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Google’s new phones aren’t really about the phones

Livemint

Livemint · 11m ago

Google’s new phones aren’t really about the phones

Google unveiled its ninth generation Pixel smartphone line at an event, focusing on the integration of generative artificial intelligence (AI) features rather than hardware design elements. The new AI tools, including an image-generating app called Pixel Studio and Gemini Live, an AI chatbot powered by voice, will be widely dispersed across other Android phones. However, these features are exclusive to subscribers of Google's Gemini Advanced plan, priced at $20 per month, making it more of an upselling strategy rather than a focus on selling premium smartphones. Google's expertise in upselling once-free services, such as YouTube's non-advertising revenue, may work in its favor.

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Zepto charges more to users with phones costing above ₹30,000: Employee

Inshorts · 8m ago

Zepto charges more to users with phones costing above ₹30,000: Employee

A person claiming to be a Zepto employee posted on Reddit, "There are a lot of dark patterns in the app to extract money from customers, including charging more for customers with phones more than ₹30,000." The employee added, "Customer data is profiled and security is really bad." The employee also said Zepto has the "most toxic work culture".

Google’s Pixel Tablet is $190 off for a limited time

The Verge

The Verge · 7d ago

Google’s Pixel Tablet is $190 off for a limited time

The Google Pixel Tablet with 256GB storage is discounted by $190 at Best Buy, now $309, briefly matching a deal from a past Prime Day. Released in 2023, it offers solid performance for Android users despite being older. It features an 11-inch LCD display, four speakers, and an 8-megapixel webcam. Lacking a headphone jack, it supports Bluetooth or USB-C headphones. Google promises three years of updates, shorter than Pixel phones’ support timeline.

Google’s Flagship AI Model Gets a Mighty Fast Upgrade

Wired · 1y ago

Google’s Flagship AI Model Gets a Mighty Fast Upgrade

Google DeepMind has released an upgrade to its AI model, Gemini Pro 1.5, just two months after the initial launch. This new version is more powerful and has the ability to handle large amounts of text, video, or audio input at once. The upgraded model, which is as capable as the larger Gemini Ultra, can analyze lengthy documents, answer questions about movies, and identify important takeaways from Discord discussions. Google hopes that developers will be able to build new types of applications using this enhanced model.

Google’s AI keeps hallucinating. Does anyone care?

Money Control

Money Control · 1y ago

Google’s AI keeps hallucinating. Does anyone care?

Google recently rolled out its new AI Overview feature, but it has been met with a flurry of errors and inaccurate responses. Users have reported receiving recommendations such as applying glue to prevent cheese from sliding off pizza and mistaking a python for a mammal. This represents a significant downfall for a company that once prided itself on organizing information. Despite Google's claims of refining the AI search service, the frequent errors undermine its reliability and raise concerns about the usefulness of generative AI in enterprise and consumer settings.

Google’s antitrust loss set to reshape search and mobile industries

Livemint

Livemint · 1y ago

Google’s antitrust loss set to reshape search and mobile industries

Google's loss in an antitrust trial is likely to have wide-ranging repercussions for the tech industry. The ruling declared Google's deals to be the default search engine on browsers and mobile phones as illegal. Potential consequences for Google include a reduction in the number of search queries it handles, the end of paying to be the default search engine on devices and browsers, and the enforcement of a choice screen for users to select search engines. Microsoft's Bing could benefit if fewer people use Google, and Apple and Samsung face potential losses in revenue from Google. The rise of generative AI, particularly OpenAI's ChatGPT, could also pose a threat to traditional search engines like Google.

Android phones could soon warn you of “Stingrays” snooping on your communications

Arstechnica

Arstechnica · 1m ago

Android phones could soon warn you of “Stingrays” snooping on your communications

Future Android phones may warn users of data-stealing fake cell towers, or "Stingrays," that trick phones into revealing private communications, thanks to an update in Android 16. These devices are often used by law enforcement to track phones and intercept data. However, current phones lack the required hardware support. New devices with the latest modem technology, launching with Android 16, such as Pixel 10, will feature this detection capability to enhance privacy and security.

Google’s expanded Find My Device network might arrive in a few days

The Verge

The Verge · 1y ago

Google’s expanded Find My Device network might arrive in a few days

Google is set to launch its Find My Device network, which uses data from other Android devices to locate missing phones and accessories. In an email notification to users, Google stated that the feature will be enabled in three days. The network can be used to find disconnected or offline accessories, such as earbuds, headphones, and trackers. Users will receive a notification when the feature is activated and have the option to opt out through Find My Device on the web. The launch was originally delayed due to Apple's delay in rolling out tracker alerts for all devices, not just AirTags.

What in the world are Jony Ive and Sam Altman building?

The Verge

The Verge · 2m ago

What in the world are Jony Ive and Sam Altman building?

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman announced the acquisition of Jony Ive's AI hardware startup for $6.5 billion, sparking speculation about a mysterious new device. Unlike current AI trends focusing on wearables like glasses, this product is described as a compact, screenless gadget meant to complement phones and laptops. Details remain secret, pointing to a new era in AI hardware development with innovative features, leaving the tech world guessing its potential impact.

Google’s app store ruled an illegal monopoly, as a jury sides with Epic Games

Wired · 1y ago

Google’s app store ruled an illegal monopoly, as a jury sides with Epic Games

In a significant setback for Google, a San Francisco jury unanimously found the tech giant guilty of violating California and federal antitrust laws through deals that restricted competition for its Play mobile app store. The lawsuit, initiated by Epic Games in 2020, argued that Google limited competition for the Play store, which dominates over 95% of downloads on Android phones in the US. The case will now proceed to a remedies phase, allowing a judge to consider potential changes to Google's business practices. If upheld, this could lead to more app options for Android users at lower prices. Google plans to challenge the verdict.

TikTok hires British firm NCC for auditing data security

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

TikTok hires British firm NCC for auditing data security

Several government bodies have banned TikTok from staff phones due to growing concerns about the company, which is owned by Chinese firm ByteDance, and whether China's government could harvest users' data to advance its interests.

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