Europe’s privacy watchdog probes Google over data used for AI training: Meta and X have already paused some AI training over same set of concerns.
ft.com/content/9397423a-1737-4ae2-8d8a-3e4301f2c0a5
Google will now link you to webpages of the past via the Wayback Machine: Thanks to the Internet Archive's Wayback Machine, you'll be able to find ...
zdnet.com/article/google-will-now-link-you-to-webpages-of-the-past-via-the-wayback-machine/
Google Pixel Watch 3 Review: Google's Pixel Watch 3 gains a larger display and fresh Fitbit-powered health insights to remain one of the best Android ...
pcmag.com/reviews/google-pixel-watch-3
How $20 and a lapsed domain allowed security pros to undermine internet integrity
theregister.com/2024/09/11/watchtowr_black_hat_whois/
Microsoft lays off another 650 from gaming division: Microsoft is laying off around 650 employees in its gaming division on Thursday, according to a memo sent to ...
techcrunch.com/2024/09/12/microsoft-lays-off-another-650-from-gaming-division/
DOJ claims Google has “trifecta of monopolies” on Day 1 of ad tech trial: Ad tech monopoly trial may hurt Google more than DOJ’s search case, experts say.
arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2024/09/doj-claims-google-has-trifecta-of-monopolies-on-day-1-of-ad-tech-trial/
Google’s AI Data Protection Practices Probed by Irish Regulator: The Irish Data Protection Commission has opened an inquiry into whether Alphabet Inc ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-09-12/google-s-ai-data-protection-practices-probed-by-irish-regulator
Apple really wants you to switch from Android to one of its new iPhone 16 models: Apple's doing everything to win you over
androidpolice.com/apple-wants-you-to-switch-from-android-to-iphone-16/
Google’s new tool lets large language models fact-check their responses: It could assist the company in its efforts to embed AI in more and more of its products.
technologyreview.com/2024/09/12/1103926/googles-new-tool-lets-large-language-models-fact-check-their-responses/
Google says it’s made a quantum computing breakthrough that reduces errors: The company’s surface code technique allows its quantum bits to faithfully store and ...
technologyreview.com/2024/09/11/1103828/google-says-its-made-a-quantum-computing-breakthrough-that-reduces-errors/
Google should get split up to make the ad market 'fairer,' adtech CEO says: Google is facing its second major antitrust trial this year over its advertising ...
qz.com/google-trade-desk-adtech-antitrust-trial-1851646645
Android apps can now block usage if sideloading is detected: For the uninitiated, sideloading means installing apps from third-party sources instead of Google's ...
techspot.com/news/104692-android-apps-can-now-block-usage-if-sideloading.html
Google searches now link to the Internet Archive: Google searches now allow users to use the Wayback Machine with a few clicks in the latest collaboration ...
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This change to Android notifications might not be popular with everyone: Google might change how you access notifications and Quick Settings in a way that could ...
zdnet.com/article/this-change-to-android-notifications-might-not-be-popular-with-everyone/
Unbox Google’s Pixel Watch 3 in both 45mm and 41mm with us. #googlepixel #pixelwatch #smartwatch #google #unboxing
Google has started to delete inactive accounts, but it's easy to avoid: Google announced a new policy for inactive accounts in 2023, stating that unused ...
techspot.com/news/104679-google-has-started-delete-inactive-accounts-but-easy.html
Lilly appoints insider as finance chief amid rising investments to boost capacity
reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/lilly-appoints-insider-finance-chief-amid-rising-investments-boost-capacity-2024-09-09/
You Don’t Need a New Phone. Here’s How to Make the One You Have Last Longer.: While phone makers want you to buy the latest and greatest model ...
nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/how-to-make-your-phone-last-longer/
YouTube Music rolls out new digital DJ feature to build custom playlists on demand
zdnet.com/article/youtube-music-rolls-out-new-digital-dj-feature-to-build-custom-playlists-on-demand/
Tech firms halve business travel in 2023 but Alphabet, Apple lag, study shows: Global tech giants halved their business flight emissions in 2023 compared to 2019 ...
reuters.com/technology/tech-firms-halve-business-travel-2023-alphabet-apple-lag-study-shows-2024-09-10/
Apple must pay €13 billion in back taxes after losing final appeal: EU's top court also upholds €2.4 billion antitrust fine against Google.
ft.com/content/d6b7d0fd-a41b-45a9-a830-9cacb10c5151
Quick Glance: New iPhones and Apple Watches Featuring AI Unveiled
- Apple introduced the iPhone 16, featuring four models and the new AI system Apple Intelligence, which enhances message sorting and Siri functionality.
- The Apple Watch Series 10 was also launched, boasting a larger, brighter display and thinner design, alongside new AirPods Pro that reduce noise.
- The iPhone 16 is priced starting at $799 and will be available on September 20.
- Apple plans to roll out AI capabilities in additional countries, facing challenges related to regional customization and data localization.
How to Keep Your Home Address Off the Web Permanently: Your physical address is available for nearly anyone to find, but you can help make it more private (and ...
cnet.com/home/security/how-to-keep-your-home-address-off-the-web-permanently/
The Best Smartphones: Whether you prefer iPhones or Android, we have smartphone recommendations for every budget.
nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-smartphones/
AI Is Turning Phones Into Smarter Accessibility Tools. And It's Just Getting Started
cnet.com/tech/mobile/ai-is-turning-phones-into-smarter-accessibility-tools-and-its-just-getting-started/
Google’s Ad Business Is Tailor-Made to Be Cut Apart: The search giant’s second antitrust case begins on Monday, and should it lose, the potential remedy is ...
trib.al/D2P5Yy8
Apple Adds AI Writing Tools to the iPhone 16. Here's Why That Could Be a Problem.
entrepreneur.com/business-news/apple-adds-ai-writing-to-iphone-16-for-texts-emails/479573
Facebook partner admits to eavesdropping on conversations via phone mics for ad targeting
techspot.com/news/104566-marketing-firm-admits-eavesdropping-conversations-phone-microphones-serve.html
Google sued for trademark infringement over ‘Gemini’ AI system: Alphabet's Google has been hit with a lawsuit over its Gemini artificial intelligence system by a ...
reuters.com/legal/litigation/google-sued-trademark-infringement-over-gemini-ai-system-2024-09-12/
Google (GOOGL) Loses EU Court Fight to Overturn €2.4 Billion Fine: Google lost its bid to topple a once-record €2.4 billion ($2.6 billion) European Union fine ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-09-10/google-loses-eu-court-fight-to-overturn-2-4-billion-fine
Global attention around generative artificial intelligence has been focused on big U.S. companies like OpenAI, Alphabet’s Google and Meta ... Show more
China tech companies AI models vs OpenAI, Google, Meta
China tech companies AI models vs OpenAI, Google, Meta
Google is losing its status as a verb: Google's status as a verb is slipping among Gen Z, who prefer 'searching' over 'Googling', signaling a shift in how the ...
businessinsider.com/google-losing-status-as-verb-genz-2024-9
Google is using AI to make fake podcasts from your notes: Google’s AI note-taking app, NotebookLM, will now let you generate a conversation between two AI ...
theverge.com/2024/9/11/24242138/google-notebook-llm-ai-fake-podcasts-research
Musician charged with wire fraud after using thousands of bots to stream AI music to earn millions in royalties
tomshardware.com/tech-industry/artificial-intelligence/musician-charged-with-wire-fraud-after-using-thousands-of-bots-to-stream-ai-music-to-earn-millions-in-royalties
Podcast: Jordan’s balancing act, Google’s court date and Black voters in Georgia: A gunman from Jordan killed three Israeli civilians at a border crossing in the ...
reuters.com/podcasts/podcast-jordans-balancing-act-googles-court-date-black-voters-georgia-2024-09-09/
Apple Watch Series 10 vs. Google Pixel Watch 3: Which Smartwatch Is Better?: We compare the two newest flagship smartwatches from Apple and Google to help you ...
pcmag.com/comparisons/apple-watch-series-10-vs-google-pixel-watch-3-which-smartwatch-is-better
Podcast: Jordan’s balancing act, Google’s court date and Black voters in Georgia: A gunman from Jordan killed three Israeli civilians at a border crossing in the ...
reuters.com/podcasts/podcast-jordans-balancing-act-googles-court-date-black-voters-georgia-2024-09-09/
Quick Glance: Economic Impact of Declining Birth Rates
- A smaller, older population may lead to economic challenges.
- Carmel Crimmins converses with David Miles about the implications of falling fertility rates on state budgets and the planet.
- In South Korea, the 'YOLO' generation overlooks government efforts to boost birth rates.
- The meeting also discusses strategies to address the issues posed by an aging population.
Google and Apple Lose EU Appeals as Google’s Second U.S. Antitrust Lawsuit Opens: In tech news, Google and Apple are facing billions of dollars in fines after ...
democracynow.org/2024/9/10/headlines/google_and_apple_lose_eu_appeals_as_googles_second_us_antitrust_lawsuit_opens
Europe scored two big wins against Big Tech, with Google and Apple in the firing line. The iPhone maker lost a battle to overturn an order requiring it to pay ... Show more
EU's Vestager triumphs in crackdown on Apple's tax deal, Google's practices | Reuters
EU's Vestager triumphs in crackdown on Apple's tax deal, Google's practices | Reuters
Google Pixel 9 Pro Review: The Pixel 9 Pro is a sensible middle ground in Google's phone lineup, offering solid performance, top-notch cameras ...
pcmag.com/reviews/google-pixel-9-pro
Quick Glance: Top Android Phones Reviewed
- Roderick Scott has spent over a decade reviewing Android phones.
- Key selection criteria include performance, software, display, camera, battery life, and build quality.
- The Google Pixel 9 is highlighted as the best Android phone, offering excellent camera performance and security updates until 2031.
- Options like the Google Pixel 8a and Samsung Galaxy S24 provide notable features at varying price points.
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Review in Progress: A New Design Goes a Long Way: Google's second-gen foldable phone feels like what the first one should have been.
cnet.com/tech/mobile/google-pixel-9-pro-fold-review-in-progress-a-new-design-goes-a-long-way/
Ex-Google exec said goal was to 'crush' competition, trial evidence shows: A Google executive told colleagues the goal for the company's then-nascent online ...
reuters.com/technology/ex-google-exec-said-goal-was-crush-competition-trial-evidence-shows-2024-09-11/
AI ruling on jobless claims could make mistakes courts can’t undo, experts warn: Nevada’s plan to let AI rule on unemployment claims is risky, experts warn.
arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2024/09/ai-ruling-on-jobless-claims-could-make-mistakes-courts-cant-undo-experts-warn/
These are the flights people are searching for on Google: Travelers are looking to fly to some popular destinations.
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Google's GenAI facing privacy risk assessment scrutiny in Europe | TechCrunch: Google's lead privacy regulator in the European Union has opened an investigation ...
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Why Is Marriott Making It So Difficult To Contact Hotels, Hiding Property Emails?
loyaltylobby.com/2024/09/09/why-is-marriott-making-it-so-difficult-to-contact-hotels-hiding-property-emails/
Europe’s top court backs crackdown on Apple and Google: European Commission directed Apple to pay billions in back taxes, an order upheld by the EU’s top court.
aljazeera.com/economy/2024/9/10/europes-top-court-backs-crackdown-on-apple-and-google
Google's antitrust trial over online advertising set to begin: Alphabet's Google sought to dominate all sides of online advertising technology by controlling ...
reuters.com/technology/googles-antitrust-trial-over-online-advertising-set-begin-2024-09-09/
Europe’s top court just delivered multi-billion dollar blows to Apple and Google: Apple has lost its fight to dodge a €13 billion ($14.4 billion) tax bill ...
cnn.com/2024/09/10/tech/europe-ruling-apple-tax-google-fine/
Google's AI note-taking app NotebookLM can now explain complex topics to you out loud | TechCrunch
techcrunch.com/2024/09/11/googles-ai-note-taking-app-notebooklm-can-now-explain-complex-topics-to-you-out-loud/
Android 15 Is Finally Out, But Could Take Weeks To Reach Your Smartphone: The announcement that source code for Google's latest Android OS experience is ready ...
hothardware.com/news/android-15-is-finally-out-for-pixel-phones-first
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Apple Proves That AI Truly Is the New Mobile Battleground: Commentary: Companies used to fight over who had the most megapixels in their cameras ...
cnet.com/tech/mobile/apple-proves-that-ai-truly-is-the-new-mobile-battleground/
Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp to work better with other chat apps: In November 2022, the European Commission brought into effect the Digital Markets Act ...
sammobile.com/news/facebook-messenger-whatsapp-work-better-other-chat-apps/
One UI 6.1.1 update with new Galaxy AI features lands on the Galaxy S23, S23+, and S23 Ultra
sammobile.com/news/samsung-galaxy-s23-plus-ultra-one-ui-6-1-1-update/
Sergey Brin says Google engineers don't use AI as much as they should: Google co-founder Sergey Brin said the company's engineers aren't utilizing AI to its full ...
businessinsider.com/sergey-brin-google-engineers-ai-coding-use-more-podcast-2024-9
Harmful “nudify” websites used Google, Apple, and Discord sign-on systems: Sign-on systems from Big Tech companies have been incorporated into deepfake ...
wired.com/story/undress-app-ai-harm-google-apple-login/
Do smartphones eavesdrop on conversations? New evidence says yes: Journalists discover secret eavesdropping technology in smartphones that can be used for ...
pcworld.com/article/2450052/do-smartphones-listen-to-everything-new-evidence-speaks-in-favour.html
How Google's new AI tool helps cities deal with extreme heat: Fourteen cities are piloting a new tool from Google that helps calculate how planting trees and ...
fastcompany.com/91184145/how-googles-new-ai-tool-helps-cities-deal-with-extreme-heat
What DOJ and EU Antitrust Cases Mean for Apple, Google, Meta, Amazon and X: For years, the world’s biggest technology companies were largely able to resist ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-09-12/what-doj-and-eu-antitrust-cases-mean-for-apple-google-meta-amazon-and-x
Google, top companies tech students globally want to work for: Google was the top company in a ranking of the most attractive employers for tech students.
businessinsider.com/top-companies-employers-global-tech-students-google-ibm-microsoft-apple-2024-9
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Google’s Search Superiority Is Its ‘Game to Lose.’ The Stock Remains a Buy.: Google is ‘still the company to beat given its dominance, singular brand ...
barrons.com/articles/alphabet-stock-google-search-microsoft-xerox-buy-79c7bcc7
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Google abusing ad tech dominance, UK competition watchdog finds: The regulator says anti-competitive practices could be harming online publishers and advertisers ...
bbc.com/news/articles/c80en9nvlp9o
Elon Musk on course to be world's first trillionaire in next 3 years: World's richest man Elon Musk is on track to start the four-comma club as he is set to ...
mirror.co.uk/news/us-news/elon-musk-course-worlds-first-33628995
Quick Glance: Elon Musk: First Trillionaire by 2027?
- Elon Musk is set to become the world's first trillionaire by 2027, with his wealth growing at an annual rate of 110%.
- The Trillion Dollar Club report predicts Gautam Adani will be the second trillionaire in 2028, followed by Jensen Huang and Prajogo Pangestu.
- Public interest in who will become the first trillionaire has been ongoing since John D. Rockefeller was named a billionaire in 1916.
- Musk faced backlash for a controversial post about the Holocaust, which he later deleted.
Google announces deal with direct-air capture startup to remove carbon emissions: Google announced that it has entered a partnership with Holocene to support its ...
engadget.com/big-tech/google-announces-deal-with-direct-air-capture-startup-to-remove-carbon-emissions-225627149.html
Actor Vikas Sethi’s death triggers surge in Google searches: Actor Vikas Sethi, 48, passed away due to cardiac arrest. Known for TV shows like Kyunki Saas Bhi ...
indianexpress.com/article/trending/trending-in-india/actor-vikas-sethis-death-triggers-surge-in-google-searches-9557815/
Tips from Google to ensure your Gmail account doesn't get deleted: As Google prepares to delete inactive accounts, there are some simple steps users can take to ...
goodmorningamerica.com/living/story/tips-google-ensure-gmail-account-deleted-113548157
Done With Google Maps? 18 Reasons to Try Apple Maps: The Apple Maps app has matured over the years and is now an effective navigation tool when you need to get ...
pcmag.com/how-to/reasons-to-use-apple-maps
Apple and Google’s Easy Regulatory Ride Is Over: EU court rulings against Apple and Google mark a new era for of swifter regulation for tech giants.
bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2024-09-12/apple-and-google-s-easy-regulatory-ride-is-over
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News Corp would have lost $9 million in 2017 by ditching Google ads, ex-exec testifies
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Fury as driver stuck in motorway roadworks chaos for three hours and misses meal: David Hardman and wife Elaine from Bolton endured a nightmare drive to a meal ...
mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/fury-driver-stuck-roadworks-three-33633742
Why one California woman went on a quest for the perfect shark emoji: But before a proposed code can be incorporated into an operating system ...
thestar.com.my/tech/tech-news/2024/09/10/why-one-california-woman-went-on-a-quest-for-the-perfect-shark-emoji
Google abusing power over website ads, UK regulator says: Britain's antitrust regulator said on Friday it had provisionally found Alphabet's Google had abused ...
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Major flooding, power outages still a threat from Francine - UPI.com: Fourteen million people remain under flood watches over an area stretching from the Florida ...
upi.com/Top_News/US/2024/09/12/Francine-storm-weakens-heavy-rain/3851726169299/
Google is using AI to turn documents, notes, and other sources into a "lively" audio discussion featuring two AI hosts.
The feature ... Show more
Google AI Turns Your Notes Into a 'Lively' Podcast With 2 Fake Hosts | PCMag
Google AI Turns Your Notes Into a 'Lively' Podcast With 2 Fake Hosts | PCMag
Top EU privacy regulator opens probe into Google's AI compliance: Google's lead EU privacy regulator opened an inquiry on Thursday into whether the search engine ...
reuters.com/technology/artificial-intelligence/top-eu-privacy-regulator-opens-probe-into-googles-ai-compliance-2024-09-11/
AI has an energy crisis. Sam Altman, Jensen Huang, and others went to the White House about it
qz.com/openai-nvidia-google-anthropic-white-house-ai-energy-1851647102
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