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  • Google Pay App Will Stop Working In US After June 4 Due To THIS Reason; Indian Users To Remain Unaffected |

    New Delhi: Google Pay services have been used many across the globe. From June 4, Google will discontinue the Google Pay application in the United States. The company has taken this move to streamline its payment services and shift its focus towards enhancing Google Wallet.

    Google clarified that this transformation won’t affect Google Pay users in India and Singapore. As per official reports, Google Pay is utilized by millions of individuals across more than 180 nations.

    Google in its blog post mentioned that users in America can use the payment app till June 4 and then transfer the Google Pay balance to their bank accounts. However, users can continue to access the most popular features such as tapping to pay in stores and managing payment methods – right from Google Wallet, which is used five times more than the Google Pay app in the US, as per the blog post by the tech giant Google.

    Notably, the users can use the US version of the Google Pay app until June 4 to view and transfer their Google Pay balance to their bank account. It is important to note that Americans can continue to view and transfer their funds to their bank account after June 4, 2024, from the Google Pay website.

    After June 4, no user would be able to send, request, or receive payments through the US version of the Google Pay app.

    Google Wallet:

    As we all know Google Wallet is finally available in India. The tech giant Google rolled out the digital wallet app Google Wallet in the US in 2022. Now, the application has entered the Indian market after two years.

    Notably, the Google Wallet is available on the Google Play Store for download.

    Google Wallet Vs Google Pay App:

    Google Wallet is a secure and private digital wallet that offers quick access to loyalty cards, passes, tickets, and IDs shared within the app. On the other hand, Google Pay focuses on managing users’ money and finances. It also supports NFC technology for adding credit cards. Notably, Google Wallet lacks this feature in India.

  • Google App Gets A New ‘Share’ Button For Search Results; Here’s How To Find |

    New Delhi: Good news Google app users! The Google App on Android is getting a brand-new ‘Share’ button that allows users to quickly share the links that appear in search results without having to open them. Hence, Google app users have no longer to open the link and copy the URL to share it with others.

    Earlier, when you searched in the Google App and wanted to share a link to a website, you had to first open that link, then copy the URL, and then send it to someone. Artem Russakovskii, the founder of Android Police, has shared information about the brand-new Share button. He posted about it on the social media platform

    The Google app now has a way to share search results urls. Finally!

    Previously, you would have to open the page to share it first or use a browser to search. There was no way to long press the search result and get its url.

    The new Share button is present on the desktop UI too. pic.twitter.com/4fRMLfvbwV — Artem Russakovskii (@ArtemR) May 7, 2024

    How To Find Share Button?

    You will find this Share button in the three-dot menu in front of the search results. By pressing this button, you can directly copy the link, send it to someone, or share it on an app. Earlier, the user had to open the entire link and then get the option to copy. (Also Read: Vivo Y200 Pro 5G Launch Date Confirmed In India, Set To Debut With Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 SoC Chipset; Check Expected Specs)

    When Functionality Of New Share Button Works:

    The new Share button will not work for all links. For example, if a link takes you to an app on the Google Play Store, you won’t be able to share it. You can copy a link by right-clicking on it in a web browser, but this feature is not available in the Google app.

    So, users can press the three-dot button there gives you information about that website, from where you can share the link, save it, or give feedback to Google. (Also Read: Motorola X50 Ultra Launched With Android 14-based Hello UI And Supports 4K60 fps Video; Check Price And Specs)

    To recall, the tech giant Google has introduced the Notes feature in its app. With this new feature, you can write and read notes on search results. Furthermore, Google has also introduced the SGE (Search with Generative AI) feature, which displays search results with the help of artificial intelligence. (Note: The story is articulated by Raman Kumar)

  • Google Cloud Launches AI-Driven Security Operations Region To India |

    Mumbai: Aligning with India’s data localization norms, Google Cloud on Friday announced to bring its AI-powered security operations (SecOps) region to India.

    The enterprises in the country can now store their Google security operations customer data in the Mumbai region. “Today’s complex threat landscape, combined with talent shortages, requires immediate and innovative solutions.

    Gemini in Google Security Operations is a catalyst to supercharge our customers’ security operations, a game changer to drive operational excellence with Google’s AI at scale,” said Jyothi Prakash, India Head of Google Cloud Security.

    With the new SecOps region in the country, Google Cloud can help more organizations, in both the private and public sectors, reap the benefits of secure cloud infrastructure, said the company. Google Cloud’s security operations platform is designed to give security operations center (SOC) teams a boost across their detection and response lifecycle.

    To reduce toil and manual processes across security teams, Google Cloud has announced updates to Gemini in its security operations.

    “AI-powered security operations help organizations reduce their cyber risk, get faster at detection and disruption of cyber threats and improve their efficiencies,” said Sangram Gayal, Partner and Managed Services Leader, Transformation at PwC India.

  • Google Introduces Lightweight Gemini AI Model, Video Generation AI And More | Technology News

    New Delhi: Google on Tuesday introduced several updates across the Gemini family of artificial intelligence (AI) models, including the new 1.5 Flash which is a lightweight AI model for speed and efficiency.

    Both Gemini 1.5 Pro and 1.5 Flash AI models are available in public preview with a 1 million token context window on Google AI Studio and Vertex AI.

    “Today, more than 1.5 million developers use Gemini models across our tools. You’re using it to debug code, get new insights, and build the next generation of AI applications,” said Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google and Alphabet.

    “Still, we are in the early days of the AI platform shift. We see so much opportunity ahead, for creators, for developers, for startups, for everyone,” he added.

    The company also said that it is integrating Gemini 1.5 Pro into Google products, including Gemini Advanced and in Workspace apps.

    “We’re also announcing our next generation of open models, ‘Gemma 2’, and sharing a glimpse of ‘Project Astra’, a look at the future of universal AI agents,” said the company.

    These AI agents are designed to process information faster by continuously encoding video frames, combining the video and speech input into a timeline of events, and caching this information for efficient recall.

    “These agents can better understand the context they’re being used in, and respond quickly, in conversation,” said Google.

    Meanwhile, the Gemini 1.5 Flash is optimised for high-volume, high-frequency tasks at scale and is more cost-efficient to serve.

    Hassabis said that Gemini 1.5 Flash excels at summarisation, chat applications, image and video captioning, data extraction from long documents and tables, and more.

    Google also launched Veo, its latest and most advanced video generation model, and Imagen 3, its highest quality text-to-image model yet.

    “Veo is our most capable video generation model to date. It generates high-quality 1080p resolution videos that can go beyond a minute, in a wide range of cinematic and visual styles,” informed Eli Collins, Vice President, Product Management.

    The model also understands cinematic terms like “timelapse” or “aerial shots of a landscape”, providing an unprecedented level of creative control.

    The company also brought Gemini 1.5 Pro to Gemini Advanced subscribers in over 35 languages, along with a 1 million token context window, a new conversational experience and tools that “let Gemini take action on your behalf”.

    To make Google Search even better, the company announced a new Gemini model customised for Google Search.

    “It brings together Gemini’s advanced capabilities — including multi-step reasoning, planning and multimodality — with our best-in-class Search systems,” said the tech giant.

    Starting today, “we’re making ‘AI Overviews’ available to everyone in the U.S., with more countries coming soon,” said Liz Reid, VP, Head of Google Search.

    People have already used ‘AI Overviews’ billions of times through Google’s experiment in Search Labs.

  • Google Doodle Celebrates Phase 4 of Lok Sabha Elections 2024 In India With Inked Index Finger Display On Homepage |

    New Delhi: Google Doodle Today is celebrating the festival of democracy that is Lok Sabha Elections 2024 in India. The doodle, which temporarily replaces the iconic “Google” logo on the search engine’s homepage, showing an uplifted index finger marked with indelible ink, capturing the essence of Indian elections.

    Upon clicking, the tech giant Google directs the user to the search results related to the latest Lok Sabha elections 2024 updates. The fourth phase of voting in the Lok Sabha elections is taking place in 96 parliamentary constituencies in 9 states and 1 Union Territory.

    To recall, the Google Doodle also celebrated with the inked finger icon were incorporated into the Google logo in the earlier phases which were held on April 19, April 26 and 7 May. Notably, the Google Doodle on the fourth phase of voting in General Elections will be visible only to people living in India. (Also Read: Realme GT 6T Launch Date Confirmed in India, To Come With India’s First Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 Chip; Check Expected Specs And Date)

    These Google Doodles come in various formats, such as images, animations, slideshows, videos, and interactive games, providing users with a range of engaging experiences. Over 19 lakh poll officials are stationed at 1.92 lakh polling booths to assist more than 17.7 crore voters including 8.73 crore females, who will exercise their franchise.

    Prime Minister on his social media ‘X’ urged the eligible voters to perform their duty to strengthen the democracy. He called upon the citizens across the 96 constituencies to vote in large numbers. (Also Read: Google Doodle Celebrates Mother’s Day 2024 With Heartwarming Tribute To Maternal Bond)

    He wrote, “In today’s 4th Phase of the Lok Sabha elections, 96 seats across 10 States and UTs are going to the polls. I am sure people in these constituencies will vote in large numbers and the young voters as well as women voters will power. This surge in voting. Come, let’s all do our duty and strengthen our democracy!”

  • Google Releases New Security Update To Fix Zero-Day Vulnerability In Chrome; Here’s How To Update

    Earlier, the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) also issued a warning against the vulnerability on Google Chrome for desktop.

  • Google Doodle Celebrates Mother’s Day 2024 With Heartwarming Tribute To Maternal Bond |

    New Delhi: On the occasion of Mother’s Day, May 12 Google Doodle beautifully captures the essence of pure shared bond between a mother and her child. The iconic Google search engine logo has been transformed worldwide marking this special occasion observed every year on the second Sunday of May.

    Today’s Mother’s day doodle showcases a heartwarming glimpse into the everyday life of a mother. The doodle depicts a touching scene where a mother is shown cherishing moments with her child which captures the essence of maternal love and care. (Also Read: Get Free Wi-Fi While Traveling In India; Check This Government Scheme, Benefits, Steps To Avail Facility)

    Will the Google Doodle be visible in India today?

    Mother’s Day Google Doodle will not appear for people residing in India, or any other South Asian country. (Also Read: What Is ‘iPhone Finger’? Is Your Smartphone Changing Your Body? Here’s Everything You Need To Know)

    Where is the Mother’s Day doodle visible today?

    The Mother’s Day doodle is currently visible in numerous European countries, including Colombia, Peru, Chile, Mexico, Canada, the United States, Australia, and more.

    What’s the significance of Mother’s Day?

    Mother’s Day is a meaningful occasion that captures the irreplaceable role of mothers and motherhood. It’s a time to show love, gratitude, and acknowledgment for the endless care and love mothers give throughout their lives. This day holds significance in honoring and appreciating the sacrifices and constant support of mothers, celebrating the vital role of motherhood, and acknowledging the deep influence mothers have on their children’s lives and society overall.

    History of Mother’s Day

    The origins of Mother’s Day can be traced back to ancient Greek and Roman traditions with similar celebrations among Christians in England. However, to understand the significance of Mother’s Day today we must look to the early 20th century. During this time, ancient Greeks and Romans held festivals honoring mother goddesses such as Rhea and Cybele usually in spring and emphasized themes of fertility and motherhood.

    Christians also embraced the concept of honoring mothers, particularly through ‘Mothering Sunday.’ During these celebrations, people would return to their ‘mother church’, often the main cathedral in their area. This tradition went beyond attending church services and involved families gathering for prayers with children offering flowers and gifts to their mothers as a token of appreciation.

  • Google Banned 2.28 Million Policy-Violating Apps From Being Published On Play Store: Read Why

    Google improved its Google Play Protect security features to better safeguard users who download apps from sources outside of the Play Store.

  • Layoffs: Sundar Pichai-Led Company Google Reportedly Fires Entire Python Team; Know why? ,

    New Delhi: Sundar Pichai-led company Google has laid off the entire team of Python. The company also reduced employees working on different technologies including Flutter, Dart, and others. The decision has been taken to reduce costs by hiring less expensive labor outside the United States, as per reports.

    The tech giant Google is likely to set up a new team in Germany’s Munich, that would act as “cheaper” labor reportedly.

    The small US Python team used to manage most parts of Google’s Python ecosystem. The team used to maintain the stability of Python at Google, updated with thousands of third-party packages, and developed a type-checker. Notably, Python is a programming language which is used in various Google products. (Also Read: Flipkart-Owned Cleartrip’s CFO Aditya Agarwal Steps Down, Akshat Mishra Takes Over)

    Google spokesperson Alex Garcia-Kummert told TechCrunch which states that “As we’ve said, we’re responsibly investing in our company’s biggest priorities and the significant opportunities ahead”. Adding further, he mentions that “To best position us for these opportunities, “Throughout the second half of 2023 and into 2024, a number of our teams made changes to become more efficient and work better, remove layers, and align their resources to their biggest product priorities”.

    “Through this, we’re simplifying our structures to give employees more opportunity to work on our most innovative and important advances and our biggest company priorities, while reducing bureaucracy and layers.” (Also Read: Success Story: Meet Mukesh Ambani’s Close Relative Who Worked With BCCI Long Before Ambani Founded the Mumbai Indians In IPL)

    According to Business Insider reports, Google has also reduced the staff from its real estate and finance departments. Google’s finance chief Ruth Porat has given a reason behind layoffs and tells employees in an email that the restructuring includes expanding growth to Bangalore, Mexico City, and Dublin.

  • Sundar Pichai Completes 20 Years Journey At Google: Says "A Lot Has Changed" Since First Day

    Sundar Pichai currently serves as the CEO of Google and Alphabet’s Board of Directors.