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Google’s Gemini AI plan for schools promises extra data protection and privacy

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Google will soon offer schools access to Gemini AI — specifically for educators and students over the age of 18 — and promises not to use their data for AI model training or share it with anyone.

Google’s new motto: ‘To (steal) the world’s information, and make it universally accessible and useful’

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I was admittedly blown away by the new capabilities of ChatGPT that OpenAI demonstrated this week — and especially by the human-like voice assistant, something …

How Google’s AI Overviews Work, and How to Turn Them Off (You Can’t)

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Google’s new Gemini-powered search experience is rolling out to users in the US. Here’s some advice on how to navigate it. And if you want to turn AI Overviews off, too bad.

Google to Adjust Vibrations on Pixel Phones Based on Surroundings - CNET

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Google wants to make sure that when your phone vibrates, you notice, even if it's on a couch cushion.

Wear OS 5 Developer Preview has two new features Google didn’t tell us about

A grid-based app launcher and privacy dashboard will come to the Pixel Watch in the Wear OS 5 update.

This is what Google Maps’ big redesign looks like

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A redesigned Google Maps interface has several quality-of-life changes that have us excited. Here's what's new.

Google Says Pixel 8 Powering ChromeOS Was Merely A Proof Of Concept

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Google recently showcased the Ferrochrome project, which demonstrated the potential of running Chromium OS on Google Pixel devices. While the concept was a dream project for users of Chrome OS, Google recently revealed that the project was…

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Google gives in to Hong Kong, blocks fake national anthem on YouTube

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'Disappointed' by court’s decision, US giant complying in HK, considering appeal

Google’s making it easier for people with low vision to find objects using their phone

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Coinciding with Global Accessibility Awareness Day, Google is highlighting a number of new accessibility features across its software and enhancements to others that were already part of Android. First is a significant upgrade to Android’s…

How to turn off Google AI Overviews

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The simplest way to "turn off" Google's AI Overview feature is to use the "Web" button.

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Google highlights Health Connect updates for user data in I/O segment

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Google's Health Connect teases two upcoming updates pertaining to user data and developer apps.

Google Fiber internet service may be coming to Las Vegas as vote nears

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Google Fiber said Las Vegas officials will soon discuss an agreement to allow the company to operate in the valley.

A possible look at Google Home’s upcoming Android widget

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Back in October, the Google Home app team said it was working on a homescreen widget. We might now have our first look at the design as Google at I/O 2024 worked to encourage widget adoption.

Google Executive Says Supply Chain Uses of Generative AI Flourishing

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SAN ANTONIO — The Momentum conference brings together roughly 1,000 attendees who use the industry-leading warehouse, TMS and other capabilities of Wall Street darling Manhattan Associates (NASDAQ: MANH). (The company's stock rose from…

Google Search adds a “web” filter, because it is no longer focused on web results

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Google Search now has an option to search the "web," which is not the default anymore.

Google hid the future of AR in plain sight at I/O 2024

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Google I/O 2024 gave us a first-hand look at Project Starline and Project Astra, plus a sneak peak of Google's upcoming AR glasses.

Google Messages Nudges could be coming back

Reply and birthday reminders could make a return.

As Execs Gush Over AI at Google I/O 2024, Creators and Publishers Left Out to Dry - CNET

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At the Google I/O keynote, the term "AI" was used over 120 times, but there was no mention of the people who feed Google's AI systems.

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‘Abnormal’ security video, Google Drive led to Stephan Sterns’ arrest in Madeline Soto case, documents show

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Newly released discovery documents give insight into how law enforcement officers came to arrest Stephan Sterns as part of the investigation into the disappearance of 13-year-old Madeline Soto in February.

Google Search celebrates Minecraft’s 15-year anniversary with fun new Easter egg

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May 17, 2009 saw the release of “Cave Game,” the first iteration of what would soon become Minecraft. This year, the game celebrates its 15-year anniversary and, with that, Google has a fun new Easter egg too.