➀ Google has rebranded TensorFlow Lite to LiteRT, allowing for ML and AI model deployment on Android, iOS, and embedded devices; ➁ LiteRT supports multiple frameworks including PyTorch, JAX, and Keras; ➂ The name change is part of the Google AI Edge suite and will be progressively rolled out with the LiteRT name appearing more in developer documentation.

➀ Android users are reporting a new Search widget in the latest beta version of the Google app; ➁ The widget adds a customizable shortcut on top of the Lens and Speak Now shortcuts; ➂ Users can set the shortcut to directly launch Translate, Song Search, Weather, Translate (camera), Finance, or do nothing at all.

➀ The European Court of Justice imposed multi-billion dollar fines on Google and Apple; ➁ Apple was ordered to pay 13 billion euros in back taxes to Ireland; ➂ Google was fined 2.4 billion euros for abuse of its dominant position in shopping comparison services.

➀ Google is reportedly planning to establish a hyperscale data center near Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, marking its first such investment in the country. ➁ The project, if approved, aims to be operational by 2027 and could significantly impact Vietnam's digital infrastructure. ➂ The decision is driven by Vietnam's growing digital economy and the rapid expansion of YouTube's user base in the country, despite challenges like power supply shortages and unstable network infrastructure.

1. Google introduces Google Essentials, a new app that simplifies access to its services on Windows PCs, starting with HP computers. 2. HP's gaming laptops will benefit from Google Play Games integration, allowing game syncing between PC and Android devices. 3. Users can access Google Photos and Google Messages, enhancing the Windows-Android ecosystem experience.

➀ Google unveiled its new lineup of Pixel 9 phones, including the $1,799 Pixel 9 Pro, at its Made by Google event. ➁ The company also announced Gemini Live, a direct competitor to OpenAI's advanced AI models. ➂ Google is expanding its AI-powered search summaries to six more countries: India, Brazil, Japan, the U.K., Indonesia, and Mexico.

➀ Google integrates Gemini into various hardware including foldable phones, smartwatches, and TWS headphones. ➁ Four new AI-enabled phones are introduced: Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL, and Pixel 9 Pro Fold. ➂ Pixel 9 series cameras are upgraded with AI capabilities, offering 8K video and advanced image editing features.

1. Google announced it will no longer abolish third-party cookies, prompting disappointment from W3C; 2. W3C emphasizes the need for third-party cookies to be eliminated due to privacy concerns and potential social harm; 3. W3C expresses regret over Google's decision, which could hinder progress in web privacy and cross-browser initiatives.

1. Google confirmed a faulty update broke Chrome Password Manager for millions of Windows users. 2. The glitch lasted 18 hours and affected approximately 2% of the user base. 3. The incident highlights the importance of independent password managers and diversifying data storage.

1. Summarize long and complex PDF content; 2. Find specific information within PDFs using questions; 3. Create new content such as email drafts or study guides from PDF content; 4. Link PDFs with other files

❶ Apple has opted to use Google's TPUs instead of Nvidia's GPUs for developing its AI models. ❷ The Apple Foundation Models (AFMs) were trained using Google TPUv4 and TPUv5 chips, with AFM-server utilizing 8,192 TPUv4 chips and AFM-on-device using 2,048 TPUv5p chips. ❸ Apple's detailed research paper reveals the company's efforts in AI transparency and performance optimization.

1. Leveraging RSS feeds to automatically gather news relevant to your work; 2. Integrating with Google News to expand the scope of the latest information; 3. Creating a flow in Power Automate to post news with mentions to your team.

1. The term 'Enshittification' describes the process where a useful internet service becomes corrupted by commercialisation; 2. Google is accused of skewing searches to favor advertisers, leading to more irrelevant search results; 3. The author suggests that regulators should create an 'Enshittification Index' to monitor the transformation of internet consumer companies.

1. Google announced four new features for Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip6, Z Fold6, and updated Galaxy Watches: Gemini, Circle to Search, multiview with YouTube TV, and Wear OS 5. 2. Gemini will provide content-based suggestions and support split-screen video viewing. 3. Circle to Search adds translation and homework help for physics and math, aiming to attract younger users. 4. YouTube TV with Multiview allows up to four events to be viewed simultaneously on the Galaxy Z Fold6. 5. Wear OS 5 brings improved health monitoring and enhanced performance and battery life to the latest Galaxy Watches.

1. A study by researchers from Stanford University and CISPA Helmholtz Center suggests that the risk of malicious extensions in the Chrome Web Store is higher than what Google acknowledges. 2. The study found over 346 million users installed a Security-Noteworthy Extension (SNE) in the last three years, with SNEs remaining in the store for an average of 380 days. 3. The researchers recommend Google monitor extensions for code similarity and improve maintenance to enhance security.