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Express Tribune
08-07-2025
- Politics
- Express Tribune
Court orders blocking 27 YouTube channels
A local court in the federal capital has ordered blocking of 27 YouTube channelsall run by Pakistani journalists and content creatorsin view of their alleged anti-state content. Islamabad Judicial Magistrate Muhammad Abbas Shah issued a two-page order after hearing a request filed by the newly formed National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA). The NCCIA had contended that the channels were involved in propagating false and misleading information against state institutions. The channels include those run by renowned journalists such as Orya Maqbool Jan, Aftab Iqbal, Mutiullah Jan, Imran Khan Riaz and Asad Toor. "[This propaganda] is likely to cause fear, panic, disorder and unrest in the general public or society with defamatory and fake remarks. [This also] violates the privacy and harms the dignity of the officials of the state institutions," it added. According to the NCCIA, through these channels, the content creators attempted to provoke the general public and armed forces personnel by trying to create a feeling of ill-will among the pillars of state. In its order, the court noted that after examining the facts and evidence presented by the NCCIA inquiry officer, the court was convinced that the channels were committing offences under the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (Peca), 2016 and penal laws in the country. "The head/office in-charge of the Security Department/Custodian of Records to Google LLC, D/A/B YouTube 901 Cherry Avenue, San Bruno, CA 94066 USA is therefore directed to block/remove the said YouTube channel," the order noted.
Time of India
11-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Judge rejects class action for Google privacy lawsuit
By Jonathan Stempel People who accused Google of illegally collecting their personal information, after they chose not to synchronize their Google Chrome browsers with their Google accounts, cannot sue the Alphabet unit as a group in a class action, a U.S. judge ruled. In a decision on Monday, U.S. District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers in Oakland, California agreed with Google that it was appropriate to address case-by-case whether millions of Chrome users understood and agreed to its data collection policies. "Inquiries relating to Google's implied consent defense will overwhelm the damages claims for all causes of action," Rogers wrote. She dismissed the proposed damages class action with prejudice, meaning it cannot be brought again. The judge also said Chrome users cannot seek policy changes as a group. David Straite, a lawyer for the plaintiffs, declined to comment on Tuesday. Sandi Knight, vice president of litigation at Google, in a statement said the company appreciated the decision, and that Chrome Sync has "clear privacy controls." Class actions let plaintiffs seek potentially greater recoveries at lower cost than they could in individual lawsuits. The decision followed a ruling last August by the federal appeals court in San Francisco, which said Rogers should consider whether reasonable Chrome users consented to letting Google collect their data when they browsed online. Chrome users pointed to Chrome's privacy notice, which said they "don't need to provide any personal information to use Chrome" and Google would not collect such information unless they turned on the "sync" function. Rogers had dismissed the case in December 2022. She said she oversees two other privacy cases against Mountain View, California-based Google, but the claims in those cases differed "significantly." The appeals court ruling followed Google's 2023 agreement to destroy billions of records to settle a lawsuit claiming it tracked people who thought they were browsing privately, including in Chrome's "Incognito" mode. The case is Calhoun et al v Google LLC, 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, No. 22-16993.
Yahoo
28-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Sharing excerpts from Gemini responses could soon get a lot simpler
Google is simplifying how users share excerpts of text from Gemini responses in the Google app, moving towards a more intuitive drag-and-select method. Currently, sharing a portion of a Gemini reply involves a four-step process, which the update aims to streamline significantly. The new implementation has a limitation: it doesn't currently allow seamless selection of text across bulleted or numbered lists, though this may be addressed before the public release. Google's Gemini is getting smarter with every passing month. What started out as Bard in 2023 has rapidly evolved into a capable AI model, powered by dedicated models for all-around help, deep research, and even reasoning, math, and code. Even though the assistant can do a lot more than answer simple queries — it can generate videos, connect with frequently-used apps, see what's on your screen, and more, text-based answers to queries remain a core aspect of the AI tool's functionality. Recognizing the importance, Google now seems to be taking steps to make text-based answers easier to share. Sharing Gemini replies is a seamless process, but only when you want to share the response in its entirety. You simply long tap the text and tap Copy text in the subsequent overflow menu. You're then free to paste the reply wherever needed. Alternatively, you also have the option to Export to Docs, or share the conversation via a public link. However, if you only want to copy and share an excerpt from the reply, you have to go through a four-step process. Long tap the text (or tap the three-dot icon). Tap Select text. Select the text in a new page. Share and/or Copy. The image above highlights what the current excerpt-sharing procedure looks like. However, Google seems to be planning a change to make excerpt-sharing a lot more intuitive and seamless. As highlighted by folks over at Andorid Authority after looking into a new Google app beta build (version beta), copying Gemini's reply to your query could soon be as simple as copying text from a webpage. If and when the simplification goes live, users will be able to long press text and begin dragging their finger to highlight text, with the familiar Copy and Share chips appearing as soon as you stop dragging your finger. For what it's worth, the new implementation, although much more intuitive, still has one flaw. The drag-and-select gesture can not continue highlighting text if it encounters a list and bullet points. The limitation could very well be fixed by the time Google is ready to roll out the intuitive sharing feature. When that happens, though, is currently unclear. Google Gemini Google LLC PRODUCTIVITY Price: Free 4.4 Download
Syyaha
21-05-2025
- Business
- Syyaha
HONOR Commits to 6-Years of Android Updates for the Upcoming HONOR 400 Series
[Shenzhen, China – May 21, 2025] Following Google I/O 2025, global technology brand HONOR today announced its commitment to providing 6 years[1] of Android™ updates for its upcoming HONOR 400 Series. This series will also feature advanced AI capabilities built using Google technology. At the Forefront of Android Development and Implementation Building on its long-standing collaboration with Google, HONOR is among the first to bring the latest Android experience to its users. This collaboration enables HONOR to provide developers with quick access to the latest Android releases, allowing users to experience the most recent and secure Android[2] features without delay. Last year, HONOR led the industry by being among the first to release the Android 15 Beta version to HONOR developers. Continuing this tradition of innovation, the Android 16 Beta 3 version has already been made available to developers on the HONOR Magic7 Pro since May 7th. Fostering Open Collaboration in the Intelligent Era HONOR's commitment to open collaboration stands as a cornerstone of the HONOR ALPHA PLAN, which aims at co-creating an open, value-sharing ecosystem with global partners. The deepening long-term partnership between HONOR and global partners exemplify the essence of the HONOR ALPHA PLAN in action. With HONOR 400 Series, users can explore different possibilities with AI Image to Video[3] generation on Vertex using Google's state of the art video generation model, Veo 2. The feature transforms static images – ranging from real photos and AI-generated artwork to precious old photographs – into captivating 5-7 second short videos and live photos. Technology enthusiasts and consumers alike can look forward to the launch of the HONOR 400 Series, which promises to deliver these advanced AI capabilities through the power of open collaboration. [1] HONOR 400 Series users in the EU are the first to benefit from the 6 years of Android™ updates. [2] Google and Android are trademarks of Google LLC. [3] It will be upgraded via OTA. The specific implementation effect may vary depending on the usage scenario, please refer to the actual Initial Sale Period (excluding Latin America and Eurasia): Duration: May 15 – August 31, 2025. Users can claim 2 months of free access via the photo gallery. Extension eligibility will be assessed based on actual usage frequency. Offer Details: After claiming the free access, users can enjoy up to 10 free uses per day within the 2-month period. Note: Offer availability and details vary by region. Please refer to the actual user experience. Avoid using photos of celebrities, political figures, national flags and other sensitive information to prevent risk control.
Metro
21-05-2025
- Metro
Warning to 1,800,000,000 Gmail users over sophisticated scam
Gmail users have been warned about a highly convincing scam email thatappears to come from Google themselves. The email seems to come from no-reply@ which is the address that real security updates come from. It links to a webpage hosted by Google, too, which is another convincing sign. But the website was not made by them; it was made by scammers trying to trick you. The email claims that 'a subpoena was served on Google LLC requiring us to produce a copy of your Google Account content'. It links to a domain designed to look like Google's genuine support page. However, the real support webpage is on while the 'sites' domain is one that anyone can build a free webpage on. Ordinary users are unlikely to know or notice this, however, and could inadvertently grant scammers permissions that could allow them access, or target you with malware. Security software firm Kaspersky said that there are other clues, too. If you look closer at the email details, the to and mailed-by fields contain a jumble of letters of emails which have nothing to do with Google, showing me[@]googl-mail-smtp-out-198-142-125-38-prod[.]net and The scam was first revealed by tech developer Nick Johnson. The scammers used Google OAuth technology, which is what you see when you use your Google details to sign into a different app. Those who fell victim to the scam approved the permissions thinking they were giving Google themselves permission. It is not clear exactly what the scammers hoped to achieve by this, but could involve data theft or infecting the victim with malware. Kapersky said that when an OAuth app is registered, 'the web application administrator can manually enter completely arbitrary text in the App Name field – this is what the criminals apparently took advantage of.' The mechanism that attackers used to do this has now been shut down, which will prevent this method of attack from working in future. A Google spokesperson said: 'We're aware of this class of targeted attack from this threat actor and have rolled out protections to shut down this avenue for abuse. 'In the meantime, we encourage users to adopt two-factor authentication and passkeys, which provide strong protection against these kinds of phishing campaigns.' They recently issued guidance on spotting scams, saying they will not ask for any of your account credentials, including your password, one-time passwords, confirm push notifications, and will not call you. Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@ For more stories like this, check our news page. MORE: People are placing bets on which five escaped New Orleans prisoners will be caught last MORE: Stalker detective tried to 'destroy' ex's life by lying he was a paedophile MORE: School boys deny throwing massive seat over balcony at Westfield
