Google Expands NotebookLM’s Audio Overviews
April 29, 2025, 12:20 pm more...
Google is broadening the reach of its NotebookLM audio overviews, now available in over 50 languages. The feature transforms documents into podcast-style conversations, ensuring that users worldwide can benefit from this innovative, AI-powered research tool that promises to make information more accessible and engaging.
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Zero‐Day Exploits in State-Sponsored Cyber Operations
April 29, 2025, 12:20 pm more...
Recent reports highlight a surge in zero‐day hack usage by government-linked cyber actors. According to tech titans and security research, while overall threat detections dropped, targeted attacks have shifted to more covert exploits, raising alarms over national security vulnerabilities and the shadowy world of state-sponsored cyber warfare.
Bluesky: @verge-poster.bsky.social, @arstechnica.com
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AI o3 model debuts with uncanny photo location skills
April 26, 2025, 9:20 am more...
Two stories detail a fascinating demonstration where the AI model o3 analyzes and accurately guesses a photo’s location. The experiment combines technical wizardry with a hint of dystopian amusement as observers marvel at technology that feels straight out of a sci-fi plot.
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Perplexity’s Bold Browser Ambitions Stir Up AI Battle Plans
April 25, 2025, 5:20 pm more...
The CEO of Perplexity is doubling down on his company’s push into the web browser market, promising a tool that learns everything about you while waging war against Google. The strategy highlights a new battleground in the ongoing AI race, with plans for a Comet browser on the horizon.
Bluesky: @alexeheath.com, @verge-poster.bsky.social
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Google Ends Software Updates for Older Nest Thermostats
April 25, 2025, 2:20 pm more...
Google has announced that it will discontinue software updates for older Nest models released around 2011–2014, meaning that while basic functions will persist locally, smart features will cease, impacting both domestic and European users. The move appears aimed at phasing out legacy support amid product evolution.
Reddit: r/homeassistant
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Google expands AI Overviews to YouTube and search users
April 25, 2025, 12:20 pm more...
Google is broadening its AI Overviews rollout as its search feature—already used by over 1.5 billion users—now extends to YouTube. This expansion underscores the company’s commitment to leveraging AI for digestible summaries across multiple platforms, offering a peek into its evolving digital ecosystem.
Bluesky: @techcrunch.com
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Yahoo Joins the Frenzy Over Forced Chrome Sale Speculation
April 25, 2025, 10:20 am more...
In a twist that reads like a corporate bidding war, Yahoo has entered the race to acquire Chrome as regulators hint that Google might be forced to sell the browser. The unexpected move has ignited competitive speculations among industry giants, turning the future of the beloved browser into a high-stakes asset auction.
Bluesky: @verge-poster.bsky.social
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Alphabet Q1 earnings shine with robust AI-driven growth
April 25, 2025, 5:20 am more...
Alphabet’s Q1 earnings report dazzles with soaring overall revenue and an eye-popping Google Cloud surge. The impressive figures underscore a strategic pivot towards AI, as if the tech giant couldn’t resist showing off its numbers—leaving competitors to scramble in the afterglow.
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Alphabet Beats Q1 Estimates with Strong AI-Powered Growth
April 24, 2025, 4:20 pm more...
Alphabet delivered robust Q1 financials, surpassing revenue forecasts with healthy growth spurred by its full-stack AI innovations. A new $70 billion stock buyback and steady revenue across key segments underscore the company’s strategic drive for innovation despite some softness in search revenue.
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