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Google launches new device protection program called Pixel Care+

Google says Pixel Care+ provides a “higher level of coverage, service and peace of mind for Google hardware owners.”

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Nvidia reports record sales as the AI boom continues

Nvidia’s revenue hit $46.7 billion in the second quarter, a 56% increase compared to the same period last year.

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WhatsApp’s new AI feature lets you rephrase and adjust the tone of your messages

With Writing Help, users can get AI-generated suggestions that rewrite their messages in professional, funny, supportive, or rephrased way.

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911 centers are so understaffed, they’re turning to AI to answer calls

The company offers an AI voice assistant that helps 911 centers offload non-emergency call volume.

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Founder of IRL social media app charged with defrauding investors

Abraham Shafi, the founder and CEO of Get Together, parent company of the social media app IRL, faces charges of wire fraud, securities fraud and obstruction.

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YouTube-Fox standoff has high stakes as college football, NFL seasons kick off

Google’s YouTube and Fox are in a standoff over a new distribution deal, and the clock is ticking with football season starting.

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FBI says China’s Salt Typhoon hacked at least 200 US companies

The FBI’s cyber chief says the long-running China-backed hacking campaign is “ongoing” and affecting companies all over the world.

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With Starship Flight 10, SpaceX prioritized resilience over perfection

SpaceX proves it can fly through failures on Starship’s tenth test flight.

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Google has eliminated 35% of managers overseeing small teams in past year, exec says

In Google’s continuing effort to run more efficiently, the company has been getting rid of managers who oversee fewer than three people.

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Chipolo, an AirTag rival, debuts rechargeable trackers with a six-month battery life

Chipolo debuts a lineup of rechargeable trackers to compete with AirTag and others.

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