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Google backpedals on plans to totally kill this legacy service

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-12-13 20:13:14

It’s hard to believe, but Google launched its URL Shortener tool all the way back in 2009. Although the tool was shut down in 2018, Google confirmed that goo.gl URLs would continue to redirect to their intended destinations. However, the tech giant announced last year that it would stop supporting those links after August 25, 2025. That was the plan anyway, but the company has since had a slight change of heart. Google has updated the blog post where it announced the shutdown of Google URL Shor

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Google shifts goo.gl policy: Inactive links deactivated, active links preserved

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-12-13 17:43:02

While we previously announced discontinuing support for all goo.gl URLs after August 25, 2025, we've adjusted our approach in order to preserve actively used links. We understand these links are embedded in countless documents, videos, posts and more, and we appreciate the input received. Nine months ago, we redirected URLs that showed no activity in late 2024 to a message specifying that the link would be deactivated in August, and these are the only links targeted to be deactivated. If you g

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Some goo.gl URLs will live to fight another day

engadget.com Unknown 2025-12-14 00:35:08

Google's shortened URLs are the horror movie monster of the Google Graveyard: They keep finding a way to stay alive. On Friday, the company said goo.gl links that don't show the above warning will work for the foreseeable future. In 2018, Google cut off the ability to create new shortened links. But it kept existing URLs active as a courtesy to those who relied on them. Then, a year ago, the company said its bit.ly rival would shut down completely on August 25, 2025. That appeared to be the fin

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Google Shifts goo.gl Policy: Inactive Links Deactivated, Active Links Preserved

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-12-14 05:43:02

While we previously announced discontinuing support for all goo.gl URLs after August 25, 2025, we've adjusted our approach in order to preserve actively used links. We understand these links are embedded in countless documents, videos, posts and more, and we appreciate the input received. Nine months ago, we redirected URLs that showed no activity in late 2024 to a message specifying that the link would be deactivated in August, and these are the only links targeted to be deactivated. If you g

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WIRED Roundup: ChatGPT Goes Full Demon Mode

wired.com Zoë Schiffer 2025-12-14 05:02:05

Louise Matsakis: I got to say, I think calling this a migration is maybe underselling it. This is an evacuation, no? I find this sad in a lot of ways just because I remember when Tuvalu was kind of the poster child for climate change, and it was like, we have to save places like this island nation, and it just sort of feels like, I think practical and understandable and humane, but also, I don't know, an indication that we're giving up and that there's sort of defeat of we're actually just going

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Google releases Olympiad medal-winning Gemini 2.5 ‘Deep Think’ AI publicly — but there’s a catch…

venturebeat.com Carl Franzen 2025-12-14 15:39:22

Want smarter insights in your inbox? Sign up for our weekly newsletters to get only what matters to enterprise AI, data, and security leaders. Subscribe Now Google has officially launched Gemini 2.5 Deep Think, a new variation of its AI model engineered for deeper reasoning and complex problem-solving, which made headlines last month for winning a gold medal at the International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO) — the first time an AI model achieved the feat. However, this is unfortunately not the i

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Google rolls out its most powerful Gemini model yet

engadget.com Unknown 2025-12-14 15:12:05

Google AI Ultra subscribers now have access to Deep Think, Google’s most advanced reasoning model yet for Gemini 2.5. The new model was first unveiled at Google I/O , and after feedback from "early trusted testers," is now being rolled out to a wider audience. For now, access is limited to the highest-tier AI subscription Google offers, which will run you a cool $250 per month. The public version of Deep Think is a variation of the model that recently achieved a gold-medal standard at the Inter

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Google’s Advanced AI Model Is Now Available to Try—for $250 a Month

gizmodo.com Bruce Gil 2025-12-14 15:20:02

Google just made one of its most advanced AI reasoning models available to the public. Like other advanced models, Gemini 2.5 Deep Think uses more than one AI agent to brainstorm answers in order to boost accuracy and result in more creative solutions. Google says the model outperformed several of its competitors in key AI benchmark tests and a variation of the model even achieved the gold-medal standard at this year’s International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO), solving five out of the six IMO p

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Google releases Gemini 2.5 Deep Think for AI Ultra subscribers

arstechnica.com Unknown 2025-12-14 15:36:08

Google is unleashing its most powerful Gemini model today, but you probably won't be able to try it. After revealing Gemini 2.5 Deep Think at the I/O conference back in May, Google is making this AI available in the Gemini app. Deep Think is designed for the most complex queries, which means it uses more compute resources than other models. So it should come as no surprise that only those subscribing to Google's $250 AI Ultra plan will be able to access it. Deep Think is based on the same found

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Live coding interviews measure stress, not coding skills

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-12-14 23:51:38

Some people enjoy live coding interviews. I’m not one of them. Two days ago, I stumbled upon a post on LinkedIn: Sounds absurd at first. Why would a senior engineer, who has been writing code for years, struggle with something as simple as a basic algorithm? Did they suddenly forget how to code? Maybe. But I have a different perspective. A quick story # Four years ago, I applied for Toptal. I passed the initial stage(s). I passed a 90-minute Codility assessment (three problems as I recall it

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You can use Google's Math Olympiad-winning Deep Think AI model now - for a price

zdnet.com Sabrina Ortiz 2025-12-15 05:29:00

Google Two weeks ago, Google and OpenAI touted their models' award-winning performance at the International Math Olympiad (IMO). Now, Google is making a version of its model available to the public. Also: This one feature could make GPT-5 a true game changer (if OpenAI gets it right) On Friday, Google launched Deep Think in the Gemini app for Google Ultra subscribers, a premium subscription tier that costs $250 per year or $125 for the first three months. Although the model is a variation of

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Google releases its award-winning Math Olympiad model, but it'll come at a price

zdnet.com Sabrina Ortiz 2025-12-15 16:00:13

Google Two weeks ago, Google and OpenAI touted their models' award-winning performance at the International Math Olympiad (IMO). Now, Google is making a version of its model available to the public. Also: This one feature could make GPT-5 a true game changer (if OpenAI gets it right) On Friday, Google launched Deep Think in the Gemini app for Google Ultra subscribers, a premium subscription tier that costs $250 per year or $125 for the first three months. Although the model is a variation of

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Google rolls out Gemini Deep Think AI, a reasoning model that tests multiple ideas in parallel

techcrunch.com Maxwell Zeff 2025-12-15 16:00:00

Google DeepMind is rolling out Gemini 2.5 Deep Think, which, the company says, is its most advanced AI reasoning model, able to answer questions by exploring and considering multiple ideas simultaneously and then using those outputs to choose the best answer. Subscribers to Google’s $250-per-month Ultra subscription will gain access to Gemini 2.5 Deep Think in the Gemini app starting Friday. First unveiled in May at Google I/O 2025, Gemini 2.5 Deep Think is Google’s first publicly available mu

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High Noon Recalls Alcoholic Drinks Mislabeled as Celsius. What to Do if You Were Impacted

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-12-15 23:16:00

High Noon has issued a recall on two of its Beach Variety packs because of the presence of alcohol in the wrong type of cans. Within these 12-packs of High Noon Beach Variety packs there may be some Celsius-labelled cans -- which should contain an energy drink -- that were shipped out with High Noon vodka seltzer inside them. Cans that are filled with High Noon's vodka seltzer are mislabeled as Celsius Astro Vibe Energy Drink, Sparkling Blue Razz Edition, and have a silver top instead of a blac

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The Chrome Speculation Rules API allows the browser to preload and prerender

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-12-15 23:27:10

Put this HTML tag into the <head> of your website for near-instant navigation. Ever clicked a link and had the next page appear almost instantly? That magical, speedy experience is becoming easier to achieve thanks to the Chrome Speculation Rules API. This new browser feature helps make navigation feel instant with just a few lines of HTML. How does it work? The Chrome Speculation Rules API allows developers to declaratively tell the browser which pages to preload and prerender, providing a n

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Shrinking season 3 is coming: Here’s everything we know so far

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2025-12-16 15:15:17

Shrinking season 3 is coming to Apple TV+, with big new guest stars, fresh love interests, and a lot more. Here’s everything we know so far about Shrinking’s return. Season 3 focuses on ‘moving forward‘ Shrinking co-creator Bill Lawrence has long said that his plan for the show centers around three main themes: Grief was season 1’s theme was season 1’s theme Forgiveness was season 2’s was season 2’s Moving forward will be season 3’s ‘Moving forward’ will complete the initial three-season a

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Your public ChatGPT queries are getting indexed by Google and other search engines

techcrunch.com Amanda Silberling 2025-12-16 15:23:07

It’s a strange glimpse into the human mind: If you filter search results on Google, Bing, and other search engines to only include URLs from the domain “https://chatgpt.com/share,” you can find strangers’ conversations with ChatGPT. Sometimes, these shared conversation links are pretty dull — people ask for help renovating their bathroom, understanding astrophysics, and finding recipe ideas. In another case, one user asks ChatGPT to rewrite their resume for a particular job application (judgin

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Make any website load faster with 6 lines of HTML

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-12-17 05:27:10

Put this HTML tag into the <head> of your website for near-instant navigation. Ever clicked a link and had the next page appear almost instantly? That magical, speedy experience is becoming easier to achieve thanks to the Chrome Speculation Rules API. This new browser feature helps make navigation feel instant with just a few lines of HTML. How does it work? The Chrome Speculation Rules API allows developers to declaratively tell the browser which pages to preload and prerender, providing a n

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Is Mark Zuckerberg flip flopping on open source AI?

engadget.com Unknown 2025-12-16 21:13:10

Earlier today, Mark Zuckerberg shared a rambling memo outlining his vision to build AI "superintelligence." In the memo, Zuckerberg hinted that the pursuit of more powerful AI might require the company to be more selective in what it open sources. Citing "safety concerns" he wrote that Meta would need to be "rigorous" about such decisions. The line stood out to many as Zuckerberg — who once said " fuck that " in reference to closed platforms — has made open source central to Meta's AI strategy.

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That viral lifetime Starlink offer on Facebook is a total scam

techspot.com Shawn Knight 2025-12-19 20:36:00

Bottom line: Scammers have been using social media for years to promote their schemes, and the latest one – an unbelievable deal on a lifetime Starlink subscription – is no different. While there are legitimate Starlink discounts that can help users save a few bucks, this offer is certainly not one of them. The latest scam making the rounds on Facebook promises a lifetime subscription to SpaceX's Starlink satellite Internet service for as low as $127 – roughly as much as a single month of stand

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Starlink Is Set to Receive Billions in Federal Subsidies but Analysis Says It Can’t Handle the Traffic

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-12-19 23:00:00

Key takeaways A new X-Lab analysis indicates Starlink can only support 6.66 households per square mile before speeds drop below FCC broadband minimums (100/20 Mbps). Currently, only 17% of Starlink users currently meet FCC broadband speeds, yet altered BEAD program rules could direct significant federal funds to Starlink as the lowest-cost option. While Starlink greatly improves internet access and quality for rural Americans, experts worry about its long-term viability for widespread broadban

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Wallpaper Wednesday: More great phone wallpapers for all to share (July 30)

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-12-20 20:30:07

C. Scott Brown / Android Authority Welcome to Wallpaper Wednesday! In this weekly roundup, we’ll give you a handful of Android wallpapers you can download and use on your phone, tablet, or even your laptop/PC. The images will come from folks here at Android Authority as well as our readers. All are free to use and come without watermarks. File formats are JPG and PNG, and we’ll provide images in both landscape and portrait modes, so they’ll be optimized for various screens. For the newest wall

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Yes, Starlink Is Now Much Cheaper: Here's the Catch

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-12-24 00:00:00

If you live in a rural or remote area, you likely already know how difficult it is to get a good internet connection. Most rural internet providers are devastatingly slow and typically expensive. Starlink's standard plan has become a lifesaver for those without decent rural internet options, but the hefty up-front cost of equipment, $349, and the monthly rate of $120 make Starlink an unaffordable option for many families in rural areas. Now, if you've been looking for a chance to try Starlink,

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‘The Vampire Lestat’ Cast Breaks Down the Next Chapter of AMC’s Anne Rice Immortal Universe

gizmodo.com Sabina Graves 2025-12-23 23:40:31

During San Diego Comic-Con, io9 was invited to a press conference for The Vampire Lestat, the latest Anne Rice Immortal Universe series for AMC. And don’t get it twisted, this is not Interview With The Vampire season three; this is officially the Lestat show, as he takes the mic to tell his story and put some misconceptions about himself and his past to rest—that is, until they rise from the dead or awaken… Star Sam Reid (Lestat de Lioncourt) was joined by Jacob Anderson (Louis de Pointe du Lac

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Google launches new AI search feature in UK

feeds.bbci.co.uk Unknown 2025-12-24 05:01:34

Google launches new AI search feature in UK 59 minutes ago Share Save Zoe Kleinman • @zsk Technology editor Share Save Getty Images Google is rolling out a new tool in the UK that will generate results using artificial intelligence (AI), in a significant shake-up to the world's most popular search engine. Instead of a list of search results showing links to other websites in blue type, people who choose "AI Mode" will be given an answer written in a conversational style, containing far fewer

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The New PlayStation 5 Fight Stick Is Way Weirder Than It Looks

gizmodo.com Kyle Barr 2025-12-24 20:01:39

Sony’s new controller for PS5 is unlike any of its other twin-stick, two-handed controllers, and not for all the obvious reasons. Sony’s “Project Defiant” fight stick now has a new name, FlexStrike, and a vague release date—2026. But the more intriguing, and more annoying, aspect of the fight stick is how it will connect to your PlayStation 5 or PlayStation 5 Pro. The FlexStrike features all the face buttons and triggers of a regular DualSense controller along with a single Japanese-type fight

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Elon Musk Is Furious That People Are Launching So Many Satellites, Even Though He's Personally Responsible for 60 Percent of All Satellites Currently in Space

futurism.com Unknown 2025-12-25 14:43:14

SpaceX has launched over 9,000 satellites into orbit, and the vast majority of them are still in operation today. As a result of that massive constellation, the Elon Musk-led firm controls over 60 percent of all active satellites currently in orbit. And the company's actively working to launch tens of thousands more, in an effort to bring Starlink broadband satellite internet to the world, efforts that critics say could severely impact the world of astronomy and potentially result in catastroph

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Got a suspicious Amazon refund text? Don't click the link - it's a scam

zdnet.com Lance Whitney 2025-12-25 20:35:17

Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET You've just received a text message that appears to be from Amazon. In it, the online retailer says that an item you recently purchased failed a routine inspection, is being recalled, or isn't up to Amazon's standards. As a result, you're due a full refund -- sometimes without even having to return the product. You just have to select a link in the message to claim your refund. Also: Got a suspicious E-ZPass text? Don't click the link (and what to do if you already

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Despite Starlink’s Improved Speeds, It Still Misses the FCC’s Broadband Standard

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-12-25 17:39:00

Starlink is nearly twice as fast as it was two years ago, according to a recent report from the speed test site Ookla. (Disclosure: Ookla is owned by the same parent company as CNET, Ziff Davis.) Median download speeds from the satellite internet provider have steadily ticked up over the past few years, going from 53.95 megabits per second in 2022 to 104.71Mbps today. That’s an impressive feat considering Starlink added about 5 million customers over the same period and recently passed the 6 mi

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ChatGPT can be a disaster for lawyers — Robin AI says it can fix that

theverge.com Jon Fortt 2025-12-26 00:00:00

Hello, and welcome to Decoder! I’m Jon Fortt — CNBC journalist, cohost of Closing Bell: Overtime, and creator of the Fortt Knox streaming series on LinkedIn. This is the last episode I’ll be guest-hosting for Nilay while he’s out on parental leave. We have an exciting crew who will take over for me after that, so stay tuned. Today, I’m talking with Richard Robinson, who is the cofounder and CEO of Robin AI. Richard has a fascinating resume: he was a corporate lawyer for high-profile firms in Lo

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Google backpedals on plans to totally kill this legacy service

Google shifts goo.gl policy: Inactive links deactivated, active links preserved

Some goo.gl URLs will live to fight another day

Google Shifts goo.gl Policy: Inactive Links Deactivated, Active Links Preserved

WIRED Roundup: ChatGPT Goes Full Demon Mode

Google releases Olympiad medal-winning Gemini 2.5 ‘Deep Think’ AI publicly — but there’s a catch…

Google rolls out its most powerful Gemini model yet

Google’s Advanced AI Model Is Now Available to Try—for $250 a Month

Google releases Gemini 2.5 Deep Think for AI Ultra subscribers

Live coding interviews measure stress, not coding skills

You can use Google's Math Olympiad-winning Deep Think AI model now - for a price

Google releases its award-winning Math Olympiad model, but it'll come at a price

Google rolls out Gemini Deep Think AI, a reasoning model that tests multiple ideas in parallel

High Noon Recalls Alcoholic Drinks Mislabeled as Celsius. What to Do if You Were Impacted

The Chrome Speculation Rules API allows the browser to preload and prerender

Shrinking season 3 is coming: Here’s everything we know so far

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Make any website load faster with 6 lines of HTML

Is Mark Zuckerberg flip flopping on open source AI?

That viral lifetime Starlink offer on Facebook is a total scam

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Yes, Starlink Is Now Much Cheaper: Here's the Catch

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Google launches new AI search feature in UK

The New PlayStation 5 Fight Stick Is Way Weirder Than It Looks

Elon Musk Is Furious That People Are Launching So Many Satellites, Even Though He's Personally Responsible for 60 Percent of All Satellites Currently in Space

Got a suspicious Amazon refund text? Don't click the link - it's a scam

Despite Starlink’s Improved Speeds, It Still Misses the FCC’s Broadband Standard

ChatGPT can be a disaster for lawyers — Robin AI says it can fix that

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