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YouTube is making ad breaks a little less annoying
- YouTube is changing the way it does mid-roll ads.
- It will show fewer ads in places where they feel interruptive and more at natural break points.
- Creators may see a decrease in revenue after May 12, 2025.
- YouTube plans to move interruptive ads to more sensible points in the video.
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YouTube to Reduce Interruptive Mid-Roll Ads to Improve Viewer Experience
- YouTube has announced enhancements to its mid-roll advertisements, aiming to reduce interruptions and improve viewer experience.
- Starting May 12, YouTube will display fewer interruptive mid-roll ads and increase the number of ads during natural breaks in videos.
- Creators can opt out of automatic ad placement and manage ads manually, but it may result in lower revenue stream.
- YouTube suggests creators evaluate the effectiveness of their mid-roll ads and consider allowing autonomous ad placement for a better user experience.
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U.S. states consider App Store age-verification laws
- Several U.S. states are considering App Store age-verification laws.
- At least nine states have introduced bills to mandate age verification and parental consent for app downloads by minors.
- Social-media giant Meta Platforms and app-store powerhouses Apple and Google are in disagreement of who should handle user age verification.
- Both Apple and Meta argue that the onus of age verification should not be on them.
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Google tweaks Android 16’s Quick Settings custom tile interface
- Google is working on a tweak to change the sizes of Quick Settings tiles.
- The upcoming Android 16 is expected to introduce new features, including the ability to resize tiles.
- The interface for resizing Quick Settings tiles offers easier ways to remove unwanted ones.
- Users will be able to stretch out or collapse individual entries, presenting them as a compact icon or with a text label.
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Chegg sues Google over AI Overviews
- Chegg has filed a lawsuit against Google over its AI-generated summaries of search results.
- Chegg claims Google uses its monopoly power to benefit from Chegg's content without permission.
- Chegg is considering going private as a result of the situation.
- The lawsuit is a concern for media outlets as Google's AI summaries impact traffic to news publishers.
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Qualcomm and Google team up to offer 8 years of Android updates
- Qualcomm and Google have partnered to offer extended software updates on Android devices.
- The collaboration will provide eight years of support for devices running on the latest Qualcomm chipsets.
- Initially, the extended support will apply to devices powered by Snapdragon 8 Elite mobile platform.
- The support will later be expanded to include Snapdragon 8 and Snapdragon 7-series chips.
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Pixel 9 Pro XL is $300 Off and at Its Best Price Ever
- Google has discounted the Pixel 9 Pro XL by $300 on Amazon.
- The deal is for the Porcelain model with 128GB storage.
- The other colors and storage options are not discounted.
- This is the best price ever for the Pixel 9 Pro XL.
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Google to offer free version of Gemini Code Assist
- Google is releasing a free version of Gemini Code Assist for individuals, an AI-coding assistant trained on real-world coding use cases.
- The free version offers automatic code completion, full function or file generation, and a chat interface for developers.
- Google's Gemini Code Assist has a limit of 6,000 code-related requests and 240 chat requests per day, exceeding other coding assistants in the market.
- In addition, Google is introducing a free tool called Gemini Code Assist for GitHub, which provides code reviews and suggests fixes.
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How we got to 100 million cells in our global Li-ion rack battery fleet
- Google has reached a milestone of having over 100 million Lithium-ion (Li-ion) cells deployed in battery packs across its global data center fleet.
- The transition from lead-acid batteries to Li-ion batteries has allowed Google to reduce the number of batteries required by one-quarter, significantly reducing battery waste.
- Google has made safety a core principle in the design of its Li-ion battery backup units (BBUs), subjecting them to rigorous flame safety testing.
- The Li-ion BBUs, along with a distributed UPS architecture, have improved power availability, efficiency, and lifespan of data centers, while also reducing intermediate points of failure.
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What are the best practices for optimizing content for AI search engines?
- AI tools are shaping the future of search engine optimization (SEO). Good content and technical optimization are key.
- Prioritize user experience and make your site fast, simple, and trustworthy to improve AI search rankings.
- Stay updated with the latest AI changes and use AI tools for keyword research and content optimization.
- Various AI tools are available for SEO, depending on the specific needs of the user.
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Enhancing AlloyDB vector search with inline filtering and enterprise observability
- AlloyDB for PostgreSQL offers the ScaNN index for efficient data retrieval with a single SQL statement.
- New enhancements in AlloyDB include inline filtering for improved performance and accuracy in vector searches.
- Enterprise observability tools have been introduced to ensure stable performance and high-quality search results.
- These tools include a recall evaluator to measure search quality and vector index distribution statistics for consistent performance.
- AlloyDB's PostgreSQL interface enables developers to easily query and combine structured and unstructured data.
- Inline filtering optimizes query execution by leveraging vector indexes and metadata column indexes.
- The new recall evaluator helps measure and improve search quality in similarity search or AI workloads.
- Vector index distribution statistics aid in monitoring data changes and maintaining performance.
- AlloyDB offers performant, flexible, and high-quality solutions for vector search.
- ScaNN for AlloyDB is generally available and can be accessed via a quickstart guide and documentation.
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You can now live your developer dream with Google’s free Gemini Code Assist access
- Google has made a free version of its Gemini Code Assist tool available worldwide, integrating with IDEs like Visual Studio Code.
- Users have access to 180,000 requests per month, allowing for extensive usage of the AI-powered auto-complete, code generation, and chat support features.
- The usage limit of 180,000 requests caters to both complex and concise projects, with code completions counting as a request.
- Google has also started a public preview of Gemini Code Assist for GitHub, offering free code reviews and suggestions for pull requests.
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Google’s new AI solves superbug problems in two days – human researchers needed a decade
- Google's new co-scientist AI, based on Gemini 2.0, solved superbug problems in just 48 hours.
- Human researchers took a decade to reach the same conclusion.
- The AI also provided additional insights into how bugs acquire superpowers.
- Scientists are now studying the new concept suggested by the AI.
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Will Google’s potential fine reshape SA’s media industry?
- The South African Competition Commission has recommended a fine of R500 million for Google due to its dominance impacting local publishers negatively.
- The potential penalty raises questions about whether it will be effective in promoting fair competition or if tech giants will find ways to circumvent regulations.
- The decline in traditional media's advertising revenue due to the shift to digital consumption has been a significant challenge.
- The inquiry highlights that there is evidence of bias in Google's algorithm, disadvantaging South African media in favor of foreign media.
- Traditional media needs to address structural issues, but the focus of the inquiry is on the impact of platforms on competition within the market.
- The provisional report suggests Google should contribute to a fund, but the broader focus is on structural changes in platform news profiling.
- Google's participation in the inquiry and the possibility of challenging the findings are noted, with a digital levy being an option if recommended remedies are not implemented.
- The aim of the recommendations is to benefit a range of media outlets, from large houses to small rural startups, to promote media plurality.
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Get Google Cloud certified in 2025—and see why the latest research says it matters
- Getting Google Cloud certified has become more important as the cloud and AI industries continue to evolve.
- A recent Ipsos study reveals that certifications not only increase career opportunities, but also drive efficiencies for digital businesses.
- Certifications are considered the most valuable part of the learning journey for Google Cloud learners, equipping them with in-demand skills and accelerating their professional success.
- Certified students report higher salaries, faster time-to-hire, and better career opportunities.
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