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Googlers Will Enjoy Fewer Free Snacks and Workout Classes Under Fresh Cuts
Google’s laissez-faire attitude to companywide perks is coming to an end as it looks to reallocate funds and create cost-cutting measures. Google laid off thousands of employees amid recession fears, and it’s also prioritising Artificial Intelligence technology as the company takes drastic steps to keep up with other search engines.
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Google Play Store Wriggles Way Out of Housing Third-Party App Stores in Android’s Biggest Market
Google will not have to host third-party Android app stores in the Indian version of its Play Store, following antitrust rulings from January. The company is still facing a $US161 ($224) million fine from Indian regulators, though they have eased up on how Android should function in the country moving forward. This comes in the…
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Google Adds Extreme Heat Warnings and Other Climate Tools
The tech behemoth will now offer more location-specific info on heatwaves in its search engine results, along with new climate tools for city planners.
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Ultrasound Attack Can Secretly Hijack Phones and Smart Speakers, Researchers Find
New research shows how an attacker can use inaudible ultrasound to silently take control of phones, smart speakers, or any device with a digital assistant.