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Google has released a new AI model that maps the world in 10-meter squares for machines to read. The company's AlphaEarth Foundations model has been trained on vast amounts of Earth observation data from satellites and other sources to produce embeddings for computer programs, rather than visual imagery or some…

The legal dispute began when Epic got tired of paying Google and Apple a 30 percent cut of sales. The legal dispute began when Epic got tired of paying Google and Apple a 30 percent cut of sales. The ruling, authored by Judge Margaret McKeown, affirms the jury's verdict and…

The Tigers announced the acquisition of right-hander Kyle Finnegan from the Nationals. Detroit sent righty pitching prospects Josh Randall and R.J. Sales back to Washington. The Tigers transferred newly-acquired reliever  Paul Sewald to the 60-day injured list in a corresponding roster move. Sewald has been out since mid-July with a…

Award-winning CEO argues social search has replaced Google, while employees represent brands’ most powerful untapped resource for authentic audience connection. When COVID-19 lockdowns devastated the travel industry, TripAdvisor executive Melissa Laurie discovered something unexpected while creating uplifting content for her beleaguered sector: short-form videos had the power to forge authentic…

This Media Briefing covers the latest in media trends for Digiday+ members and is distributed over email every Thursday at 10 a.m. ET. More from the series → This week’s Media Briefing digs into why The New York Times is hiring the former head of Google’s search and AI partnerships…

This Ad Tech Briefing covers the latest in ad tech and platforms for Digiday+ members and is distributed over email every Tuesday at 10 a.m. ET. More from the series → Google-parent Alphabet was the first large platform business to issue earnings in the current round of quarterly calls, with…

The Samsung Galaxy A07 appears to feature only minor design changes. (Image source: Samsung) Samsung is reportedly planning to release a new entry-level smartphone soon: the Galaxy A07. According to a recent leak, the device will feature extended update support and a processor that is 40% faster than its predecessor…

The social media giant follows Alphabet, Google’s parent company, which made a similar decision in November. Meta will suspend political and social issue advertising on its platforms in the European Union starting in October. Facebook and Instagram’s parent company announced the new policy change on Friday, citing legal uncertainty about…

Maybe it'll make its way to the Pixel 10 The Wireless Power Consortium (WPC) has announced the evolution of Qi charging with “Qi2 25W,” a faster charging option for flagship Android smartphones and iPhones. Previously, the WPC had confirmed that Google was working to boost Qi2 charging speeds. However, it’s…

Google is set to invest $37 million into research, talent development, infrastructure, funding and partnerships to strengthen AI in Africa. The funding, partly committed and unannounced, will fund AI research, support African languages, improve food systems, expand digital skills, and build research capacity. In a statement, James Manyika, Senior Vice…