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Google's new US layoffs are to replace core jobs in Mexico and India

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Google's parent company, Alphabet, plans to eliminate 6% of its workforce, with recent layoffs affecting core...
Google's parent company, Alphabet, plans to eliminate 6% of its workforce, with recent layoffs affecting core technical teams responsible for flagship products. Google is considering moving some roles to India and Mexico, aligning with plans to produce Pixel phones in India and open an engineering hub in Taiwan. Des...
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YouTube moves to AV1 by default to the dismay of some Android users

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With the rise of 4K video, the AV1 codec is becoming popular for better quality on...
With the rise of 4K video, the AV1 codec is becoming popular for better quality on Android devices. Google has rolled out support for a new AV1 decoder to many Android devices, but apps have to specifically declare that they want to use the new feature. YouTube has opted to use the new decoder by default, and some u...
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YouTube has a new design on desktop and everyone is mad about it

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YouTube's new video player layout is causing controversy among users due to the cramped design and...
YouTube's new video player layout is causing controversy among users due to the cramped design and focus on content engagement over community interaction. The new web UI shifts the video title, uploader info, and comments to a small right-aligned column while video recommendations take prominence. With overwhelmingl...
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Smart devices are turning out to be a poor investment

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Tech giants like Amazon and Google are wresting control away from consumers with each software update....
Tech giants like Amazon and Google are wresting control away from consumers with each software update. The degradation of features and user experience in smart devices have left consumers feeling cheated. Moving towards local control and investing in professional solutions may be key in navigating the smart home ind...
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Beeper pulls the plug on iMessage in response to Apple banning users

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Android now lets you transfer eSIMs between your phones

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New Google Cast competitor is open-source and backed by Amazon

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Google's new US layoffs are to replace core jobs in Mexico and India

YouTube moves to AV1 by default to the dismay of some Android users

YouTube has a new design on desktop and everyone is mad about it

Smart devices are turning out to be a poor investment

Beeper pulls the plug on iMessage in response to Apple banning users

Android now lets you transfer eSIMs between your phones

New Google Cast competitor is open-source and backed by Amazon