Google Kills Off FLoC, Replaces it With Topics
FLoC (Federated Learning of Cohorts), Google's controversial project for replacing cookies for interest-based advertising by instead grouping users into groups of users with comparable interests, is dead. In its place, Google today announced a new pr.....»»
Google’s Rick Osterloh to Lead New Team Focused on AI
Google wants to bring Android and its Pixel brand closer than ever, with a good dash of AI sprinkled in between. The post Google’s Rick Osterloh to Lead New Team Focused on AI appeared first on Phandroid. Google’s going through.....»»
Google’s latest layoffs are in finance and real estate
Google's almost uncountable number of layoffs continues. Enlarge (credit: Sean Gallup | Getty Images) Google CEO Sundar Pichai promised more layoffs at Google this year, and the company is delivering. Business Insider w.....»»
Google merges the Android, Chrome, and hardware divisions
Google says the new “Platform and Devices” team will let it move faster. Enlarge / Google HQ. (credit: Getty Images) Google is doing a major re-org of Android, Chrome, and the Google hardware division: They're mergi.....»»
Nothing’s new earbuds upstage Apple, Google, and Amazon by embedding ChatGPT
By adding instant voice access to ChatGPT, Nothing's earbuds leapfrog Apple, Google, and Amazon in the AI race......»»
Google cutting more jobs as it restructures teams as part of shift to AI
Layoffs and relocations are affecting more Google workers, and not for the first time this year......»»
9to5Mac Daily: April 17, 2024 – iOS 17.5 beta 2, next-gen iPhone SE
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsore.....»»
Fresh and clean renders of the Pixel 8a have leaked
New renders of the Google Pixel 8a have leaked online, giving us a clearer picture of what to expect and its color options. The post Fresh and clean renders of the Pixel 8a have leaked appeared first on Phandroid. The Google Pixel 8a will.....»»
EV charging update in Google Maps includes “AI-powered” station info
The update will first roll out to cars with Google Maps built-in. Enlarge / EV charger status is coming to Google Maps. (credit: Google) Google Maps is making itself friendlier for electric vehicles. A couple of years ag.....»»
Why you need to be excited about the Google Pixel 8a
The Google Pixel 8a is one of the new Pixel phones we expect to see in 2024. However, it could very well be the best one Google releases this year......»»
The Google Pixel 8a could be the best Pixel of 2024
The Google Pixel 8a is one of the new Pixel phones we expect to see in 2024. However, it could very well be the best one Google releases this year......»»
Android 15 might add a new way to charge your gadgets
Google may upgrade Android 15 phones with wireless charging support even without the dedicated hardware. Here's how it could happen......»»
Canada follows Europe with digital services tax likely to hit Apple
Canada is introducing a new digital services tax starting this year, which will see foreign tech giants like Apple and Google receive tax demands for income earned in Canada but not currently taxed there. This follows the example of several Europe.....»»
Google Pixel 8a Leaks: Here’s Everything We Know so Far
What can we expect from the upcoming midrange Pixel? The post Google Pixel 8a Leaks: Here’s Everything We Know so Far appeared first on Phandroid. While Google still hasn’t officially revealed the Pixel 8a, we more or less have.....»»
What to Expect from the Samsung Galaxy Android 15 Beta
Google recently released the first Android 15 beta for Pixel devices and the release has Samsung Galaxy smartphone and tablet owners asking questions about their version of the beta. We’ll answer as many as we can in this guide. The first Andro.....»»
YouTube puts third-party clients on notice: Show ads or get blocked
Google would really like it if everyone just paid for YouTube Premium instead. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Chris McGrath ) YouTube is putting third-party ad-blocking apps on notice. An ominous post on the official Y.....»»
Google Chrome will soon let you talk to Gemini right in the address bar
Chrome users may soon see a Gemini shortcut in their address bar - allowing them to summon the AI bot with ease......»»
9to5Mac Daily: April 16, 2024 – New iPad Pro evidence, on-device AI rumors
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsore.....»»
Apple, Google, Meta, others struggle when it comes to ad transparency
A new report suggests that every tech giant has failed to provide crucial ad transparency tools to its user base, leaving the door open for disinformation and manipulation.On Tuesday, Mozilla and CheckFirst, a Finland-based research company, released.....»»
One of the best budget phones just got even better
The Google Pixel 7a is a great budget phone and it's even better value while it's $150 off like it is today at Amazon......»»
Pixel 9 Pro Fold name change indicates a big twist for Google’s foldables
Fans of foldable devices are probably waiting for Google to release the Pixel Fold 2 this summer. The device has appeared in various leaks, indicating … The post Pixel 9 Pro Fold name change indicates a big twist for Google’s foldables ap.....»»