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Google searching for bed bugs as outbreak hits New York HQ

pagesix.com

The tech giant has been worrying about mega-bites since an infestation was discovered at its Chelsea campus on Sunday, Page Six hears.

Google employees in New York told to stay home after apparent bed bug breakout at $2.1 billion campus

www.independent.co.uk

The outbreak may have been connected to a number of large, stuffed animals on the Chelsea campus

Top OpenAI, Google Brain researchers set off a $300M VC frenzy for their startup Periodic Labs

techcrunch.com

When Liam Fedus announced he was quitting OpenAI, VCs swarmed. One even wrote a love letter. Here's how Felicis' Peter Deng won the deal.

Think you should design the Pixel 11? Google asks Pixel Superfans for help

The Trusted Tester program looks for user feedback on new hardware.

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Eric Schmidt’s ex-mistress, 31, sues former Google CEO, 70, over alleged stalking, abuse and ‘digital surveillance’

nypost.com

The 31-year-old former mistress of Eric Schmidt has accused the ex-Google CEO of stalking, abuse and "toxic masculinity" -- claiming that he subjected her to an "absolute digital surveillance system" as the pair have secretly tussled over…

Google reportedly searching for 15 Pixel “Superfans” to test unreleased phones

arstechnica.com

Selected testers will have to sign an NDA and use a disguised case.

Google is selling refurb Pixel 8 phones for $489 — but is it worth it?

Google started selling refurbished Pixel phones about a year ago, starting with the Pixel 6 and Pixel 7. A few weeks ago, it dropped the aging Pixel 6 — currently guaranteed OS updates through October 2026 — from the rotation. Now,…

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Can 15 "superfans" keep the next Pixel a secret? Google seems to think so with this move

www.phonearena.com

Google's new testing program might be its unconventional attempt to manage its massive leak problem.

One of Google's New York offices needs literal debugging

www.engadget.com

Bed bugs: the nightmare of any city dweller, frequent traveller, and now Google employee. The team at the company's Chelsea campus were notified on Sunday that a possible bed bug infestation had been discovered in the building and were…

Google will reportedly let 15 superfans test unreleased Pixel phones

www.theverge.com

There are but three certainties in life: death, taxes, and Google’s next Pixel phone getting thoroughly leaked before the company can even announce it. (Multiple generations of Pixel have been publicly unboxed, disassembled, and even…

Google continues to make Sheets easier to use with latest Gemini update

Google Sheets is making easier to get the data you need from multiple tables.

Google’s Pixel 10 can now run Linux apps better than other Android phones

Unlike other Android phones, the Pixel 10 supports GPU-accelerated rendering for Linux apps in Android 16 QPR2.

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Document: Google launched a Trusted Tester program to select 15 of its "Superfans" to test unreleased Pixels, using protective cases to disguise the hardware (Chris Welch/Bloomberg)

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Document: Google launched a Trusted Tester program to select 15 of its “Superfans” to test unreleased Pixels, using protective cases to disguise the hardware — Alphabet Inc.'s Google plans to let Pixel smartphone enthusiasts test out the…

Google Has a Bedbug Infestation in Its New York Offices

www.wired.com

Employees at the company’s Chelsea campus were told to stay home after exterminators found “credible evidence” of an infestation.

Google Store now sells refurbished Pixel 8 from $489

9to5google.com

After restarting the program last October, the US Google Store is now selling a refurbished Pixel 8, while details about the Pixel 8 Pro are here.

Xgimi releases new cheaper portable projector with Google TV

www.notebookcheck.net

The Xgimi Vibe One is now available in Europe, and can also be pre-ordered in the US. Features include Google TV, automatic focus, an adjustable angle stand and a built-in battery, making it truly portable. Plus, this entry-level model is…

3 ways NotebookLM's Google Drive integration has made the tool so much better

www.xda-developers.com

When Google first announced NotebookLM, it didn’t launch with any of the innovative learning tools it has today, like Audio/Video Overviews, Flashcards, and Quizzes. NotebookLM started off with the same goal it has today: to help users…

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Google’s Play Store overhaul continues with work on new Expressive changes

Material 3 Expressive finally landed in full force last month, and based on your feedback, the changes it implements are well appreciated. But as we’ve seen this past summer, Expressive revamps to existing Android apps haven’t been hitting…

Trial opens in Klarna’s $8 billion lawsuit against Google

www.courthousenews.com

The owner of shopping comparison site Pricerunner says prior to Google launching its own price comparison service, independent sites were shown high up in search results.

Google TV's big free Gemini AI upgrade seems to be arriving early for some – here's what to look for

www.techradar.com

A redditor has shared screenshots of the Gemini Google TV upgrade on their Sony Bravia TV.