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Sep 18 2024TECHNOLOGY

Encrypted Chats: A Breakthrough in Secure Messaging

Imagine having a private and secure way to communicate with friends, family, and colleagues, no matter what device they use. This is the promise of RCS encryption, a technology that allows for end-to-end encryption between Android and iPhone users. The Google Messages app has been offering end-to-en

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Sep 18 2024TECHNOLOGY

Can Technology Truly Tame the Beast of Fake Images?

In a world where AI-generated content is becoming increasingly sophisticated, Google is taking a bold step to address the issue of fake images. The tech giant has announced plans to integrate the Coalition for Content Provenance and Authenticity (C2PA) standard into its search, ads, and potentially

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Sep 17 2024TECHNOLOGY

Revolutionizing Wear OS: Google Partners with Masimo to Upgrade Smartwatch Health Features

In a surprising move, Google has teamed up with Masimo, a company that's been at odds with Apple over blood oxygen tracking technology, to develop a new reference platform for Wear OS smartwatches. This partnership aims to supercharge the abilities of original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to creat

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Sep 17 2024SCIENCE

Wildfire Detection from Space: A New Era of Collaboration and Innovation

The recent announcement of a privately funded satellite constellation for wildfire detection is a significant milestone in the fight against global wildfires. The FireSat constellation, backed by Google's philanthropic arm, aims to deploy over 50 small satellites in low-Earth orbit to pinpoint flare

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Sep 17 2024TECHNOLOGY

Why Apple's Silence on RCS is a Major Headache for Google Fi Users

iOS 18 is rolling out today with RCS to improve the Android-iPhone messaging experience, but support is not yet enabled for all carriers, including Google Fi Wireless. In a statement, Google tells us that “only Apple has the ability to enable RCS interoperability for iPhone users on Fi.” The Google

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Sep 15 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Google's Pixel Party: A Night of Celebrities, AI, and Techno Thrills

As we eagerly await the launch of the Google Pixel 9 series, the tech giant has announced an after-party extravaganza that promises to be an unforgettable night of celebrity appearances, AI demos, and cutting-edge technology. Scheduled to take place on August 13th, the "Made by Google After Party" w

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Sep 15 2024BUSINESS

The Google Conundrum: Ads and Bias Abound

It's no secret that Google's search engine prioritizes certain brands and advertisers over others. A recent report by WalletHub has shed light on the extent of this bias, revealing that less than half of the top 10 search results meet the intended query, and that nearly 60% of the results are not tr

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Sep 15 2024BUSINESS

Will Unraveling Adtech Giants Bring Fairness to the Market?

The debate over whether Google's adtech business should be broken up has taken center stage in the latest antitrust showdown. The CEO of The Trade Desk, a major advertising tech platform, argues that Google's dominance in the adtech market is stifling competition. According to Jeff Green, Google's A

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Sep 15 2024TECHNOLOGY

The Foldable Fiasco: Google's Pixel 9 Pro's Weak Link

The Pixel 9 Pro Fold, touted as the world's thinnest and most durable foldable smartphone by Google, has been put to the test. Unfortunately, its impressive hardware specifications come at a cost - a design flaw that makes it prone to cracking and breaking when bent in the wrong direction. The issue

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Sep 13 2024TECHNOLOGY

Comparing the Exynos 5400, Exynos 5300, and Snapdragon X75: A Closer Look at the Modems

The Exynos 5400 modem has finally arrived in the Google Pixel 9 series, promising better cellular performance than its predecessor, the Exynos 5300. But does it really deliver? Let's dive in and compare the three modems to find out. First, let's look at the manufacturing process. All three modems u

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