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How to watch Google’s Android Show: I/O Edition today

The Android Show: I/O Edition will be livestreamed today, showcasing some major announcements ahead of Google I/O 2025.
It will begin at 10AM PT / 1PM ET today and can be watched on the Android site or its YouTube channel.
Expected announcements include the launch of Android's new design language, Material 3 Expressive, and updates on Android XR.
Although hardware announcements are unlikely, the focus is anticipated to be on software during the Android Show.

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google has a new ‘G’ logo – can you spot the difference?

Google has updated its 'G' logo after nearly a decade, incorporating a gradient color effect into the design.
The redesign marks the 10th anniversary of Google's previous logo change, which shifted from a serif style to a more modern typeface.
The new logo is currently visible on Google Pixel devices and the Google app on iPhones, but not yet rolled out on other platforms like Instagram and Facebook.
There is no confirmation yet on whether Google will introduce new brand icons for its other apps and logos alongside the updated 'G' logo.

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Chegg to lay off 22% of workforce amid growing AI disruption

Chegg plans to lay off approximately 22% of its workforce, around 248 employees, to reduce costs and adapt to the evolving digital learning landscape.
The company faces declining website traffic due to the growing preference for AI-driven tools like ChatGPT over traditional edtech services.
As part of cost-cutting measures, Chegg will close offices in the US and Canada by 2025 and reduce marketing efforts and product development.
Despite initial charges of $34–$38 million in the short term, Chegg expects long-term savings of $45–$55 million in 2025, increasing to $100–$110 million by 2026.

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Google might replace the ‘I’m Feeling Lucky’ button with AI Mode

Google is testing an AI Mode search engine chatbot on Google Search.
Some users have reported seeing the AI Mode tab replacing the 'I'm Feeling Lucky' button.
The AI Mode button has a rotating rainbow border in some instances to stand out among other Google offerings.
The AI Mode in Google Search is currently limited to users of Google's experimental Labs environment.

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Google Messages is getting @mentions and we’ve got an early look (APK teardown)

Google Messages is introducing a Mentions feature that allows users to tag other users in group chats by typing @ followed by their name or number.
An autocomplete prompt will assist users in the process of mentioning others, and the mentioned users will have their names highlighted for easier identification in group chats.
This feature aims to improve the messaging experience in group chats on Google Messages, which is widely used for RCS conversations on Android devices.
The latest beta version of Google Messages (v20250511) now includes the Mentions feature, offering users a convenient way to grab the attention of specific individuals in group discussions.

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AI Start-Up Perplexity ‘Raising $500m’ On $14bn Valuation

AI start-up Perplexity is in talks for a $500 million funding round at a $14 billion valuation, led by venture-capital firm Accel.
Perplexity, backed by Nvidia, has quickly grown since the launch of ChatGPT, delivering AI-generated search results compared to Google's technology.
Perplexity is planning to launch its web browser Comet to rival Google Chrome and Apple Safari, facing challenges from news publishers for content usage.
Apple executive Eddie Cue mentioned a decline in Google searches in Safari due to the rise in AI technologies like ChatGPT and Perplexity; OpenAI also enhancing search features.

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Is Google’s New “Logo” The Same Old G?

Google recently rolled out a new gradient version of its decade-old flat-color “G” icon, which appears nearly identical to the old one.
Although the change seems minimalistic, experts pointed out previous tweaks made to the iconic symbol since 2015.
The new logo features a subtle ombré effect with red, yellow, green, and blue quadrants being blended together.
The update is currently visible only on the Google app for iOS and Pixel phones, reflecting Google’s focus on AI-themed visuals.

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Google Messages missing contact photos? You’re not alone

The latest Google Messages update introduced a bug causing contact photos to disappear for some beta users.
The issue only seems to affect a limited number of users and is not widespread.
Affected users can still see contact photos in the Contacts app, but they briefly appear in chat threads before defaulting back to the monogram.
Some users believe the bug primarily impacts contacts who use an iPhone, as discussed on Reddit.

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Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge vs. Google Pixel 9 Pro XL: Slim or XL?

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, known for its slim design with a thickness of just 5.9mm, features top-tier specs like a Snapdragon processor and a 200-megapixel camera.
In a comparison with the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL, concerns arise over the S25 Edge's battery capacity due to its slim profile.
The design of the S25 Edge impresses with its slim build and lightweight, while the Pixel 9 Pro XL is bigger and heavier.
The display showdown favors the S25 Edge for its higher resolution and pixel density compared to the Pixel 9 Pro XL.
In terms of performance, both phones offer flagship power, with the S25 Edge likely better at temperature management during gaming.
The Pixel 9 Pro XL wins the battery and charging category with a larger battery capacity and faster charging speeds compared to the S25 Edge.
Google's Pixel 9 Pro XL outshines the S25 Edge in the camera department with its versatile camera setup.
Both phones run Android 15 but have different UIs; the Pixel provides quicker updates while Samsung offers unique features under One UI.
The Pixel 9 Pro XL is priced starting at $1,100, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is priced at 1,099 British pounds, with availability from May 30.
Choosing between the two involves considering preferences for design, battery life, camera quality, and pricing, with the Pixel 9 Pro XL excelling in battery power and camera capabilities, and the S25 Edge offering a sleek design and respectable performance.

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Samsung’s S25 Edge is a thin phone with two big tradeoffs

Samsung has introduced the Galaxy S25 Edge, a thin phone measuring just 5.8mm thick, excluding the camera bump.
The S25 Edge features a 6.7-inch OLED display, Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy chipset, and AI features, but lacks a telephoto lens and a large battery.
Weighing 163g and with a thickness of 5.8mm, the Edge is slightly heavier than the regular S25, offering a slim profile compared to other Samsung devices.
Despite its thin design, the S25 Edge may face challenges in marketing due to its appearance resembling a regular phone until held, according to The Verge.

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Google’s new AI Futures Fund turns on the tap for startup founders

Google announced the AI Futures Fund, which will invest in AI startups at various stages, providing funding, access to AI models, and support from Google experts.
The fund differs from traditional models by considering investments on a rolling basis, with no specific fund size disclosed.
Google has already backed 12 startups through the program, including Toonsutra Inc., Viggle, and Things Inc., aiming to explore promising AI technologies.
The AI Futures Fund is part of Google's efforts to support AI startups and trends, aligning with its goal to discover new technologies and attract more cloud customers.

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Sakana introduces new AI architecture, ‘Continuous Thought Machines’ to make models reason with less guidance — like human brains

Tokyo-based startup Sakana, co-founded by ex-Google AI scientists, introduces Continuous Thought Machines (CTM) for flexible AI reasoning closer to human minds.
CTMs enable diverse cognitive tasks without fixed parallel processing, instead unfolding computation per input/output unit.
Each CTM neuron retains a memory for deciding activation, adjusting reasoning dynamically based on task complexity.
CTMs differ from Transformer models by allowing neurons to operate on an internal timeline with variable computation depth.
Sakana's aim is brain-like adaptability with competence exceeding human capabilities, using novel CTM mechanisms for reasoning.
CTMs achieve competitive accuracy on benchmarks like ImageNet-1K, demonstrating sequential reasoning and natural calibration.
Sakana AI's CTM architecture, though experimental, offers interpretability and adaptability across tasks like image classification and maze-solving.
CTMs need further optimization for commercial deployment, demanding more resources than standard transformer models.
Despite resource challenges, Sakana's open-sourced CTM implementation on GitHub encourages exploration and research across various domains.
CTMs offer valuable trade-offs in trust, interpretability, and reasoning flow, making them a potential asset for production systems.
Sakana's philosophy of adaptive models and transparency in AI development challenges the status quo, emphasizing evolution and collaboration.

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Switch 2 Will Let You Sacrifice Some Playtime To Keep Your Battery Healthy

Nintendo's upcoming Switch 2 console will include a feature to protect the battery by limiting charging to around 90%.
The optional battery preservation setting aims to extend the lifespan of the rechargeable lithium battery by preventing it from being fully charged.
While sacrificing some playtime, users can benefit from better battery longevity and improved charge retention over time.
The Switch 2 is set to launch on June 5, and the battery-saving feature will provide users the choice to prioritize battery health.

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Google cofounder Sergey Brin settles with the family of a pilot killed in a plane crash

A lawsuit over the fatal crash involving one of Google cofounder Sergey Brin's planes has ended in a settlement after two pilots died in May 2023 following a crash off the coast of California.
The settlement, filed in the Superior Court of Santa Clara County on May 9, is pending finalization in about 60 days and involves Brin, his private family office Bayshore Global, and related entities.
The lawsuit alleged negligence by Brin's entities that led to the plane crash due to a fuel bladder malfunction, causing the plane to run out of fuel and crash into the Pacific Ocean.
Another pilot's widow had filed a separate lawsuit against Brin and Bayshore, with indications of negotiations in progress to potentially reach a settlement, as per filings from November 2024.

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Honor Announce ‘AI Image to Video’ for the Honor 400 Series

Honor has introduced a new premium service called AI Image to Video for the Honor 400 Series devices, developed in collaboration with Google.
The AI Image to Video feature utilizes Google’s Veo AI model to transform static images into dynamic video sequences with enhanced realism and accurate motion representation.
Users can provide specific instructions to the AI, which intelligently processes the directives to create videos reflecting their creative vision in MP4 format or Moving Photo outputs.
This premium AI feature is expected to excite younger users and offers quick video production with high quality output, though the pricing details are yet to be revealed.

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