Google Workspace Business Starter tier has switched to pooled storage, offering a total storage of 30 GB times the number of End Users. Admins can set per-user storage limits. Shared drives are set to launch, providing easy discoverability, less time spent requesting access to files, and easy collaboration.

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Google has released Chrome 128 for Android, which introduces haptic feedback when pulling to refresh a page. The vibration is only triggered when pulling down from the top of a page, and is currently available on Pixel and Samsung Galaxy devices. The update also includes the ability to color-code Tab Groups on Android, with saved groupings from desktop to follow soon.

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Google Meet has introduced an automatic Picture-in-Picture experience for desktop Chrome, which will open when you switch tabs during a meeting. This feature was previously manually activated from the overflow menu. The update aims to ensure the meeting stays visible and accessible while taking notes or viewing related documents.

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The Terraform Google Provider v6.0.0 is now generally available, featuring enhancements and bug fixes. The key changes include an opt-out default label 'goog-terraform-provisioned', deletion protection fields added to multiple resources, and the ability to reduce the suffix length in 'name_prefix' for multiple resources. This major release does not change support for earlier versions of Terraform.

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Google Messages has added a group search feature to its New conversation page, allowing users to search for group chats by name and participants. This feature is currently being tested in the latest Google Messages beta version 20240820_00_RC00, but is not yet available in the stable channel.

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Google has officially released Pixel Screenshots and Studio on the Pixel 9 series, initially available in 8 countries, including the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, India, Ireland, Singapore, and Malaysia. The feature is available on Pixel 9 and later phones. Users must be at least 18 years old to access Pixel Screenshots.

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Google has released its in-house silicone cases for the Pixel 9 and 9 Pro Fold devices. The cases have a clean, minimalist design and are available for both devices. The company has also collected some of its favorite cases from various categories, including MagSafe-compatible models and budget-friendly options.

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Building or modernizing applications with generative AI foundation models like large language models (LLMs) requires a clear understanding of business goals and use cases. The choice between a managed LLM solution like Vertex AI and a self-hosted option on a platform such as Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) is crucial. This decision hinges on a thorough grasp of project requirements.

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Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) can help organizations serve large language models (LLMs) at scale while minimizing the cost per token. To achieve this, GKE features like workload and infrastructure autoscaling and load balancing are used. A performance benchmarking tool for GKE was created to automate the end-to-end setup of serving LLMs.

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Google Wallet has added support for California, making it the fifth state ID to be supported. The feature is available on Android devices, and users can add their California ID card by opening Google Wallet, tapping the Add to Wallet FAB, and selecting California as the ID card option. The set-up process involves taking photos of the front and back of the ID card and a short video of the user's face.

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