Hisense has released a 2024 model 85-inch smart Google TV, the QD7 Series, at a discounted price of $898 shipped via Amazon, with $300 in savings. The TV features a 144Hz refresh rate and is available at Best Buy for the same price. The QD7 Series is not one of the highest-end models, but it is a notable price for a massive 85-incher with the Google TV platform and notable specs.

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Google has dropped the price of the Pixel 8 Pro to $649 shipped, a $350 discount from the original price. The Pixel 8 is also available for $499 shipped, a $200 discount. The Pixel 9, the latest model, is priced at $799. The Pixel 8 Pro is still available on Google's official storefront for $999.

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Google TV, a platform by Google, features content recommendations in its 'For You' tab, which can be considered ads. These recommendations are for TV shows, movies, and more, and are available throughout the platform. Google TV helps surface content, making these recommendations helpful.

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Google TV has released its AI screensaver generator, which is now widely available on TVs and devices running Google TV. The feature can be accessed by hitting the settings cog and selecting Screensaver. In addition to AI wallpapers, Google TV is planning to release new features, including a sports page, AI summaries of shows, and a Google Home panel.

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Google Docs is rolling out a new 'document tabs' feature to improve organization. The feature is available on the web editor and allows users to visualize the document structure, use tabs as sections for easier navigation, and create and manage multiple tabs within a single document. Users can also rearrange the order of tabs and create up to three levels of subtabs.

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Android Auto is preparing to support third-party calling apps, as hinted by the latest Android Auto 13.0 update. This means users will no longer be limited to their phone's default dialer app for making calls. The update was decompiled by APK Insight, which analyzed the code to reveal the potential new feature.

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A US judge has ruled that Google must make changes to the Google Play Store following an antitrust lawsuit. The changes, which will be implemented for a period of three years, include allowing third-party Android app stores to be distributed via the Play Store. Google is entitled to take reasonable measures to ensure the safety and security of the platforms and apps, and may require app developers and store owners to pay a reasonable fee for these services.

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Google Cloud Cortex Framework has been integrated with Orac to provide fast and actionable insights into core business processes, enabling enterprises to spot sales trends, identify top-performing products, and proactively manage delivery performance, billing, and invoicing.

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Google Cloud provides customers with cost management tools and controls to prevent unexpected costs. The company has expanded its FinOps capabilities with AI technology, introducing Cost Anomaly Detection to identify anomalies in real-time. This feature is now available to all customers in public preview, helping to ensure spend predictability.

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Google Cloud innovates and invests in stopping cyberattacks, including distributed denial-of-service attacks. Its Project Shield offering uses Cloud networking, Global Front End infrastructure, Cloud Armor, Cloud CDN, and Load Balancing services to defend against attacks. This platform helps keep key public-interest websites online.

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