Google release fix for Pixel bug but requires developer level skills and tools to execute
Google has released a fix for a major storage bug affecting Pixel phones, which was reportedly caused by the January 2024 Google Play system update. This bug locked users out of their phone’s local storage, rendering the devices nearly useless. The solution provided by Google on the Pixel Community Forums is not user-friendly; it requires […]
Google announces Gemini Pro in Bard and competition with OpenAI heats up
Google has announced the global release of Gemini Pro in Bard, which will be available in over 40 languages and 230 countries. This upgraded version of Bard will feature text-to-image generation powered by the Imagen-2 model, claimed to be superior to OpenAI’s Dall.E2. To maintain a clear distinction between AI-generated and human-created visuals, Bard will […]
Google’s huge cuts to “quality raters” could affect SEO ratings
Google has made a significant move by canceling a major contract with Appen, an Australian data services company. This decision could lead to the termination of thousands of quality rater jobs. Appen, which has been providing a substantial number of third-party search quality raters for Google, is expected to face a revenue loss of $82.8 […]
Google gets its mojo working and threatens Open AI’s dominance: Hashtag Trending for Friday February 2nd, 2024
Gemini Pro looks poised to give OpenAI some real competition for a change, TikTok loses access to a huge amount of popular music, there is finally a fix for the Pixel phone storage bug (but you’re probably not going to like it), and the US Senate hearings on social media are like social media itself,
Proposed Canadian AI law is like a race car without an engine, expert tells Parliamentary committee
Proposed legislation needs more details, more public consultation, former UofT computer science professor
Hashtag Trending Feb.1-Software issues hit automakers; Poor performance linked to RTO mandates?; Microsoft continues to push Edge over Chrome
Software problems are hitting automakers hard, Tesla’s shares take a hit as Elon Musk’s compensation is reversed by a judge in a shareholder lawsuit, a study concludes that poor performance is more likely for companies that are forcing return to office and does your Chrome browser look different? It might be the old Microsoft switcheroo…
Hashtag Trending Feb.1-Software issues hit automakers; Poor performance linked to RTO mandates?; Microsoft continues to push Edge over Chrome
Software problems are hitting automakers hard, Tesla’s shares take a hit as Elon Musk’s compensation is reversed by a judge in a shareholder lawsuit, a study concludes that poor performance is more likely for companies that are forcing return to office and does your Chrome browser look different? It might be the old Microsoft switcheroo…
