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Google Introduces “Battery Health Assistance” to Pixel 9a to Stabilize Battery Aging

Google is introducing a feature called 'Battery health assistance' for the Pixel 9a.
The feature aims to stabilize battery performance and aging.
It will adjust the maximum voltage of the battery gradually over time.
This feature will be available on other Pixel devices later this year.

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How Trump’s Anti-DEI Rhetoric Forced Rebranding Efforts For America’s Leading Companies

President Donald Trump's executive order to dismantle diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) at the federal level has led to corporations rebranding their DEI initiatives in order to comply with the new regulations.
Google CEO Sundar Pichai acknowledged the need for diverse hires and their commitment to building a representative workforce, while complying with local laws.
JPMorgan Chase changed their diversity, equity, and inclusion program to 'DOI' (diversity, opportunity, and inclusion) to reflect their approach to equal opportunity and increasing access to opportunities.
Workplace culture experts suggest companies to quietly readjust their DEI initiatives to continue the work, regardless of what it is called, as data shows the benefits of investing in diverse and inclusive organizations.

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AI’s Dual Nature: Reasoning Models Emerge as Key Differentiator for Business

Reasoning models are emerging alongside generative AI in the AI landscape, with applications in problem-solving and decision-making.
While generative AI focuses on content creation, reasoning models delve deeper by thinking through answers and evaluating paths.
Businesses, including CFOs at top firms, are seeing positive returns on investments in generative AI.
Distinguishing between reasoning and generative AI is crucial for choosing the right tool for specific tasks.
While generative models offer creative solutions, reasoning models excel at logical thinking and analysis.
A combination of both models can optimize outcomes, such as using a generative AI chatbot alongside a reasoning model for compliance checks.
Reasoning models like OpenAI's o1 and o3-mini simulate human logic processes and may take longer to generate responses.
Generative AI models like GPT-4 and Claude focus on generating new content based on input prompts, such as text, images, and code.
Generative AI lacks reasoning capabilities, relying on statistical likelihood rather than logical reasoning.
Reasoning models are suited for industries like healthcare where accuracy and logic are paramount, whereas generative models excel at creativity.

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UK Banks Agree to Improve Data-Sharing in Anti-Fraud Battle

British banks, tech companies and telecoms are pledging to increase data-sharing on fraud.
Real-time exchanges of fraud indication data, such as unusual transactions and suspicious URLs, will help detect scammers faster.
Banks involved include Barclays, HSBC, Santander, and Lloyds, along with tech giants like Amazon, Meta, and Google, and telecom firms BT and Three.
Fraud accounts for 41% of offenses in England and Wales, costing an estimated $8.8 billion per year.

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Step aside, Disney. It's YouTube's world now.

YouTube is set to become the biggest media company in the world, surpassing Disney in revenue.
Last year, YouTube generated $54.2 billion, just $5.5 billion behind Disney.
MoffettNathanson predicts YouTube will overtake Disney in 2025 to become the largest media company.
YouTube's scale and user engagement make it difficult to comprehend, with no single flagship program or movie defining its dominance.

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Alphabet spinout Isomorphic Labs raises $600M for its AI drug design engine

Isomorphic Labs, an Alphabet spinout, has raised $600 million in funding for its AI drug design engine.
The funding round was led by Thrive Capital and joined by Alphabet and GV.
Isomorphic Labs' AI software streamlines the process of designing small molecules for therapeutic applications.
The funding will be used to enhance the software and support in-house drug development programs.

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Gemini 2.5 Pro AI model is now available for free

Google has made Gemini 2.5 Pro AI model available for free to its Gemini users.
Gemini Advanced users had access to Gemini 2.5 Pro AI, but now free users can test it too.
Though there are some limitations, it is still the latest and finest Gemini AI model.
Google announced this move while everyone was focused on GPT-40 image generation and Studio Ghibli ripoffs.

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Amazon Unveils AI Agent That Can Shop and Place Orders

Amazon has launched an AI agent called Nova Act, which can use a web browser to shop for products and services on behalf of users.
The AI agent can search for products, add items to a cart, check out, pay for orders, and track specific products to compare prices across eCommerce sites.
It can also perform non-retail tasks like submitting out-of-office requests, managing calendar holds, and filing expense reports.
Amazon's Nova Act stands out by being able to perform multistep tasks autonomously, breaking down complicated workflows into single acts.

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YouTube’s infernal autoplay bug may actually be a feature in testing

YouTube videos are reportedly autoplaying for some users, even with autoplay disabled in the settings.
It is suggested that this may be an experimental feature being tested by YouTube.
Users claim that videos start playing as soon as they open the YouTube app.
Despite having autoplay disabled, some users are experiencing autoplay on the platform.

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Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold leak unravels old looks, and that’s okay

Google's upcoming Pixel 10 Pro Fold smartphone is said to focus on internal refinements rather than a significant design overhaul.
Leaked product renders suggest the Pixel 10 Pro Fold will feature a design similar to its predecessor, the Pixel 9 Pro Fold, with a premium metallic build.
Though praised for its design, the Pixel 9 Pro Fold was criticized for its weight profile compared to slimmer rivals.
The Pixel 10 Pro Fold is expected to feature similar hardware, including IPX8 water resistance and impressive OLED display panels.

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The first Pixel 10 Pro Fold leak is here, and it’s not what we were hoping for

Leaked renders of the Pixel 10 Pro Fold show minimal design changes compared to the Pixel 9 Pro Fold.
The device is expected to be slightly thinner than its predecessor.
The Pixel 10 Pro Fold is set to launch in August as part of the Pixel 10 series.
The design of the Pixel 10 Pro Fold closely resembles last year's model, featuring the same camera layout, punch-hole selfie cameras, and side-mounted fingerprint sensor.

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Google’s new experimental Gemini 2.5 model rolls out to free users

Google has released Gemini 2.5 Pro (Experimental) AI model for free users.
It is an update to the Gemini 2.0 model and supports simulated reasoning.
Gemini 2.5's performance has placed it at the top of the LMSYS Chatbot arena leaderboard.
The model is currently available on the web and will soon be released on the mobile app.

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Google Hints at New Home Devices on the Way

Google announced the discontinuation of Nest Protect and Nest x Yale Lock, leading to speculations of a shift towards partner collaborations.
Despite this, Google hinted at the launch of new Google Nest devices in the coming months.
The emphasis on Gemini, Google's new platform, suggests that the new home devices may be powered by Gemini.
Possible new Google Nest products could include speakers, cameras with extended battery life, and smart displays.

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How to check for RCS messaging and send RCS texts from iPhone

RCS (Rich Communication Services) messaging is built into the stock Apple Messages app on iPhones and Google Messages on Android phones.
RCS messaging requires cellular data or Wi-Fi to work and offers more features than traditional SMS.
To check if your carrier supports RCS, go to IMS Status in your iPhone settings and look for the 'Voice, SMS & RCS' message.
To send an RCS message, open the Messages app, select a contact, and start typing the message. The typing field will show 'Text Message • RCS' if RCS is enabled.

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Google announces dark mode for Photos on the web, to the relief of eyes everywhere

Google has officially announced the availability of dark mode for Google Photos on the web.
Initially, the feature was available to limited accounts, but now it is generally available.
Dark mode is popular for reducing eye strain and saving battery power.
Previously, dark mode was only available on the Google Photos app for phones.

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