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Google’s At a Glance weather icons are getting a controversial minimalist makeover

Google has updated the weather icons in At a Glance feature for Android 16 QPR1 beta users.
The new weather icons now appear flat and colorless, sparking controversy among users.
This change is specific to QPR1 beta version and has not affected stable Android 16.
At a Glance feature on Pixel Launcher displays various information, including weather, using these updated icons.

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What Cloud Computing Is Really Teaching Me And Why Companies Like Nike Should Pay Attention

Cloud computing isn't just about where your app lives, it's about how your business thinks and the trade-offs involved.
The cloud x product mindset can be used to solve real-world issues in countries with outdated infrastructure, like building unified platforms.
Cloud plays a crucial role in economic self-determination, national strategy, small businesses, and community resilience, beyond tech companies.
Companies like Nike can benefit from integrating cloud thinking into their product strategies to improve areas like transparency, customer engagement, and community-driven initiatives.

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Isolated Recovery Environments: A Critical Layer in Modern Cyber Resilience

As cyber threats evolve, conventional recovery strategies fall short, leading to increased risks.
The article discusses the importance of Isolated Recovery Environments (IRE) for modern cyber resilience.
IREs securely store immutable backups, provide validation spaces, and aid in rebuilding after compromises.
Key characteristics of an IRE include infrastructure separation, restricted access, and secure workflows.
Implementation involves physical isolation, identity control, secure administration, one-way data transfer, and recovery drills.

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Coursera appoints Ashutosh Gupta as MD for India and Asia Pacific

Coursera appoints Ashutosh Gupta as managing director for India and Asia Pacific, aiming to meet the growing demand for digital skills and AI-powered learning in Asia.
Gupta brings over 20 years of leadership experience in the digital business space, with previous roles at Avataar Ventures and LinkedIn India.
With an MBA from IIM Lucknow and a BTech from IIT BHU, Gupta's technical expertise and business acumen position him well for this role.
His mission is to drive regional growth by establishing partnerships with businesses, universities, and governments to equip learners with in-demand digital and AI-related skills.

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Destiny’s mobile spinoff will arrive in August

Destiny: Rising, a mobile-exclusive sci-fi RPG shooter set in Bungie’s Destiny universe, is set to be launched for iOS and Android on August 28th by Chinese developer NetEase Games.
The game, set in an alternate timeline before the original Destiny events, allows new players to join without the need for prior experience in the franchise.
Players can choose between a customisable Lightbearer named Wolf or established Destiny characters like Ikora Rey and Iron Lord Jolder, with various game modes, weapon options, and gear tiers available.
The release follows a limited-access playtest in November, with preorders open on Google Play and the App Store, and a pre-launch event offering registration bonuses and rewards upon reaching milestones.

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How Google found its AI hype guy

Logan Kilpatrick, head of Google's AI Studio, is a key player in AI marketing.
Kilpatrick engages with the developer community, translating Google's AI advancements.
His efforts aim to solidify Google's position in the AI industry and attract builders.
Google values Kilpatrick's ability to promote AI products and engage effectively with developers.
Kilpatrick's role involves bridging the gap between AI technology and global developers.

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U.S. CISA adds Google Chromium V8 flaw to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog

U.S. CISA added the Chromium V8 vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2025-6554, to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Google released security patches for the Chrome vulnerability CVE-2025-6554 following its discovery by Clément Lecigne.
The vulnerability is a type-confusing issue in the V8 JavaScript and WebAssembly engine, allowing for arbitrary read/write access.
CVE-2025-6554 is the fourth Chrome zero-day patched in 2025, emphasizing the importance of addressing known vulnerabilities to prevent attacks.

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“From Poland to Portugal”: Amsterdam-based Perry raises €1.6 million to empower technicians across Europe with work instructions

Dutch AI startup Perry has raised €1.6 million in an investment round to provide AI-powered work instructions for technicians in Europe.
The funding round was led by Revent and included angel investors from companies like Google and OpenAI.
Perry's technology aims to address the shortage of technical personnel in Europe by offering visual instructions that adapt to work situations using AI.
The company plans to expand its team and software development with the investment, aiming to scale rapidly into Germany, France, and the United Kingdom.

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Is your Pixel having lock screen issues after Android 16 update? You’re not alone.

Some Google Pixel owners are experiencing lock screen issues following the Android 16 update.
Problems reported include tap-to-wake not functioning, screen not turning on after pressing the power button, and more.
Affected users are advised to restart their phones as a temporary solution while Google works on a fix.
The Android 16 update for Google Pixel devices brought new features like Advanced Protection Mode and anti-scammer measures, but also introduced lock screen problems for some users.

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Google DeepMind exec says AI-designed drugs are nearing human trials

Alphabet's drug discovery arm, Isomorphic Labs, plans to start human testing of AI-designed drugs.
Isomorphic Labs, grown out of Google DeepMind's AlphaFold, utilizes AI to speed up and enhance drug discovery.
The company has secured significant funding, signed research deals, and aims to improve drug development efficiency and success rates using AI.
Isomorphic Labs envisions a future where AI can quickly design drugs for specific diseases, revolutionizing the pharmaceutical industry.

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Why Google AI Overviews are facing EU antitrust heat from publishers

A group of independent publishers in the EU have lodged an antitrust complaint against Google, targeting the tech giant's AI Overviews that appear at the top of search results.
The publishers claim that Google's AI-generated summaries are taking traffic away from their websites and impacting revenue.
The complaint alleges that Google is using content without permission and diverting attention from original sources.
Google defends its AI Overviews, stating they are beneficial for users and drive traffic to websites, despite concerns from publishers about the impact on original content creators.

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Google Fined $314M for Unauthorized Android Data Collection

Google has been fined $314 million for misusing user information on Android smartphones, following a lawsuit in California.
The lawsuit alleged that Google collected personal data on Android phones without users' knowledge or consent, even when not in use.
Google argued that users had agreed to data processing in their terms of service, but the jury found Google guilty of deceptive and invasive behavior.
The large fine serves as a warning to tech firms about data collection practices, and signals a growing concern on user privacy in the digital age.

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Google’s DMCA Transparency Report ‘Freezes’ After Recent Volume Surge

Google's DMCA Transparency Report, which was initially launched in May 2012, shared details of copyright takedown requests targeting URLs.
The increase in legitimate DMCA takedown requests led to a surge in removal actions, with 10 billion reported takedowns by November last year.
Recent data indicates a frozen update on Google's transparency report since mid-April, with no new information added regarding takedown statistics.
While Google continues forwarding DMCA notices to the Lumen database, there are concerns over redacted information in the public notices, hindering transparency.

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Publisher group files EU antitrust complaint against Google over AI Overviews

An industry group representing publishers has filed an antitrust complaint against Google in the European Union over its AI Overviews feature.
The complaint alleges that Google's AI Overviews feature scrapes web content from publishers without their consent, negatively impacting their relationship with readers, traffic, and revenue.
The group behind the complaint, including The Movement for an Open Web and UK nonprofit Foxglove Legal Community Interest Company, argue that Google does not provide a practical way for publishers to opt out of content scraping for AI Overviews.
EU regulators may also scrutinize Google's AI Mode and Deep Search features if concerns about AI Overviews are confirmed. The complaint has also been filed with the UK's antitrust regulator.

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Publishers File Antitrust Complaint in Europe Targeting Google’s AI Overviews

The Independent Publishers Alliance has lodged an antitrust complaint with the European Commission against Google's AI Overviews.
The complaint alleges that Google's AI-generated summaries displayed in search results harm publishers' original content by affecting traffic, readership, and revenue.
Google's response highlighted that the AI experiences in search aim to enhance content discovery and provide new opportunities for businesses.
While Google introduced AI Overviews in 2024 to offer faster access to information, updates were made to emphasize links for better content discovery. Concerns were raised by publishers and content creators regarding the potential impact on online content creation and distribution.

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