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  1. 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.
  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. 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...
  6. 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...
  7. 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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  8. 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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    What is wrong with Google Support at the moment?

    Hey everyone, Quite annoyed so Ill probably need to edit this later. But what the f*** is wrong with google support? They've become a bunch of unreachable, unintelligent knobheads. We are trying to have our Google Workspace Analytics account limit increased from 100, we used to be able to...
  10. Jan

    Entry-level Android smartphones below R3,000 that meet Google Pay minimum requirements

    Cheapest tap-to-pay enabled smartphones in South Africa — all under R3,000 There are several affordable phone options for South Africans wanting to ditch their physical wallet in favour of a tap-to-pay-enabled smartphone. For a smartphone to be capable of making tap payments using Google Pay...
    • Jan
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    • Forum: Broadband and IT News
  11. Jan

    Google announces end-of-life for original Chromecast

    Google drops support for original Chromecast Google has officially stopped supporting the first generation of its Chromecast, the company announced in a Chromecast support release. This means that the original Chromecast will no longer receive security and software updates, and Google said it...
  12. Jan

    YouTube's NFL Sunday Ticket puts DStv's one-device streaming limit to shame

    YouTube sports streaming shows DStv how it's done YouTube has implemented a concurrent stream policy for its National Football League (NFL) Sunday Ticket package that will be the envy of eager sports fans on DStv. The popular video streaming site initially planned to allow only two...
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  13. Jan

    Bard can pull images from Google Search to explain things

    Google Bard can now pull images from Search Google has expanded the capabilities of Bard — its generative artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot — by giving it the ability to pull images from Google Search to let users visualise responses when relevant. According to the tech giant, the feature...
  14. Jan

    Google Chrome gets spellcheck for URLs

    Google Chrome will check URLs for typos Google has announced several new accessibility features, including the ability for Chrome to detect typos in URLs and live captions for calls. "When you type a website into the Chrome address bar, it will now detect URL typos and suggest websites based...
  15. Jan

    Google preparing to ship relevance and measurement APIs of Chrome Privacy Sandbox

    Google explains next steps for Chrome cookies shutdown Google has announced its next steps in replacing third-party web tracking cookies on its Chrome browser by next year. Google is terminating support for third-party cookies on Chrome — the world's most popular browser — to enhance user privacy.
  16. Jan

    Google walks back plan to delete YouTube videos linked to inactive accounts

    Google's inactive account purge won't include old YouTube videos Google will not delete old YouTube videos or Google accounts with content uploaded to YouTube as part of its account purging plan announced on Tuesday. The Internet giant detailed a new policy that will see it start deleting...
  17. Jan

    Google plans to delete inactive accounts from December

    Google to start deleting inactive accounts Google has announced that it will start deleting inactive accounts later this year, which it claims will help enhance privacy. However, it could also be a cost-saving measure to free up space on its servers.
  18. Jan

    Google believes AI can't invent

    AI should not be considered an inventor — Google In a new filing submitted to the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), Google argues that artificial intelligence (AI) technology should not be considered an "inventor" in US patent law, Axios reports. This comes after the USPTO requested...
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    Sergey Brin gifted $600 million in Google shares to mystery party

    Sergey Brin gifted $600 million in Google shares to mystery party Google co-founder Sergey Brin gifted Alphabet Inc. shares worth roughly $600 million (R11.4 billion) on Thursday during a week that saw his wealth grow by the most in over two years. The gift, disclosed in a filing Monday...
  20. Jan

    YouTube tackling ad-blockers

    YouTube clamps down on ad-blockers YouTube has started testing a system that prevents users from watching videos with an ad blocker turned on, Android Police reports. The publication spotted a post from Reddit user Sazk100 explaining how he was presented with a pop-up window titled "Ad...
  21. Jan

    Google rolling out Bard in 180 countries

    Google expands access to its ChatGPT competitor to over 180 countries Google is expanding the availability of its ChatGPT competitor, Bard, with more than 180 countries getting access to the AI assistant with no waitlist. The tech giant also announced new features for the AI, including support...
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