Google has reduced the appearance of AI Overviews in search results, with the feature now showing up in less than 10% of search queries. This decline comes after the feature was launched for all US users in May, following a period of massive and viral errors produced by AI Overviews. The data shows a significant drop from 40-50% to 15% in the weeks following the errors. Google had initially shown AI Overviews in over 80% of searches for preview testers.

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Google is testing its Search Generative Experience (SGE) with select users, showcasing a potential future for its search engine. Initially, SGE lacked clear source links, but Google has since added more prominent links to the feature.

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YouTube Music has rolled out the 'Mark as played' feature for podcasts, allowing users to mark episodes as played or unplayed. The feature was first teased in December 2023 and is now available seven months later. Users can access the feature by opening the overflow menu for a podcast episode.

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Google is working on the latest set of Material 3 components, including a Floating App Bar and FAB menu. The Floating App Bar is available in Horizontal and Vertical configurations and can hide upon scroll. It is expected to be a toolbar containing important actions, similar to the one seen in Google Chat.

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The Pixel 9 Pro might come with 1-year of Gemini Advanced, according to a leak. The information was found in the latest version of the Google app beta, version 15.28. The leak suggests that the feature will be available on the Pixel 9 Pro, but it's unclear if it will actually be shipped.

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Google Cloud has expanded the Compute Flexible CUD to cover Cloud Run on-demand resources, allowing users to optimize their spend across multiple products, including Compute Engine, GKE, and Cloud Run. This move simplifies the process of managing committed-use discounts, which were previously separate for each product.

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YouTube Music has officially launched its sound search feature, powered by AI, allowing users to query its catalog of over 100 million official songs by sound. The feature is available on Android and iOS devices, and can be accessed by tapping the magnifying glass icon in the top-right corner of the app. Users can sing, hum, or play a song to get results, which include cover art, song name, artist, album, year, and download status.

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BioCorteX, a leading techbio company, uses BigQuery to help with clinical trials. The company developed the first biology emulator to discover and develop more compatible therapeutics. BioCorteX's success is attributed to its innovative technology, cloud-first strategy, and unified biology scientific approach.

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The European Union's AI Act has been published in the Official Journal and will enter into force on August 1. The Act establishes obligations for AI systems based on their potential risks and levels of impact, phasing in over 36 months. Google Cloud believes in the opportunity AI can bring to society and is preparing for compliance with the Act's yet-to-be-developed AI Code of Practice.

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Google Wallet is preparing to launch a new feature that allows users to turn physical documents into digital passes within the app. The feature, announced earlier this year, enables users to scan various types of documents, such as insurance documents, membership cards, or event tickets, and store them within the app for easy access.

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