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YouTube TV rolling out update on Apple TV with HDR, ‘black screen’ fixes

Apple TV users have had it a bit rough with YouTube TV as of late, but a new update is on its way that fixes a couple of long-standing issues, including HDR handling. A YouTube TV engineer confirmed on Reddit this week that a new update has “just started” rolling out to Apple TV users. The “large” update doesn’t have an official changelog, but a few changes were mentioned. Firstly, this…
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Google has tasked the Assistant team to work on Bard

The conversational aspects of generative AI and large language models (LLMs), like LaMDA, make it ripe for smart assistants. Google specifically mentioned Assistant two years ago as a product where it hopes to incorporate “better conversational features.” That has yet to…
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Google tapping the Pixel and Nest brands to invite people to Bard

Following this morning’s expansion, Google is heavily using its Pixel, Nest, and other consumer-facing brands to invite people to use Bard. Approximately 90 minutes after Google announced it was opening up access to Bard, Pixel owners received a “You’re invited to try Bard, an early experiment by Google” email. This is in addition to reaching out to Superfans yesterday. The company also…
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9to5Google Log Out: Recapping March’s Pixel update situation

9to5Google has a rebooted newsletter that highlights the biggest Google stories with added commentary and other tidbits. Sign up to get it early in your inbox, or continue reading 9to5Google Log Out below: It’s been an interesting few weeks in Pixel software updates. With…
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Google Docs rolling out more customizable table of contents

Following its big Material You redesign, Google Docs is adding more customization options for tables of contents, as well as better formatting options for all other tables. You now get a third default style (Plain text, Dotted, and Links) with the ability to turn on/off page…
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Chrome for Android adds past search queries to New Tab Page, how to turn off

In recent days, Chrome has added your past search queries to the New Tab Page on Android so that they appear alongside frequently visited sites. This feature has been in testing for the past few months, but Google looks to have just widely rolled it out on Android. It’s live in the stable channel on all devices we checked today. Instead of a site favicon, there’s a magnifying glass icon as the…
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Google opens early access to Bard AI today

As ChatGPT, Bing, and others have opened the floodgates for generative AI, Google is today finally opening up access to its Bard AI starting today. Announced in a blog post on The Keyword, Google confirmed that access to Bard is opening today in limited regions. This isn’t…