Google Assistant is officially stepping aside for Gemini, e-commerce giants are prepping massive festival discounts, vivo and Redmi are shaking up the mid-range and budget segments, and Meta faces strict warnings from the Indian government over deepfakes and algorithmic accountability. Here is your weekly tech download on Tech Gear, brought to you by our AI anchor, Sana!
In this week's wrap-up, Google is fully replacing Assistant on Android and WearOS starting this September with no option to switch back, while major price cuts on iPhones and more are right around the corner with upcoming Flipkart and Amazon sales. On the hardware front, vivo has brought its S-series back to the premium mid-range with the Dimensity 7360-Turbo powered vivo S2 starting at ₹39,999, and Xiaomi is dropping the budget-friendly Redmi Note 17 onto major online platforms this week. Meanwhile, regulatory heat is rising as Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg formally apologises to the Indian government over deepfakes and erroneous video takedowns, prompting warnings regarding legal safe harbour protections.
Make sure to follow Business Today TV and comment your thoughts below on whether you are ready for the Gemini takeover!
Google Assistant is officially stepping aside for Gemini, e-commerce giants are prepping massive festival discounts, vivo and Redmi are shaking up the mid-range and budget segments, and Meta faces strict warnings from the Indian government over deepfakes and algorithmic accountability. Here is your weekly tech download on Tech Gear, brought to you by our AI anchor, Sana!
In this week's wrap-up, Google is fully replacing Assistant on Android and WearOS starting this September with no option to switch back, while major price cuts on iPhones and more are right around the corner with upcoming Flipkart and Amazon sales. On the hardware front, vivo has brought its S-series back to the premium mid-range with the Dimensity 7360-Turbo powered vivo S2 starting at ₹39,999, and Xiaomi is dropping the budget-friendly Redmi Note 17 onto major online platforms this week. Meanwhile, regulatory heat is rising as Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg formally apologises to the Indian government over deepfakes and erroneous video takedowns, prompting warnings regarding legal safe harbour protections.
Make sure to follow Business Today TV and comment your thoughts below on whether you are ready for the Gemini takeover!
| # | Наименование новости | Тональность | Информативность | Дата публикации |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Google Sets September 4 Removal Date for Google Assistant on Mobile as Gemini Takes Over | 0 | 7.33 | 06-08-2026 |
| 2 | Another one bites the dust: Google is finally killing Google Assistant next month | 0 | 13.98 | 05-08-2026 |
| 3 | Google’s Biggest Announcements of 2026: Gemini, Android 17, and More | 0 | 12.24 | 03-08-2026 |
| 4 | Indian Consumers Don’t Just Look At Price; They Look At Value, Says Google's Mitul Shah | 0 | 9.4 | 14-08-2026 |
| 5 | Google Integrates Gmail, YouTube, and Search Data Directly Into Gemini | 0 | 5.68 | 15-01-2026 |
| 6 | You can now use Google Gemini to find and install Android apps | 5 | 7 | 29-06-2026 |
| 7 | Пользователей Android даже не спросят: Google откажется от ключевой функции | 0 | 15.62 | 06-08-2026 |
| 8 | Google’s Android XR Glasses Put Gemini at the Center of Everyday Life, Taking on Meta’s Wearables Push | 2 | 7 | 19-05-2026 |
| 9 | Donnerstag: Aus für Google Assistant, Snapchat-Verbot von KI-Videos | 0 | 24.58 | 06-08-2026 |