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UK regulator says Apple, Google blocking innovation in mobile browsers

thehill.com

The United Kingdom’s top antitrust regulator said Friday that an independent inquiry provisionally found that Apple and Google’s policies for mobile browsers are blocking innovation. The report recommended that the Competition and Markets…

Google’s working on a mysterious new Play Store app filter (APK teardown)

Good app stores are all about discovery, right? They’re supposed to expose you to new and interesting releases, both trying to connect you with apps that align with your existing preferences, as well as introduce new ones you might not…

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Google introduces passkeys for secure access

www.killerstartups.com

Passkeys are rapidly gaining popularity as a more secure and convenient alternative to traditional passwords. Sticky notes in conference rooms, on desks, stuck to notebooks—there’s a better way to manage passwords. See how with LastPass…

Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis and other executives on the challenges of rapidly infusing Google products with AI while continuing to pursue AGI (Harry McCracken/Fast Company)

www.techmeme.com

Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis and other executives on the challenges of rapidly infusing Google products with AI while continuing to pursue AGI — The computer-science prodigy has dedicated his life to weighty AI research. Now he's…

Google rolling out last minute Android 15 QPR1 Beta 3.1 to Pixel

9to5google.com

While Android 15 is already on QPR2 Beta 1, Google this afternoon released QPR1 Beta 3.1 for Pixel devices. This is a “minor update” with several bug fixes that comes almost a month after the last major release.

Google representative responds to Justice Department antitrust proposals

www.npr.org

NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Kent Walker, Google president of world affairs and chief legal officer, about the Justice Department proposal to force Google to sell Chrome -- among other actions.

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Claude AI can analyze your Google Docs and offer feedback now

www.zdnet.com

There are a few caveats to consider but this could be a major productivity enhancer for people who use Claude and Docs.

Google TV ads have giant QR codes now [Gallery]

9to5google.com

Google TV has introduced a new ad format that throws a gigantic QR code on top of the subject matter.

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Hurry up! Only one color version of the Google Pixel 9 is still $548.98

Do you like pink? If so, you can still save 31% on the Google Pixel 9 in Peony. You'll have to pay more for other colors!

Google Maps error names Waukesha parade memorial site for killer

kvia.com

By Nick Bohr Click here for updates on this story WAUKESHA, Wisconsin (WISN) — The new parade tragedy memorial dedicated Thursday at Grede Park is a way to help Waukesha heal. But a last-minute discovery is causing additional pain. “Today…

You deserve a better browser than Google Chrome

www.vox.com

The Department of Justice asked a judge this week to break up Google. Chrome? Sell it off. Android? Same. Paying other companies to make Google Search the default? Cut that out. If the DOJ gets everything it wants, the entire technology…

Google on why Pixel Buds Pro 2 uses custom Tensor A1, transparency mode plans

9to5google.com

One of the more unexpected aspects of Pixel Buds Pro 2 is the use of a custom Tensor-branded A1 chip, with Google sharing a bit more on why it went that route today.

The best Google Pixel 9 deal of Black Friday 2024 isn't at Amazon or Best Buy — it's been hiding in plain sight for months

www.androidcentral.com

Straight discounts are nice and everything, but if you want a truly remarkable 50% off the Google Pixel 9, check out this Mint Mobile deal that also gives you a year of Unlimited for $15/month.

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AI chip startup MatX, founded by Google alums, raises Series A at $300M+ valuation, sources say

techcrunch.com

MatX, a startup designing chips that support large language models, has raised a Series A of approximately $80 million, three sources say, less than a year after raising its $25 million seed round. Spark Capital led the investment, valuing…

Google’s latest Chromecast with Google TV update is yet another tease

We get a software refresh, but big updates will have to wait.

Microsoft releases the first beta preview of its Recall AI feature for Copilot+ PCs, including Click to Do, a feature similar to Google's Circle to Search (Tom Warren/The Verge)

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Microsoft releases the first beta preview of its Recall AI feature for Copilot+ PCs, including Click to Do, a feature similar to Google's Circle to Search — Microsoft is releasing the first preview of its Recall AI feature for Copilot Plus…

Google rumored to merge ChromeOS with Android for unified desktop experience that beats the Apple iPad

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Google is reportedly planning to merge ChromeOS with Android to take on the likes of the Apple iPad. This multi-year project should help streamline engineering and provide Android developers access to even more form factors such as laptops…