GOOGLE I O 2022
US antitrust ruling against Google: Default option is highly likely to be chosen over others
With search, there are an incredible number of alternatives to Google. Switching to using any of them is easy. Under traditional conceptions of monopoly, the fact that nearly identical substitutes are available, for free, would make any consideration of monopoly power a non-question. But choice architecture has entered the calculus.
10 Best Intel Core i3 Laptops in India (2024)
If you have been planning to get your hands on an Intel Core i3 laptop and can't decide which one to go for, we are here to help you out. In today's article we shall be discussing the 10 best Intel Core i3 laptops that are perfectly suitable for browsing, watching video content, preparing documents and other day to day activities.
Apple developing $1,000 tabletop robot with iPad-like display for 2026 release
Apple is advancing its development of a high-end tabletop device, combining an iPad-like display with a robotic arm, aiming for a 2026 or 2027 launch. This device, codenamed J595, is intended to serve as a smart home command center, videoconferencing tool, and home security assistant. The project, led by Kevin Lynch, focuses on integrating Siri and AI features. Apple's push into robotics follows the recent discontinuation of its self-driving car project and is part of a broader strategy to explore new revenue streams amidst challenges in existing markets.
Google launches Pixel 9 Smartphones, Pixel Watch 3 amid renewed AI push
The Pixel easily weaves users more tightly into Google's online services, taking a page from Apple's strategy with the iPhone and App Store. And it poses a direct challenge to the iPhone's "Apple Intelligence" AI as well as the company's alliance with ChatGPT-maker OpenAI.
Google wins dismissal of US consumer lawsuit over mobile search
A federal judge in California dismissed a lawsuit against Google for dominating web search on smartphones, citing lack of evidence. However, plaintiffs were given a chance to amend their complaint. This follows a D.C. court's ruling that Google's contracts with Apple created an illegal monopoly. Plaintiffs must refile by Sept. 9.
Startups see their AI bills shrink as global LLM price war escalates
Overall, the price of API access to closed models has come down by 65%-90% over the last 12 months, which is helping startups like InVideo, Yellow.ai, Haptik, Gnani.ai, Shorthills.ai to expand their margins, invest in research and development, improve performance, hire more talent as well as price their products competitively.
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View: Sebi's measures to curtail speculative trading in the index derivatives segment
Late last month, Sebi proposed measures to address the rise in speculative trading in index derivatives, driven by a surge in individual investor activity. Concerns have been raised about the exponential increase in futures and options (F&O) trading volumes, which are now 400 times those in the cash market in India, compared to 5-15 times in most other markets.
Budget 2024: Why crypto F&O investors are happy - No STT, no TDS, no 30% tax
Budget 2024: Crypto future and options investors are happy because the budget did not impose any TDS, STT and neither section 115BBH (30% tax) provisions on it. While at the same time Budget 2024 increased STT on stock market future and options (F&O). Many now believe crypto F&O transactions are now more attractive than stock and index F&O.
FirstCry’s IPO soon; I-T challenges
Happy Monday! FirstCry may file its final IPO papers this week, sources said. More on this in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.
ETtech Explainer: What is SearchGPT, OpenAI’s answer to Google
SearchGPT will provide summarised search results with source links in response to user queries, OpenAI said in a blog post. Users will also be able to ask follow-up questions and receive contextual responses. OpenAI launched GPT-4o mini a cost-efficient small AI model, aimed at making its technology more affordable and less energy-intensive.
After iPhones, Foxconn in talks to assemble Apple iPads in India
Taiwanese contract manufacturer Foxconn, which assembles Apple's flagship iPhones in India, is now planning to assemble the tech giant's tablet iPad here as well. Sources aware of the matter said this is in line with Foxconn's strategy to diversify away from China. Industry insiders said that assembly of iPads is similar to that of smartphones.
Foxconn eyes major expansion in India: Plans to assemble Apple iPads at Tamil Nadu facility
Foxconn is exploring the possibility of assembling Apple iPads at its Tamil Nadu facility, marking a significant expansion from its current focus on iPhones. The move indicates confidence in India's growing supply chain capabilities for Apple products.
Govt’s crackdown on financial fraud; Singapore new visa framework explained
Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre has shut illegal loan websites to prevent the increasing number of financial frauds. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.
Google India head is now co's APAC president
Sanjay Gupta, in a post on LinkedIn on Wednesday said, "As I start my new role as Google's APAC President, this serves as a powerful reminder of the role we play as an enabler. APAC isn't just any region; it's the heart of global growth and innovation, home to half the world's population and poised to lead the tech revolution."
Bulls may reign supreme a day before the Budget. Here's what history suggests
Both Sensex and Nifty have risen over 5% each, reaching record highs in the last one month. This surge is attributed to the policy stability of the new Modi government and optimistic growth-oriented Budget expectations from Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. According to a market analysis by ETMarkets, in the last 10 Budgets, the Sensex has shown positive returns six times on the day before the Budget, while it has declined on four occasions.
Google cuts Maps prices by 70% after Bhavish Aggarwal's free Ola Maps offering
Google joins the price war over a week after Bhavish Aggarwal announced that Ola was exiting Google Maps, shifting to an in-house navigation system, Ola Maps. He said the move saved the company about Rs 100 crore in costs. Google said it is working with ONDC to offer developers on the platform up to 90% off on select Google Maps APIs.
Over 1.5 million developers use Gemini globally, India among the largest: Google Deepmind
Tech giant Google has now unveiled Gemma2, the next generation of its open models for AI innovation, released to all developers. It features improvements in performance along with built-in safety advancements. It's available in both 9 billion and 27 billion parameter sizes, optimised by Nvidia to run on next-gen GPUs.
Ilya Sutskever’s new startup is the latest of many AI ventures coming out of Big Tech
Ilya Sutskever left OpenAI last month and is launching his own startup soon. This is the latest in a larger trend of professionals leaving tech titans to establish their own startups, pursue their own goals and avoid commercialisation of products.
'I trusted him. He trusted me.' Brown and Tatum answered critics while leading Celtics to 18th title
When Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum were drafted third overall in back-to-back years in 2016 and 2017, they were almost instantly branded with the hopes of a franchise that was desperately chasing its elusive 18th championship. Along the way they've endured criticism about their individual play and questions about whether two players with similar skillsets could co-exist.
Apple poised to launch its late start in the AI race with ambitions to overtake the early leaders
The widely anticipated display of AI to be embedded in the iPhone and other Apple products will be the marquee moment at an event that traditionally previews the next version of software that powers the company's hardware lineup.
Apple to break AI silence at developers conference
Apple on Monday will attempt to persuade doubters on its AI strategy after rivals raced ahead in adopting artificial intelligence. ChatGPT-style AI voraciously feeds off data and Apple will be at pains to fight the AI race while living up to its traditional position on safeguarding data privacy.
Apple faces pressure to deliver on AI at developer conference
Apple is expected to make the case next week that it is not being left behind as tech world rivals blaze ahead with artificial intelligence. Since Apple makes most of its money from selling iPhones and other hardware, AI integrations will likely focus on its devices and services working more seamlessly together, said Creative Strategies analyst Carolina Milanesi.
Google tests new AI scam call detection feature amid rising cyber crime
Google is testing a new AI-based scam call detection feature. However, its legality is in question, as profiling callers based on conversation content without their consent is not permitted in India. In 2021, one scammer in India was responsible for 202 mn scam calls, which is about 27,000 fraud attempts every hour.
Google I/O 2024 key announcements: Check latest Android features, Gemini upgrades, new AI assistant and more
Google I/O 2024 highlighted Google's strides in AI, especially with Gemini models improving applications like Workspace and Chrome. They're launching AI-generated answers atop search results in the US, with a global rollout planned, impacting how over a billion users access information. While this promises streamlined searches, concerns about site traffic remain. Other innovations showcased include Veo for video creation, Gemini's expanded capabilities, and Project Astra, an ambitious AI assistant.
View: Google's distributing AI pixie dust
In the past, Microsoft's strategy was to embrace, extend, and extinguish (EEE) by using open standards to create tools, then adding proprietary extensions to dominate the market and control competitors. At Google's recent I/O 2024 developer conference, announcements included AI-driven photo search, a generative AI chatbot, and AI agents for personal assistants. However, many products, like text-to-image and text-to-music, are still in prototype stages. Google aims to integrate AI into all its products, leveraging its massive user base, unlike OpenAI, which, despite innovations, lacks Google's distribution power.
Google I/O 2024: From Gemini 1.5 Pro, Project Astra to Trillium, ET brings you the low down
Gemini 1.5 Pro, with a one million token long context window, is now available with Gemini Advanced in 35 languages, the company announced at Google I/O, its annual developer conference on Tuesday.
Google I/O 2024 update: Android 15 Beta 2 release date confirmed; check expected features
This year's Google I/O 2024 focused on groundbreaking AI developments alongside the upcoming Android 15 Beta 2 release. Google showcased Gemini AI advancements and teased Android 15's features like enhanced display, NFC transactions, screen sharing, satellite network support, camera controls, and more. Despite the AI focus, Android enthusiasts eagerly await Beta 2, highlighting Google's ongoing plans for Android.
Explainer: What is OpenAI's ChatGPT-4o all about?
ChatGPT maker OpenAI said on Monday it would release a new AI model called GPT-4o, which reasons across voice, text and vision. Here are all your questions answered.
Google I/O 2024: What to expect? Check where and when to watch the livestream
Google I/O 2024 is set to begin this year on Tuesday in Mountain View, California. The event promises a deep dive into Google's latest innovations, focusing on software updates, AI advancements, and more. The keynote, led by Sundar Pichai, will start at 10 AM Pacific Time (10:30 PM India Time) and will be live-streamed on Google's official YouTube channel. Expect insights into Android's future, updates on generative AI like Gemini AI, and potential teasers of upcoming Google hardware.
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