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Google agrees to pay $8.25M to settle a class-action lawsuit alleging its AdMob SDK illegally collected data from children under age 13 (Suzanne Smalley/The Record)

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Google agrees to pay $8.25M to settle a class-action lawsuit alleging its AdMob SDK illegally collected data from children under age 13 — Google has agreed to pay $8.25 million to settle a class-action lawsuit centered on claims that it…

This strange Google Fast Pair flaw even puts users with iPhones at risk

www.macworld.com

Updated: Google contacted us to let us know Pixel Buds were patched to fix this vulnerability a while ago, and that results represented in the WhisperPair vulnerable devices list represents testing done months ago.

I tested ChatGPT Translate vs Google Translate — one was the clear winner

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I tested OpenAI’s standalone language translation tool against one of the longest-running translation tools to see which one is superior

Book Publishers Ask To Join Authors' AI Suit Against Google

www.law360.com

Book publishers Cengage Learning and Hachette Book Group on Thursday asked to intervene in a proposed copyright class action from writers and illustrators accusing Google of using their works for AI training, arguing that as major…

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Outraged mother shames Google after tech giant sent 'predatory' email to son, 12, telling him he'd soon be old enough to turn off parental controls

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Melissa McKay, a mom in Utah, called one of Google's policies 'predatory' toward children. Outcry from parents has motivated the tech giant to issue an update on parental controls.

ChatGPT has a hidden translation tool — and it could rival Google Translate

www.tomsguide.com

OpenAI throws its hat into the translation arena with its very own standalone tool that supports over 50+ languages

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How To Add TVLine As A Preferred Source On Google

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Not seeing TVLine in your Google feed? Here's a quick fix to make sure you're always up to date with your favorite outlet for TV news and features.

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Flaw in 17 Google Fast Pair audio devices could let hackers eavesdrop

www.engadget.com

Now would be a good time to update all your Bluetooth audio devices. On Thursday, Wired reported on a security flaw in 17 headphone and speaker models that could allow hackers to access your devices, including their microphones. The…

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Newsom plans no new journalism funding despite $175 million deal with Google

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Newsom walked back an August 2024 deal with Google to commit $175 million over five years to help the diminishing industry.

Google Pixel 10a price leak hints at a rare Google price cut

www.androidcentral.com

The Pixel 10a could launch early at a lower price, purportedly by reusing last year’s hardware to deliver solid value under $500.

Do Woolworths shoppers want Google AI adding items to buy? We’ll soon find out

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Starting later this year, Woolworths shoppers will able to use AI to plan meals and even add items to their carts. It’s convenient – but with potential hidden costs.

Take $150 off this Google Nest Wi-Fi Pro router 3-pack!

People with larger homes will need something like this, and mesh router systems are usually much pricier!

Google One 50% discount ends January 15 [U: Today]

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Google One is running a “limited time” discount for 2026 where new subscribers can get 50% off 2 TB and AI Pro annual plans.

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How To Add Wrestling Inc. As A Preferred Source On Google

www.wrestlinginc.com

A look at how you, the reader, can add Wrestling Inc. as a preferred source on Google as part of Google's Preferred Sources function launched last year

Many Bluetooth devices with Google Fast Pair vulnerable to “WhisperPair” hack

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Even Google's own earbuds are vulnerable to the Fast Pair hack.

How To Add BGR As A Preferred Source On Google

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Google is giving users more control than ever over their search results, and now you can add BGR as a preferred source in searches.

Apple’s Gemini-Siri Deal Is Worth At Least $5 Billion For Google, Indicating That The Deal Would Last Through 2030

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Apple's recent deal to leverage Gemini to power the revamped Siri as well as its on-device Foundation Models might be substantially more lucrative for Google than previously believed, as per a new estimate from Deepwater Asset Management.…