Google Payments

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  Gemini Screen Automation Feature to Control Apps on Android Phones Spotted in Development

  Google is said to be working on new agentic features for Gemini. The APK teardown of the Google app version 17.4 beta reportedly reveals a new Gemini agentic feature known as “Get tasks done with Gemini". The Labs feature is reportedly shown with strings explaining that “Gemini can help with tasks, like placing orders or booking rides, using sc...

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  Watch: Goa Woman Helps Foreign Tourist After Google Maps Glitch Leaves Her Stranded

  The tourist was attempting to return to her hotel on foot, but her navigation app failed to guide her correctly, leaving her stranded in the dark.

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  Google Brings Business Agent AI Shopping Tool to Search Alongside New Checkout, Ad Features

  Google has announced new AI tools for online shopping, including an open commerce protocol, a retailer chat agent, and new ad formats in Search. The Universal Commerce Protocol aims to let AI systems, retailers, and payment platforms work together across the shopping process. Google is also launching Business Agent for in Search chats with retailer...

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  Google Launches UCP Protocol Designed to Enable Direct Purchases Within Google Search

  Google has launched the Universal Commerce Protocol (UCP). This open system will soon power a new checkout feature on eligible Google product listings in AI Mode in Search and the Gemini app. This will allow shoppers to check out from eligible US retailers right as they’re researching on Google. Google built the UCP with companies like Shopify, E...

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  Microsoft’s Copilot Checkout Will Let Users Search, Purchase Products Without Leaving the Chat Window

  Microsoft, on Thursday, introduced Copilot Checkout, a new artificial intelligence (AI)-powered shopping experience for its chatbot that allows users to make purchases right from the chat window. With this release, the Redmond-based tech giant has joined OpenAI, Google, and Perplexity in the rising trend of AI shopping tools. While the tech giant i...

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  New York Times Reporter, Authors Sue Google, OpenAI, Meta Over AI-Based Copyright Infringement

  A group of authors, including New York Times reporter John Carreyrou, has filed a copyright lawsuit against several major AI companies, alleging unauthorised use of their books to train models. Defendants named in the complaint include Google, OpenAI, Anthropic, Meta, Perplexity, and xAI, the first time the Elon Musk-owned AI firm has been sued on ...

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  Google Pixel Upgrade Program Launched in India With Assured Buyback of Pixel 10 Series Models

  Google has announced the Pixel Upgrade Program in India. It is a new ownership programme to help users gain access to the the latest Pixel phones, such as the Pixel 10 series, with greater convenience. Under the Pixel Upgrade Program, buyers in India can purchase a Pixel phone on a monthly instalment plan with flexible payment options. They can als...

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  Flex By Google Pay: Google Partners With Axis Bank to Introduce UPI-Powered, Digital Credit Card

  Google Pay has introduced Flex, a UPI-powered, digital co-branded credit card built on the RuPay network, debuting with the Google Pay Flex Axis Bank Credit Card. Users can apply within the app, earn instant rewards, and manage payments and repayments directly in Google Pay. The launch is aimed at increasing everyday credit access in India.

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  Government Body Recommends AI Companies Pay Royalties to Rightsholders for Copyrighted Content

  DPIIT has proposed a mandatory blanket licensing system to address copyright concerns around AI training in India. The draft paper recommends requiring companies like Google and OpenAI to pay a flat royalty when commercial models are trained on copyrighted works, with payments managed by a new central body. The plan rejects free use or opt-out sche...

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  How to Pay Electricity, Water, and DTH Bills on Google Pay: Step-by-Step Guide

  Google Pay remains one of the most popular choices because of its clean and simple UI, integration with UPI, and automatic bill reminders. Features like multi-bank support and detailed transaction history enhance the convenience factor. Paying your electricity, water, or DTH bill using Google Pay is a simple and secure process. Here’s how to do i...