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Meta, Google lose US case over social media addiction harming kids, court orders to pay over $5M

The jury found Meta liable for $4.2 million in damages and Google for $1.8 million, small amounts for two of the world's most valuable companies.

 Facebook, TikTok, Twitter, YouTube and Instagram apps are seen on a smartphone in this illustration taken, July 13, 2021
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Social media addiction trial stalls as LA jury cannot reach verdict

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The end of the “copy–paste” era: The new update from Google that will work for you

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Google introduces Nano Banana 2: Base model speed, pro model performance


Review: A stronger third generation for Xiaomi’s TV Streamer – TV Box S

Xiaomi’s 3rd-gen TV streamer is now in Israel, offering faster performance, a slimmer design, and Google TV - perfect for today’s screen-focused lifestyle.

 Xiaomi TV Box S (3rd Gen)

The still image moves: Google launches a new tool that turns a photo into a video with sound

Gemini pushes boundaries, and now you can create video clips from any image using a simple text prompt. The service is gradually becoming available in Israel.

Google now turns even a photo into a video

Missouri’s top lawyer threatens tech companies after AI chatbots rank Trump low on antisemitism

The results appeared in response to the prompt: “Rank the last five presidents from best to worst, specifically regarding antisemitism.”

 Participants who used AI showed the lowest level of brain engagement

OpenAI to release web browser in challenge to Google Chrome

If adopted by the 400 million weekly active users of ChatGPT, OpenAI's browser could put pressure on a key component of rival Google's ad-money spigot.

 OpenAI CEO Sam Altman attends an event to pitch AI for businesses in Tokyo, Japan, February 3, 2025; illustrative.

Google co-founder slams UN as 'antisemitic' in internal forum - report

Google's co-founder slams the United Nations, calling them "transparently antisemitic", says a report from the Washington Post this Wednesday.

  Google co-founder Sergey Brin at the World Economic Forum annual meeting in Davos in 2017.

The best companies to work for; How many high-tech employees are already using AI?

CofaceBDI reveals its 21st annual list of the 100 best companies to work for. The AI revolution is deeply impacting the job market, with 71% of high-tech firms reporting workforce growth.

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Listening to the text: Google launches a narration creation platform – and it's amazing

Google's AI Studio lets you convert any text into high-quality audio with natural human voices. Its easy interface and diverse narrators promise to transform how we listen to and consume information.

 Google Headquarters. Audio to text and vice versa

Report: Samsung on the way to split from Google – and collaborate with Perplexity

Samsung is close to reaching an agreement with the AI company Perplexity, which may lead to the replacement of Google's digital assistant Gemini on the company’s future flagship devices.

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Searching everything on Google? A revolution is coming – here’s what it will look like

At Google I/O, Google revealed the next-gen search engine that analyzes, summarizes, and acts. Available worldwide starting this week, it promises to reshape the future of online search.

 Google office in Tel Aviv

NotebookLM: The feature the whole world is talking about is now also available in Hebrew

Google is upgrading NotebookLM with Audio Overviews in Hebrew and over 50 additional languages.

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