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It was only a matter of time until Google launched its own location tracker, similar to Apple’s AirTags, Samsung’s SmartTag, and of course, Tile. According to the developer (and well-sourced leaker) Kuba Wojciechowski, Google’s Nest team is developing a tracker codenamed “Grogu.” It’ll reportedly include an onboard speaker, as well as support for Bluetooth Low Energy and ultra-wideband (UWB). Wojciechowski found evidence of the tracker when he noticed that Google added support for locator… Source link

Former Alabama forward Darius Miles was arrested and reportedly charged with capital murder following a shooting Sunday. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt) Former Alabama men’s basketball player Darius Miles was reportedly charged with capital murder after a shooting Sunday. Miles, 21, was one of two suspects reportedly charged in the shooting death. Video of Miles leaving the Tuscaloosa County Jail emerged on Twitter on Sunday. Shortly after that footage was released, Miles’ player page on Alabama’s… Source link

Former Alabama forward Darius Miles was arrested and reportedly charged with capital murder following a shooting Sunday. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt) Former Alabama men’s basketball player Darius Miles was reportedly charged with capital murder after a shooting Sunday. Miles, 21, was one of two suspects reportedly charged in the shooting death. Video of Miles leaving the Tuscaloosa County Jail emerged on Twitter on Sunday. Shortly after that footage was released, Miles’ player page on Alabama’s… Source link

Google and Nvidia have contacted US financial regulators about Microsoft’s proposed $69bn takeover of Activision Blizzard, according to Bloomberg (paywall). Sources told the website both Google and Nvidia had “expressed concerns” to the Federal Trade Commision (FTC), which sued to block the deal in December. The FTC has argued the buyout, which would grant Microsoft ownership of the likes of Call of Duty, World of Warcraft and Candy Crush, would reduce competition… Source link

Google and Nvidia have both reportedly joined Sony in raising concerns to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) regarding Microsoft’s planned $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard, according to a Bloomberg report. The two companies reportedly contend that by acquiring Activision Blizzard, Microsoft would gain an unfair advantage in the cloud, subscription, and mobile gaming markets. That said, one source told Bloomberg that Nvidia at least is not expressly opposed to the acquisition,… Source link

Image: Porsche Porsche may turn to Google to provide the backbone for its infotainment software in future models, Reuters reported Thursday citing a source with knowledge of the German manufacturer’s plans. Up until now, the Stuttgart-based sports car maker has collaborated with the Volkswagen Group’s Cariad unit for software development, but last fall Porsche decided to make a clean break and start negotiating with other partners. Those have included Google, Apple, Baidu, Tencent, and… Source link

© Brandon Wade/Reuters CEO of Google Sundar Pichai told some teams to switch gears and work on developing AI products, the New York Times reports. Brandon Wade/Reuters Google issued a “code red” in response to the rise of AI bot ChatGPT, NYT reports. CEO Sundar Pichai redirected some teams to focus on building out AI products, per the report. The move comes as talks abound over whether ChatGPT could one day replace Google’s search engine. Google’s management issued a “code red”… Source link

The long-running race for NFL Sunday Ticket is reportedly coming to an end, with Google as the winner for the package, which will be available on YouTube (owned by the company). While an official announcement hasn’t come quite yet, the New York Times reports that $2.5 billion has been discussed as the annual cost to Google, which would be a billion more per year than the $1.5 billion currently being paid by DirecTV. The length of the deal is currently unknown. DirecTV’s existing… Source link

After negotiating with the world’s largest tech firms, the NFL may have settled on a winner in the Sunday Ticket sweepstakes: Google. The NFL is in “advanced talks” with Google’s YouTube to take over Sunday Ticket rights, The Wall Street Journal reported Tuesday night. A deal could be announced Wednesday, WSJ reported. The popular subscription package enables fans to watch live “out of market” games wherever they live in the U.S. However, another source said the… Source link

The NFL’s “Sunday Ticket” is about to jump to YouTube. Google and the NFL are reportedly in advanced talks to bring the popular streaming service to YouTube starting next season, according to the Wall Street Journal. An official announcement could come as soon as Wednesday. DirecTV has held the rights for “Sunday Ticket” since it first launched in 1994. The service has become a critical part of the NFL season for fans across the country, both because it allows fans to watch nearly… Source link