Forget degrees and college labels — former Google recruiter Prasad Rao explains why what you build, solve, and implement matters more in today’s world of tech recruiting. (representative picture) For years, engineering aspirants across India have believed that getting into a top university and earning a bachelor’s degree in technology is the safest path to…
Three chip designers sold their companies and started over. Today, their Bengaluru-based startup is building one of India’s only commercial quantum computers. (Getty Images) Most entrepreneurs dream of building a successful company.Sujoy Chakravarty, Ravi Mehta and Biman Chattopadhyay did that, sold it to a global tech giant, and then chose a more uncertain path –…
Norway’s Erling Haaland (9) leads the team as they take part in a viking boat row celebration. (AP Photo) Norway is remarkable FIFA World Cup run has now reached beyond football and into the digital world, with Google joining the viral ‘Viking Row’ celebration craze as superstar Erling Haaland encouraged fans to search for his…
Google Maps is updating its Fused Orientation Provider (FOP) API to improve navigation accuracy in busy areas. This update integrates gyroscope, accelerometer, and magnetometer data, reducing magnetic interference and benefiting Google Maps and third-party apps on Android 5.0 or higher. We still hear about Google Maps a global fiasco where it led people to a…
Google helps India’s General Election by providing access to voter information and countering fake news. Initiatives include partnering with the Election Commission, prioritizing credibility on YouTube, and setting up advertising policies for visibility. Countermeasures against AI-generated content are also taken. Google has announced a number of measures aimed at supporting democracy and protecting its platforms…