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PhonePe Challenges Google’s Dominance as It Pushes to Be Pre-Installed on Android Devices and Threatens Google’s Revenue

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PhonePe Challenges Google’s Dominance as It Pushes to Be Pre-Installed on Android Devices and Threatens Google’s Revenue

TelephonePe’s digital payments platform is making strategic moves to counteract Google Play’s dominance by partnering with major smartphone makers to pre-install Indus App Store in their devices. The goal is to reach 15 million users by the end of the year through deep partnerships with the developer ecosystem, fair commissions, and local support. The platform … Read more

Google’s expanding data center fuels neighbor resentments, says 15 Investigations

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Google’s expanding data center fuels neighbor resentments, says 15 Investigations

Neighbors near Google’s $2 billion data center project in Fort Wayne, Indiana express concerns about the impact on their properties. Some residents feel their homes have lost value, while others worry about potential noise, light pollution, and disruption to their daily lives due to the construction. The massive 880-acre project is expected to greatly alter … Read more

Google’s Tool Converts Videos to Audio and Transforms Pixels Into Music

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Google’s Tool Converts Videos to Audio and Transforms Pixels Into Music

Google’s DeepMind research lab has developed a video-to-audio (V2A) technology that can generate synchronized audio using video pixels. The tool allows editors to insert text prompts in different languages to guide the audio output. This technology can be used on traditional footage, not just AI videos, to generate an unlimited number of soundtracks for any … Read more

The power of eye contact: Google’s Project Starline’s secret weapon

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The power of eye contact: Google’s Project Starline’s secret weapon

Project Starline by Google offers a revolutionary approach to video calling, allowing for a more immersive and natural experience. The technology creates a live animated 3D representation of the person you are speaking with, making eye contact and human connection easier to establish than in traditional video calls. Despite some limitations, such as being limited … Read more

The hidden power of Google’s Project Starline: Making eye contact

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The power of eye contact: Google’s Project Starline’s secret weapon

Video calls have become a common part of everyday life over the past four years, leading to the well-known concept of “Zoom fatigue.” One of the challenges of video calling is the lack of meaningful eye contact due to the position of the camera compared to the screen. Google’s Project Starline aims to address this … Read more

Video Recap: Google’s Latest Updates Include Spam Update, Volatility Issues, Indexing Bug, AI Overview Tracking, FAQs, Google Maps Exploit, Google Ads, AppleBot, and More

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Video Recap: Google’s Latest Updates Include Spam Update, Volatility Issues, Indexing Bug, AI Overview Tracking, FAQs, Google Maps Exploit, Google Ads, AppleBot, and More

The most recent Google spam update, known as the June 2024 update, caused some volatility in search rankings over the Father’s Day weekend. Google Search experienced an indexing error recently, which may have led to the disappearance of image snippets from search results due to quality issues rather than technical issues. Glenn Gabe shared his … Read more

Google’s VPN Service for Pixel Owners

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Google’s VPN Service for Pixel Owners

Google is giving Pixel users a new VPN service starting June 20, replacing Google One VPN with Pixel VPN. Initially exclusive to the Pixel 8 series, the VPN is now available on older Pixel models as well. The rebranded VPN is still free for Pixel owners. While the logo has changed, the functionality remains largely … Read more

Introducing Google’s XReal and Apple’s Vision Pro: The start of a new era in augmented reality glasses

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Introducing Google’s XReal and Apple’s Vision Pro: The start of a new era in augmented reality glasses

In the rapidly advancing world of technology, Google and Apple have introduced cutting-edge Augmented Reality (AR) glasses that are set to revolutionize the way we interact with the digital world. Google’s XReal AR glasses offer unique capabilities such as launching Android apps, providing users with a hands-free, immersive experience that enhances productivity and entertainment. On … Read more

Analysis of 260,000 Search Results: Google’s Evaluation of Your Content Revealed in Data Study

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Analysis of 260,000 Search Results: Google’s Evaluation of Your Content Revealed in Data Study

The most recent Helpful Content Update (HCU) culminated with the Google March core update, completed on April 19, 2024. This update integrated the helpful content system into the core algorithm, prioritizing content of exceptional value to humans over machines. The focus is on topic authority, where creators need to demonstrate expertise, authoritativeness, and trustworthiness (E-A-T) … Read more