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Google to debut credit in India, announces a slew of AI-powered launches
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
Google is set to launch a new service called 'Google Pay for Business' in India, allowing merchants to accept digital payments. The company also announced the debut of 'Google Pay Later', a digital credit platform that will provide users with convenient payment options. Additionally, Google introduced several AI-powered features, including Smart Scan, Spots, and Read Out Loud, further enhancing user experience.
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Big Tech Major Launches Gold-Backed Loans On Google Pay
Inc42
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10m ago
Medial
- New partnership with Muthoot Finance to provide loans against gold for Google Pay users - Introduction of AI-powered support guide to assist users in understanding credit products - Collaboration with EkStep Foundation to export India's DPI stack to other countries - Google Pay users can now avail loans by pledging gold - AI technology will help users navigate and understand different credit products - Partnership with EkStep Foundation to expand India's DPI stack globally.
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Weekly Tech Recap: Apple announces new iPads, Google launches Pixel 8a and more
Livemint
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1y ago
Medial
This week's tech recap features Apple launching new iPad models, including the iPad Air with significant improvements and the thinnest iPad Pro ever made. Google quietly introduced the Pixel 8a, a smartphone with AI capabilities and promising extended OS updates. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman denied reports of launching a search engine rivaling Google. Google also launched its digital wallet app, Google Wallet, in India. Additionally, there are rumors of Apple introducing a conversational and versatile upgrade to Siri at the WWDC 2024 event.
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Google Wallet enters India, joins forces with Flipkart, Pine Labs
Inshorts
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1y ago
Medial
Tech giant Google has launched the Google Wallet app for Android users in India, partnering with a slew of ecommerce and ticketing partners. At launch, Google claims to have 20 brands as partners, including cinema chains PVR & INOX, national carriers Air India and Indigo, as well as ecommerce and fintech players such as Flipkart and Pine Labs.
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Google announces new accessibility and productivity features at MWC
TechCrunch
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1y ago
Medial
Google has announced new features for phones, cars, and wearables at the Mobile World Congress. Gemini, an image generation tool, will now be available in the Google Messages app. Android Auto will offer AI-generated summaries of long text messages and suggestions for replies. Lookout, an app for visually impaired users, will generate AI-powered captions for images. Google Maps will have improved screen reader support with Lens. Google Docs on Android will support handwritten notes. The Fitbit app will now support data from various sources. Wear OS will allow access to Google Wallet passes and offer voice-guided transit directions.
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Fintech giant RazorPay to shift domicile to India; Announces new product launches
IndianStartupNews
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1y ago
Medial
Indian payments provider, Razorpay, aims to achieve profitability across all business lines within the next two years and is considering listing on Indian exchanges. The company, which is shifting its domicile back to India, has seen its robust cash reserves and operational efficiency position it well for an IPO, according to CEO Harshil Mathur. Razorpay recently bounced back from a year-long ban on merchant onboarding by the Reserve Bank of India and is launching new products, including an AI-powered payment gateway and a device supporting QR and contactless tap card payments.
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OpenAI announces SearchGPT, its AI-powered search engine
The Verge
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1y ago
Medial
OpenAI has announced SearchGPT, an AI-powered search engine prototype. Unlike traditional search engines, it organizes and summarizes information from the web. Initially available to 10,000 test users, SearchGPT aims to eventually integrate with ChatGPT. The company emphasizes publisher collaboration and clear attribution. This move positions OpenAI as a potential competitor to Google and Perplexity in the AI search market.
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Google Drive launches “Catch me up” AI summaries about recent changes to your stored files.
The Verge
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2m ago
Medial
Google is introducing a "Catch me up" AI feature in Google Drive for eligible Workspace and AI plan users. Powered by Gemini AI, this tool provides summaries of recent file edits and comments in Google Docs and other files, although it may not always be accurate. Users can access high-level summaries of all files in the sidebar or specific file changes via a new activity indicator, rolling out over the coming weeks.
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Alphabet announces reduced costs for its leading AI model Gemini
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
Alphabet, the parent company of Google, has announced reduced costs for its most advanced artificial intelligence model, Gemini. The company aims to attract developers to build on its AI platform while making the technology more affordable. Gemini is capable of processing various forms of information like video, audio, and text, with advanced reasoning and understanding capabilities. Alphabet is also offering tools for customization and plans to introduce two new products powered by Gemini in the near future. The move comes as a response to rivals such as OpenAI and their AI software, ChatGPT.
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Google goes All-In on AI at I/O 2025, launches 20 new products
YourStory
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2m ago
Medial
At Google I/O 2025, the tech giant unveiled over a dozen AI tools, including the upgraded Gemini 2.5 series with advanced reasoning and security, the Beam 3D communication platform, and Flow for AI-powered filmmaking. Other innovations include Jules, an AI coding assistant, and Project Aura XR glasses. Additionally, Project Mariner's updates enhance AI capabilities for browsing and task management. Google also integrates AI into Chrome and Workspace for smarter user interaction and task completion.
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Sundar Pichai announces $120 million 'Global AI Opportunity Fund'
Economic Times
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10m ago
Medial
Google CEO Sundar Pichai announced a $120 million 'Global AI Opportunity Fund' at the UN Summit of the Future. The initiative aims to provide AI education and training in local languages through partnerships with nonprofits and NGOs. Pichai highlighted the impact of technology in his own life, emphasizing the importance of access and the transformative potential of AI. Google has been investing in AI research and has made significant progress, including adding 110 new languages to Google Translate. Pichai stressed the responsible development and use of AI, guided by Google's AI Principles.
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