Google won’t build alternate IDs, doubles down on FLoC; Thursday’s daily brief
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Gmail for Android could be getting a new Google Gemini AI button
Based on code hidden inside the app, it shouldn't be too long before Gmail for Android gets more AI capabilities......»»
My Google Pixel phone turned my photos into AI nightmares
Will AI take over the world? Who knows. But after using the Pixel 8a's Magic Editor on photos of animals, I'm more scared of it than ever......»»
Onn 4K Pro vs. Chromecast with Google TV 4K: $50 streaming devices face off
While Walmart surprised us with its powerful and feature-rich Onn 4K Pro streamer, the stalwart Chromecast with Google TV isn't going down without a fight......»»
3 big ChatGPT developments that have made me lose trust in OpenAI
I thought OpenAI’s GPT-4o demos were incredible, as the new model gives ChatGPT a massive upgrade over competitors. Google demoed similar multimodal assistant features for … The post 3 big ChatGPT developments that have made me lose trust.....»»
Euclid space telescope unveils new images of the cosmos
A mind-boggling number of shining galaxies, a purple and orange star nursery and a spiral galaxy similar to our Milky Way: new images were revealed from Europe's Euclid space telescope on Thursday......»»
Google Pixel 8a vs. Pixel 6a: Is it time to upgrade?
The Google Pixel 8a is the latest from Google, and it packs quite a punch for the price. Is it worth upgrading to from a Pixel 6a?.....»»
Google Search’s “udm=14” trick lets you kill AI search for good
The power of URL parameters lets you unofficially turn off Google's AI Overview. Enlarge / The now normal "AI" results versus the old school "Web" results. (credit: Ron Amadeo / Google) If you're tired of Google's AI Ove.....»»
Another US state repeals law that protected ISPs from municipal competition
With Minnesota repeal, number of states restricting public broadband falls to 16. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Yuichiro Chino) Minnesota this week eliminated two laws that made it harder for cities and towns to build.....»»
Google just broke search
In the way it's leaned into AI, Google has turned its most important product into internet's biggest joke......»»
Maybe Google Search AI is right, and I should put glue on my pizza
If you woke up this morning to all sorts of reports talking about putting glue on pizza so the cheese sticks better, it’s because that’s … The post Maybe Google Search AI is right, and I should put glue on my pizza appeared first on.....»»
The Official Google Case for the Pixel 8a is Actually Nice
Is Google's own Pixel 8a case worth it? The post The Official Google Case for the Pixel 8a is Actually Nice appeared first on Phandroid. If you own the Google Pixel 8a (or maybe you’re thinking of getting one), then you might want to.....»»
Google Increases the Play Store’s App Price Limit
The last price limit was increased back in 2015. The post Google Increases the Play Store’s App Price Limit appeared first on Phandroid. After more than half a decade, it looks like Google has once again increased the maximum amount.....»»
Google’s “AI Overview” can give false, misleading, and dangerous answers
From glue-on-pizza recipes to recommending "blinker fluid," Google's AI sourcing needs work. Enlarge / This is fine. (credit: Getty Images) If you use Google regularly, you may have noticed the company's new AI Overviews.....»»
Daily Telescope: The initial results from Europe’s Euclid telescope are dazzling
"Euclid’s instruments can detect objects just a few times the mass of Jupiter." Enlarge / Messier 78 is a nursery of star formation enveloped in a shroud of interstellar dust. (credit: ESA/Euclid/Euclid Consortium/NASA et. al.).....»»
Microsoft is adding a controversial app to Windows 11
A new Windows 11 build rolling out to Windows Insiders suggests Microsoft is adding a controversial app as a default within the operating system......»»
Google Pixel 8a vs. Pixel 8: not an easy decision
The Pixel 8a tries to reset the rules for budget phones, and it gets very close to the Pixel 8. So, which one should you get?.....»»
20-inch foldable MacBook may be the size of a 13-inch model, and I need it in my life
When it rains, it pours when it comes to rumors about the foldable M5 MacBook device that Apple is working on. A report on Thursday … The post 20-inch foldable MacBook may be the size of a 13-inch model, and I need it in my life appeared first.....»»
Google Password Manager will let you share passwords
It looks like Google Password Manager has a new feature that will allow users to share passwords with other people. The post Google Password Manager will let you share passwords appeared first on Phandroid. One of the tenets of keeping you.....»»
Illumio and Netskope join forces to strengthen enterprise resilience against cyberattacks
Illumio and Netskope announced a Zero Trust partnership that brings together the power of Zero Trust Segmentation (ZTS) and Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) to protect against breaches and build cyber resilience. The new partnership combines Illumio.....»»
Google fixes yet another Chrome zero-day exploited in the wild (CVE-2024-5274)
For the eighth time this year, Google has released an emergency update for its Chrome browser that fixes a zero-day vulnerability (CVE-2024-5274) with an in-the-wild exploit. About CVE-2024-5274 As per usual, Google keeps technical details of the vul.....»»