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  "Work From Home Is Killing Growth": Ex-Google CEO Slams Work-Life Balance

  Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt has reignited the debate on remote work, stating that it hinders learning and collaboration, particularly for young professionals.

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  Google’s Upcoming Smart Speaker Could Be Named 'Google Home Speaker'

  Google is said to be working on a smart speaker. A new string of codes reportedly found in Google's latest Google Home app suggests that the company might launch it with the name 'Google Home Speaker'. It could come with 360-degree audio support. The APK teardown of version 3.41 of the app also suggests the rebranding of Nest Aware to “Google Hom...

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  Who Was Mohammed Nizamuddin, Telangana Techie Shot Dead By US Cops

  Mohammed Nizamuddin, a 30-year-old man from Mahabubnagar district of Telangana, was allegedly shot dead by the police in California, United States, earlier this month.

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  Layoffs in 2025 (July-Sep): Google, xAI, Fiverr, Salesforce, Oracle and More Fire Over 10K Workers Amid AI Push

  In July, Gadgets 360 reported that the mass layoffs in the first half of the year were led by global tech giants such as Intel, Microsoft, Meta, and HP. Now, nine months into the year, the job cuts do not appear to be stopping. In the 64 days between now and our previous report, more than 10,000 professionals have received the pink slip again.

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  Google Lays Off Over 200 AI Contractors: Report

  Tech giant Google has reportedly laid off more than 200 contractors working on its artificial intelligence projects, including Gemini and AI Overviews.

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  "I Was Just Cut Off": Google Lays Off Over 200 AI Contractors, Says Report

  Tech giant Google has reportedly laid off more than 200 contractors working on its artificial intelligence projects, including Gemini and AI Overviews.

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  Gemini Is Reportedly Expanding Its Split-Screen Switch Feature to Candybar Android Phones

  Google is reportedly extending Gemini’s split-screen feature to standard Android smartphones. Previously limited to tablets and foldable devices, the tool lets users drag the assistant’s prompt bar into split view for quicker access. The update would bring the multitasking capability to regular candybar-style phones, expanding its availability ...

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  Bengaluru Techie Questions Glamorised 'Day In The Life' Videos, Sparks Online Debate

  Google engineer Priyansh Agarwal questioned the realism of "day in the life" videos by tech employees, arguing they only show the early months.

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  From Silicon Valley To Bengaluru: Why This Couple Chose India Over The US

  The couple said it was a combination of logical and emotional reasons that prompted them to return to India.

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  Google’s Chief Scientist Jeff Dean Says He Does Not Like to Talk About AGI

  Jeff Dean, a chief scientist working with Google DeepMind, has an aversion to talking about artificial general intelligence (AGI). The scientist revealed his preference during a conversation in the Moonshot Podcast, where he also picked up on topics around Google Brain, artificial intelligence (AI), as well as the breakthroughs made by DeepMind.

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  Google Pixel 10's Take a Message Feature Rolls Out to Older Pixel Phones

  Google’s Take a Message feature is rolling out to Pixel 4 and later phones in the US, UK, Ireland, and Australia, with support from most carriers except Dish. Some Pixel 9 users have already received it, and a wider rollout is expected soon. The feature also works on Pixel Watch 2 and later watches when paired with a Pixel 6 or newer phones. It s...

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  WhatsApp Begins Testing Record Voice Message Feature for Unanswered Calls on Latest Beta

  WhatsApp is reportedly working on a new feature that will allow users to leave a voice message when a call isn't answered. The upcoming feature is currently available for some beta testers. It has been spotted in WhatsApp for Android beta version 2.25.23.21, which is available via the Google Play Beta programme.

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  Google Upgrades Gemini Live With Visual Guidance, Adds Support for Phone and Messages Apps

  Google announced a new update for Gemini Live on Wednesday, adding new capabilities, broader app integration, and improved voice models for more natural speech. The Mountain View-based tech giant is also introducing visual guidance, allowing Gemini Live to highlight specific objects on the screen in response to user queries.

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  Google Docs Is Getting a New Gemini Feature That Lets Users Listen to Documents

  Google Docs is getting a new artificial intelligence (AI) feature that will let viewers of a document listen to the content instead of reading it. First announced at the Google Cloud Next 2025 event earlier this year, the Mountain View-based tech giant has finally started rolling out the audio feature to users on the paid tier of Workspace and Gemi...

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  Google's Circle to Search Feature Could Get Real-Time 'Live Translate' Feature: Report

  Google is reportedly testing a new Live Translate feature within Circle to Search. Though not active yet, it was spotted in the app drawer alongside screen translation and song recognition. When enabled, it lets users choose translation for the whole screen or specific apps. The tool reportedly launches with a rainbow edge animation and offers a mo...