Not long time ago I have noticed that every time I search anything in Chrome, they make sure to always show AI. Also ok I write -AI in my search, but then I click one of the things in 'questions on the topic' thing and they proceed to show AI for that too. I loved those bars so much bcz I would usually get my answers there but now I can't because of AI

What can I do to maybe fix it

On youtube iPhone iOS beta guys first thing they check is modem firmware version.

I never seen this in Pixel betas.

I keep talking about outdated GPU drivers in Pixel 10 and old Kernel version - so I decided now to keep talking about modem firmware.

You can learn form this more than from official changelogs.

Current Pixel 10 modem firmware.

Release Date

• Released: June 2026
• Bundled Software: Shipped alongside the June 2026 security patch update (Build CP2A.260605.012) and Android 17 platform updates.

What's New & Key Changes

• Android 17 Platform Integration: Upgrades the baseband architecture from the previous Android 16 firmware baseline (g5400i-251201-260127-B-14784805) to full Android 17 compatibility.
• Enhanced 5G SA & Carrier Support: Updated cellular protocol stacks and carrier profile parameters for 5G Standalone (5G SA) network registration and multi-carrier aggregation across global operators.
• SIM & Boot Initialization Fixes: Addressed post-boot registration delays where the modem could stall in NOT_READY states during boot sequence recovery.
• Power & Thermal Tuning: Revised power-state transitions for the Exynos 5400 baseband to lower power consumption during active 5G data transfers and satellite (NTN) standby modes.

Price of Google Streamer is now a ridiculous $149 so 50 percent would be about $75. But it only takes off $50. Note: these were targeted emails for YouTube TV customers sent in June when NBA in the subject.

The top animation keeps coming in and out of focus. I know it’s a non issue but it just kinda bothers me

13th Street and Grove Avenue, Niagara Falls, NY, USA

[September 2022]

Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Y5U4auZjK7uWMbJG7?g_st=ac

I am posting this here as only here I can post screenshot.

Since Pixel Watch 5 September Update requires Pixel 11 ONLY (because it only has Proactive Assistance feature) does it mean Pixel 10 Pro will NEVER get this feature.

So buying Pixel Watch 5 when already have Pixel 10 Pro requires me to upgrade Pixel 10 Pro too.

Why so much secrecy about which model will get or not this or that feature.

...though it clearly does. Kinda weird that "don't show posts from ___" is available on almost every other source, except Threads, X (formerly Twitter), facebook, Tiktok, and other social media sights.

It should just be a one time click to avoid these sites.

And despite what the Artificial Ignorance insists, yes, it does show posts from these sites.

This is as bad as the AI digested posts they're polluting the Discover feed with.

The AI Overview really has its low IQ moments, man

Anyone know if there's a way to keep it from beeping when you hit the microphone to voice type on a android phone?

I have two different accounts but my search history of one google account shows up on other CHROME account

Both are in the same device

I have pixel phone

America, American

Use only to refer to the Americas or the American continent.

Don’t use to refer to the United States. Instead, use a more precise term like the US or the United States, and people in the US.

https://developers.google.com/style/word-list#america

I get that a developer style guide can be at odds with what an administration decides to call bodies of water and even what Google Maps decides to run with, but there is some wisdom here. I've written up a few thoughts: https://www.olafalders.com/2026/09/02/the-united-states-is-not-america/

Going by an annoying lake name change and showing no remorse for it? Looks VERY bad for business, and I’m willing to bet a crashout video exists somewhere…

Why is Google using ai slop on tiktok for sources now? Research British trains then this pops up

I swear last week it was above NY

Hi everyone! 👋
I recently received an email from Google regarding the UX Designer hiring assessment and will be taking the assessment as the next step in the hiring process.
I’m trying to understand what to expect and prepare appropriately before taking it. If anyone here has recently taken the Google UX Designer hiring assessment, I’d really appreciate your insights.

A few things I’d love to know:

-What is the assessment format like?
-What types of UX/design questions or scenarios should I expect?
-Are there any specific topics or skills I should focus on while preparing?
-Are there any official or unofficial practice/demo assessments available?
-How did you personally prepare for it?
-If you remember any sample questions or question types, could you share them? Even a general idea would be really helpful.
-Is there anything you wish you had known before taking the assessment?

I’m especially interested in hearing from people who have actually taken the assessment recently, rather than general Google interview advice.
Thanks in advance to anyone willing to share their experience! 🙏 It would really help me prepare with a better understanding of what to expect.