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Google’s Pixel Camera Update Returns Quick Access Controls, and Folks are Happy
- Google rolled out an update to the Camera app on Pixel phones that brings back the Quick Access Controls.
- The feature allows users to adjust white balance, brightness, and shadows quickly before taking a picture.
- Google had previously removed these sliders, leading to user dissatisfaction.
- To enable Quick Access Controls, users need to update to Pixel Camera version 9.7 and toggle the feature in the settings.
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Google issues major price hike on YouTube TV
- Alphabet subsidiary Google has announced a major price increase for its YouTube TV streaming television service.
- Starting from January 13, 2025, the monthly price will be raised from $72.99/month to $82.99/month.
- Google cited rising content costs and investments in the quality of service as reasons for the price hike.
- The increase is impacting the base plan membership, while trial and promotional prices remain unchanged.
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Google Makes Quantum Advance With Willow
- Google has made a significant quantum advance with Willow, addressing the longstanding hurdle of error correction in quantum computing.
- Willow integrates more qubits into its system, effectively reducing errors as it scales.
- The implications of Willow's capabilities are vast, ranging from revolutionizing AI to accelerating drug discovery and enhancing energy solutions.
- This achievement brings Google closer to building a practical, large-scale quantum computer with real-world applications.
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When Chess Champion Gukesh Dommaraju Met Demis Hassabis
- Gukesh Dommaraju becomes the youngest World Chess Champion at 18.
- Demis Hassabis, CEO of DeepMind, praises Gukesh and the role of AI in chess.
- Google's sponsorship and AI contributions in chess highlight the integration of technology.
- AI cameras track players' focus and emotions in real time at the championship.
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Introducing Google Agentspace: Bringing AI agents and AI-powered search to enterprises
- Google has introduced Agentspace, which allows for enterprise-level GenAI agents and AI-powered search capabilities. This service brings together Gemini's advanced reasoning analysis, Google-powered search and other essential data for a smooth and secure process. Employees who use notebookLM plus can upload information the system can synthesise it for a quicker and more manageable form of data analysis. Agentspace also provides a single, multimodal search agent that acts as the organization's central source for finding essential data.
- The service also has expert agents that can help automate repetitive tasks and research complex ones. This automation allows employees to build and tune agents for their specific organization, allowing them to operate in several fields such as HR, software engineering and design to streamline projects and collaborations quickly. Agentspace is also built on Google's secure structure, allowing for reliable IT controls and IAM integration to protect your businesses' data.
- Google Agentspace unifies data silos, creates personalized and contextually relevant answers and automates workflow for faster and better decision-making for employees. It is particularly useful to large-scale businesses like Deloitte, Nokia and Onix to streamline their knowledge resources and empower employees to act on solutions and client outcomes. Banco BV also commended Agentspace for connecting employees seamlessly across critical systems in a secure and compliant manner.
- Agentspace users at Deloitte reported significant improvements in their research, the speed of going through research and a more manageable workflow for decision-making. NotebookLM's podcast and audio summaries became essential aids to understanding market analyses and complex data within the company. FairPrice appreciates the effortless access to shared knowledge for improved customer experience and enhanced operational efficiency.
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PSA: Turn on cloud backup for your Google Maps Timeline before it gets deleted
- Google Maps Timeline now stores data on-device instead of in the cloud, risking data loss if you lose your phone or switch devices.
- You can turn on cloud backup for the Timeline feature to avoid data loss.
- Cloud backup must be manually enabled and allows for Timeline syncing.
- Exercise caution as there have been reports of sync issues and data loss even with cloud backup.
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I’ve had the Google Pixel 9 Pro for three months. Here’s why I still love it
- Google Pixel 9 Pro is still just as delightful as the first day it came out. It has a clean Android interface and a fresh face-lift design that makes it more beautiful.
- It features the metal casing for the camera bar and flat edges, which makes the phone feel more comfortable and easier to use.
- Circle to Search feature on Android is useful. The new update combines the Screenshots with Circle to Search in a practical way, making it much easier to remember things searched from that feature.
- Google’s Tensor G4 may not be quite as good as the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 or Apple’s A18 Pro, but it performs well.
- The display is higher in resolution, with peak brightness that makes it stand out from its competitors.
- The Pixel 9 Pro takes great photos, but the iPhone 16 Pro beats it when it comes to camera comparison.
- Using the Pixel Watch 3 with the Pixel 9 Pro as the primary device also proved to be an excellent experience.
- The Rose Quartz color of Pixel 9 Pro is a more subtle pink that isn't loud and in your face, which makes the Pixel 9 lineup stand out, transforming it into a more refined family of phones.
- Overall, the writer still finds the Pixel 9 Pro an excellent phone to use with new features that add usability, especially for Android lovers.
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The Future of Research is Agentic
- Google has launched a Deep Research tool that works on the Gemini bot and can search hundreds of websites within minutes.
- Gemini models are moving into agent-based areas that reason, plan, and act in the real world.
- The new Deep Research feature from Google is considered one of the most appropriate uses of AI and is impressive.
- Collaboration between AI labs and publishers will enable ethical access to paywalled content, supporting agentic research, knowledge sharing, and innovation.
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#WeArePlay | Meet the people building sport apps and games
- Feamber Games, founded by Hao, Yukun, and Mingming, specializes in realistic 3D sports simulations and immersive games.
- Anna, founder of Boxx, created a boxing fitness app that offers tailored training and on-demand classes.
- JomRun, developed by Yi Hern, Dana, and Pearl, is a running app that allows users to track their progress and earn rewards.
- Ohjun and Jaeho founded SUNCYAN and created The Spike, a volleyball game that gained popularity in South Korea.
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Searching for the first great AI app
- The tech industry is racing to build a killer app for AI, but it's unclear when or if such a product will emerge.
- Google is making strides in integrating AI into its products, including Gemini 2.0, Project Astra, and Project Mariner.
- OpenAI released and quickly removed their Sora AI model.
- Other AI-related news includes iOS 18.2 updates, Reddit's new AI search tool, YouTube's growth on TVs, and Sonos' soundbar.
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OpenAI had a 2-year lead in the AI race to work 'uncontested,' Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella says
- Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella stated that OpenAI had a two-year lead in the AI race, allowing it to work uncontested.
- OpenAI's launch of ChatGPT in November 2022 created an AI arms race, catching rival companies off guard.
- Microsoft, which has been investing in OpenAI since 2019, capitalized on this lead by forming a closer partnership and incorporating OpenAI's technology into its products.
- Microsoft has invested $13 billion in OpenAI and considers it an emerging competitor, according to its Securities and Exchange Commission filings.
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Looking for an easy way to request Google Search Console to index your website pages?
- To request Google Search Console to index your website pages, you can follow these steps:
- 1. Set up a local project and folder.
- 2. Install the 'google-indexing-script' package using pnpm.
- 3. Create an 'index.js' file and add the provided code.
- 4. Download the credentials JSON and rename it.
- 5. Go to Google Search Console, select the website, and go to settings.
- 6. Add the email of the service account as a user with 'Owner' permissions.
- 7. Run 'pnpm seo' in the terminal to make the request to index your website's pages.
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Google Unveils Gemini 2.0: A New AI Model for the Agentic Era
- Google has unveiled Gemini 2.0, a new AI model designed for the agentic era.
- Gemini 2.0 offers improved capabilities and features, including native image and audio output.
- The new model also features native tool use, enabling it to perform tasks previously only possible with human intervention.
- Google envisions a universal assistant that can understand more and think comprehensively.
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Google Gemini 2.0 is the most powerful LLM right now
- Gemini 2.0 Flash offers twice the speed and better performance.
- Agentic capabilities in Gemini 2.0 enable passive AI to become active.
- Realtime Multimodal API is introduced.
- Jules, an AI coding assistant powered by Gemini 2.0, can handle Python and JavaScript coding tasks.
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Google’s Quantum Chip ‘Willow’ Breaks Barriers, Igniting Crypto Security Debates
- Google's quantum computing chip, Willow, is capable of performing calculations at incredible speeds and rapidly fixing errors.
- The team was able to exponentially decrease error rates by using recent advancements in quantum error correction, a key challenge in quantum computing.
- Willow is a significant step towards Google's goal of creating a practical and useful quantum computer for various applications, including medicine discovery and energy design.
- The development of quantum computing raises concerns about the security of encryption in the crypto sector, and the need for quantum-resistant encryption techniques, such as lattice-based encryption.
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