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Google makes Android development private, will continue open source releases
- Google is planning a major change to the way it develops new versions of the Android operating system.
- All Android development work will now take place in Google's internal branch, with the public AOSP branch no longer receiving frequent updates.
- The change is aimed at simplifying the development process and streamlining releases.
- The internal branch will only be accessible to Google and companies with a Google Mobile Services (GMS) license.
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Android team unveils upcoming enhancements to make Google Play safer
- The Android development team is announcing several upcoming updates that will make it easier for app developers to secure their applications.
- Some of the upcoming enhancements include more pre-review checks, better navigation in the Policy Center, and updates to the Play Integrity API.
- New ways to help developers understand Google Play policies and new badges for store listings will also be introduced.
- The goal is to create a safe and secure ecosystem for app developers and users.
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Apple blocked from presenting at Google antitrust hearing where $20 billion search deal is at stake
- The DC Circuit Court of Appeals has blocked Apple's efforts to intervene in the federal antitrust trial against Google.
- Apple's request to take a limited role in the trial was denied in February by US District Court Judge Amit Mehta.
- The ruling upholds Judge Mehta's decision that Apple filed its request too late.
- Apple will have to settle for sharing its concerns through briefs outside the hearing.
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Waymo Is Coming to D.C. — And That’s a Bigger Deal Than You Think
- Waymo is expanding its operations to Washington, D.C. next year.
- This move is significant because D.C. presents unique challenges compared to the Sunbelt cities where Waymo has already launched.
- D.C. is densely populated, has complex infrastructure, and unpredictable weather, making it a more difficult environment for autonomous vehicles.
- Waymo's decision to operate in D.C. showcases their confidence in their technology and their ability to handle the challenges of the city.
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Google Public Sector takes center stage at Next ‘25 - Sessions you can't miss
- Google Cloud Next '25 is set to showcase how AI and security solutions are transforming the public sector.
- The event will feature keynotes, lightning talks, breakouts, and demos on technology adoption in education and government.
- Google Public Sector aims to drive innovation, collaboration, and improve citizen and student experiences.
- The sessions will cover topics such as AI-powered research, personalizing public health services, protecting and serving, and enhancing citizen experience.
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Google Making All Android Development Private, Still Committed to Open Source
- Google is making all Android development private to allow for a more efficient process.
- From an average user's perspective, there won't be any noticeable changes.
- Google is still committed to publishing Android's source code, but the release frequency may be slightly delayed.
- With development becoming private, there may be less leaked information about future Android changes and devices.
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Accelerating mainframe modernization with Google Cloud Dual Run and mLogica
- Google Cloud and mLogica have partnered to accelerate and de-risk mainframe application modernization.
- mLogica's LIBER*M platform automates code refactoring, while Google Cloud Dual Run allows validation and de-risking in parallel.
- The partnership aims to provide a non-disruptive and validated modernization path for joint customers.
- Automated code refactoring with LIBER*M offers a nuanced approach to modernization, combining multiple patterns for optimal outcomes.
- Refactoring transforms mainframe applications into modern languages and cloud-native platforms for improved efficiency and innovation.
- mLogica's suite of tools, including LIBER*M, CAP*M, and STAR*M, aids in database migration, code analysis, and automated testing.
- Google Cloud Dual Run addresses key challenges by enabling parallel operation of mainframe and cloud applications for comprehensive testing.
- The combined solution minimizes risks, accelerates time-to-value, and lowers costs for organizations undergoing mainframe modernization.
- The automation and validation provided by mLogica and Google Cloud tools streamline the modernization process for sustainable growth.
- mLogica's products are available on the Google Cloud Marketplace, while Dual Run can be accessed through certified implementation partners.
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Colossus under the hood: How we deliver SSD performance at HDD prices
- Colossus is Google's foundational distributed storage system that supports various Google products, offering high throughput and scalability.
- Colossus caters to diverse application requirements, from BigQuery scans and Cloud Storage to Gmail messages and YouTube video storage.
- Google Cloud products like Hyperdisk ML, Spanner, Cloud Storage, and BigQuery leverage Colossus for efficient storage and high-speed I/O operations.
- Colossus evolved from Google File System (GFS) to provide an append-only, object storage-like system with improved scalability and durability.
- Colossus uses a zonal approach, deploying a single filesystem per cluster in a Google Cloud zone, ensuring high storage capacity and performance.
- Colossus implements SSD caching and data placement strategies, such as L4, to optimize data placement and enhance read and write speeds.
- L4's distributed SSD cache analyzes data access patterns, placing frequently accessed data on SSDs to improve IOPS and throughput.
- L4 also introduces writeback caching, automating decisions on placing files on SSD based on usage patterns and improving overall storage efficiency.
- Colossus' advanced SSD placement capabilities help Google Cloud in delivering reliable services efficiently to billions of users.
- The system aims to enhance storage efficiency and performance, ensuring users get high-quality service without needing intricate storage expertise.
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Google releases reasoning model Gemini 2.5, its “most intelligent AI model” yet
- Google has released Gemini 2.5, its latest reasoning model and claimed to be the company's most intelligent AI model.
- Gemini 2.5 models are designed to reason through thoughts, leading to enhanced performance and improved accuracy.
- The new AI model surpasses OpenAI o3-mini, Claude 3.5 Sonnet, and DeepSeek R1 in LMArena benchmarks.
- Gemini 2.5 excels in coding, especially in creating web apps and agentic applications, and scores well in Humanity's Last Exam dataset.
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Gemini 2.5 Pro is here with bigger numbers and great vibes
- Google releases Gemini 2.5 Pro Experimental, its 'most intelligent' model.
- Gemini 2.5 Pro offers a large context window, multimodality, and reasoning capabilities.
- The model showcases improved performance in benchmarks and impressive generative AI capabilities.
- Gemini 2.5 Pro has a context window of 1 million tokens and a maximum output of 64,000 tokens.
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Waze is dropping Google Assistant on iPhone after leaving it broken for ‘over a year’
- Waze is dropping Google Assistant on iPhone due to ongoing difficulties with integration.
- Waze plans to replace Google Assistant with an enhanced voice integration solution, most likely Gemini.
- Many Waze users on iPhones have experienced issues with Google Assistant voice commands for over a year.
- Google Assistant will continue to work for Waze on Android phones, but plans to transition users to Gemini in the future.
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This dumb Gemini limitation makes me want to switch back to Google Assistant
- Google Assistant's support for multiple calendars from multiple Google accounts has been a winner among users.
- However, with the switch to Gemini, this feature seems to have stopped working.
- Gemini only has access to the primary calendar on the main account through the Workspace extension app.
- Users are facing limitations with Gemini and are considering switching back to Google Assistant.
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The 15 Largest US Funding Rounds of February 2025
- The largest US startup funding rounds in February 2025 were analyzed.
- Austin saw prominent rise with Saronic, NinjaOne, and Apptronik leading.
- AI-focused startups dominated funding with companies like Together AI, Harvey, and Abridge.
- Deep tech companies in quantum computing, space technology, and robotics also secured significant funding.
- EnCharge AI, Mercor, and Semgrep raised $100M each in Series B funding.
- K2 Space secured $110M in Series B for innovative satellite buses.
- 80 Acres Farms raised $115M in venture funding for indoor farming.
- Tidal Vision, Chestnut Carbon, and Verkada also raised substantial funding in February.
- Lambda, NinjaOne, and Saronic secured the top three spots with $480M, $500M, and $600M respectively.
- The trend of AI and deep tech investments continued to shape the startup funding landscape in the US.
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TechJuice
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YouTube Tests New In-Queue Video Recommendations for Premium Users
- YouTube is testing a new feature for its Premium subscribers that adds video recommendations in the "Now Playing" queue.
- The feature allows users to see suggested videos based on their viewing habits within the playback queue.
- The effectiveness of the feature varied in testing, with recommendations aligning more with general homepage suggestions rather than being tailored to specific videos.
- YouTube is also running an experiment to allow users to increase playback speeds on mobile up to 4x.
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Google Chrome installer issue prevents installation on Intel and AMD PCs
- Users attempting to install Google Chrome on Windows PCs equipped with Intel or AMD processors have encountered issues where the installer fails to run, displaying an error message.
- This problem appears to stem from Google inadvertently providing the Arm version of the Chrome installer to x64-based systems.
- Users experiencing this issue can consider alternative download links or accessing the offline installer as workarounds.
- Google has not released an official statement regarding this issue.
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