Google, Mayo team develops AI algorithm to treat psychiatric illness, stroke
The tech giant has tied up with researchers at Mayo Clinic to develop a set of paradigms, or viewpoints, that simplify comparisons between effects of electrical stimulation on the brain. They developed a new type of algorithm called "basis profile curve identification".
Google Drive rolls out nifty feature for offline access
The new feature lets you access PDFs, images, Microsoft Office documents and other non-Google files even without an internet connection. According to Android Central, it is gradually rolling out to all Drive users and should be live for everyone by next week. You can then open those files using the compatible apps installed on your PC through Drive's web-based portal.
Google working on 'Human Presence Sensor' for Chromebooks: Report
Earlier this year, in a blog post celebrating 10 years of Chromebooks, Google included a small teaser of what's next for Chrome OS. In it, there's a promise of using acesensor technologies for more personalized experiences," 9To5Google reported. While there has been significant work done over the last few months to make this human presence sensor work on a hardware level, there's only been one clue so far as to what Chrome OS will do with it.
Google developing own CPUs for Chromebook laptops: Report
The US internet giant plans to roll out the CPUs for laptops and tablets, which run on the company's Chrome operating system, in around 2023, three sources with knowledge of the matter told Nikkei Asia. According to the report, Google is also ramping up its efforts to build mobile processors for its Pixel smartphones and other devices after announcing it will use in-house processor chips for the first time in its upcoming Pixel 6 series.
Google search, maps to give more info on Covid vaccine
The added information, which will start from this week for over 13,000 locations across the country, will be powered by real-time data from the CoWIN APIs. The information include availability of appointment slots at each centre, vaccines and doses offered (dose 1 or dose 2), expectations for pricing (paid or free) and link to the CoWIN website for booking, the company said in a statement.
Google Pixel Buds A-Series creates ripples with rich sound
Packed with custom-designed 12 mm dynamic speaker drivers that deliver full, clear and a natural sound, with Bass Boost for amplifying deep frequencies, the Pixel Buds are available on Flipkart, Reliance Digital and Tata Cliq for Rs 9,999. Google Assistant is built right into the Pixel Buds A-Series. Users can get quick hands-free help to check the weather, get an answer, change the volume, or have notifications read to them with a simple "Ok Google".
Google releases YouTube Music Wear OS app for Samsung's new watches
Available on the Play Store, the Wear OS version of YouTube Music offers up access to all of your playlists, mixes, and, of course, playback controls, reports 9to5Google. The YouTube Music Wear OS app allows users to listen songs while the watch is connected to a Bluetooth device, download music directly to a smartwatch, and control playback.
Google to revamp Play Store app ratings
Soon, Play Store users on phones will see app ratings based on the average of submissions from only the country they are registered. "We have heard from both Play Store users and developers that ratings and reviews could be more helpful," the company said in a statement late on Monday.
Google is shutting down its Android Auto mobile app
Instead anyone who wants a driving-friendly interface for their Android phone should use the Google Assistant driving mode, which is available within Google Maps, or the native Android Auto interface available in select cars, reports The Verge. "For those who use them on phone experience (Android Auto mobile app), they will be transitioned to Google Assistant driving mode," Google said in a statement.
Google Pixel 5, Pixel 4a 5G discontinued: Report
According to The Verge, both are currently listed on Google's online store as sold out, and remaining stock at other retailers likely won't last long. "With our current forecasts, we expect Google Store in the US to sell out of Pixel 4a (5G) and Pixel 5 in the coming weeks following the launch of Pixel 5a (5G)," a company spokesperson told the tech website.
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