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Google is ‘investigating’ reports of mail-in Pixel repairs leading to ‘hacked’ accounts, leaked photos

December 6, 2021
Smartphone repairs can be frustrating if you don’t live nearby a location that can handle the issue, and for many Pixel users, that’s exactly the problem they face. As such, mail-in repairs are a popular means of fixing broken Pixel devices. For a couple of users, though, that process has turned into a nightmare with mail-in Google Pixel repairs resulting in “hacked” accounts and…
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Google Doodle game slices into the history of pizza [Video]

December 6, 2021
The latest Google Doodle game tasks you with slicing pizza to suit the requests of a picky group of pie eaters while encouraging a look into the dish’s history and varieties. History of pizza You may be surprised to learn that humans have been eating pizza or something…
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Some Chromecast with Google TV, Netflix bundle buyers accidentally get another 6 months for free

December 6, 2021
From launch, the Chromecast with Google TV has been available with a Netflix bundle that gets you six months of access to the streaming service for just $40 more. A bug looks to be causing some of those Chromecast buyers to get another Netflix promo code for free service. The Chromecast with Google TV comes in at $49.99 — currently $10 off — and the Netflix bundle is $89.99. For $40, you get…
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Sense raises $50M to bolster recruitment efforts with AI

December 5, 2021
Hear from CIOs, CTOs, and other C-level and senior execs on data and AI strategies at the Future of Work Summit this January 12, 2022. Learn more Recruiting is a top concern for enterprises in 2021. In a survey by XpertHR, roughly one-half of responding employers plan to increase their workforce in 2021, but expect that hurdles will stand in the way. A high volume of low-quality applicants is…
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MobileNews

WhatsApp for iOS testing new voice waveforms for chat bubbles

December 5, 2021
You may have noticed that WhatsApp for iOS now shows a waveform when you’re recording a voice message. Now, the company is testing a new interface that shows exactly the form of your message when it’s sent to the chat. According to WABetaInfo, this feature is starting…
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Google app tests more conventional Search bar that matches other first-party apps

December 5, 2021
In addition to a bottom field, the Google app is testing a Search bar that appears at the very top of your screen. It matches other first-party apps, but is a departure from what Google Search has looked like on mobile for the past several years. This A/B test sees the pill-shaped search field appear above the Google logo/Doodle. In the process, Google removes the weather condition and…
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