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Google’s 10-year-old Chromecast is busted, but a fix is coming
- The second-generation Chromecast and Chromecast Audio devices have stopped working due to an expired 10-year certificate.
- Google is currently investigating the issue and working on a fix.
- Users are experiencing untrusted device or authentication errors when trying to connect their phone to these devices.
- Attempting to fix the issue on your own might worsen the problem, so it is best to wait for the official fix from Google.
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A new Pixel 10 leak shows Google adding another camera
- A new leak of the Pixel 10 suggests Google will add a third rear camera in the base model.
- The Pixel 9 lacks a telephoto lens, but the Pixel 10 will have a small periscope telephoto.
- The Pixel 10 is expected to be slightly thicker than the Pixel 9 and feature a 6.3-inch screen and matte finish sides.
- The Pixel 10 Pro models are also anticipated to come with Google's Tensor G5 chip, offering more power and reduced overheating.
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ScaNN for AlloyDB: The first PostgreSQL vector search index that works well from millions to billion of vectors
- ScaNN for AlloyDB is the first Postgres-based vector search extension designed to handle vector indexes of various sizes efficiently, offering fast index builds, transactional updates, small memory usage, and speedy and precise search capabilities.
- AlloyDB users engage in complex semantic search and AI tasks with 100 million to over 1 billion vectors, often turning to the pgvector HNSW graph algorithm for large vector search indexes.
- Although pgvector HNSW excels in small dataset query performance, it faces challenges with speed, cost, and performance for very large datasets, leading to the development of ScaNN for AlloyDB.
- ScaNN for AlloyDB, integrating Google's ScaNN vector search technology, offers a cost-effective solution with smaller memory usage, improved latency, and compatibility with pgvector.
- In benchmarks, ScaNN for AlloyDB demonstrated significantly lower index build costs and faster latency compared to other PostgreSQL systems, especially for large datasets that do not fit in main memory.
- The comparison between ScaNN for AlloyDB and pgvector HNSW underlined the superior performance and lower memory footprint of ScaNN, providing faster search and insert latencies even for extensive datasets.
- Key differences lie in the data organization and algorithms, where ScaNN's tree-based structure offers cache-friendly, sequential access, outperforming HNSW's random access for larger datasets.
- ScaNN for AlloyDB's market-leading features make it a competitive option for vector search applications, showcasing better search performance, low memory usage, and cost-effectiveness.
- The ScaNN for AlloyDB extension is available in AlloyDB, empowering users to leverage efficient vector search capabilities for diverse applications, whether for large or small datasets.
- To delve deeper into the ScaNN for AlloyDB index, users can refer to the introduction and whitepaper provided, enabling them to explore and implement the cutting-edge ScaNN algorithm in their projects.
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Google held back Pixel 4A batteries to avoid overheating risk
- Google released a battery performance update for Pixel 4A to mitigate the risk of overheating.
- The update reduced the maximum voltage of Pixel 4A batteries, impacting charging capacity by over 50%.
- Not all Pixel 4A devices are affected by the overheating issues.
- Impacted Pixel 4A owners in Australia are offered free battery replacement or compensation by Google.
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Waymo is now offering 24/7 robotaxi rides in Silicon Valley
- Waymo is now offering 24/7 robotaxi rides in Silicon Valley.
- Waymo One, the ridehailing app, is now available to certain customers across a 27-square-mile service area in California.
- Initially, robotaxis will be available on an invite-only basis in the service area.
- Waymo's robotaxi service in Silicon Valley marks a special milestone as it originated in the same region.
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Pixel 10 Series Renders Show Off a Very Familiar Design
- CAD renders of the Pixel 10 series show a design similar to the Pixel 9 series.
- The Pixel 10 and Pixel 10 Pro have identical size and shape to the Pixel 9.
- Internal improvements and the introduction of Tensor G5 chip are expected in the Pixel 10 series.
- The Pixel 9 is considered one of the best-designed phones in recent years.
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Pixel 10 series leaked renders suggest a massive camera upgrade for the base Pixel 10
- Renders of the Pixel 10 series have leaked, revealing the design and dimensions of Google's upcoming flagships.
- The Pixel 10 is rumored to feature a triple rear camera setup, blurring the distinction between it and the Pixel 10 Pro.
- The leaked CAD renders suggest that all three models in the Pixel 10 lineup will retain the look and major dimensions of their predecessors.
- The Pixel 10 series is highly anticipated, following the success of the Pixel 9 series and leaks about its Tensor G5 processor.
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China has some big ideas about smartphones
- The US smartphone market is pretty boring with only a few dominant players.
- The Vergecast explores new smartphone ideas seen at Barcelona's Mobile World Congress.
- The show discusses phones with innovative features like twisting, folding, AI, and powerful speakers.
- Digg, one of the internet's former popular social networks, is being rebooted by a team of social veterans.
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Google Gemini set to close gap on ChatGPT with rumored new feature
- Google's Gemini app is rumored to be adding a new video upload feature.
- The feature would allow users to upload videos directly for analysis and summarization by Gemini's AI.
- This move would help Gemini compete with ChatGPT, which already offers a similar feature.
- The capability was discovered in the APK code of the Google app beta.
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Google's Unified GenAI SDK: A Hands-on Guide
- Google's new unified GenAI SDK provides a single library that works seamlessly with both Gemini 2 and 1.5 across developer and enterprise environments.
- The unified SDK simplifies the process of working with Google's generative AI capabilities. It enables content generation, streaming content, and chat client functionality.
- The SDK offers options for customizing configuration parameters, system instructions to define the persona, and extensive control over model behavior.
- In upcoming articles, the SDK's advanced features, including vision, audio, and multimodal capabilities, will be explored.
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How to Use Google Find My Device to Locate Your Android Phone
- Google Find My Device is an easy and effective way to locate lost Android smartphones and accessories.
- The tool was renamed Google Find My Device in 2017 and was expanded with the Find My Device Network in 2024.
- The new update allows offline device tracking on specific Google Pixel models, even when the device is powered off.
- Google Find My Device integrates with Google Nest products for home tracking, allowing users to locate lost items within their home.
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March Play System update brings new Cast UI, improved smart home connectivity, and more
- March Play System update brings new Cast UI, improved smart home connectivity, and more
- The Play System update for March 2025 introduces Thread network support for better smart home connectivity on compatible devices.
- The update includes an improved interface for Cast Options settings.
- Google is rolling out a new 2-column layout for Play Store reviews on large-screen devices.
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Google’s Pixel Weather app adds clarity to forecast with day & date labels
- Google's Pixel Weather app is introducing a minor tweak to its 10-day forecast.
- The app will now display the month and date along with the day of the week.
- This feature aims to help users who struggle with remembering the current day and date.
- The Pixel Weather app offers helpful tools like widgets and a weather map.
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5 ways ChromeOS uplevels the experience for Microsoft 365
- ChromeOS can be the catalyst for an organization to improve security, IT management, user experience, and reduce IT-related costs through its use of web applications.
- ChromeOS enhances the Microsoft 365 experience by providing a familiar, desktop-like user experience for Microsoft 365 web applications on Chromebooks.
- ChromeOS devices can be set up to automatically log into Microsoft 365 applications with single sign-on (SSO) integration, simplifying access for end users.
- Microsoft OneDrive can be integrated with the ChromeOS Files app, allowing users to access and manage their files stored on OneDrive seamlessly.
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The AI data center boom will create new jobs. Most won't be at Amazon, Microsoft, Google, or Meta.
- A PwC study found that data centers contributed 4.7 million jobs to the US economy from 2017 to 2023, with most of the jobs attributed to the 'multiplier effect.'
- President Donald Trump claimed AI project Stargate would create over 100,000 American jobs, although little evidence supports this.
- Data centers have rapidly grown, with a PwC study reporting a 60% increase in data center-related jobs from 2017 to 2023.
- However, most jobs created by big tech companies like Amazon, Microsoft, Google, and Meta through data center projects are not direct tech jobs.
- The accuracy of job creation claims by the data center industry has been debated among economic development experts.
- Data center investments by tech giants are expected to continue, with significant capital expenditures allocated for expansions.
- A large portion of the jobs attributed to the data center industry are categorized as 'indirect' and 'induced,' rather than 'direct' industry jobs.
- Economists question the methodology of quantifying induced and indirect jobs in the data center industry, highlighting potential inaccuracies.
- Construction jobs play a significant role in data center development, requiring skilled labor ranging from cooling systems to specialized server equipment.
- Data center construction leads to economic benefits for various sectors, such as increased demand for hospitality services due to the influx of construction workers.
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