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1. Cognizant, Google Cloud expand partnership to drive agentic AI adoption

   Latest InfoTech News, IT, Information Technology News | The HinduBusinessLine · 20 Oct 2026, 13:51 IST

   Cognizant, Google Cloud expand partnership to drive agentic AI adoption

2. Google TV’s latest surprise is a collection of features you’ve probably seen

   Android Authority · 20 Oct 2026, 13:55 IST

   TL;DR Google TV is displaying a new fullscreen roundup highlighting six features and improvements. Most of the highlighted features have been available for months, with one dating back to last year. The roundup is appearing on Google TV...

3. Some Google Home Speakers are downloading hundreds of gigs of data for no reason

   Android Authority · 20 Oct 2026, 13:06 IST · Unconfirmed

   TL;DR According to user reports, Google Home Speakers are downloading hundreds of gigabytes of data for no reason. Some users have shared screenshots showing their speakers downloading over 3TB of data in 30 days. Google has reportedly...

4. Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt reportedly owns about 1% of Anthropic ahead of its IPO

   TNW · 20 Oct 2026, 13:00 IST · Unconfirmed

   Eric Schmidt, Google’s former CEO, owns about 1% of Anthropic, according to Bloomberg. If the AI company goes public at the valuations now being discussed, the stake could be worth billions of dollars. Schmidt invested tens of millions...

5. Googlebook owners finally get an explanation for the missing Find Hub app

   Android Authority · 20 Oct 2026, 12:12 IST

   TL;DR Google has explained why it removed Find Hub support from first-generation Googlebooks, citing differences between how phones and laptops handle device tracking. The company says the Android app isn’t optimized for tracking...

6. Former Google DeepMind top researcher launches London “compute-efficient” AI company

   Tech.eu · 20 Oct 2026, 12:16 IST

   A London-based AI company co-founded by a former Google DeepMind research lead and AlphaGo co-creator is launching today, pursuing a “compute-efficient” alternative path to Anthropic and OpenAI’s frontier AI models in progressing AI....

7. Google Play Services Links Phone Numbers to Every Google Account on Android Devices Without a Prompt

   Ghacks Technology News · 20 Oct 2026, 09:32 IST

   Google Play Services is verifying the phone number on Android devices and attaching it to every Google account signed in on the same phone, according to a user report posted on Reddit. The user says the verification happens...

8. 'It’s over, AI won': Google Gemini 4 Argon shatters 59-year-old nuclear fusion conjecture in just a few hours

   TechRadar · 20 Oct 2026, 05:45 IST

   Efosa has been writing about technology for over 7 years, initially driven by curiosity but now fueled by a strong passion for the field. He holds both a Master's and a PhD in sciences, which provided him with a solid foundation in...

9. Cognizant puts 18,000 staff behind Google’s Gemini in AI agent push

   TNW · 20 Oct 2026, 00:15 IST

   Cognizant and Google Cloud have formed a Gemini Frontier Capability Group, with more than 18,000 Cognizant staff dedicated to building AI agents for clients on Google’s Gemini. It will focus on updating old systems, developer tools,...

10. You Should Probably Switch To MapQuest Until Google Maps Gets This Key Privacy Feature

    BGR · 20 Oct 2026, 03:47 IST

    You might remember printing MapQuest directions from the family computer years ago. Now, the service is making a comeback with a unique look at public roads.

11. Pixel 11 Pro Discounts Reach $1,150: How AT&T, Verizon, and Google Fi Deals Compare

    TechRepublic · 20 Oct 2026, 01:51 IST

    Compare Google Pixel 11 Pro deals from AT&T, Verizon, and Google Fi, including discounts up to $1,150, trade-in requirements, and hidden costs. The post Pixel 11 Pro Discounts Reach $1,150: How AT&T, Verizon, and Google Fi Deals Compare...

12. Google is giving you more creative control over Gemini Notebook’s video overviews and slides

    Android Authority · 20 Oct 2026, 02:44 IST

    Credit: Karandeep Singh / Android Authority TL;DR Gemini Notebook is giving users more creative control over Slide Decks and Video Overviews through a feature called “Co-creation.” The platform will now walk the user through the...

13. Android Users Find Google Is Quietly Linking Your Phone Number To Different Accounts

    BGR · 20 Oct 2026, 02:47 IST

    Google says it's for security, but users are increasingly frustrated by this automated process that could be used to track even more of their online activity.

14. Cognizant and Google Cloud Expand Alliance to Accelerate Agentic Enterprise Transformation - Thailand Business News

    "enterprise IT OR cloud OR cybersecurity Thailand" - Google News · 19 Oct 2026, 23:47 IST

    Cognizant and Google Cloud Expand Alliance to Accelerate Agentic Enterprise Transformation Thailand Business News

15. Google Willow Cuts Magic-State Errors 40-Fold

    TechRepublic · 19 Oct 2026, 19:15 IST

    Google’s Willow processor cuts magic-state errors 40-fold. Learn what the result means for quantum computing costs, scaling, and enterprise planning. The post Google Willow Cuts Magic-State Errors 40-Fold appeared first on TechRepublic .

16. Walmart’s $60 Onn 4K Pro Takes On Google’s TV Streamer — Is the Pricier Box Still Worth It?

    TechRepublic · 19 Oct 2026, 19:17 IST

    Walmart's $60 Onn 4K Pro challenges Google's $150 TV Streamer. Here's what the extra $90 buys — and which streaming box offers better value. The post Walmart’s $60 Onn 4K Pro Takes On Google’s TV Streamer — Is the Pricier Box Still...

17. Which Google Maps Navigation Mode Should You Use?

    BGR · 19 Oct 2026, 23:17 IST

    Google Maps is deceptively simple, with features designed for drivers, walkers, bikers, and people riding public transportation.

18. JMGO’s IRIS Ultra series is now shipping with Google TV and premium 4K at 120Hz specs

    Android Authority · 19 Oct 2026, 23:01 IST

    Credit: JMGO TL;DR Pre-orders of the JMGO IRIS Ultra Max are beginning to ship today. The JMGO IRIS Ultra will start shipping on October 26. The Ultra and Ultra Max sell for $2,199 and $3,299, respectively.

19. “Now they kiss my ass”: Trump says he called Google about the Gulf

    TNW · 19 Oct 2026, 21:45 IST

    Donald Trump described his call to Google to a crowd at Northern Kentucky University on Saturday. See, Google wouldn’t have taken my call in the first. Now they kiss my ass.” Donald Trump, at a rally in Highland Heights, Kentucky He was...

20. Google Play Store bug is causing Collections confusion

    Android Authority · 19 Oct 2026, 21:25 IST

    Scott Brown / Android Authority TL;DR A visual glitch is affecting the Play Store’s Collections shortcut on the stock Pixel Launcher. Users are reporting that the icon next to the Collections shortcut is completely blank. Google’s Pixel...

21. Google Helps Huntington Bank Deploy AI-Powered Operating System

    PYMNTS.com · 19 Oct 2026, 21:22 IST

    Huntington National Bank has debuted a new operating system designed for small businesses. The 1866 Studio, named for the year the bank was founded, was built using Google’s Gemini artificial intelligence (AI) platform, the tech giant...

22. Harness2 by Google Research – Recursive Agent Harnessing

    Hacker News · 19 Oct 2026, 16:58 IST

23. OpenCode Breach Could Affect OpenAI, Anthropic and Google

    Infosecurity Magazine · 19 Oct 2026, 19:00 IST · Medium severity

    A breach affecting the OpenCode Console may lead to the exposure of API keys for Anthropic, OpenAI and Google Gemini users

24. This Fake Google Chrome App Racked Up 100,000 Downloads

    ExtremeTech · 19 Oct 2026, 16:30 IST

    This Fake Google Chrome App Racked Up 100,000 Downloads

25. 6 things I wish I knew before buying my first Google TV projector

    Android Authority · 19 Oct 2026, 15:00 IST

    Credit: Harish Jonnalagadda / Android Authority A Google TV projector is a great choice if you’re looking to set up a home theater; I should know, I’ve been using projectors in my bedroom for the last 11 years. While 100-inch TVs are...

26. Here’s how you’ll enable Enhanced Protection in Google Messages when it rolls out

    Android Authority · 19 Oct 2026, 15:05 IST

    TL;DR Google is laying the groundwork for the upcoming “Enhanced Protection” feature in Messages. It could add new options in the “Protections & Safety” settings, while removing the “Spam protection” toggle. Enhanced protection is...

27. Cybercriminals favor Microsoft over Apple and Google in brand phishing attacks

    Help Net Security · 19 Oct 2026, 15:08 IST · Medium severity

    Microsoft accounted for 33% of brand impersonation attempts tracked by Check Point Research in the third quarter of 2026, up from 23% in the previous quarter and roughly four times the share of any other brand. Top 10 most impersonated...

28. Location sharing in Google Messages could soon get much more useful

    Android Authority · 19 Oct 2026, 14:48 IST

    Credit: Sanuj Bhatia / Android Authority TL;DR Google is working to add a layer switcher to in-app live location previews in Google Messages. If and when it rolls out, users will be able to toggle between “Default,” “Satellite,” and...

29. Google Gemini 4 agents just beat Minecraft with no human intervention

    Engadget · 19 Oct 2026, 14:49 IST

    Four Gemini 4 Argon agents beat Minecraft's Ender Dragon with no human intervention by sharing tips, threats and mistakes.

30. ChatGPT can now do more in Google Chrome, including taking action inside open tabs

    Android Authority · 19 Oct 2026, 13:09 IST

    TL;DR ChatGPT is now more deeply integrated with Google Chrome. It can draw context and download files from open Chrome tabs. It can also fill out forms with information from your ChatGPT history and connected plugins.

31. OpenCode Console Breach May Have Exposed OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google API Keys

    The Hacker News · 19 Oct 2026, 11:37 IST · Medium severity

    An intruder reached a legacy system at OpenCode on the night of October 16 and may have exposed the third-party AI provider keys that users had saved in OpenCode Console, the company said. Console is OpenCode's optional hosted service:...

32. Does Google Maps Use More Data When You Zoom In?

    BGR · 19 Oct 2026, 05:17 IST

    Google Maps has plenty going on behind the scenes when you explore a location. Here's what to know about its mobile data demands before your next trip.

33. How to use Google's SynthID AI detection website

    Engadget · 19 Oct 2026, 05:00 IST

    It's a simple way to check whether an image has been created or manipulated, with a few caveats.

34. Notification Lights On Google Pixel Phones Are Leaving Users Unimpressed

    BGR · 18 Oct 2026, 23:17 IST

    Your Pixel can light up to tell you who's calling, but Google gives you surprisingly few ways to use those lights. Some owners are tired of waiting for more.

35. Trump says Google kisses his ass

    The Verge · 18 Oct 2026, 18:55 IST

    During a rally on Saturday, October 17th, in Highland Heights, Kentucky, Donald Trump bragged about how much more powerful and influential he was during his second term. While listing off his accomplishments, he mentioned his decision...

36. One Of The Best Features Of The Google Pixel 11 Can Now Be Used On Any Android Phone

    BGR · 18 Oct 2026, 15:47 IST

    You shouldn't have to edit every "um" out of a dictated message. A Pixel 11 feature handles that for you, and there's now a way to use it on other phones.

37. Google Brings AI-Powered Crop Research & Business Tools To India

    Analytics India Mag · 15 Oct 2026, 17:41 IST

    Google is expanding its artificial intelligence initiatives in India across agriculture, education and small-business development, with projects ranging from crop research to teacher training and support for micro, small and medium...

38. Pixel 11 Pro XL vs. Galaxy S27 Ultra: Why you shouldn’t buy Google’s flagship right now

    Android Authority · 18 Oct 2026, 14:30 IST

    I got my hands on the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL when it launched globally in August, and I’ve spent quite a bit of time with it since. It’s not my daily driver, but I’ve used it enough to know what I love about it and, more importantly,...

39. Prediction Markets Face Google Ads Limits in Five States

    ReadWrite · 18 Oct 2026, 11:41 IST

    Prediction-market operators cannot advertise through Google Ads to residents of Connecticut, Michigan, Nevada, New York or Ohio, as disputes over sports-related event contracts continue in state and federal courts. CDC Gaming reported...

40. SADA: Armenian-founded company wins 2025 Google Cloud Global Partner of the Year Award for Google Workspace - Public Radio of Armenia

    "enterprise IT OR cloud OR cybersecurity Armenia" - Google News · 09 Apr 2025, 12:30 IST

    SADA: Armenian-founded company wins 2025 Google Cloud Global Partner of the Year Award for Google Workspace Public Radio of Armenia