In an interview with DAC Group’s Thom Lodge, the existential problem facing those who want search users to visit their websites is discussed. Last year, Google launched Search Labs, a program for experimenting and providing feedback on Google search experiences. One tool gaining attention due to the popularity of GPTs is Search Generative Experience (SGE), … Read more
Google recently suspended and removed the PragerU app from Google Play due to unclear reasons related to a “hate speech” policy. The suspension was quickly lifted after further review, with Google citing a mistake in the decision. However, this is not the first time PragerU has faced censorship from Google, raising questions about the tech … Read more
In recent years, smartphones have seen significant advancements in fast charging technology, with some devices now supporting speeds of up to 240W. However, despite these improvements, Android devices currently identify even 7.5W trickle chargers as “fast.” This can be misleading for users, as it may incorrectly suggest their devices are charging quickly when they are … Read more
The latest leaked renders of the Pixel Clock 3 show a design that is almost identical to its predecessors, which is disappointing to many fans who were expecting significant improvements. The thick bezels around the screen are a major concern as they make the display portion of the watch quite small, affecting usability. However, there … Read more
In a recent article, Namerah Saud Fatmi explores the world of smartphone accessories and devices, focusing on Google’s relaunched Find My Device network. The network aims to help users find lost items using compatible item trackers, with the official launch set for April 2024. As a professional violinist, Fatmi tested the latest Bluetooth trackers from … Read more
Google is working on adding UWB support to its Find My network for Android users, expanding tracking options beyond Samsung’s SmartTag 2, which currently only works with Galaxy devices. The addition of UWB support to the Android Find My app could lead to future features like AR overlays for precise tracking, similar to Apple’s AirTags. … Read more
Google has expanded the availability of its AI-powered note-taking assistant, NotebookLM, to more than 200 new countries, six months after its initial launch in the US. The platform, powered by Google’s multi-modal LLM Gemini 1.5 Pro, now supports users in countries like Australia, Brazil, Canada, India, and the United Kingdom, along with 208 other countries … Read more
Professional journalists Michael Calore and Lauren Goode discuss their recommendations on the latest technology and entertainment in a podcast episode. Calore suggests a new book titled “Neu Klang: The Definitive History of Krautrock” by Cristoph Dallach, which delves into the evolution of music made by German bands from the mid-60s to the mid-80s. The book … Read more
Google is updating its NotebookLM writing assistant with enhanced performance and new features, including compatibility with the Gemini 1.5 Pro model AI. This collaboration allows the assistant to better understand context by asking questions about images, charts, and diagrams at their source. While it is unclear if this integration will enable longer text messages or … Read more
Google recently unveiled an update to its AI-powered research tool, NotebookLM, expanding its capabilities and global access. In a blog post, Google introduced NotebookLM running on Gemini 1.5 Pro, an update with new features such as accepting Google Slides and web URLs. The tool, unlike others, utilizes resources provided by the user, like transcripts and … Read more