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Google Lens is coming to the Chrome address bar for Chrome and Chromebooks. To activate it, users will tap the Google Lens icon in the address bar next to the bookmark star. The feature will allow users to select anything on the page and search with Google Lens, with results appearing in a side panel. This feature is already available in the ChromeOS 127 beta and Chrome 128 beta.
TechnologyGoogle | Rating: 86 | 2024-07-29 04:50:18 PM |
Google Cloud is launching IAM group authentication in Cloud SQL for PostgreSQL and Cloud SQL for MySQL, allowing customers to manage access to Cloud SQL instances and databases using Google Cloud Identity groups. This simplifies user management and database authentication, providing better security controls and efficient user management at scale.
TechnologyGoogle | Rating: 91 | 2024-07-29 04:10:31 PM |
Google has rolled out its Cross-device services features, including Call casting and Instant hotspot, to Android devices. The features allow users to move calls between devices signed in to their Google Account and cast video calls to other devices. The setup process involves establishing a device group by enabling preferences on signed-in devices. Currently, Call casting is only available for Google Meet.
TechnologyGoogle | Rating: 89 | 2024-07-29 05:49:41 AM |
The Pixel 9 series is rumored to add a 'Call Notes' feature, allowing users to record phone calls and receive a text transcript. The feature will likely use AI summarization. iOS 18 will also get the ability to record, transcribe, and summarize live calls, with availability in several countries including the US, UK, Australia, Canada, and more.
TechnologyGoogle | Rating: 77 | 2024-07-27 02:49:45 PM |
Google Pixel Buds Pro 2's pricing has leaked, reportedly costing $229, £219, or €249. This is $30 more than the 2022 Pixel Buds Pro, but still cheaper than the AirPods Pro and upcoming Galaxy Buds 3 Pro. The new buds feature wing tips and a smaller design, with the charging case expected to remain the same.
TechnologyGoogle | Rating: 85 | 2024-07-27 10:19:39 AM |
Google is expanding the availability of Preferred Care to the UK and Japan, allowing users to pay for a two-year plan upfront or monthly to cover accidental damage and mechanical or electrical breakdowns. The plan covers up to 2 accidental damage incidents in any rolling 12-month period and replacements are shipped the next business day. The service is available for Pixel devices, with prices starting at $249 for the Pixel 8 Pro.
TechnologyGoogle | Rating: 88 | 2024-07-27 12:49:42 AM |
Google Cloud introduces Hex-LLM, a high-efficiency LLM serving framework optimized for Cloud TPUs in Vertex AI Model Garden. Hex-LLM combines state-of-the-art LLM serving technologies and is designed for Google's Cloud TPU hardware. The framework is available as part of AI Hypercomputer.
AIGoogle | Rating: 91 | 2024-07-26 04:09:57 PM |
Google has leaked a new feature called 'Add Me' for its upcoming Pixel 9 series, which can add a person to a group shot after it's been taken. The feature is showcased in a promo video along with other AI features, including Gemini, which can generate recipes, and Pixel Screenshots, which can find information in screenshots. The Pixel 9 series is expected to focus on AI features.
TechnologyGoogle | Rating: 84 | 2024-07-26 01:39:49 PM |
Google has updated the compose screen on Android tablets, introducing a new formatting bar and Smart Compose feature. The formatting bar allows users to bold, italicize, underline, and adjust font and background color, similar to the web version. Smart Compose suggests text as users type, which can be accepted by swiping or pressing the tab key.
TechnologyGoogle | Rating: 90 | 2024-07-26 11:21:02 AM |
Google is rolling out support for the Nest Hello in the Google Home app as part of the Public Preview program. This feature allows users to manage the Nest Hello with features like updated camera history. The support is being rolled out over the next several weeks to users who are part of the Google Home Public Preview. This follows support for the first-gen Nest Cam Indoor and Nest Cam Outdoor in 2023.
TechnologyGoogle | Rating: 88 | 2024-07-25 07:50:39 PM |