Google is offering employee buyouts in Search and other orgs
Google is offering employee buyouts in Search and other orgs Google is offering voluntary buyouts to US-based employees in its Search organization, as well as other divisions like marketing, research, and core engineering. The buyout program, which Google refers to as a “voluntary exit program,” offers a minimum of 14 weeks’ pay with a July […]
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Manus Introduces Slides, Which Creates Structured Presentations on Google
Manus Introduces Slides, Which Creates Structured Presentations on Google Manus has introduced a feature that allows users to create structured slide presentations instantly with a single prompt. The new feature generates tailored slide decks, making it easier to organize and present content. Slides can be edited on the same screen and later exported as Google […]
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Google CEO Sundar Pichai on the future of search, AI agents, and selling Chrome
Google CEO Sundar Pichai on the future of search, AI agents, and selling Chrome Sundar Pichai discusses Google’s AI platform shift, including the introduction of AI mode, which provides more context and answers to user queries. Pichai addresses concerns about antitrust pressures and government demands, stating that Google will continue to innovate and build a […]
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Gemini in Chrome feels like a small step toward Google’s agentic era
Gemini in Chrome feels like a small step toward Google’s agentic era Gemini, Google’s AI-powered assistant, has been integrated into Chrome as a browser-based chatbot that can “see” what’s on your screen. The integration allows for more natural conversations and provides recommendations based on your browsing history and interests. However, Gemini’s capabilities are still limited, […]
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Firefox could be doomed without Google search deal, says executive
Firefox could be doomed without Google search deal, says executive Firefox’s existence could be threatened if Google’s search deal is restricted or terminated by a court ruling, according to Mozilla CFO Eric Muhlheim. The DOJ wants to bar Google from paying to be the default search engine in third-party browsers like Firefox, which generates about […]
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The Chromecast is back, but not as we know it
The Chromecast is back, but not as we know it The Thomson Cast 150 is a new streaming device that resembles Google’s discontinued Chromecast. The Cast 150 runs on Google TV and supports Google’s video casting tech, offering a similar day-to-day experience to the original Chromecast. The device features support for 4K, HDR10 standard, and […]
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Google dusts off Google Voice and adds three-way calling
Google dusts off Google Voice and adds three-way calling Google has updated its Google Voice app to add a refreshed in-call interface with key call control buttons. The new interface includes a “Transfer” button, an “Add” button that becomes “Merge” when another call is waiting, and a notification-like message on top for hold notifications. Google […]
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Google is putting AI Mode right in Search
Google is putting AI Mode right in Search Google is launching AI Mode, a new search engine tool that uses AI to provide answers based on information within Google’s search index. A small percentage of US users will start seeing an AI Mode tab in Google Search “in the coming weeks,” allowing them to test […]
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Google’s Play Store lost nearly half its apps
Google’s Play Store lost nearly half its apps Google’s Play Store has lost nearly half its apps since the beginning of last year, shedding around 1.8 million titles to leave approximately 3.4 million remaining. The decline reflects Google’s efforts to crack down on spammy and low-quality apps, including more thorough app reviews and requiring developers […]
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Sundar Pichai says the DOJ’s antitrust plan could kill Google Search
Sundar Pichai says the DOJ’s antitrust plan could kill Google Search Sundar Pichai, Google’s CEO, testified during the remedies phase of the company’s search antitrust trial, expressing concerns that the DOJ’s plan could harm Google Search. Pichai stated that the proposed data-sharing requirement would be “far-reaching” and “extraordinary,” and would likely render it difficult for […]
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