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  Nothing OS 3.0 Brings AI-Powered Circle to Search to Nothing Phone 2a Plus and Other Models

  Nothing is rolling out the Circle to Search feature powered by artificial intelligence (AI) to its smartphones, the company announced via its community forum on Thursday. The feature, which has been developed by Google, will be available on the Nothing Phone 2a Plus, Nothing Phone 2a, and the Phone 2 as part of the Nothing OS 3.0 update.

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  Gemini 1.5 Pro with Deep Research Now Available Globally in More Than 45 Languages to Advanced Subscribers

  Google expanded Gemini’s agentic function, Deep Research, to more than 150 countries and 45 languages on Saturday. The feature was unveiled alongside the Gemini 2.0 family of AI models earlier this month. However, its capabilities are currently tied to the 1.5 Pro artificial intelligence (AI) model. Currently, Deep Research is only available in t...

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  Here's How to Play Squid Game on Google Search Ahead of Season 2 Premiere

  Squid Game season 2 is coming to Netflix on December 26. In the days leading up to the launch, the video streaming platform is teaming up with artists all over the world to promote the show. Several public places, including many metro stations in Delhi, have seen banners with images of the masked 'Frontman' and the Young-hee doll. Now, you can imme...

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  Google Reportedly Asking Contractors to Rate Gemini Prompts Outside of Their Expertise

  Google is reportedly asking contractors working on evaluating Gemini’s responses to rate prompts outside of their domain of expertise. As per the report, the Mountain View-based tech giant has removed the option to skip prompts, which was exercised by these contractors if they felt they did not have enough knowledge about a subject to rate the re...

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  Apple Said to Stick With Current Camera Layout for the iPhone 17 Pro Lineup

  iPhone 17 series is expected to be announced in September next year. There have been several rumours suggesting possible design changes for the iPhone 17 lineup. Recently, a leak hinted at a Google Pixel-like redesign for the next-generation iPhone models, but a Chinese tipster now claims that the iPhone 17 Pro models will stick to the camera layou...

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  Google Introduces Veo 2 AI Video Generation Model, Improves Imagen 3 Model

  Google unveiled the successor to the Veo video generation model on Monday. Dubbed Veo 2, the artificial intelligence (AI) model improves on the capabilities of the older model which was launched in early 2024. Veo 2 can now generate videos in up to 4K resolution and for a much longer duration. The new model was introduced just a week after the Moun...

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  Google DeepMind Showcases Upgraded Capabilities in Project Astra With Gemini 2.0

  Google DeepMind, the company’s AI research wing, first unveiled Project Astra at I/O this year. Now, more than six months later, the tech giant announced new capabilities and improvements in the artificial intelligence (AI) agent. Drawing upon Gemini 2.0 AI models, it can now converse in multiple languages, access multiple Google platforms, and h...

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  Google Lets Users Temporarily Pause Location Updates to Improve Unwanted Bluetooth Tracker Detection

  Google has updated its unknown tracker alerts for Android, enabling users to locate and disable hidden trackers. Users can now pause location updates to protect their privacy when a tracker is detected. Additionally, they can find hidden tags compatible with the Find My Device network using an Android smartphone.

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  Google Pixel 9, Other Models Get Support for Bypass Charging With Latest Update

  Google introduced the December Pixel Feature Drop for compatible devices last week. Among others, the update brought a new charging limit feature for Pixel smartphones, claiming that it could help prolong the battery life. A recent discovery highlighted on social media following the update suggests that the Pixel 9 series and select other models ma...

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  Google Updates Gemini AI Design on Web Interface and Android App

  Google has made several minor adjustments to Gemini’s design on both the web interface and the Android app. While minor, these changes to the artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot will make it easier to use and display more relevant information. On the web, the text field has been redesigned and certain icons have been repositioned. On the Android...

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  Pixel Studio 1.4 Update Adds AI Sticker Generation and Gboard Integration

  Pixel Studio 1.4 update is now rolling out to Google Pixel devices. The updated artificial intelligence (AI) app is now integrated with Gboard and users can generate AI-generated stickers directly within the keyboard app. Earlier, users could create new stickers in Gboard and then save them to Gboard to use them in messaging apps and social media p...

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  YouTube Partners NCERT to Introduce YouTube Channels for Students in 29 Languages

  YouTube has partnered with the NCERT to provide access to educational materials for students in 29 languages, including Indian Sign Language in India. The company is also bringing IIT-grade credentialed courses via NPTEL to on YouTube, with the option to receive a certification from the IITs.

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  Pixel Screenshots App Gets Gboard Suggestions, Circle to Search, and More Features With December Update

  Google rolled out the December Pixel Feature Drop for compatible Pixel devices last week. A notable highlight of the update is the features coming to Pixel Screenshots — the standalone screenshot management app exclusive to Google's devices. The company says it is rolling out improved integration between Gboard and the Pixel Screenshots app, enab...

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  Samsung One UI 7 Stable Version Tipped to Include AI-Powered Audio Eraser Feature

  Samsung rolled out One UI 7 Beta in Germany, India and other select regions last week. It is scheduled to be globally rolled out early next year, alongside the next-generation Galaxy S series. A tipster now suggests that a subsequent version of the Android 15-based operating system (OS) might bring an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered feature ca...

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  Google Chrome Doubles Speedometer Benchmark Scores on Android Devices

  Google Chrome runs twice as fast on Android smartphones than it did in April 2023, according to the company. According to Google, Chrome will now run even faster, especially on Android devices, after it recently doubled its score on the popular Speedometer benchmark test. Here's how Google optimised Chrome to run faster on Android phones.