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Google Acknowledges Day 1 Android App Performance Issues on New Laptops

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Five new Googlebooks are available now, but the company says that not every Android app will offer “smooth performance” at launch.

Google Find Hub tags adding NFC support, better registration

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According to the latest version of Google Play services, Find Hub tags are getting two new capabilities.

Issues with Google Maps on Android Auto using a Pixel 11 model could make driving dangerous

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Problems with Google Maps lagging, freezing, and glitching could arguably make using the app dangerous.

Dell’s Googlebook will also cost less than you (and Google) thought

It's not just Lenovo, Dell's Googlebook is also cheaper than expected.

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Google Messages struggles to send media in RCS—but a fix is coming

Media problems rise again for Google Messages' RCS chats, but it looks like Google is on the case.

Google May Be Working on a New Fitbit

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Rumor says it’s a successor to the Charge 6 and has a small screen.

Googlebooks are here, but Google says some laptops might struggle with app support

If you're getting a Googlebook beware: Google reportedly confirms that some laptops will struggle with certain Play Store apps.

Google Pixel 12 series screen resolutions are out and they paint an interesting picture

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Although Google only launched the Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, Pixel 11 Pro XL, and Pixel 11 Pro Fold in August, we already have a first leak about their successors. The Pixel 12 devices have apparently been spotted in the GSM Association’s…

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Google pauses its open-source bug bounty program after a flood of AI slop reports

www.tweaktown.com

Google says the vast majority of automated OSS VRP submissions are invalid, so it is pausing product vulnerability reports until at least Q1 2027. Continue reading at TweakTown

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Google Japan unveils keyboard with four conveyor belts for one-handed typing

Google Japan has developed another curious keyboard concept that mounts the keys on four conveyor belts, meaning hands barely need to move to type on this keyboard. Typing without errors, however, is likely to require a lot of practice.

Former Anthropic researcher Jacob Coxon and representatives from Anthropic, Google, OpenAI, and Meta testified at a New York City Council hearing on AI safety (Bloomberg)

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Former Anthropic researcher Jacob Coxon and representatives from Anthropic, Google, OpenAI, and Meta testified at a New York City Council hearing on AI safety — Former Anthropic researcher Jacob Coxon warned that the race to develop…

Google’s Mysterious New Fitbit Just Got a Lot More Real

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The Fitbit Edge has a screen and a similar collection of sensors to the company's recent screenless wearable, according to new leaks.

Googles new Fitbit watch with a screen just leaked again

mashable.com

Photos of the next Fitbit device, which has a more traditional smartwatch display, just keep coming.

Google warns that some Android apps won't run well on Intel Googlebooks at launch

Just ahead of the Googlebook laptop platform's big launch, Google has confirmed that some more "complex" Android apps will run poorly on Intel X86 Googlebooks. While this isn't exactly surprising, it's still pretty disappointing,…

Why I always scan old gadgets and cables with Google Lens before throwing them away

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I’ve accumulated an embarrassing amount of old tech over the years. Cables whose purpose I’ve long forgotten, gadgets I haven’t touched in years, and assorted bits of hardware have a habit of ending up in boxes rather than the trash. When…

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Google to fight ‘hidden’ app charges claim seeking £1bn damages

www.standard.co.uk

The class action is being brought on behalf of around 20 million UK consumers and businesses.

Google Wallet for Android adds 12th digital state ID

9to5google.com

Following the last launch at the end of August, Google Wallet is rolling out support for Oklahoma state IDs on Android.

These are the best times to save money on your next flight, according to Google Flights

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Ahead of the busy holiday travel season, Google is detailing the best time to book your next flight to get the best possible price.

Call for Student Nominations for FATE Foundation & Google DeepMind AI Upskilling Programme

unilag.edu.ng

The Department of Artificial Intelligence & Robotics, Faculty of Computing & Informatics, University of Lagos, invites eligible students to apply for the FATE Foundation & Google DeepMind AI Upskilling Programme. This exciting initiative…

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Pixel Watch 5 gets first Google Store discount for Prime Day

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Ahead of tomorrow’s Amazon Prime Big Deal Days, the US Google Store is discounting the Pixel Watch 5 for the first time since launch.