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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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Google, AI Chatbot To Settle Lawsuit With US Woman After Son's Suicide
Google and artificial intelligence chatbot maker Character Technologies have agreed to settle a lawsuit from a Florida mother who alleged a chatbot pushed her teenage son to kill himself.
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Google To Resume Green Card Sponsorship For H-1B Holders In 2026: Eligibility Details Inside
Google plans to expand its PERM green card sponsorship program in 2026, setting clear eligibility rules tied to job role, office presence, and employee performance.
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Why Google, Apple, Microsoft Are Warning H-1B Visa Workers Not To Travel Abroad
Leading tech companies have advised their employees on work visas to avoid travelling outside the United States. The advisory comes as new visa screening requirements trigger lengthy delays at American embassies and consulates.
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H-1B Visa Holders Who Returned To Renew Work Permits Stranded In India
The US State Department, in an email, reportedly informed the Indian workers that their interviews were delayed due to the new social media vetting policy.
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Google, Apple Warn US Staff With H-1B Visas Against International Travel: Report
The Trump administration has announced increased vetting of applicants for H-1B visas for highly skilled workers, including screening social media accounts.
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Google Warns Employees Against International Travel Amid US Visa Delays
US tech giant Google has warned some employees not to travel abroad after learning that US visa re-entry processing at American embassies and consulates is facing "significant" delays that can stretch up to 12 months.
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US Tech Influencer Lamarr Wilson Dies At 48, Cause Of Death Revealed
According to public records from the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner's Office, his death was officially ruled a suicide.
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Google Brings Opal, an AI-Powered Mini App Builder Tool to Gemini
Google has integrated its Opal experiment into Gemini’s web interface, letting users create small AI-powered apps directly inside the chatbot. The vibe-coding tool turns prompts into reusable mini apps, which are saved as Gems for repeated use. Opal has steadily expanded beyond the US after gaining traction, and Google has also refined its visual...
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Google Pixel Phones Reportedly Receive Second December Update With Fixes for Battery, Touch Issues
Google is rolling out a small second December 2025 update for select Pixel phones, following the Android 16 QPR2 release and December Pixel Drop. Reddit users report that the roughly 25MB OTA is reaching some Pixel 8, 9, and 10 models, mainly in the US, with limited availability elsewhere. Google has not shared official details, but Verizon says th...
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Google Labs Introduces a New Experimental AI Agent That Connects to Gmail, Drive
Google Labs has rolled out an experimental AI agent called CC inside Gmail, aimed at daily productivity. Available to Google AI Pro and Ultra users in the US and Canada, CC scans Gmail, Calendar, Drive and even the web to send a short morning brief of tasks and updates. Users can also email instructions to shape what the agent prioritises.
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Fortnite Returns to Google Play Store After Extended Legal Battle
Fortnite has returned to the Google Play Store in the US, Epic Games announced on Friday. This marks the culmination of a five-year legal battle, which began in 2020, when Epic Games filed a lawsuit against Apple and Google for their allegedly unfair and anti-competitive platform rules. While the multiplayer game returned to the App Store in May, G...
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Google Announces Emergency Live Video for Sharing Visual Information with Emergency Services on Android
Google on Wednesday announced a new feature for Android, which allows users to get help from emergency services via a real-time video feed. Dubbed Emergency Live Video, a dispatcher can send a request to the phone to share a live video, allowing responders to quickly assess the situation until help arrives. It is said to be built on Android's Emerg...
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US Lawmakers Press Google, Apple To Remove Apps Tracking Immigration Agents
The House Committee on Homeland Security has asked Google and Apple to detail what steps they are taking to remove mobile applications that allow users to track federal immigration officers.
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Google Expands In-Call Scam Protection for Banking Apps: Here's How It Works on Android
Google has expanded its in-call scam protection feature. The company announced the feature in the US in association with JPMorgan Chase and Cash App. This feature shows alerts to users if they are on a call with an unknown number while screen sharing and using a financial app. The system warns about potential scams. Users will get options to end th...
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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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Google, AI Chatbot To Settle Lawsuit With US Woman After Son's Suicide
Google and artificial intelligence chatbot maker Character Technologies have agreed to settle a lawsuit from a Florida mother who alleged a chatbot pushed her teenage son to kill himself.
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Google To Resume Green Card Sponsorship For H-1B Holders In 2026: Eligibility Details Inside
Google plans to expand its PERM green card sponsorship program in 2026, setting clear eligibility rules tied to job role, office presence, and employee performance.
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Why Google, Apple, Microsoft Are Warning H-1B Visa Workers Not To Travel Abroad
Leading tech companies have advised their employees on work visas to avoid travelling outside the United States. The advisory comes as new visa screening requirements trigger lengthy delays at American embassies and consulates.
-
H-1B Visa Holders Who Returned To Renew Work Permits Stranded In India
The US State Department, in an email, reportedly informed the Indian workers that their interviews were delayed due to the new social media vetting policy.
-
Google, Apple Warn US Staff With H-1B Visas Against International Travel: Report
The Trump administration has announced increased vetting of applicants for H-1B visas for highly skilled workers, including screening social media accounts.
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Google Warns Employees Against International Travel Amid US Visa Delays
US tech giant Google has warned some employees not to travel abroad after learning that US visa re-entry processing at American embassies and consulates is facing "significant" delays that can stretch up to 12 months.
-
US Tech Influencer Lamarr Wilson Dies At 48, Cause Of Death Revealed
According to public records from the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner's Office, his death was officially ruled a suicide.
-
Google Brings Opal, an AI-Powered Mini App Builder Tool to Gemini
Google has integrated its Opal experiment into Gemini’s web interface, letting users create small AI-powered apps directly inside the chatbot. The vibe-coding tool turns prompts into reusable mini apps, which are saved as Gems for repeated use. Opal has steadily expanded beyond the US after gaining traction, and Google has also refined its visual...
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Google Pixel Phones Reportedly Receive Second December Update With Fixes for Battery, Touch Issues
Google is rolling out a small second December 2025 update for select Pixel phones, following the Android 16 QPR2 release and December Pixel Drop. Reddit users report that the roughly 25MB OTA is reaching some Pixel 8, 9, and 10 models, mainly in the US, with limited availability elsewhere. Google has not shared official details, but Verizon says th...
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Google Labs Introduces a New Experimental AI Agent That Connects to Gmail, Drive
Google Labs has rolled out an experimental AI agent called CC inside Gmail, aimed at daily productivity. Available to Google AI Pro and Ultra users in the US and Canada, CC scans Gmail, Calendar, Drive and even the web to send a short morning brief of tasks and updates. Users can also email instructions to shape what the agent prioritises.
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Fortnite Returns to Google Play Store After Extended Legal Battle
Fortnite has returned to the Google Play Store in the US, Epic Games announced on Friday. This marks the culmination of a five-year legal battle, which began in 2020, when Epic Games filed a lawsuit against Apple and Google for their allegedly unfair and anti-competitive platform rules. While the multiplayer game returned to the App Store in May, G...
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Google Announces Emergency Live Video for Sharing Visual Information with Emergency Services on Android
Google on Wednesday announced a new feature for Android, which allows users to get help from emergency services via a real-time video feed. Dubbed Emergency Live Video, a dispatcher can send a request to the phone to share a live video, allowing responders to quickly assess the situation until help arrives. It is said to be built on Android's Emerg...
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US Lawmakers Press Google, Apple To Remove Apps Tracking Immigration Agents
The House Committee on Homeland Security has asked Google and Apple to detail what steps they are taking to remove mobile applications that allow users to track federal immigration officers.
-
Google Expands In-Call Scam Protection for Banking Apps: Here's How It Works on Android
Google has expanded its in-call scam protection feature. The company announced the feature in the US in association with JPMorgan Chase and Cash App. This feature shows alerts to users if they are on a call with an unknown number while screen sharing and using a financial app. The system warns about potential scams. Users will get options to end th...
