Tag: Google

Aussie watchdog readies clampdown on Google, Facebook

CANBERRA: Australia's competition watchdog is poised to call for far-reaching new regulations on Facebook, Google and other tech giants which could have global ramifications...

Govt approaches Microsoft, Google to introduce certification for school kids

The Punjab government, in a bid to impart programming skills to children, has approached tech giants Microsoft and Google, inviting them to come to...

Google doodle pays homage to Pakistan’s first Test captain Abdul Hafeez...

On his 94th birth anniversary, Google doodle on Thursday paid tribute to Pakistan's first Test captain Abdul Hafeez Kardar. The doodle on the search engine...

Google clarifies position on dollar rate fiasco

Google has clarified its position over the dollar rate fiasco that took the internet by storm on late Tuesday night. The United States Dollar (USD)...

Google wins US approval for radar-based hand motion sensor

Alphabet Inc’s Google unit won approval from US regulators to deploy a radar-based motion sensing device known as Project Soli. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC)...

NHA’s mobile app informs commuters about weather, traffic

ISLAMABAD: The National Highway Authority (NHA) has taken another step to serve its commuters by developing a mobile app enabling travellers to get information...

Google pays tribute to ‘Little Master’ Hanif Mohammad

Google on Friday paid a tribute to ‘Little Master’ Hanif Mohammad on his 84th Birthday which is celebrated on December 21. The search engine giant...

Google should explain why PM Imran’s photo shows in ‘Bhikari’ search...

A resolution has been filed in the Punjab Assembly against online mega search engine Google over showing Prime Minister Imran Khan's photo under 'Bhikari'...

Bushra Bibi, Reham Khan feature together in list of ‘most googled...

Prime Minister Imran Khan’s wife Bushra Bibi was named 'the most searched person' in Pakistan by Google’s Year in Search 2018. Bushra Bibi tied the...

Google employees worldwide walk out of offices against sexual harassment cases

Thousands of Google employees all over the world are walking out of offices in protest against the handling of sexual harassment cases by the...

Google launches new search experience for job seekers in Pakistan

Google has unveiled a new search experience making it easier for job seekers in the region to find employment opportunities from popular job listing...

White House to investigate Google amid Trump’s accusations

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday Google’s search engine was hiding “fair media” coverage of him and said he would address the...

A doodle for the Don – celebrating Bradman’s 110th birth anniversary

MELBOURNE: Don Bradman, arguably the greatest batsman in the history of the game, would have turned 110 today, 27 August, reported ICC.  In just 52...

‘Adiala Escape’ trends on Google’s Play Store

A new game called ‘Adiala Escape’ has been released on Google’s digital distribution service Play Store which features former PM Nawaz Sharif, his daughter...

EU regulators fine Google record $5 billion in Android case

BRUSSELS: EU antitrust regulators levied a record 4.34-billion-euro($5.04 billion) fine against Google on Wednesday for illegal restrictions on Android smartphone makers and mobile network operators. The...

Australia probes claim Google harvests data, consumers pay

SYDNEY: Google is under investigation in Australia following claims that it collects data from millions of Android smartphones users, who unwittingly pay their telecom...

Google can’t differentiate between Modi, Nehru

Search engine giant Google appears to have been confused between the first and current prime minister of India. Upon typing the words “India’s first PM”...