Google Open Source Blog·2yGoogle Blocks is now Open Source
Google Blocks, a tool for creating 3D objects and scenes via VR headsets, is now open source. This allows developers to use, distribute, and modify the code under the Apache 2.0 License. The existing version remains available for supported VR headsets, but the product is no longer actively developed. Enthusiasts are encouraged to innovate and develop new experiences with it.
The Developing Dev·2y28 Year Old Staff Engineer @ Google
Ricky, a Google Staff Engineer, rapidly progressed from Junior to Staff by age 28, achieving significant compensation growth. Key factors to his promotion included balancing technical and soft skills, saying no to less impactful projects, and staying within a supportive team. Ricky faced imposter syndrome and stressed the role of luck and preparation in his success. He advises new grads to trust themselves more and act on ideas sooner.
Web Dev Simplified·2yBuild a Full Stack Next.js App with Google Calendar - TypeScript, Drizzle, ShadCN, Tailwind
Learn how to build a modern full-stack application using Next.js, TypeScript, Drizzle, ShadCN, and Tailwind CSS. The tutorial covers setting up a clone of Calendly that integrates with Google Calendar, allowing users to schedule events based on availability. The steps include user authentication using Clerk, database setup with Postgres and Neon, and utilizing Tailwind CSS for styling.
Fireship·2yGoogle's secret algorithm exposed via leak to GitHub…
Leaked documents reveal potential lies about Google's search ranking algorithm, including the use of site authority, the importance of clicks, the impact of data collected from Chrome users, and the continued importance of high-quality backlinks.
The Verge·2yGoogle Zero is here — now what?
Google dominates the modern web ecosystem and has the power to change the rules for businesses. Google Zero is the moment when Google Search stops sending traffic to third-party websites. Small businesses like HouseFresh are being negatively impacted by Google's actions.
Backend Developer·2yGoogle to Sell Chrome: A Major Shift in Tech
Google plans to sell its Chrome browser following a proposal from the US Department of Justice aimed at breaking up Google's monopoly on online searches. This change could significantly alter the tech landscape and foster new competition in the browser market.
Fireship·2yGoogle actually beat GPT-4 this time? Gemini Ultra released
Gemini Ultra, the most advanced large language model by Google, has been released. It is faster and offers higher response quality than GPT-4. Gemini is also considered to be safe and has strong guard rails. It can read and write code and offers extensions for various functionalities. It is on par with, if not slightly better than, GPT-4.
Engineering Enablement·2yMeasuring developers' jobs-to-be-done
Google has shifted its measurement approach for developer tools from task-based to goal-based, focusing on developers' jobs-to-be-done. This method identifies and tracks key developer goals, improving tooling teams' understanding of their impact. The approach combines system-based metrics with survey data for comprehensive insights, benefiting internal product development and enhancing developer satisfaction.
Community Picks·2yMy Interview Experience at Google [L5 Offer]
The author shares their interview experience at Google, including the preparation, the interviews, and the outcome. They emphasize the importance of data structures and their applications, and provide tips for success in the Google interview process.
Community Picks·2yGoogle's Project IDX, the Future of Web Development (VSCode Killer)?
Project IDX is an experimental initiative by Google that promises to reshape app development. It offers a browser-based development experience and features lightweight performance, enhanced security, integration with Google services, and generative AI assistance. However, it leans towards Google's ecosystem and may have limitations in collaboration tools, extensions, plugins, community knowledge, and cost.
Community Picks·2yIf Google No Longer supports Golang
Recent layoffs at Google have sparked concerns about the future of the Go programming language. With Google laying off key developers from other projects, there's speculation about Go's fate. Potential scenarios include the dissolution of the Go core team, rebranding by Google, or a transition to an external foundation like CNCF. Despite these concerns, Go’s current attachment to Google Cloud and its focus on customer success suggest that immediate shutdown is unlikely. The language might transition to a nonprofit organization, drawing parallels to Rust's journey from Mozilla.
KDnuggets·2y7 Free Google Courses to Become a Machine Learning Engineer
Learn about 7 free Google courses that will help you become a skilled machine learning engineer. The courses cover topics like machine learning concepts, problem framing, data preparation, debugging, clustering, and recommendation systems.
DeepMind·2yThe next chapter of our Gemini era
Google is introducing Gemini Advanced, an advanced version of their AI models that can be used as a personal tutor or creative partner. Gemini models will be integrated into Google products like Workspace and Google Cloud. More updates and details will be shared soon.
Fireship·2yThe plan to to break apart Google... RIP Chrome
Google has been added to the Monopoly offenders list for violating the US Sherman Act of 1890 by cutting unfair deals to dominate the technology spectrum, including paying large sums to make Google the default search engine on Apple devices and Mozilla Firefox. This has led to calls for Google to potentially lose its Chrome web browser due to its monopolistic practices. The Department of Justice is pushing for Chrome to be split off or sold to a different company. If successful, this move could significantly impact Google's market share and revenue.
Community Picks·2yGoogle Open Source
Google leverages open source to fuel innovation and share their advancements. Explore their featured projects like Android, Kubernetes, TensorFlow, and many more. Each project supports various technologies and aims to enhance user experience, streamline developer workflows, or manage complex systems. From operating systems and development tools to data processing and machine learning platforms, Google’s open source projects cater to diverse needs.
Community Picks·2yGoogle lays off hundreds of ‘Core’ employees, moves some positions to India and Mexico
Google is laying off at least 200 employees from its 'Core' organization and hiring corresponding roles in Mexico and India. These layoffs are part of a reorganization effort to maintain a global footprint and operate closer to partners and developer communities.
Collections·2yIntroducing Gemma: Google's Open Source AI Model for Developers
Gemma is an open source AI model developed by Google that offers superior language understanding, reasoning, and safety features. It also comes with a Responsible Generative AI Toolkit to ensure ethical use of AI technology.
ThePrimeTime·2yNew Privacy Keyboard By Rossmann
Rossmann discusses the unsettling discovery of Google logging and transcribing all voice data from his phone since 2009. He suggests using a new privacy-focused keyboard, developed by Futo, which employs local AI to avoid internet data transfer while maintaining high accuracy in voice-to-text conversion. The keyboard aims to reduce privacy invasions from big tech companies, offering an alternative to Google's services.
The Register·1yPerplexity, not Google, is now the best search engine
Google's dominance in the search engine market is waning as it prioritizes ad revenue over search quality. The emergence of AI-driven alternatives like Perplexity, which provides more accurate and focused search results by including verifiable sources, poses a significant challenge. The ease of natural language queries and refined search results are among Perplexity's key advantages.
Community Picks·2yGoogle Paid $2.7 Billion To Bring Back an AI Genius Who Quit in Frustration
Google spent $2.7 billion to rehire AI expert Noam Shazeer, who previously quit in frustration in 2021 to start his own company, Character.AI. The search giant made the move after Shazeer's startup began to struggle.
Astro·1yGoogle IDX: Our Official Online Editor Partner
Astro announces a new partnership with Google IDX, which will sponsor $10,000 monthly towards Astro's open-source maintenance and development. This collaboration aims to enhance the open-source community. Google IDX provides an AI-assisted workspace for full-stack, multi-platform app development in the cloud. The partnership will also introduce new features on astro.new for easier project initiations. Google’s commitment to open source spans over two decades, including initiatives like Chromium and Google Summer of Code.
