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Hundreds of Google Assistant software, Devices and Services workers laid off
11Jan By adminNo Comments
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Hundreds of Google Assistant software, Devices and Services workers laid off

[ad_1] Google is in the news again. This time it has announced yet another round of layoffs that is happening and this time it is all about those working on the voice-activated Google Assistant software and other departments. The number of lay offs is quite large and runs into hundreds. Apart from hundreds of people being laid off who were working on its voice-activated Google Assistant software, parent company Alphabet also eliminated a similar number of roles in the company's Devices and Services team. The Google layoffs at Google Assistant, first reported by news platform Semafor, are a part of organizational changes that have been in place since the second-half of 2023, which included layoffs at the company's mapping app Waze, Reuters reported. A few hundred roles are being eliminat...
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Fitbit apologizes to frustrated users after controversial redesign, says big updates coming soon
20Oct By adminNo Comments
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Fitbit apologizes to frustrated users after controversial redesign, says big updates coming soon

[ad_1] Earlier this month, Google rolled out a major redesign for the Fitbit app that offered new customizable windows, better data viewing, an off-device tracking mode, and more. The redesign was part of Google's larger vision of creating a modern look and fluid functionalities for the app. However, users were not impressed with the update. In fact, many users flooded social media platforms and discussion forums with complaints over the new UI redesign. Many even demanded that the app be returned to the older design. It looks like Fitbit has noticed the widespread displeasure among its user base because recently, it posted a blog post that said, “Thank you for your suggestions as we continue to improve the Fitbit app. We are reading and listening to every piece of feedback from our com...
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Fitbit in your skull! 10 things you should know about Neuralink, Elon Musk’s Brain-Computer firm
21Sep By adminNo Comments
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Fitbit in your skull! 10 things you should know about Neuralink, Elon Musk’s Brain-Computer firm

[ad_1] Yesterday, September 20, was an important day for Elon Musk cofounded Neuralink, a neurotechnology company developing implantable brain-computer interfaces (BCIs), as it received approval from an independent review board to begin recruiting for its first human trials. The company is currently focused on curing a disease called quadriplegia (paralysis to all four limbs) using brain implants. The company has been in the news for both its remarkable innovation as well as criticisms of impossible-sounding claims. If you are trying to find out about the company and its achievements so far, read on.10 things about Neuralink1. Neuralink was founded in 2016 by Elon Musk and a founding team of seven scientists and engineers. The company's aim was to build a direct communication channel be...
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Fitbit app gets a major redesign! Know what’s new – Coach tab, customization, more
20Sep By adminNo Comments
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Fitbit app gets a major redesign! Know what’s new – Coach tab, customization, more

[ad_1] Ahead of the Made by Google event, which is expected to launch the Google Pixel 8 series and the Pixel Watch 2, Google has rolled out a big redesign for its Fitbit app, and it can be potentially a game changer for users with its new customizable windows, better data viewing, and an off-device tracking mode so none of your activities are ever missed out. This is also the first time Google has brought such a big redesign to the platform, but many had pointed out that it was necessary as the social features were removed. Let us take a look.Announcing the new redesigned Fitbit app, Google said in a blog post, “The redesigned Fitbit app starts rolling out today. The new, simplified app is now easier to use and organized around three tabs — Today, Coach, and You — to bring the health a...
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Fitbit app can get a BIG redesign; Know everything that is expected to change
2Aug By adminNo Comments
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Fitbit app can get a BIG redesign; Know everything that is expected to change

[ad_1] Later this year, Fitbit users might experience some drastic changes within its app. This new redesign initiative by Google may change the whole look and feel of the app along with addition of new features. Over the past few months, the app is going through a lot of changes and now we might see a whole new app after it has been redesigned. As per the reports, a few users have been already asked to try out the beta version of the current app. Let's check out what all changes are expected in the new Fitbit app. Fitbit app expected modificationsAccording to a report by The Verge, the Fitbit app may get a revamped version of presenting the device's tracked data. It is stated that the app will be divided into three tabs consisting of Today, Coach, and You tabs. There are no major cha...
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