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  1. Hanno Labuschagne

    Google loses last of 8 key AI researchers that wrote groundbreaking paper

    Google loses last of 8 key AI researchers that wrote groundbreaking paper An artificial intelligence researcher who co-authored one of Google’s most influential papers in the field is leaving the company to launch a startup. Llion Jones, who helped write the pioneering AI paper “Attention Is...
  3. Jan

    Fairphone 3 extends guaranteed Android software support to 7 years

    This Android smartphone is getting 7 years of updates Fairphone has extended Android update support for the Fairphone 3 series to seven years, offering the longest OS support on any phone. The announcement came as part of the company's rollout of Android 13 on the Fairphone 3 and Fairphone 3+.
  4. Hanno Labuschagne

    No more Canadian news on Google Search in Canada

    No more Canadian news on Google Search in Canada Alphabet Inc. said it will remove links to news from Canadian publishers on its Google search engine after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government passed a law requiring digital platforms to pay local news outlets. The Online News Act...
  5. Jan

    YouTube testing ad-blockers blocking

    YouTube tests blocking people who use ad-blockers YouTube could block viewers with ad blockers enabled from watching videos on the platform, and the change is currently in testing. The Google-owned company confirmed to The Verge that it is currently testing a feature that will prompt viewers...
  6. Hanno Labuschagne

    Job cuts at Waze

    Job cuts at Waze Alphabet Inc.’s Google has cut jobs at mapping service Waze, the tech giant’s latest move to trim its operations amid a drive for efficiency in Silicon Valley. Some positions focused on advertising at Waze were eliminated after the unit began transitioning to using Google’s...
  7. Jan

    Google announces image-to-text converter for PDFs on ChromeOS

    Google adding PDF image-to-text converter to ChromeOS Google is working on an image-to-text converter in its Chrome browser for ChromeOS users that will let the browser's screen reader convert images to text for PDFs and read the text aloud. The new feature will use optical character...
  8. Jan

    YouTube tests AI-powered dubbing

    YouTube adding AI-powered dubbing for creators YouTube plans to make it easier for creators to dub their videos into other languages with artificial intelligence (AI), The Verge reports. The company announced it would enlist the team from Aloud — an AI-powered dubbing service out of Google's...
  9. Hanno Labuschagne

    Twitter resumes payments to Google Cloud following discussions

    Twitter resumes payments to Google Cloud following discussions Twitter has resumed paying Google Cloud for its services, patching up a relationship that became strained after Elon Musk acquired the social network and stopped paying Google and various other companies. Twitter’s new chief...
  10. Jan

    Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Google Pixel Fold comparison

    Galaxy Z Fold 4 vs Google Pixel Fold — big screen foldable showdown Google unveiled its first foldable smartphone — the Pixel Fold — on 10 May 2023, and its specs and features could provide stiff competition for Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold4. MyBroadband compared the two foldable smartphones'...
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  11. Jan

    Chrome broken for some antivirus users after Windows 11 update

    Windows 11 update breaks Chrome for some antivirus users Microsoft's latest Windows 11 cumulative update breaks the Google Chrome browser on systems protected by a range of software, including Cisco, WatchGuard EDR, and Malwarebytes. According to Bleeping Computer, Windows admins and users...
  12. Hanno Labuschagne

    Google Shopping adds generative AI

    Google Shopping adds generative AI Google is bringing generative AI technology to shopping, aiming to get a jump on e-commerce sites like Amazon.com Inc. The Alphabet Inc.-owned company announced features Wednesday aimed at helping people understand how apparel will fit on them, no matter...
  13. Jan

    Statcounter South African operating system market share - May 2023

    Most popular operating systems in South Africa Android and Windows are the most popular operating systems (OS) in South Africa, and they have been for some time, according to data from Statcounter GlobalStats. Google's mobile OS held 67.56% of the South African market as of May 2023, while...
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    Chromecasts suddenly stopped working

    I have 2x Google Chromecast 3rd Gen that I purchased from Takealot about 2 years ago (parrelel imports). We use them at my office to cast onto our TV screens for presentations. The first one suddenly stopped connecting to my WiFi last week, and today, the second one has done the same. I have...
  15. Jan

    GitHub releases survey results on programmers' AI-usage

    GitHub survey reveals 92% of programmers use AI tools A survey from Microsoft's GitHub has revealed that, of the 500 programmers that participated, 92% of them reported using AI tools in their work. It also found that 70% of respondents who use AI tools reported seeing benefits from using them.
  16. Jan

    Google Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro to get substantial camera upgrades - leak

    Leak reveals big Google Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro camera upgrades Google's next line of flagship smartphones will likely feature significant camera enhancements over previous generations, with an upgraded sensor capable of capturing 35% more light, Android Authority reports. According to leaker...
    • Jan
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  17. Jan

    Google announces Minecraft for ChromeOS

    ChromeOS gets Minecraft Chromebook users can now play Minecraft on their devices, with Google announcing that the Bedrock Edition of the game is officially available on the Play Store on ChromeOS.
    • Jan
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  18. Jan

    Google acknowledges vulnerability in Gmail verification checkmark system

    Scammers duping Gmail's verification checkmark system Cybersecurity researchers Chris Plummer discovered a Gmail bug that lets malicious actors masquerade as verified companies to scam users, according to his post on Twitter. In a post on Twitter, Plummer berated Google for seemingly showing...
  19. Jan

    Google logins for Fitbit from tomorrow

    Fitbit getting Google logins on 6 June Google will start transitioning Fitbit owners to its logins from Tuesday, 6 June 2023, allowing users to manage their information from within the Fitbit app or through their Google account. Engadget reports that Fitbit users will also get the opportunity...
  20. Jan

    Mid-range smartphone comparison - Google Pixel 7a vs iPhone SE vs Samsung Galaxy A54

    Google Pixel 7a vs iPhone SE vs Samsung Galaxy A54 — budget smartphone showdown Prominent smartphone manufacturers like Samsung, Apple, and Google release pricey flagship devices annually, which may be out of reach for many South Africans. Those looking for decent performance and a much lower...
    • Jan
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  21. Jan

    WhatsApp Android beta contains designs for revamped keyboard

    WhatsApp revamping Android keyboard WhatsApp is working on a redesigned keyboard to better align its Android mobile app with the iOS and desktop versions, according to WABetaInfo. The publication first reported about the overhauled keyboard in April 2023 and recently discovered an updated...
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