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Tech Giants Unite Against Indonesia's AI Law
Meta, TikTok, and Google push back against planned revisions to Indonesia's AI copyright law, citing concerns over regulatory impact
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Google Cloud Launches Gemini For Healthcare
The new platform introduces a novel agentic layer, providing intelligence and capabilities across the entire healthcare value chain
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Dyson Discounts: Up to $600 Off
Get 15% off with a registered product or 10% off with a new sign-up, with discounts of up to $600 available on certain products like the Dyson Cool CF1 fan
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Google Home Gets Personal
Enable personalized responses and access to calendars, appointments, and more with Voice Match and personal results
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Google Reverses Course: Human Reviewers Can See Personal Drive Files
Update to Gemini policy means connected Drive and email files may be routed to human annotators, with warnings about potential exposure of confidential information
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Google Authenticator Now Syncs Codes
Easily transfer accounts to a new phone using automatic syncing or manual QR code transfer, with cloud syncing available since 2023
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Alphabet Reveals $548m Qualcomm Stake
Google's parent company discloses nearly 3 million shares in the chipmaker, worth $547.9 million, as of September 30, amidst mixed quarterly results for Qualcomm
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Google Backs $19B TeraWulf Project
TeraWulf secures credit support from Google for massive $19 billion project, marking significant investment in the company's future
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Google Photos Adds 4 New Effects
The upcoming tools, including Light leaks, Grain, Halation, and Noise, can be manually adjusted using sliders to mimic traditional film cameras
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Google Offers Buyouts
The tech giant extends voluntary buyout offers to employees in several countries as part of its restructuring efforts
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Nest Thermostat Hits $220
Google's premier smart thermostat is now 21% off its original price of $280 on Amazon, offering a sleek design and excellent smarts
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Pac-Man Chaos: Google's 2010 Game Freaks Out Firefox
Marcin Wichary, the designer behind Google's playable Pac-Man logo, reveals how it caused issues for some Firefox users with the CoolPreviews extension
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Free Video Editor Hidden Inside Google Drive
Google Vids, a powerful video editing tool, is now available for free to anyone with a Google account, offering a range of features and templates for personal and hobbyist use
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Google Photos Bug Made Edited Pics Disappear
A fix is now available in version 7.97, resolving the issue that affected photo pickers and apps like WhatsApp and Google Messages
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Fed Expected to Hold Rates
Markets price in less than 10% chance of a rate hike ahead of policy meeting, with benchmark rate to remain between 3.75% and 4%
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ServiceNow Expands Google Cloud Partnership
The company will utilize AI agents in its new partnership with Google Cloud
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Google Photos Revamps Collections Tab
A new customizable design for the Collections tab on Android allows users to pin favorite collections and hide rarely used sections, now available in version 7.97
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Google Health Connect May Support Multiple Users
A future Android update could let multiple user profiles access Health Connect, allowing each user to manage app permissions and view or delete their health data from one device
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Chrome's High RAM Usage Explained
Google Chrome's architecture gives each website its own dedicated process, prioritizing speed and security over memory efficiency, resulting in faster browsing and enhanced security
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Google TV Streamer Turns 2
After two years, the Google TV Streamer still offers a solid experience with decent software and new features like customized content recommendations and Matter support
Markets
AO Smith Stock Rating Cut
Stifel downgrades AO Smith due to rising steel costs and concerns over the Chinese market, citing potential negative impacts on the company's performance
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Claude Integrates with Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides
AI tool now available in public beta on all paid plans, allowing users to work with Claude directly in their open files
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Google Quantum Data Errors Cut
Quantum X Labs develops decoder to reduce errors on Google's quantum data, enhancing its reliability
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YouTube Hides Dislike Button
At least two users report the button has been moved to a three-dots submenu or removed altogether, making it harder to access
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Google Cloud outage hits London, 27 Revolut services down
Multiple Google Cloud services are experiencing elevated errors and intermittent network failures, affecting Revolut and other financial services firms, with the issue impacting the europe-west2 region
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Googlebook Apps Get 5 Labels, But Only 2 Are Worth It
Google's new labeling system for Android apps on Googlebook laptops has five tiers, but only 'Made for desktop' and 'Optimized for desktop' are considered worthwhile, with limitations
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ChatGPT Gets Chrome Boost
AI assistant can now draw context and download files from open tabs, and fill out forms with user history and plugins
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Google Maps Now Guides You Inside Buildings
The app offers indoor maps for select malls, airports, and other large venues, allowing users to navigate and find specific locations with ease
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Geely Vehicles Get Google Services
Vehicles from Geely brands will come equipped with Google built-in services in international markets, marking a significant integration outside of China
Business
Anthropic's Q3 Revenue Surges 45% to $17 Billion
The AI giant's revenue jumped to $16.8 billion, as it prepares for a potential share sale by the end of the year, with rival OpenAI also eyeing a massive stock market listing
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Character.AI Files for Bankruptcy
Disney agrees to buy some assets for $20 million as the company faces significant legal and regulatory pressures
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New Google TV Streamer Rumored
A new Google TV Streamer is rumored to be in development with significant upgrades, including microphones, more storage, and a faster chipset, although a launch date and pricing have not been announced
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Google Searches Shift From 'SIR' To Protests
Delhi leads relative search interest for 'Cockroach Janta Party' and 'Protest' terms, indicating a significant shift in public attention
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Change Home Address On Google Maps
Update your home address on Google Maps using the web or mobile app, and consider saving a nearby public place for security reasons
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Google Unveils 116-Key Conveyor Belt Keyboard
The experimental DIY keyboard, featuring four looping belts, is designed for one-handed typing and available on GitHub under an Apache 2.0 license
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Google Maps Launches Fan-Favorite Dining List
The new list highlights popular eateries and food trends across 10 cities worldwide, based on Google Maps reviews and ratings from 2026, featuring trends like froyo in New York and dosa in Seattle
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Elevate.io Joins Chromebook Perks
Google's Chromebook users to get additional benefits through elevate.io's services
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Lake America Backlash Sparks Interest in Google Maps Alternatives
MapQuest, TomTom, and HERE WeGo see surge in interest as users seek alternatives to Google and Apple maps after Lake Ontario renaming controversy
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Kareena Kapoor Khan Partners With Google Android
The Bollywood star joins forces with the tech giant for a global collaboration that combines entertainment, technology, and sport, with a first glimpse featuring a racing helmet
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Google Fitbit Edge Leaks: €179 Price & 7-Day Battery
The upcoming fitness tracker features a 1.34-inch AMOLED display, GPS, and ECG, with a user-replaceable battery and four color options