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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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Google Launches Gemini For Education With AI Tools For Students And Teachers

Google has introduced Gemini for Education, leveraging Gemini 2.5 Pro AI model tailored for educational purposes.
Gemini for Education provides AI tools for students and teachers within Google Workspace for Education, ensuring data protection and administrative control.
Features include Gemini in Classroom for teachers, Gemini in Forms for creating quizzes, and plans for interactive learning tools.
Strict measures are in place to safeguard student data and content moderation, with an emphasis on AI literacy and responsible use in education.

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Google's Gemini CLI: Open Source AI Agent

Gemini CLI by Google is an open-source AI agent for the terminal.
It stands out with the capability to handle over 1 million tokens.
Users praise the smooth setup, generous free tier, and multimodal app prototyping.
Gemini CLI offers features like Google search integration, file upload, and devOps automation.
Real-world testing results show its strengths in coding, debugging, learning frameworks, and more.

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Celebrate Indie-Penance Day With 10 More Incredible Indie Games!

Discover 10 more under-the-radar indie games in honor of Indie-Penance Day.
Games include Lost Twins II, Your Holy & Virtuous Heretic, Vicious Cycle, etc.
From settlement sims to romantic horror visual novels, a variety of unique games featured.
Explore trailers, demos, and upcoming releases from indie developers showcasing creativity.
Uncover hidden gems and support indie developers by trying out these lesser-known titles.

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Google expands Material 3 Expressive redesign to more Android settings

Google has expanded its Material 3 Expressive redesign to more Android settings through the latest Android System Intelligence app update.
The update includes revamped settings pages for features like Now Playing, At a Glance, Live Translate, Apps in Search, and Live Captions.
Changes in the settings pages involve updated graphics, rounded UI elements, bigger buttons, new icons, and visually distinct cards.
These design changes are live on devices running the latest Android 16 QPR1 beta update.

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YouTube adds a new Shorts feature that you should probably avoid

YouTube introduces a new feature that allows vertical Shorts videos to play in landscape orientation, catering to users with motor impairments or specific setups.
The Rotate Shorts option alters UI elements for sideways viewing but reduces the video size significantly.
Despite being originally designed for vertical viewing like Instagram Reels and TikTok videos, YouTube is offering this accessibility feature in its mobile app.
Enabling Rotate Shorts will display videos in a landscape orientation when the phone is rotated, but due to the video being shot in portrait mode, the viewing experience may not be optimal on modern narrow display phones.

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Google Finally Brings Veo 3 to India with AI Pro Subscription Access

Google has launched Veo 3 in India through the Gemini app’s AI Pro subscription.
Veo 3 allows users to create 8-second videos with sound, encompassing synthesised speech, background music, and sound effects.
OpenAI co-founder Andrej Karpathy highlights Veo 3's impact on video creation and consumption, emphasizing the addition of audio in elevating content quality and the accessibility of video over text.
Safety measures include visible watermarks and invisible markers on AI-generated videos to ensure responsible content creation.

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I test all the best Android phones every year, and these are the ones you should buy in 2025

The author, who tests and reviews numerous Android phones annually, believes in the subjective nature of determining the 'best' device.
Despite the diverse array of Android phones available in terms of design, size, and price, the author has identified key qualities that make a phone exceptional.
Having extensively used various Android phones, the author shares their insights on what makes a phone worth purchasing in 2025.

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How Google Quietly Took Over Your Digital Life

Google's pervasive presence in every aspect of the internet has become increasingly apparent.
The author criticizes Google for its lack of innovation and pervasive yet subtle invasion into digital life.
Google's strategy of ubiquitous presence seems to be the key to its continued dominance.
The article questions the extent to which Google has infiltrated various aspects of the internet.

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Pixel Watch 4 leak reveals every color and band option that is coming this year

A leak suggests that the Pixel Watch 4 will come in five color options across two different sizes.
Various band materials and colors, including leather, metal mesh, and more, are expected to be available for the Pixel Watch 4.
The watch is rumored to feature a thicker casing, slimmer bezels, and a new wireless charging mechanism.
Leaks about the color options for other Google products like Pixel Buds 2a and Pixel 10 series have also surfaced.

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Waymo, Alphabet's robotaxi service, is growing fast. Here's how to ride, the cost, and the self-driving cars' crash record.

Waymo is Alphabet's robotaxi service available in US cities, with plans to expand.
Founded as Google Self-Driving Car Project, Waymo provides millions of paid autonomous rides.
Robotaxi service growing rapidly, facing competition from Tesla, Zoox, Wayve, May Mobility.
Waymo's safety record improving, with autonomous drivers experiencing fewer collisions over time.
Competitors include Tesla, Zoox, Wayve, May Mobility, Baidu's Apollo Go, and WeRide.

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Google’s Android Warning For 3 Billion Users: Change This Setting Now

Hackers can send malicious SMS messages to smartphones using an SMS Blaster, a technique that doesn't require knowing the phone number.
An SMS Blaster acts as an illegal cellphone mast, tricking nearby smartphones into connecting to it by emitting a stronger 2G signal.
These attacks, known as Stingray attacks, exploit insecure rogue cell mast methods to compromise Android smartphones.
While the chances of falling victim to such attacks are low, users are advised to take precautions by changing security settings on their Android devices.

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