms have backed Google in the internet giant's defence in a key Supreme Court case.&nbsp;These big tech companies have filed a series of briefs on how a broad ruling could harm their business and offerings.

In the Gonzalez versus Google case, the question is, should tech firms face lawsuits for content from their users?&nbsp;The key lawsuit also questions whether businesses should be held accountable for the content they suggest to consumers.&nbsp;Large IT firms have urged the apex court to consider the case carefully.

Under a 1996 statute known as Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, companies are protected against user content, including comments, reviews and advertisements.

The Supreme Court is considering whether it is time to narrow down the law, framed when the internet was not a central part of daily life as it is today.

On February 21, the court is scheduled to hear oral arguments in the case.

The petitioners are a family of an American woman who died in an ISIS attack in 2015. They allege that Alphabet's Google, which owns YouTube, is to blame for the algorithm suggesting videos, including those encouraging radicalisation.

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Advocates for children's online safety, such as Fairplay and Common Sense Media, supported the Gonzalez family in their lawsuit against the internet giant.&nbsp;They said the tech industry should be held accountable for how their products might endanger kids.

Gonzalez was also partially supported by the US government, which argued that, in some cases, social media platforms should be held accountable for encouraging hate speech.

Meta predicts the lawsuit would compel businesses to remove more content, including topics of public importance, to avoid any unnecessary legal trouble.

A sweeping decision, according to Microsoft, could have "devastating and disruptive ramifications".

Twitter said algorithms help the organisation of content by making the web user-friendly.

Separately, the court will decide on Friday whether to take up two more section 230-related cases.

In Texas and Florida, new laws that penalise digital companies for removing political speech on their platforms are being challenged by the cases.

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Meta, Microsoft, Twitter and other tech firms have backed Google in the internet giant's defence in a key Supreme Court case. These big tech companies have filed a series of briefs on how a broad ruling could harm their business and offerings.

Meta, Microsoft, Twitter and other tech firms have backed Google in the internet giant's defence in a key Supreme Court case. These big tech companies have filed a series of briefs on how a broad ruling could harm their business and offerings. In the Gonzalez versus Google case, the question is, should tech firms face lawsuits for content from their users? The key lawsuit also questions whether businesses should be held accountable for the content they suggest to consumers. Large IT firms have urged the apex court to consider the case carefully. Under a 1996 statute known as Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, companies are protected against user content, including comments, reviews and advertisements. The Supreme Court is considering whether it is time to narrow down the law, framed when the internet was not a central part of daily life as it is today. On February 21, the court is scheduled to hear oral arguments in the case. The petitioners are a family of an American woman who died in an ISIS attack in 2015. They allege that Alphabet's Google, which owns YouTube, is to blame for the algorithm suggesting videos, including those encouraging radicalisation. Major setback for Google in India as top court rejects Google's challenge Advocates for children's online safety, such as Fairplay and Common Sense Media, supported the Gonzalez family in their lawsuit against the internet giant. They said the tech industry should be held accountable for how their products might endanger kids. Gonzalez was also partially supported by the US government, which argued that, in some cases, social media platforms should be held accountable for encouraging hate speech. Meta predicts the lawsuit would compel businesses to remove more content, including topics of public importance, to avoid any unnecessary legal trouble. A sweeping decision, according to Microsoft, could have "devastating and disruptive ramifications". Twitter said algorithms help the organisation of content by making the web user-friendly. Separately, the court will decide on Friday whether to take up two more section 230-related cases. In Texas and Florida, new laws that penalise digital companies for removing political speech on their platforms are being challenged by the cases. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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&nbsp;Amazon replaced Apple as the world's top firm based on market valuation. That's despite a 15 per cent drop in its stock, with the e-commerce giant valued at $299.3 billion, according to the Brand Finance Global 500 report.&nbsp;

Apple slipped to the second spot and is now worth $297.9 billion after a 16 per cent fall in its market value. Google occupies the third spot, with its market capitalisation at $281.4 billion. &nbsp;

While the gap between these firms is only a few billion, 2023 is expected to be a tough year for the tech giants, with costs cuts including massive layoffs amidst the threat of a global recession.&nbsp;

Amazon's net worth has dipped a little over $50 billion, with the lines blurring on a rebound amidst gloomy global economic expectations and people returning to shop in person.&nbsp;Amazon's brand value has risen 36 per cent since the pandemic, with the firm expanding into new business sectors.&nbsp;

But the consultancy report showed a fall in amazon's brand strength rating as easing covid-restrictions the world over has led to shoppers returning to physical stores, weighing on online retailers.&nbsp;

The study also showed customers are now less inclined to suggest amazon to others. their view of the company's customer service has taken a hit from longer wait for deliveries.&nbsp;

On the other hand, apple's drop to the second place was primarily because of the company's projection of lower revenue from disrupted global supply chains which have resulted in a shortage of raw materials and labour.&nbsp;

While Alphabet-owned Google's net worth made it the third most valued firm, it earned the crown of being the world's strongest brand, according to the report.&nbsp;

Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD Auto emerged as the fastest-growing brand.&nbsp; 
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Amazon replaced Apple as the world's top firm based on market valuation. That's despite a 15 per cent drop in its stock, with the e-commerce giant valued at $299.

Amazon replaced Apple as the world's top firm based on market valuation. That's despite a 15 per cent drop in its stock, with the e-commerce giant valued at $299.3 billion, according to the Brand Finance Global 500 report. Apple slipped to the second spot and is now worth $297.9 billion after a 16 per cent fall in its market value. Google occupies the third spot, with its market capitalisation at $281.4 billion. While the gap between these firms is only a few billion, 2023 is expected to be a tough year for the tech giants, with costs cuts including massive layoffs amidst the threat of a global recession. Amazon's net worth has dipped a little over $50 billion, with the lines blurring on a rebound amidst gloomy global economic expectations and people returning to shop in person. Amazon's brand value has risen 36 per cent since the pandemic, with the firm expanding into new business sectors. But the consultancy report showed a fall in amazon's brand strength rating as easing covid-restrictions the world over has led to shoppers returning to physical stores, weighing on online retailers. The study also showed customers are now less inclined to suggest amazon to others. their view of the company's customer service has taken a hit from longer wait for deliveries. On the other hand, apple's drop to the second place was primarily because of the company's projection of lower revenue from disrupted global supply chains which have resulted in a shortage of raw materials and labour. While Alphabet-owned Google's net worth made it the third most valued firm, it earned the crown of being the world's strongest brand, according to the report. Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD Auto emerged as the fastest-growing brand. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Amazon replaces Apple as the top-valued firm 

The Supreme Court asked Google India, if it will follow the same regime in India as it does in Europe with regard to pre-installed apps in Android-based mobile smartphones.

Supreme Court asks Google, will you follow European regime in India

Smartphones in India might become expensive; tech giant Google has warned. Google also warned about the potential threat to users' security.

Android smartphones might become expensive due to CCI's ruling, says Google

The head of Google Cloud unit in the Americas, Kirsten Kliphouse, has left the company, the spokesperson said. Fox-Martin's appointment aims at "unifying global go-to-market organization," the company said and the role will focus on all global sales as well as service and support.

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The Federal Cartel Office — which is Germany's antitrust regulator — on Wednesday (January 11) criticised Google's way of handling users' data and threatened action against the American technological giant. According to a statement, the office sent Alphabet Inc, Google Ireland Ltd, and Google Germany GmbH, its preliminary legal assessment in the proceeding initiated due to Google’s data processing terms. "At this stage of the proceeding, the Bundeskartellamt (the Federal Office) assumes that the new provisions for large digital companies (Section 19a of the German Competition Act, GWB) are applicable and Google thus has to change its data processing terms and its associated practices," the statement said.&nbsp;

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Andreas Mundt, the president of the Federal Office, said that Google's practices must be measured against the requirements under the competition rules (for large digital companies), adding, the tech giant has to give users sufficient choice as to how their data is processed.&nbsp;

"Google’s business model relies heavily on the processing of user data. Due to its established access to relevant data gathered from a large number of different services, Google enjoys a strategic advantage over other companies," Mundt highlighted.&nbsp;

The Federal Office said that based on current terms, Google can combine a variety of data from various services and use them to create very detailed user profiles which the company could exploit for advertising and other purposes.&nbsp;

"The company’s terms set out that Google may, for various purposes, collect and process data across services, for example by way of its numerous own, partly very widely used services, such as Google Search, YouTube, Google Play, Google Maps and Google Assistant, but also by way of numerous third-party websites and apps. This also concerns data from Google’s so-called background services, including the Google Play services, which to some extent gather data from Android devices on a regular basis," Wednesday's statement said.&nbsp;

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The office reached the preliminary conclusion that users are not given sufficient choice as to whether and to what extent they agree to this far-reaching processing of their data across services. It also pointed out that the choices offered till now, if any, are not sufficiently transparent and too general.&nbsp;

The office is conducting an administrative proceeding against Google. The proceeding may result in the authority discontinuing the case, the company offering commitments or the competition authority prohibiting Google’s practices, the statement added.&nbsp;

The German antitrust regulator's warning comes after Google was classified as a company of "paramount significance across markets" in 2021. In December last year, the Federal Office concluded its proceedings against Google concerning “Google News Showcase” after the tech giant had made many adjustments to the benefit of publishers.&nbsp;

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The Federal Cartel Office — which is Germany's antitrust regulator — on Wednesday (January 11) criticised Google's way of handling users' data and threatened action against the American technological giant. According to a statement, the office sent Alphabet Inc, Google Ireland Ltd, and Google Germany GmbH, its preliminary legal assessment in the proceeding initiated due to Google’s data processing terms. "At this stage of the proceeding, the Bundeskartellamt (the Federal Office) assumes that the new provisions for large digital companies (Section 19a of the German Competition Act, GWB) are applicable and Google thus has to change its data processing terms and its associated practices," the statement said. ALSO READ | India tribunal rejects Google's request to block Android antitrust ruling Andreas Mundt, the president of the Federal Office, said that Google's practices must be measured against the requirements under the competition rules (for large digital companies), adding, the tech giant has to give users sufficient choice as to how their data is processed. "Google’s business model relies heavily on the processing of user data. Due to its established access to relevant data gathered from a large number of different services, Google enjoys a strategic advantage over other companies," Mundt highlighted. The Federal Office said that based on current terms, Google can combine a variety of data from various services and use them to create very detailed user profiles which the company could exploit for advertising and other purposes. "The company’s terms set out that Google may, for various purposes, collect and process data across services, for example by way of its numerous own, partly very widely used services, such as Google Search, YouTube, Google Play, Google Maps and Google Assistant, but also by way of numerous third-party websites and apps. This also concerns data from Google’s so-called background services, including the Google Play services, which to some extent gather data from Android devices on a regular basis," Wednesday's statement said. ALSO READ | Google’s rival tech firms join hands to make comprehensive mapping data The office reached the preliminary conclusion that users are not given sufficient choice as to whether and to what extent they agree to this far-reaching processing of their data across services. It also pointed out that the choices offered till now, if any, are not sufficiently transparent and too general. The office is conducting an administrative proceeding against Google. The proceeding may result in the authority discontinuing the case, the company offering commitments or the competition authority prohibiting Google’s practices, the statement added. The German antitrust regulator's warning comes after Google was classified as a company of "paramount significance across markets" in 2021. In December last year, the Federal Office concluded its proceedings against Google concerning “Google News Showcase” after the tech giant had made many adjustments to the benefit of publishers. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Google is preparing to approach India's Supreme Court within days to try to block a ruling by the country's antitrust watchdog that will force the U.S. company to change how it markets its Android platform, two people familiar with its strategy told Reuters.

Is Google planning to challenge India's Android antitrust ruling at Supreme Court?

An Indian tribunal rejected a request from tech giants Google to overturn an earlier antitrust ruling that ordered the company to change its approach when it comes to the android market.

In October 2021, Google’s parent company – Alphabet Inc – was fined $161 million by the Competition Commission of India (CCI) for misusing its dominant position in the Android app store. The ruling added that Google were putting extra pressure on smartphone makers related to pre-installing apps.

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It was a huge setback for Google who considered the pre-installed apps market on the Android platform as a major source of profit. With the tribunal ruling against the company, Google will be forced to agree to the previous ruling and that can be a major blow to its reach and revenues.

"We are of opinion that at the moment given the voluminous nature of the appeal, there is no need to pass any interim order," the two-member tribunal panel said according to Reuters.

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Abhishek Manu Singhvi, who was representing Google in front of the tribunal, argued that the decision was taken without all evidences and asked the tribunal to put the decision on hold till at least January 19. He added that the earlier decision can end up causing damage to consumers.

Google also said that the CCI "copy-pasted extensively from a European Commission decision, deploying evidence from Europe that was not examined in India" but the tribunal once again rejected the request.

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An Indian tribunal rejected a request from tech giants Google to overturn an earlier antitrust ruling that ordered the company to change its approach when it comes to the android market.

An Indian tribunal rejected a request from tech giants Google to overturn an earlier antitrust ruling that ordered the company to change its approach when it comes to the android market. In October 2021, Google’s parent company – Alphabet Inc – was fined $161 million by the Competition Commission of India (CCI) for misusing its dominant position in the Android app store. The ruling added that Google were putting extra pressure on smartphone makers related to pre-installing apps. Also read | Omicron offshoot XBB.1.5 may cause new Covid spike in the US, confirms CDC It was a huge setback for Google who considered the pre-installed apps market on the Android platform as a major source of profit. With the tribunal ruling against the company, Google will be forced to agree to the previous ruling and that can be a major blow to its reach and revenues. "We are of opinion that at the moment given the voluminous nature of the appeal, there is no need to pass any interim order," the two-member tribunal panel said according to Reuters. Also read | WHO asks China to provide a 'more realistic picture' of COVID-19 situation Abhishek Manu Singhvi, who was representing Google in front of the tribunal, argued that the decision was taken without all evidences and asked the tribunal to put the decision on hold till at least January 19. He added that the earlier decision can end up causing damage to consumers. Google also said that the CCI "copy-pasted extensively from a European Commission decision, deploying evidence from Europe that was not examined in India" but the tribunal once again rejected the request.

India tribunal rejects Google's request to block Android antitrust ruling

Google argued that the Indian antitrust tribunal should overturn a judgement against the US&nbsp;company for exploiting the dominance of its Android operating system in the country's market.

In October, the Competition Commission of India (CCI) fined Alphabet Inc.'s Google US$161 million for abusing its monopolistic position in markets like online search and the Android app store and demanded that it modify the limitations placed on smartphone manufacturers with regard to pre-installing apps.

Google was concerned about the Indian decision, according to sources who spoke to Reuters in October, because the remedies mandated were thought to be more extensive than those outlined in the historic 2018 decision by the European Commission that found that the restrictions placed on manufacturers of Android mobile devices were unlawful. In that instance, a record 4.1 billion euro ($4.3 billion) fine has been contested by Google.

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In its filing to an Indian appeals tribunal, Google argued that&nbsp;the CCI’s investigation unit “copy-pasted extensively from a European Commission decision, deploying evidence from Europe that was not examined in India”.

“There are more than 50 instances of copypasting”, in some cases “word-for-word”, and the watchdog erroneously dismissed the issue, Google said in its filing which is not public but has been reviewed by Reuters.

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“The Commission failed to conduct an impartial, balanced, and legally sound investigation … Google’s mobile app distribution practices are pro-competitive and not unfair/ exclusionary.”

The Indian competition verdict comes as Google is being subjected to more intense antitrust investigation globally. Google licences its Android operating system to manufacturers of smartphones, but others claim the limitations are anti-competitive.

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Google argued that the Indian antitrust tribunal should overturn a judgement against the US company for exploiting the dominance of its Android operating system in the country's market.

Google argued that the Indian antitrust tribunal should overturn a judgement against the US company for exploiting the dominance of its Android operating system in the country's market. In October, the Competition Commission of India (CCI) fined Alphabet Inc.'s Google US$161 million for abusing its monopolistic position in markets like online search and the Android app store and demanded that it modify the limitations placed on smartphone manufacturers with regard to pre-installing apps. Google was concerned about the Indian decision, according to sources who spoke to Reuters in October, because the remedies mandated were thought to be more extensive than those outlined in the historic 2018 decision by the European Commission that found that the restrictions placed on manufacturers of Android mobile devices were unlawful. In that instance, a record 4.1 billion euro ($4.3 billion) fine has been contested by Google. Also read | EAM Jaishankar defends India's stance on Russia-Ukraine, calls out Europe on its ‘long silence’ In its filing to an Indian appeals tribunal, Google argued that the CCI’s investigation unit “copy-pasted extensively from a European Commission decision, deploying evidence from Europe that was not examined in India”. “There are more than 50 instances of copypasting”, in some cases “word-for-word”, and the watchdog erroneously dismissed the issue, Google said in its filing which is not public but has been reviewed by Reuters. Also watch | 100 drones for India’s Marine surveillance “The Commission failed to conduct an impartial, balanced, and legally sound investigation … Google’s mobile app distribution practices are pro-competitive and not unfair/ exclusionary.” The Indian competition verdict comes as Google is being subjected to more intense antitrust investigation globally. Google licences its Android operating system to manufacturers of smartphones, but others claim the limitations are anti-competitive. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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On Wednesday, Germany dropped its antitrust probe into Google's News Showcase service after the tech giant made some "important adjustments" to ease competition.

President of Germany's Federal Cartel Office, Andreas Mundt said, "Google has responded to our concerns and implemented important adjustments to the benefit of publishers."

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This comes after the US-based tech giant agreed to exclude "Google News Showcase" from its general search results.&nbsp;

Mundt said, "It will continue to be irrelevant for the ranking of the search results whether or not a publisher participates in Showcase."

Ralf Bremer of Google Showcase said the company is pleased that the case has been dropped and it can continue this important journalistic programme with its publishing partners.

Launched in 2020, Google Showcase allows users to present more journalistic content prominently on a designed platform.&nbsp;

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However, an inquiry was launched last year by Germany's antitrust watchdog after a complaint was filed by Corint Media, a publishing group that manages the rights of radio and television stations.&nbsp;

The company said that it feared that newsgroups that had not signed Google's agreement would see their content relegated in search results.&nbsp;

In response to the probe, Google in January said that it would abandon its plan to integrate showcase in general result sections.&nbsp;

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On Wednesday, Germany dropped its antitrust probe into Google's News Showcase service after the tech giant made some "important adjustments" to ease competition.

On Wednesday, Germany dropped its antitrust probe into Google's News Showcase service after the tech giant made some "important adjustments" to ease competition. President of Germany's Federal Cartel Office, Andreas Mundt said, "Google has responded to our concerns and implemented important adjustments to the benefit of publishers." Also read | Google working on AI capable of reading doctors' handwriting on prescriptions This comes after the US-based tech giant agreed to exclude "Google News Showcase" from its general search results. Mundt said, "It will continue to be irrelevant for the ranking of the search results whether or not a publisher participates in Showcase." Ralf Bremer of Google Showcase said the company is pleased that the case has been dropped and it can continue this important journalistic programme with its publishing partners. Launched in 2020, Google Showcase allows users to present more journalistic content prominently on a designed platform. Also read | Google Chrome introduces price drop notifications feature. Details here However, an inquiry was launched last year by Germany's antitrust watchdog after a complaint was filed by Corint Media, a publishing group that manages the rights of radio and television stations. The company said that it feared that newsgroups that had not signed Google's agreement would see their content relegated in search results. In response to the probe, Google in January said that it would abandon its plan to integrate showcase in general result sections. (with inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Germany drops antitrust probe into Google News Showcase after its makes 'adjustments'

The handwriting of certain doctors in medical prescriptions has been a subject of both confusion and comedy over the years. Most patients find it quite difficult to properly understand the instructions given in the prescriptions but Google may have a solution that can end their problem for good.&nbsp;

During an address at the Google for India event, a senior executive said that the company is currently developing an artificial intelligence model that will be able to decipher any kind of handwriting. Google has been in contact with pharmacists for research purposes and the feature will a part of Google Lens.&nbsp;

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“This will act as an assistive technology for digitising handwritten medical documents by augmenting the humans in the loop such as pharmacists, however, no decision will be made solely based on the output provided by this technology,” the company said in a statement according to TechCrunch.&nbsp;

The company did not announce any time frame for the launch of the feature but they made it clear that “much work still remains to be done before this system is ready for the real world.”&nbsp;

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Google Lens is already capable of detecting various objects and translating languages. However, this feature will be a valuable addition for users who frequently need to decipher handwritten notes.&nbsp;

According to early indications, the Google Lens needs to be used to take a picture of any handwriting and the AI will be able to decipher it and present it in a device-friendly format. While it was announced in the event for the South Asian market, the feature is expected to make its debut worldwide.&nbsp;

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The handwriting of certain doctors in medical prescriptions has been a subject of both confusion and comedy over the years. Most patients find it quite difficult to properly understand the instructions given in the prescriptions but Google may have a solution that can end their problem for good.

The handwriting of certain doctors in medical prescriptions has been a subject of both confusion and comedy over the years. Most patients find it quite difficult to properly understand the instructions given in the prescriptions but Google may have a solution that can end their problem for good. During an address at the Google for India event, a senior executive said that the company is currently developing an artificial intelligence model that will be able to decipher any kind of handwriting. Google has been in contact with pharmacists for research purposes and the feature will a part of Google Lens. Also read | Twitter users vote in favour of removing Elon Musk as CEO “This will act as an assistive technology for digitising handwritten medical documents by augmenting the humans in the loop such as pharmacists, however, no decision will be made solely based on the output provided by this technology,” the company said in a statement according to TechCrunch. The company did not announce any time frame for the launch of the feature but they made it clear that “much work still remains to be done before this system is ready for the real world.” Also read | Russia, China to hold joint naval drills in a bid to 'strengthen cooperation' Google Lens is already capable of detecting various objects and translating languages. However, this feature will be a valuable addition for users who frequently need to decipher handwritten notes. According to early indications, the Google Lens needs to be used to take a picture of any handwriting and the AI will be able to decipher it and present it in a device-friendly format. While it was announced in the event for the South Asian market, the feature is expected to make its debut worldwide.

Google working on AI capable of reading doctors' handwriting on prescriptions

Google has introduced a price drop notifications feature on its web browser Chrome. Users will not have to refresh the page every day to check the price of any product. In a blog post on Thursday, Google said users can opt-in to receive an e-mail or mobile notification from Chrome if there is a price drop.&nbsp;This feature is currently available on desktops and Android devices in the United States.&nbsp;

"Next time you’re shopping, select “track price” in the Chrome address bar. You can manage the products you’re tracking through the side panel, or through the notifications you receive,'' the blog post said.&nbsp;

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With the price drop notifications feature, users can instantly find discounts in their shopping cart. When items are added to the cart, Chrome will find available discount codes from the retailer and automatically show them at checkout.&nbsp;

"Just open the New Tab Page anytime you need to track down existing shopping carts and you’ll see available discounts there, too. Both features are now available on desktop, starting first in the US," the blog post added.&nbsp;

On a desktop, users can right-click on an image and then select "search image with Google Lens" to get results in the side panel. The results will show similar options from retailers and prices that fit a user's budget. Users will also be able to see if the product is in stock or back-ordered.&nbsp;

When users arrive at the checkout stage, Chrome will fill out all details automatically with previously saved information such as users' addresses or payment details from Google Pay. Also, Chrome will always check if users want to save their previously saved information for their next purchase.&nbsp;

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Google has introduced a price drop notifications feature on its web browser Chrome. Users will not have to refresh the page every day to check the price of any product.

Google has introduced a price drop notifications feature on its web browser Chrome. Users will not have to refresh the page every day to check the price of any product. In a blog post on Thursday, Google said users can opt-in to receive an e-mail or mobile notification from Chrome if there is a price drop. This feature is currently available on desktops and Android devices in the United States. "Next time you’re shopping, select “track price” in the Chrome address bar. You can manage the products you’re tracking through the side panel, or through the notifications you receive,'' the blog post said. ALSO READ | Google Chrome introduces passwordless authentication. Here's how it works With the price drop notifications feature, users can instantly find discounts in their shopping cart. When items are added to the cart, Chrome will find available discount codes from the retailer and automatically show them at checkout. "Just open the New Tab Page anytime you need to track down existing shopping carts and you’ll see available discounts there, too. Both features are now available on desktop, starting first in the US," the blog post added. On a desktop, users can right-click on an image and then select "search image with Google Lens" to get results in the side panel. The results will show similar options from retailers and prices that fit a user's budget. Users will also be able to see if the product is in stock or back-ordered. When users arrive at the checkout stage, Chrome will fill out all details automatically with previously saved information such as users' addresses or payment details from Google Pay. Also, Chrome will always check if users want to save their previously saved information for their next purchase. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Google on Thursday said that it does not manipulate search results amid a row over the national anthem of Hong Kong. The controversy started when people searching for Hong Kong's anthem online, found that links to a protest song (song of the city's pro-democracy movement) ''Glory to Hong Kong'' appeared ahead of the Chinese national anthem "March of the Volunteers".

Speaking to news agency AFP, Google said that it handles ''billions of search queries every day'', so it builds ranking systems to automatically surface relevant, high-quality, and helpful information.&nbsp;

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"We do not manually manipulate organic web listings to determine the ranking of a specific page," Google said. The tech giant added it was in contact with the Hong Kong government to explain how its platforms and removal policies work.&nbsp;

"We do not remove web results except for specific reasons outlined in our global policy documentation," Google further said.&nbsp;

The clarification came two days after &nbsp;Hong Kong's security chief Chris Tang said that Google refused to change its search results to display China's national anthem rather than the protest song.&nbsp;

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"We've approached Google to request that they put the correct national anthem at the top of their search results, but unfortunately Google refused," Tang said on Monday, news agency Reuters reported.&nbsp;

Apart from Tang, Hong Kong leader John Lee said this week that the tech giant had a ''moral obligation'' to respect a nation's national anthem.&nbsp;

The Chinese foreign ministry, meanwhile, said that internet companies had a duty to deliver correct information to the public.&nbsp;

"Glory to Hong Kong", written in 2019, was accidentally played for Hong Kong athletes at two international sporting events in November this year.&nbsp;

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Google on Thursday said that it does not manipulate search results amid a row over the national anthem of Hong Kong. The controversy started when people searching for Hong Kong's anthem online, found that links to a protest song (song of the city's pro-democracy movement) ''Glory to Hong Kong'' appeared ahead of the Chinese national anthem "March of the Volunteers".

Google on Thursday said that it does not manipulate search results amid a row over the national anthem of Hong Kong. The controversy started when people searching for Hong Kong's anthem online, found that links to a protest song (song of the city's pro-democracy movement) ''Glory to Hong Kong'' appeared ahead of the Chinese national anthem "March of the Volunteers". Speaking to news agency AFP, Google said that it handles ''billions of search queries every day'', so it builds ranking systems to automatically surface relevant, high-quality, and helpful information. ALSO READ | Hong Kong is back, but only for some "We do not manually manipulate organic web listings to determine the ranking of a specific page," Google said. The tech giant added it was in contact with the Hong Kong government to explain how its platforms and removal policies work. "We do not remove web results except for specific reasons outlined in our global policy documentation," Google further said. The clarification came two days after Hong Kong's security chief Chris Tang said that Google refused to change its search results to display China's national anthem rather than the protest song. ALSO READ | The hammer and sickle effect in Hong Kong "We've approached Google to request that they put the correct national anthem at the top of their search results, but unfortunately Google refused," Tang said on Monday, news agency Reuters reported. Apart from Tang, Hong Kong leader John Lee said this week that the tech giant had a ''moral obligation'' to respect a nation's national anthem. The Chinese foreign ministry, meanwhile, said that internet companies had a duty to deliver correct information to the public. "Glory to Hong Kong", written in 2019, was accidentally played for Hong Kong athletes at two international sporting events in November this year. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Google has a "moral obligation" to stop a democracy protest song appearing in search results,&nbsp;Hong&nbsp;Kong's leader said Tuesday, as row over China's national anthem widened to include the tech giant.

Hong&nbsp;Kong&nbsp;officials have been infuriated by a series of mistakes at international sporting events in recent weeks when a protest song has been played instead of China's national anthem for the city's athletes.

Their ire has increasingly focused on Google after it emerged that the protest song "Glory to&nbsp;Hong&nbsp;Kong" routinely appears at the top of the page when people search for&nbsp;Hong&nbsp;Kong's anthem.

City leader John Lee told reporters on Tuesday that Google should ensure China's national anthem -- which the city's athletes compete under -- comes at the top of the search page.&nbsp;

"If any company is in anyway responsible, it has that moral obligation," he said.&nbsp;

Lee's comments came a day after&nbsp;Hong&nbsp;Kong's security chief Chris Tang said Google had refused to change the search results, something he said was an issue of "great regret".&nbsp;

According to Tang, a former police chief, Google said its search engine results were governed by an algorithm, not human input.

Both Tang and Lee have countered that Google has been willing to amend search results to abide by local laws, including privacy laws in the European Union.

Lee said his administration would reach out again to Google to pursue the matter.

Google has not yet responded to requests for comment.

China's national anthem is "March of the Volunteers", a rousing song born out of the Communist Party's struggle to liberate the country from Japanese occupation.

"Glory to&nbsp;Hong&nbsp;Kong" was penned during huge protests that swept&nbsp;Hong&nbsp;Kong&nbsp;in 2019 and became hugely popular within the city.

It is now all but illegal to sing the song or play its melody under a sweeping national security law that was imposed to crush those protests.

"There are ways to do it," Lee added.

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Google has a "moral obligation" to stop a democracy protest song appearing in search results, Hong Kong's leader said Tuesday, as row over China's national anthem widened to include the tech giant.

Google has a "moral obligation" to stop a democracy protest song appearing in search results, Hong Kong's leader said Tuesday, as row over China's national anthem widened to include the tech giant. Hong Kong officials have been infuriated by a series of mistakes at international sporting events in recent weeks when a protest song has been played instead of China's national anthem for the city's athletes. Their ire has increasingly focused on Google after it emerged that the protest song "Glory to Hong Kong" routinely appears at the top of the page when people search for Hong Kong's anthem. City leader John Lee told reporters on Tuesday that Google should ensure China's national anthem -- which the city's athletes compete under -- comes at the top of the search page. "If any company is in anyway responsible, it has that moral obligation," he said. Lee's comments came a day after Hong Kong's security chief Chris Tang said Google had refused to change the search results, something he said was an issue of "great regret". According to Tang, a former police chief, Google said its search engine results were governed by an algorithm, not human input. Both Tang and Lee have countered that Google has been willing to amend search results to abide by local laws, including privacy laws in the European Union. Lee said his administration would reach out again to Google to pursue the matter. Google has not yet responded to requests for comment. China's national anthem is "March of the Volunteers", a rousing song born out of the Communist Party's struggle to liberate the country from Japanese occupation. "Glory to Hong Kong" was penned during huge protests that swept Hong Kong in 2019 and became hugely popular within the city. It is now all but illegal to sing the song or play its melody under a sweeping national security law that was imposed to crush those protests. "There are ways to do it," Lee added. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Hong Kong leader says Google has 'moral obligation' to remove wrong anthem

The Google Doodle for today honours Dr. Mária Telkes, one of the early solar energy pioneers, for her life and groundbreaking achievements. She was accurate when she said that the sun's power may alter people's lives. On this day in 1952, Dr. Telkes became the first recipient of The Society of Women Engineers Achievement Award.&nbsp;Born in Budapest, Hungary, in 1900, Dr. Telkes studied physical chemistry at the Eötvös Loránd University. After her B.A. in 1920, she earned her PhD. She relocated to the US the next year and took a job as a biophysicist and attained US citizenship in 1937.

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Saved lives during World War 2&nbsp;

As a member of the Solar Energy Committee at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Dr. Telkes continued her work there. She was asked by the American government to assist in creating a solar distiller that turned seawater into fresh water during World War II. Soldiers stationed in the Pacific theatre employed this life-saving device.&nbsp;

Telkes was removed from the solar energy team&nbsp;

Dr. Telkes returned to MIT as an associate research professor following the war. The goal at hand for her and her MIT coworkers was to build livable solar-heated dwellings. She unfortunately suggested and created a bad design, was kicked off the committee, but she persevered. Together with architect Eleanor Raymond, she built the Dover Sun House in 1948 with private finance from benefactors. The solar-heated house was a success, and the women were highlighted in the media, which helped spread awareness of solar energy. Success and inventiveness characterised Dr. Telkes' outstanding career.&nbsp;

Invented solar oven&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

Telkes developed a solar oven design that is still in use today after receiving a contract from the Ford Foundation. Her solar oven proved to be quite safe and even children could use it easily. Then she designed a new over for the farmers, so that the farmers could easily dry their crops. Her solar oven is still very popular. At famous universities like NYU, Princeton University, and the University of Delaware, she also contributed to the study of solar energy. Dr. Telkes served as a consultant for several energy firms and had more than 20 patents.

"Telkes’ inspiring career was filled with success and innovation. She was commissioned by the Ford Foundation and created a solar oven design that’s still used today. She also helped research solar energy at prestigious institutions such as NYU, Princeton University, and the University of Delaware. Telkes earned more than 20 patents and worked as a consultant for many energy companies. It’s no wonder she’s remembered as The Sun Queen," Google wrote while honoring her.

The Google Doodle for today honours Dr. Mária Telkes, one of the early solar energy pioneers, for her life and groundbreaking achievements. She was accurate when she said that the sun's power may alter people's lives.

The Google Doodle for today honours Dr. Mária Telkes, one of the early solar energy pioneers, for her life and groundbreaking achievements. She was accurate when she said that the sun's power may alter people's lives. On this day in 1952, Dr. Telkes became the first recipient of The Society of Women Engineers Achievement Award. Born in Budapest, Hungary, in 1900, Dr. Telkes studied physical chemistry at the Eötvös Loránd University. After her B.A. in 1920, she earned her PhD. She relocated to the US the next year and took a job as a biophysicist and attained US citizenship in 1937. Saved lives during World War 2 As a member of the Solar Energy Committee at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Dr. Telkes continued her work there. She was asked by the American government to assist in creating a solar distiller that turned seawater into fresh water during World War II. Soldiers stationed in the Pacific theatre employed this life-saving device. Telkes was removed from the solar energy team Dr. Telkes returned to MIT as an associate research professor following the war. The goal at hand for her and her MIT coworkers was to build livable solar-heated dwellings. She unfortunately suggested and created a bad design, was kicked off the committee, but she persevered. Together with architect Eleanor Raymond, she built the Dover Sun House in 1948 with private finance from benefactors. The solar-heated house was a success, and the women were highlighted in the media, which helped spread awareness of solar energy. Success and inventiveness characterised Dr. Telkes' outstanding career. Invented solar oven Telkes developed a solar oven design that is still in use today after receiving a contract from the Ford Foundation. Her solar oven proved to be quite safe and even children could use it easily. Then she designed a new over for the farmers, so that the farmers could easily dry their crops. Her solar oven is still very popular. At famous universities like NYU, Princeton University, and the University of Delaware, she also contributed to the study of solar energy. Dr. Telkes served as a consultant for several energy firms and had more than 20 patents. "Telkes’ inspiring career was filled with success and innovation. She was commissioned by the Ford Foundation and created a solar oven design that’s still used today. She also helped research solar energy at prestigious institutions such as NYU, Princeton University, and the University of Delaware. Telkes earned more than 20 patents and worked as a consultant for many energy companies. It’s no wonder she’s remembered as The Sun Queen," Google wrote while honoring her.

Google Doodle celebrates 'The Sun Queen' Dr Mária Telkes, Here's how she saved lives during World War 2

Google Chrome has announced that it will soon be introducing passwordless login. The popular browser will now use&nbsp;biometric sensors such as a fingerprint or facial recognition, PIN, or pattern for authentication purposes.&nbsp;

If you are someone who finds it difficult to remember passwords, and so you end up using the same one for every single account, you're not alone.&nbsp;

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As per a SpyCloud analysis of 1.7 billion username and password combinations, &nbsp;64 per cent of the people use the same password exposed in one breach for other accounts.&nbsp;

In the digital world, we're a part of, we have an endless number of accounts, from social media to banking everything needs a password, and to remember the seemingly hundreds of passwords is difficult, to say the least.

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The worst part is even then your accounts aren't really safe. The year 2022 saw an exponential rise in the number of hacking and data pishing incidents.

As per reports, over 15 billion credentials have been exposed to the dark web, and about 54 per cent of these led to credential theft. Passwords just aren't cutting it anymore.

This has led to a number of platforms, and service providers moving towards passwordless authentication. Now Google chrome has joined the foray.

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In March of this year, Microsoft, Okta, LastPass and Google announced that they were moving towards easy passwordless logins as part of the FIDO alliance.&nbsp;

With Google Chrome's new passwordless feature users will now be able to create passkeys to log into their android devices.

As per Venture Beat the "move toward passwordless authentication is a recognition of password-based security’s fundamental ineffectiveness."

Google in its announcement blog said that passkeys are a significantly safer replacement for passwords and other phishable authentication factors.&nbsp;

"They cannot be reused, don't leak in server breaches, and protect users from phishing attacks. Passkeys are built on industry standards and work across different operating systems and browser ecosystems, and can be used for both websites and apps," it added.

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Google Chrome has announced that it will soon be introducing passwordless login. The popular browser will now use biometric sensors such as a fingerprint or facial recognition, PIN, or pattern for authentication purposes.

Google Chrome has announced that it will soon be introducing passwordless login. The popular browser will now use biometric sensors such as a fingerprint or facial recognition, PIN, or pattern for authentication purposes. If you are someone who finds it difficult to remember passwords, and so you end up using the same one for every single account, you're not alone. Watch | WION Fineprint | The most common passwords of 2022 As per a SpyCloud analysis of 1.7 billion username and password combinations, 64 per cent of the people use the same password exposed in one breach for other accounts. In the digital world, we're a part of, we have an endless number of accounts, from social media to banking everything needs a password, and to remember the seemingly hundreds of passwords is difficult, to say the least. Also read | Thieves can use thermal camera and AI to crack your password. Here's how The worst part is even then your accounts aren't really safe. The year 2022 saw an exponential rise in the number of hacking and data pishing incidents. As per reports, over 15 billion credentials have been exposed to the dark web, and about 54 per cent of these led to credential theft. Passwords just aren't cutting it anymore. This has led to a number of platforms, and service providers moving towards passwordless authentication. Now Google chrome has joined the foray. Also read | iPhone's crash detection feature assumes woman enjoying rollercoaster has been in crash, calls 911 In March of this year, Microsoft, Okta, LastPass and Google announced that they were moving towards easy passwordless logins as part of the FIDO alliance. With Google Chrome's new passwordless feature users will now be able to create passkeys to log into their android devices. As per Venture Beat the "move toward passwordless authentication is a recognition of password-based security’s fundamental ineffectiveness." Google in its announcement blog said that passkeys are a significantly safer replacement for passwords and other phishable authentication factors. "They cannot be reused, don't leak in server breaches, and protect users from phishing attacks. Passkeys are built on industry standards and work across different operating systems and browser ecosystems, and can be used for both websites and apps," it added. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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The year 2022 is about to end. It has been a year full of many sporting events, fulfilling the demands of sports fans across the globe. In India, many upcoming sports personalities made a big name for themselves in 2022. With only a few days left for the year to bid goodbye, Google has released the top 10 most searched people in 2022 in India. The overall list has only one sportsperson's mention. While many would've expected&nbsp;Virat Kohli, Neeraj Chopra, MS Dhoni, etc. to make the cut, it is former Rajasthan Royals (RR) spinner Pravin Tambe who has topped the list among sports personalities.&nbsp;

The reason for Tambe topping the elite list can be due to a biopic on his life, which was released on Disney+Hotstar in April 2022. Actor Shreyas Talpade played the titular role in the movie, which was appreciated by many for its inspirational story and acting. Tambe has had a memorable run as a cricketer. Having not played a single first-class game at any level, he was picked by the 2008 IPL champions RR at the age of 41 in 2013. He, thus, became the oldest debutant in the cash-rich league and made heads turn with a sensational hat-trick in IPL 2014, versus the Kolkata Knight Riders. Following this, he represented Mumbai in first-class cricket and also went on to feature in several leagues across the globe.&nbsp;

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At present, Tambe is serving as KKR's bowling coach after he was banned by the BCCI from playing any form of Indian cricket post his participation in the T10 league in Covid-hit 2020. It is to be noted that along with Google, Tambe is also the most searched Indian sportsperson on Twitter in 2022. In addition,&nbsp;he occupies the ninth spot in the overall list across the nation.

Surpassing the likes of Dhoni, Chopra, Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Harmanpreet Kaur, PV Sindhu, Sania Mirza, etc. is a huge feat for Tambe in his glittering career.

The year 2022 is about to end. It has been a year full of many sporting events, fulfilling the demands of sports fans across the globe. In India, many upcoming sports personalities made a big name for themselves in 2022.

The year 2022 is about to end. It has been a year full of many sporting events, fulfilling the demands of sports fans across the globe. In India, many upcoming sports personalities made a big name for themselves in 2022. With only a few days left for the year to bid goodbye, Google has released the top 10 most searched people in 2022 in India. The overall list has only one sportsperson's mention. While many would've expected Virat Kohli, Neeraj Chopra, MS Dhoni, etc. to make the cut, it is former Rajasthan Royals (RR) spinner Pravin Tambe who has topped the list among sports personalities. The reason for Tambe topping the elite list can be due to a biopic on his life, which was released on Disney+Hotstar in April 2022. Actor Shreyas Talpade played the titular role in the movie, which was appreciated by many for its inspirational story and acting. Tambe has had a memorable run as a cricketer. Having not played a single first-class game at any level, he was picked by the 2008 IPL champions RR at the age of 41 in 2013. He, thus, became the oldest debutant in the cash-rich league and made heads turn with a sensational hat-trick in IPL 2014, versus the Kolkata Knight Riders. Following this, he represented Mumbai in first-class cricket and also went on to feature in several leagues across the globe. Also read: Wait, what? Roger Federer was once denied entry inside Wimbledon! Swiss maestro shares hilarious story At present, Tambe is serving as KKR's bowling coach after he was banned by the BCCI from playing any form of Indian cricket post his participation in the T10 league in Covid-hit 2020. It is to be noted that along with Google, Tambe is also the most searched Indian sportsperson on Twitter in 2022. In addition, he occupies the ninth spot in the overall list across the nation. Surpassing the likes of Dhoni, Chopra, Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Harmanpreet Kaur, PV Sindhu, Sania Mirza, etc. is a huge feat for Tambe in his glittering career.

Not Kohli, Chopra or Dhoni: Surprising name becomes 'Most searched Indian sportsperson on Google in 2022'

In a blog post published on Friday (December 2), Google underlined reasons to switch to RCS (or Rich Communication Services). The tech firm also mocked Apple for still not offering an RCS messaging standard.

In a blog post published on Friday (December 2), Google underlined reasons to switch to RCS (or Rich Communication Services). The tech firm also mocked Apple for still not offering an RCS messaging standard. In the blog post titled "Happy birthday and farewell, SMS! It's time for RCS", Google targeted Apple on the 30th anniversary of the short message service. The first SMS message was sent on December 3, 1992. For the unversed, RCS is a communication protocol between mobile-telephone carriers and between phone and carrier. The service aims to replace SMS messages with a more robust text-messaging system that supports in-call multimedia transmission and phonebook polling (for service discovery). It is part of the broader IP Multimedia Subsystem. ALSO READ | Watch: Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg addresses employees after axing them Google, which added the support for end-to-end encryption for one-on-one conversations in their own extension, has been advocating it for a very long time. The company also calls out Apple for not implementing it. The blog post added that most of the mobile world is using RCS, but "there is one company that's dragging its heels". It added: "But after 30 years of SMS texting, it's truly time." × ALSO READ | Apple tweaks AirDrop feature on iPhones in China after "bridge man" protests against Xi Jinping The post authored by Neena Budhiraja, the Group Product Manager at Messages by Google, mentioned: "All of the major mobile carriers and manufacturers have adopted RCS as the standard — except for Apple." Budhiraja noted that Apple refuses to adopt RCS and continues to rely on SMS when people with iPhones message people with Android phones, which means their texting is "stuck in the 1990s". The post further read that hopefully, Apple "can #GetTheMessage so we don't have to keep waiting to remove the whole 'green-versus-blue bubble' thing." Google also highlighted three big reasons why the whole industry should get behind RCS, which are: Security is front and centre. It upgrades the conversation. It’s the industry’s modern standard. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Sundar Pichai, one of the most renowned CEOs in the world, has been awarded Padma Bhushan, one of India's highest civilian awards.&nbsp;India's ambassador to the US, Taranjit Singh Sandhu awarded the civilian award to Google and Alphabet CEO in San Francisco.&nbsp;

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Sandhu on Twitter said, "Delighted to hand over Padma Bhushan to CEO @Google&amp; Alphabet @sundarpichai in San Francisco. Sundar's inspirational journey from #Madurai to Mountain View, strengthening India-US economic and technology ties, reaffirms Indian talent`s contribution to global innovation."

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Pichai added, "India is a part of me. I carry it wherever I go. (Unlike this beautiful award which I will keep somewhere safe)."

The Google CEO also appreciated Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Digital India vision, saying that he has certainly been an accelerator in the process. Pichai said that he felt proud of the investment that he had made in the digital vision project. They recently announced an investment of&nbsp;$10 billion in India to make internet access easy and build products for India's unique needs using AI.

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Talking about India, he said that out of 24 languages on Google Translator, eight&nbsp;of them are native to India.&nbsp;

He added, "We're also investing deeply in digital skilling, and have trained over 1 million women through our Women Will Entrepreneurship Programme and over 55,000 teachers in partnership with the government and local organisations. We've also sponsored over 100,000 Google Career Certificate sponsorships in collaboration with the NASSCOM Foundation and Tata Strive."

Pichai said that he is looking forward to continuing a great partnership between Google and India.

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Sundar Pichai, one of the most renowned CEOs in the world, has been awarded Padma Bhushan, one of India's highest civilian awards. India's ambassador to the US, Taranjit Singh Sandhu awarded the civilian award to Google and Alphabet CEO in San Francisco.

Sundar Pichai, one of the most renowned CEOs in the world, has been awarded Padma Bhushan, one of India's highest civilian awards. India's ambassador to the US, Taranjit Singh Sandhu awarded the civilian award to Google and Alphabet CEO in San Francisco. Also read | 'Don't equate fun with money', millionaire Google CEO Sundar Pichai's advice to employees Sandhu on Twitter said, "Delighted to hand over Padma Bhushan to CEO @Google& Alphabet @sundarpichai in San Francisco. Sundar's inspirational journey from #Madurai to Mountain View, strengthening India-US economic and technology ties, reaffirms Indian talent`s contribution to global innovation." Delighted to hand over Padma Bhushan to CEO @Google & Alphabet @sundarpichai in San Francisco. Sundar’s inspirational journey from #Madurai to Mountain View, strengthening 🇮🇳🇺🇸economic & tech. ties, reaffirms Indian talent’s contribution to global innovation pic.twitter.com/cDRL1aXiW6 — Taranjit Singh Sandhu (@SandhuTaranjitS) December 2, 2022 × After receiving the honorary award, the Google CEO in a blog post expressed his gratitude and thanked Sandhu. In the blog post, Pichai said he is fortunate to grow up in a family that cherished knowledge. He said that he is blessed to have parents who sacrificed a lot to make sure that he gets opportunities to explore his interests, ANI reported. Thank you Ambassador @SandhuTaranjitS. It was an immense honor to receive the Padma Bhushan, and to have my family there with me today. Grateful to the Indian government and the people of India. — Sundar Pichai (@sundarpichai) December 3, 2022 × Pichai added, "India is a part of me. I carry it wherever I go. (Unlike this beautiful award which I will keep somewhere safe)." The Google CEO also appreciated Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Digital India vision, saying that he has certainly been an accelerator in the process. Pichai said that he felt proud of the investment that he had made in the digital vision project. They recently announced an investment of $10 billion in India to make internet access easy and build products for India's unique needs using AI. Also read | Google CEO Sundar Pichai shuts down Pakistan troll with witty response after India's thrilling win in T20 WC Talking about India, he said that out of 24 languages on Google Translator, eight of them are native to India. He added, "We're also investing deeply in digital skilling, and have trained over 1 million women through our Women Will Entrepreneurship Programme and over 55,000 teachers in partnership with the government and local organisations. We've also sponsored over 100,000 Google Career Certificate sponsorships in collaboration with the NASSCOM Foundation and Tata Strive." Pichai said that he is looking forward to continuing a great partnership between Google and India. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

‘India is a part of me’, says Google CEO Sundar Pichai on receiving Padma Bhushan, expresses gratitude

Google, the search engine giant is celebrating the 51st National Day of the UAE with an animated Google Doodle depicting the country's flag waving in the breeze. As soon as the visitors click on the animated Doodle, fireworks in the UAE flag's colours of green, white, and black starts to spark off the screen of the user. "Represent courage, prosperity, peace, and strength of mind," this Google message burst over the website. "On this day in 1971, Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Ajman, Al Ain, Sharjah, and Umm Al Quwain united to form one country," reads the doodle.&nbsp;

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"Celebrations kick off with an exhilarating show at Zayed Sports City Stadium in Abu Dhabi. Thousands of people gather to watch orchestras, musicians and aerobatic displays. After national leaders give speeches to honour the country's founding fathers, fireworks splash across the Abu Dhabi skyline as festivities carry into the night."

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Google has celebrated the UAE's National Day before as well with the same vigor.&nbsp;The animated flag that was used in 2020 was the same as the ones that were used in 2015 and 2014, which each included a different doodle honouring a various important places across the nation. A 2017 doodle by artist Cynthia Yuan Cheng showed two kids playing with an oryx and falcon, the national animals and birds of the UAE, while dressed in traditional Emirati attire.

Today marks a very special occasion in the United Arab Emirates as the nation is celebrating its National Day. It is the ocassion to celebrate the unification of all seven emirates namely Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah, and Fujairah into a single nation. Many events and celebrations are lined up today across UAE for National Day 2022.&nbsp;

The search engine frequently honours well-known individuals from the MENA (Middle East North Africa) region. Ousha bint Khalifa Al Suwaidi, also known as Ousha the Poet, is an Emirati poet who was only this week honoured with a special Google Doodle. Al Suwaidi, one of the greatest Nabati poets of the 20th century, was honoured for her literary contributions on November 28, 2011.

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Google, the search engine giant is celebrating the 51st National Day of the UAE with an animated Google Doodle depicting the country's flag waving in the breeze.

Google, the search engine giant is celebrating the 51st National Day of the UAE with an animated Google Doodle depicting the country's flag waving in the breeze. As soon as the visitors click on the animated Doodle, fireworks in the UAE flag's colours of green, white, and black starts to spark off the screen of the user. "Represent courage, prosperity, peace, and strength of mind," this Google message burst over the website. "On this day in 1971, Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Ajman, Al Ain, Sharjah, and Umm Al Quwain united to form one country," reads the doodle. Follow Live Updates UAE National Day 2022 "Celebrations kick off with an exhilarating show at Zayed Sports City Stadium in Abu Dhabi. Thousands of people gather to watch orchestras, musicians and aerobatic displays. After national leaders give speeches to honour the country's founding fathers, fireworks splash across the Abu Dhabi skyline as festivities carry into the night." Google has celebrated the UAE's National Day before as well with the same vigor. The animated flag that was used in 2020 was the same as the ones that were used in 2015 and 2014, which each included a different doodle honouring a various important places across the nation. A 2017 doodle by artist Cynthia Yuan Cheng showed two kids playing with an oryx and falcon, the national animals and birds of the UAE, while dressed in traditional Emirati attire. Today marks a very special occasion in the United Arab Emirates as the nation is celebrating its National Day. It is the ocassion to celebrate the unification of all seven emirates namely Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah, and Fujairah into a single nation. Many events and celebrations are lined up today across UAE for National Day 2022. The search engine frequently honours well-known individuals from the MENA (Middle East North Africa) region. Ousha bint Khalifa Al Suwaidi, also known as Ousha the Poet, is an Emirati poet who was only this week honoured with a special Google Doodle. Al Suwaidi, one of the greatest Nabati poets of the 20th century, was honoured for her literary contributions on November 28, 2011.

Google Doodle marks 51st UAE National Day 2022, fireworks in colours of UAE flag sparks off the website

The Australian law, which was passed last year for big tech companies to pay for news content shared on their platforms, has been a success and the authorities should consider extending it further to social media forums such as TikTok and Twitter, a recent government report found.&nbsp;

The world watched the implementation of the law and its impact very closely. The law basically gives power to the government to make internet giants Facebook and Google negotiate content supply deals with media outlets.&nbsp;

The landmark law—News Media Bargaining Code—became a controversy when Facebook removed all news from its Australian platform. But the government report suggests that the law must be extended to other media platforms.&nbsp;

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The report said, "On the evidence available to the review, at least some of these agreements have enabled news businesses to, in particular, employ additional journalists and make other valuable investments to assist their operations."&nbsp;

"While views on the success or otherwise of the Code will invariably differ, we consider it is reasonable to conclude that the Code has been a success to date," it added.&nbsp;

The Treasury Department report, which was published late Thursday,&nbsp;stated that the tech firms had signed more than 30 deals with media outlets compensating them for the content which generated clicks and advertising dollars.&nbsp;

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As quoted by the news agency Reuters, Google director of government affairs and public policy in Australia, Lucinda Longcroft, said that the company had "furthered our significant contribution to the Australian news industry" by signing deals representing 200 mastheads across the country and "the majority of these outlets are regional or local".&nbsp;

Assistant Treasurer Stephen Jones said: "The review shows the Code has been successful balancing bargaining power between news media and digital platforms. Digital platforms must continue to negotiate in good faith with news businesses to ensure they are fairly remunerated for the news content they create."&nbsp;

The report is aimed at recommending new methods the government can take to assess the administration and effectiveness of the law.&nbsp;

The report did not suggest changing the law itself, but it did mention that the law lacked "a formal mechanism to extend the Code to other platforms".&nbsp;

It also suggested the government order the competition regulator, which led to the design of the law, to "prepare reports on this question".&nbsp;

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The Australian law, which was passed last year for big tech companies to pay for news content shared on their platforms, has been a success and the authorities should consider extending it further to social media forums such as TikTok and Twitter, a recent government report found.

The Australian law, which was passed last year for big tech companies to pay for news content shared on their platforms, has been a success and the authorities should consider extending it further to social media forums such as TikTok and Twitter, a recent government report found. The world watched the implementation of the law and its impact very closely. The law basically gives power to the government to make internet giants Facebook and Google negotiate content supply deals with media outlets. The landmark law—News Media Bargaining Code—became a controversy when Facebook removed all news from its Australian platform. But the government report suggests that the law must be extended to other media platforms. ALSO READ | Russia rejects Joe Biden's terms for Ukraine talks, says offensive will continue The report said, "On the evidence available to the review, at least some of these agreements have enabled news businesses to, in particular, employ additional journalists and make other valuable investments to assist their operations." "While views on the success or otherwise of the Code will invariably differ, we consider it is reasonable to conclude that the Code has been a success to date," it added. The Treasury Department report, which was published late Thursday, stated that the tech firms had signed more than 30 deals with media outlets compensating them for the content which generated clicks and advertising dollars. ALSO READ | WHO 'pleased' to see China ease zero-Covid restrictions amid massive protests As quoted by the news agency Reuters, Google director of government affairs and public policy in Australia, Lucinda Longcroft, said that the company had "furthered our significant contribution to the Australian news industry" by signing deals representing 200 mastheads across the country and "the majority of these outlets are regional or local". Assistant Treasurer Stephen Jones said: "The review shows the Code has been successful balancing bargaining power between news media and digital platforms. Digital platforms must continue to negotiate in good faith with news businesses to ensure they are fairly remunerated for the news content they create." The report is aimed at recommending new methods the government can take to assess the administration and effectiveness of the law. The report did not suggest changing the law itself, but it did mention that the law lacked "a formal mechanism to extend the Code to other platforms". It also suggested the government order the competition regulator, which led to the design of the law, to "prepare reports on this question". (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Elon Musk might launch an alternative phone if the social media app is taken off the Apple or Google app stores. Musk made the comments while replying to a tweet that suggested the possibility of the Chief making his own device - to which he said, "I certainly hope it does not come to that, but yes, if there is no choice, I will make an alternative phone".

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There are more signs of tech trouble for tech firms - Apple and Google - as UK watchdog has launched an in-depth investigation into dominance of mobile browsers of these companies.

World Business Watch | UK investigating Apple, Google; mobile browser dominance under probe

Laptop&nbsp;and electronic gadgets manufacturing giant Hewlett-Packard (HP) on Tuesday joined the long list of tech companies to have announced mass layoffs. The company, during its earnings call,&nbsp;said&nbsp;it expected to cut around 6,000 jobs by the end of fiscal 2025, which amounts to 12 per cent of its global workforce.

“The company expects to reduce gross global headcount by approximately 4,000-6,000 employees. These actions are expected to be completed by the end of fiscal 2025," the company said in its fiscal 2022 full-year report.&nbsp;

The company currently employs nearly 50,000 people and will stagger the layoffs in the coming years as part of its $1.4 billion cost-cutting plan. The decision was taken after HP reported lower sales in the PC and laptop segment.&nbsp;

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The sales in both segments had shot exponentially during the pandemic period but since the opening of the workplaces and schools, the sales have plateaued.&nbsp;

Experts said the decision was perhaps exacerbated by the gloomy economic conditions generated by recession and sky-high inflation.&nbsp;

The PC maker in its report predicted a lower-than-expected profit for the first quarter, owing to the combination of aforementioned conditions.&nbsp;

"Many of the recent challenges we have seen in FY'22 will likely continue into FY'23," said&nbsp;Marie Myers, chief financial officer.&nbsp;

HP has also reported a 11 per cent fall in Q4 revenue, which stood at $14.8 billion, compared to the same period last year.&nbsp;

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The layoffs announced by HP comes in the backdrop of major tech companies such as Amazon, Meta, and Twitter slashing their workforce, primarily due to a&nbsp;global slowdown.&nbsp;

Meta fired over 11,000 employees while Twitter showed the door to half its workforce in the first week of Elon Musk taking over the microblogging platform. Meanwhile, Jeff Bezos-owned Amazon has confirmed it will be laying off 10,000 employees&nbsp;

On Tuesday, several reports suggested that Alphabet Inc., the parent company of Google planned to fire&nbsp;10,000 or six per cent of the company's "poor performing" employees.&nbsp;

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Laptop and electronic gadgets manufacturing giant Hewlett-Packard (HP) on Tuesday joined the long list of tech companies to have announced mass layoffs. The company, during its earnings call, said it expected to cut around 6,000 jobs by the end of fiscal 2025, which amounts to 12 per cent of its global workforce.

Laptop and electronic gadgets manufacturing giant Hewlett-Packard (HP) on Tuesday joined the long list of tech companies to have announced mass layoffs. The company, during its earnings call, said it expected to cut around 6,000 jobs by the end of fiscal 2025, which amounts to 12 per cent of its global workforce. “The company expects to reduce gross global headcount by approximately 4,000-6,000 employees. These actions are expected to be completed by the end of fiscal 2025," the company said in its fiscal 2022 full-year report. The company currently employs nearly 50,000 people and will stagger the layoffs in the coming years as part of its $1.4 billion cost-cutting plan. The decision was taken after HP reported lower sales in the PC and laptop segment. WATCH | HP laying off 6000 employees globally over the next three years × The sales in both segments had shot exponentially during the pandemic period but since the opening of the workplaces and schools, the sales have plateaued. Experts said the decision was perhaps exacerbated by the gloomy economic conditions generated by recession and sky-high inflation. The PC maker in its report predicted a lower-than-expected profit for the first quarter, owing to the combination of aforementioned conditions. "Many of the recent challenges we have seen in FY'22 will likely continue into FY'23," said Marie Myers, chief financial officer. HP has also reported a 11 per cent fall in Q4 revenue, which stood at $14.8 billion, compared to the same period last year. Read more: Meta layoffs EXPLAINED: Why did Meta fire 13% of its employees? What next for the Facebook parent company? The layoffs announced by HP comes in the backdrop of major tech companies such as Amazon, Meta, and Twitter slashing their workforce, primarily due to a global slowdown. Meta fired over 11,000 employees while Twitter showed the door to half its workforce in the first week of Elon Musk taking over the microblogging platform. Meanwhile, Jeff Bezos-owned Amazon has confirmed it will be laying off 10,000 employees On Tuesday, several reports suggested that Alphabet Inc., the parent company of Google planned to fire 10,000 or six per cent of the company's "poor performing" employees. Read more: Google to lay off at least 10,000 ‘poor performing’ employees in 2023: Report (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

HP joins the list of tech companies to cull its workforce; to fire 6,000 employees

Google parent company Alphabet is planning to lay off about six percent of its global workforce, according to a new report. Six percent would roughly mean 10,000 employees in terms of headcount.

Report: Google parent Alphabet plans to lay off about 10,000 employees

Trouble is looming large on Apple and Google as British competition watchdog, following a survey into the mobile ecosystems, launched a probe Tuesday to investigate whether these tech giants follow anti-competitive behaviour. With this, it is reportedly possible that both the tech giants could loose&nbsp;their stronghold in the mobile space.&nbsp;

The British watchdog, Competition and Markets Authority, made this decision after concluding the findings of a 356-page report into competition for mobile operating systems and apps. In a scathing attack on the tech giants, the report said that the duo “hold all the cards” in mobile ecosystems. CMA said that this helps Apple and Google to exercise a "stranglehold" over operating systems, app stores and web browsers, said a report in Politico.&nbsp;

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According to CMA research, Apple's Safari or Google's Chrome-powered mobile browsers accounted for 97 per cent of all UK mobile web surfing in 2021. The CMA study's respondents also emphasised how Apple limits cloud gaming through its App Store.

Sarah Cardell, interim chief executive of the CMA, said Tuesday that many UK businesses and web developers say they feel that they are being held back by restrictions set by Apple and Google. “We plan to investigate whether the concerns we have heard are justified and, if so, identify steps to improve competition," she added.&nbsp;

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In a reaction to this, Apple said that it would continue to engage constructively with CMA to explain how its approach is based on a culture where competition and choice thrives. However, Google have not yet made any comments.&nbsp;

What after the investigation concludes?&nbsp;

The in-depth market investigation is required to be finished within 18 months by CMA. In case, the study makes a conclusion that there is an involvement of anti-competitive behaviour in the market, CMA can impose remedies on firms and make recommendations to the government on regulation, reported Politico.

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This comes in the backdrop of UK Chancellor Jeremy Hunt's announcement last Thursday where he promised that government would present regulations to combat Big Tech's anti-competitive abuses. He said that it will be done before May next year with the help of Digital Markets Competition and Consumers Bill. The watchdog CMA’s Cardell said that the new protocols will address “sorts of issues” raised in Apple and Google’s dominance over mobile ecosystems. As per media reports, these new regulatory powers could be received by CMA’s Digital Markets Unit as early as October next year.&nbsp;

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Trouble is looming large on Apple and Google as British competition watchdog, following a survey into the mobile ecosystems, launched a probe Tuesday to investigate whether these tech giants follow anti-competitive behaviour. With this, it is reportedly possible that both the tech giants could loose their stronghold in the mobile space. The British watchdog, Competition and Markets Authority, made this decision after concluding the findings of a 356-page report into competition for mobile operating systems and apps. In a scathing attack on the tech giants, the report said that the duo “hold all the cards” in mobile ecosystems. CMA said that this helps Apple and Google to exercise a "stranglehold" over operating systems, app stores and web browsers, said a report in Politico. ALSO READ | Google to lay off at least 10,000 ‘poor performing’ employees in 2023: Report According to CMA research, Apple's Safari or Google's Chrome-powered mobile browsers accounted for 97 per cent of all UK mobile web surfing in 2021. The CMA study's respondents also emphasised how Apple limits cloud gaming through its App Store. Sarah Cardell, interim chief executive of the CMA, said Tuesday that many UK businesses and web developers say they feel that they are being held back by restrictions set by Apple and Google. “We plan to investigate whether the concerns we have heard are justified and, if so, identify steps to improve competition," she added. ALSO READ | Chaos erupt at Foxconn's iPhone factory in China as workers fight Covid curbs In a reaction to this, Apple said that it would continue to engage constructively with CMA to explain how its approach is based on a culture where competition and choice thrives. However, Google have not yet made any comments. What after the investigation concludes? The in-depth market investigation is required to be finished within 18 months by CMA. In case, the study makes a conclusion that there is an involvement of anti-competitive behaviour in the market, CMA can impose remedies on firms and make recommendations to the government on regulation, reported Politico. WATCH | WION Fineprint | China: 2022 gold purchase highest since 1967 This comes in the backdrop of UK Chancellor Jeremy Hunt's announcement last Thursday where he promised that government would present regulations to combat Big Tech's anti-competitive abuses. He said that it will be done before May next year with the help of Digital Markets Competition and Consumers Bill. The watchdog CMA’s Cardell said that the new protocols will address “sorts of issues” raised in Apple and Google’s dominance over mobile ecosystems. As per media reports, these new regulatory powers could be received by CMA’s Digital Markets Unit as early as October next year. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Google today honoured Marie Tharp, an American geologist and oceanographic cartographer, by dedicating a Google Doodle. Tharp helped prove theories of continental drift, and is named one of the greatest cartographers of the 20th century by the Library of the Congress. She also co-published the first world map of the ocean floors, as per the Times of India.

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Tharp’s story is narrated by Caitlyn Larsen, Rebecca Nesel, and Dr Tiara Moore in today’s doddle. The three women are currently living out Tharp’s legacy by making strides in the traditionally male-dominated ocean science and geology spaces.

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Marie Tharp was introduced to mapmaking by her father, who used to work for the U.S Department of Agriculture. She pursued her master’s degree from the University of Michigan in petroleum technology. This itself was a remarkable feat because a few women pursued science during this period. Tharp also became the first woman to work at the Lamont Geological Observatory where she met geologist Bruce Heezen.

Google page dedicated to Tharp says that when she discovered the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, Heezen dismissed them as “girl talk”; however, when they compared these V-shaped rifts with earthquake epicentre maps, Heezen could not ignore the facts.

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In 1957, Tharp and&nbsp;Heezen co-published the first map of the ocean floor in the North Atlantic; and in 1995, Tharp donated her entire map collection to the Library of Congress.

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Google today honoured Marie Tharp, an American geologist and oceanographic cartographer, by dedicating a Google Doodle. Tharp helped prove theories of continental drift, and is named one of the greatest cartographers of the 20th century by the Library of the Congress.

Google today honoured Marie Tharp, an American geologist and oceanographic cartographer, by dedicating a Google Doodle. Tharp helped prove theories of continental drift, and is named one of the greatest cartographers of the 20th century by the Library of the Congress. She also co-published the first world map of the ocean floors, as per the Times of India. New Google Doodle has been released: "Celebrating Marie Tharp" :)#google #doodle #designhttps://t.co/CeOQA0FfS9 pic.twitter.com/mKyLlqhnRM — Google Doodles EN (@Doodle123_EN) November 20, 2022 × Tharp’s story is narrated by Caitlyn Larsen, Rebecca Nesel, and Dr Tiara Moore in today’s doddle. The three women are currently living out Tharp’s legacy by making strides in the traditionally male-dominated ocean science and geology spaces. Also Read: Google launches a doodle to celebrate India's 75th Independence Day anniversary Marie Tharp was introduced to mapmaking by her father, who used to work for the U.S Department of Agriculture. She pursued her master’s degree from the University of Michigan in petroleum technology. This itself was a remarkable feat because a few women pursued science during this period. Tharp also became the first woman to work at the Lamont Geological Observatory where she met geologist Bruce Heezen. Google page dedicated to Tharp says that when she discovered the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, Heezen dismissed them as “girl talk”; however, when they compared these V-shaped rifts with earthquake epicentre maps, Heezen could not ignore the facts. Also Read: Google wants to work with the Pentagon again, despite employee concerns In 1957, Tharp and Heezen co-published the first map of the ocean floor in the North Atlantic; and in 1995, Tharp donated her entire map collection to the Library of Congress. (With inputs from agencies)

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Participating in the FIFA World Cup celebrations in its own special way, Google has unveiled an animated Doodle of two boots kicking a football. But hold on! Your favourite players from Messi to Ronaldo to Neymar or Mbappe will undoubtedly kick the ball farther than the Doodle4Google animated boots but there is something more in store for you than just the Doodle. Google has you covered if you want to join in virtually on the action yourself and back your favourite team as the big game approaches.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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How to play for your team?&nbsp;

Simply search for "world cup qatar 2022" on your mobile device to enter the virtual FIFA World Cup 2022 competition and be ready to face off against other players in the multiplayer online game. To assist their preferred team score the most goals, people from all across the world may collaborate. When a real match is scheduled for the World Cup, it will show up in the game menu. Choose the match and the team you want to root for, then join forces with other supporters to rack up the most virtual GOAAAAALLLLS. The virtual match will conclude with a winner when the final buzzer sounds in the actual match!

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Football enthusiasts from all over the world are attending the tournament, which is held every four years. The Middle Eastern nation of Qatar is hosting its inaugural World Cup. Over the next month, players from the national teams of 32 countries will compete in a series of games, culminating on December 18, when one team will be declared the 2022 World Cup Champion.

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The opening ceremony of the FIFA World Cup 2022 will take place on Sunday, November 20th just before the first match between hosts Qatar and Ecuador. The opening ceremony is scheduled to begin at 14:00 GMT (19:30 IST).The Black-Eyed Peas, Robbie Williams, and Nora Fatehi are scheduled to sing, according to the Telegraph, and international superstar Shakira, who sung the official World Cup song in 2010, will also be there. In addition to them, Jungkook, one of the South Korean boy band BTS's seven members, is said to be playing.

Participating in the FIFA World Cup celebrations in its own special way, Google has unveiled an animated Doodle of two boots kicking a football. But hold on! Your favourite players from Messi to Ronaldo to Neymar or Mbappe will undoubtedly kick the ball farther than the Doodle4Google animated boots but there is something more in store for you than just the Doodle.

Participating in the FIFA World Cup celebrations in its own special way, Google has unveiled an animated Doodle of two boots kicking a football. But hold on! Your favourite players from Messi to Ronaldo to Neymar or Mbappe will undoubtedly kick the ball farther than the Doodle4Google animated boots but there is something more in store for you than just the Doodle. Google has you covered if you want to join in virtually on the action yourself and back your favourite team as the big game approaches. ALSO READ | FIFA World Cup 2022 opening ceremony: When and where to watch? Who are the performers? How to play for your team? Simply search for "world cup qatar 2022" on your mobile device to enter the virtual FIFA World Cup 2022 competition and be ready to face off against other players in the multiplayer online game. To assist their preferred team score the most goals, people from all across the world may collaborate. When a real match is scheduled for the World Cup, it will show up in the game menu. Choose the match and the team you want to root for, then join forces with other supporters to rack up the most virtual GOAAAAALLLLS. The virtual match will conclude with a winner when the final buzzer sounds in the actual match! ALSO READ | Big blow to France as Karim Benzema ruled out of FIFA World Cup due to injury Football enthusiasts from all over the world are attending the tournament, which is held every four years. The Middle Eastern nation of Qatar is hosting its inaugural World Cup. Over the next month, players from the national teams of 32 countries will compete in a series of games, culminating on December 18, when one team will be declared the 2022 World Cup Champion. WATCH | Nepal goes to polls amid political instability The opening ceremony of the FIFA World Cup 2022 will take place on Sunday, November 20th just before the first match between hosts Qatar and Ecuador. The opening ceremony is scheduled to begin at 14:00 GMT (19:30 IST).The Black-Eyed Peas, Robbie Williams, and Nora Fatehi are scheduled to sing, according to the Telegraph, and international superstar Shakira, who sung the official World Cup song in 2010, will also be there. In addition to them, Jungkook, one of the South Korean boy band BTS's seven members, is said to be playing.

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Google will pay $391.5 million to settle allegations by 40 states that the search and advertising giant illegally tracked users' locations.

World Business Watch: Google to settle US location-tracking probe

Alphabet's Google has agreed to pay $391.5 million to settle claims made by 40 US states that the tech giant is monitoring its users' whereabouts.&nbsp;

The Michigan attorney general announced the news on Monday (November 14).&nbsp;

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The probe and settlement were headed by Oregon and Nebraska, showing that the firm is rapidly increasing its customer monitoring practices.&nbsp;

The lowa attorney general has also asked the firm to be more transparent with users, with comprehensive information about the location-tracking data on a safe and dedicated page, and be more upfront about when the tracking happens, Reuters reported.&nbsp;

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The attorney general said, "When consumers make the decision to not share location data on their devices, they should be able to trust that a company will no longer track their every move."&nbsp;

A customer location is a marketer's breakthrough for helping an advertiser to make more relevant ads appear and grabs consumer attention. The firm's ad business generated over $111 billion in the first half of this year through advertisement.&nbsp;

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Responding to the situation, the representative for the tech company Jose Castaneda said, "Consistent with improvements we've made in recent years, we have settled this investigation which was based on outdated product policies that we changed years ago."

A similar case was filed by Arizona against Google which was resolved by&nbsp;the firm paying $85 million last month.&nbsp;

In January, Texas, Indiana, Washington and the District of Columbia filed a lawsuit against Google for its dishonest location-tracking methods.&nbsp;

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Alphabet's Google has agreed to pay $391.5 million to settle claims made by 40 US states that the tech giant is monitoring its users' whereabouts. The Michigan attorney general announced the news on Monday (November 14).

Alphabet's Google has agreed to pay $391.5 million to settle claims made by 40 US states that the tech giant is monitoring its users' whereabouts. The Michigan attorney general announced the news on Monday (November 14). Also read | Google shuts Google Hangouts to prompt users to use Chat, says it's a better option The probe and settlement were headed by Oregon and Nebraska, showing that the firm is rapidly increasing its customer monitoring practices. The lowa attorney general has also asked the firm to be more transparent with users, with comprehensive information about the location-tracking data on a safe and dedicated page, and be more upfront about when the tracking happens, Reuters reported. Watch | WION Fineprint: Google Chrome is most vulnerable browser in 2022 The attorney general said, "When consumers make the decision to not share location data on their devices, they should be able to trust that a company will no longer track their every move." A customer location is a marketer's breakthrough for helping an advertiser to make more relevant ads appear and grabs consumer attention. The firm's ad business generated over $111 billion in the first half of this year through advertisement. Also read | India slaps $162 mn fine on Google, orders it to allow third-party payments Responding to the situation, the representative for the tech company Jose Castaneda said, "Consistent with improvements we've made in recent years, we have settled this investigation which was based on outdated product policies that we changed years ago." A similar case was filed by Arizona against Google which was resolved by the firm paying $85 million last month. In January, Texas, Indiana, Washington and the District of Columbia filed a lawsuit against Google for its dishonest location-tracking methods. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Google will pay 40 US states $391.5 million to settle 'location tracking' probe

Google is helping big oil firms to greenwash their reputations by selling them adverts attached to environmental search terms, a new study claims.

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