Australia Plans Tax On Big Tech For Newsrooms

By BPN News Desk April 29, 2026

International

Australia Plans Tax On Big Tech For Newsrooms Australia has proposed new legislation to make major digital platforms such as Meta, Google and TikTok pay for local journalism. The move is aimed at supporting newsrooms and ensuring that technology companies contribute to the media content

Business

Google To Invest $10 Billion In Anthropic

By BPN News Desk April 25, 2026

  Google will invest $10 billion in Anthropic, strengthening its financial and cloud partnership with one of the world’s fastest-growing artificial intelligence companies. Another $30 billion could follow if Anthropic meets specific performance targets. Google Anthropic Investment Deal The latest investment values Anthropic at around $350 billion. The immediate $10

Business

Google India Ad Revenue Rises in FY25

By BPN News Desk January 30, 2026

Google India reported an 11.3% rise in gross advertising revenue in the financial year ended March 2025, reaching ₹34,742 crore. The growth reflects continued strength in digital advertising demand across the Indian market. Net Revenue Under Pressure Despite higher gross ad revenue, Google India’s net advertising income declined during the year due to increased payouts

Technology

Google Releases Beta of Real-Time Headphone Translation

By BPN News Desk December 14, 2025

Google has rolled out a beta version of a real-time headphone translation feature, marking a step forward in its efforts to make multilingual communication more seamless. The feature is designed to allow users wearing supported headphones to hear spoken language translated into their preferred language almost instantly. How the New Feature Works The real-time translation

Technology

Google Expands Gemini Deep Research Access

By BPN News Desk December 12, 2025

Google has enhanced its Gemini Deep Research tool by opening it up to developers through a newly launched Interactions API. The move allows developers to integrate Gemini’s advanced research capabilities directly into their applications, expanding the reach of Google’s AI-powered research assistant beyond its own platforms. What Gemini Deep Research Does Gemini Deep

AI & Robotics Technology

Google Launches AI Plus Plan In India

By BPN News Desk December 10, 2025

Google has introduced a new subscription service called Google AI Plus in India, offering users access to its latest AI tools at a monthly price. The plan has been launched at ₹399 per month, with an introductory offer of ₹199 per month for the first six months. Features And Tools Available The subscription gives customers […]

Business

Google Eyes $15B AI Hub In Vizag After Lokesh Visit

By BPN News Desk December 10, 2025

Google is moving ahead with plans to set up a major AI-focused data centre in Visakhapatnam after a review meeting between Andhra Pradesh IT and Industries Minister Nara Lokesh and Google CEO Sundar Pichai in California. The meeting discussed timelines, infrastructure requirements, and the scale of the upcoming investment. Project Scale And Timelines The proposed […]

Technology

Google Update Lets Employers Archive Work-Phone Messages

By BPN News Desk December 3, 2025

Google’s latest update for Android work-managed devices will allow employers to archive SMS and RCS text messages sent or received on company-issued phones. The change applies only to devices controlled through enterprise mobility management tools, raising fresh concerns about digital privacy in the workplace. How the Feature Works Under the update, organisations can

Technology

Google Plans $10 B Data Hub in Visakhapatnam

By BPN News Desk October 8, 2025

Google is reportedly preparing to invest USD 10 billion in India to develop a 1 gigawatt data centre cluster in Visakhapatnam, marking one of its largest proposed commitments in the country. The project would establish three campuses in villages near the city — Adavivaram, Tarluvada (Visakhapatnam district), and Rambilli (in Anakapalli district). Project Scope and […]

Business

Google Lays Off 200+ Contractors behind Gemini AI

By BPN News Desk September 17, 2025

Google has terminated more than 200 contractors who worked on its Gemini chatbot and AI Overviews feature. The trimmed workforce were employees of outsourcing firm GlobalLogic and its subcontractors—not directly on Google’s payroll. Roles & Cost The laid-off contractors were part of a group known as “super raters.” Many had advanced degrees and were responsible […]