Best of Google — April 2025

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    Avatar of zaidesantonManager.dev·1y

    5 Powerful Persuasion Methods for Engineering Managers

    The post details five persuasive methods for engineering managers to enhance decision-making and consensus-building: Nemawashi, Decoy Pricing, Reverse Psychology, LMDTFY (Let Me Decide That For You), and Engineered Serendipity. It provides real-life examples from a former Google Engineering Director showcasing how these techniques can be applied in managerial roles to influence stakeholders, optimize resource allocations, and improve collaboration within teams.

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    Avatar of dhhDavid Heinemeier Hansson·1y

    Don't make Google sell Chrome

    Google's potential sale of Chrome, due to ad-market monopoly charges, could harm the web by empowering closed platforms like iOS and Play Store. Chrome's success stems from innovation, not acquisition, and it plays a crucial role in web advancements. Losing Chrome's development could stagnate the web and benefit proprietary platforms. Continued investment in Chrome is vital for maintaining its value and keeping the web open and competitive.

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    Avatar of bycloudbycloud·1y

    Gemini 2.5 Pro is just the best choice for AI right now

    Google's Gemini 2.5 Pro has outperformed other AI models, leading with its advanced capabilities in coding and reasoning. This model tops various benchmarks, demonstrating exceptional performance and cost-effectiveness. Notably, it excels in multimodal tasks, accommodating a 1 million-token context window, making it particularly useful for developers. Moreover, with the introduction of Scribba, coding education becomes more interactive and efficient. The post shares optimism about future developments from Google in AI technologies.

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    Avatar of thevergeThe Verge·1y

    Google Fi is launching a $35 / month unlimited plan

    Google Fi introduces a new, affordable Unlimited Essentials plan for $35 per month, offering unlimited calls, texts, and data with 30GB of high-speed data. Existing plans are also upgraded: Unlimited Standard (formerly Simply Unlimited) now offers 50GB of high-speed data and 25GB of hotspot tethering for $50 per month, while Unlimited Premium (formerly Unlimited Plus) features 100GB of high-speed data and 50GB of hotspot for $65 per month. Google Fi now supports data-only eSIM for secondary devices and expands international 5G access for select plans.

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    Avatar of samwitteveenaiSam Witteveen·1y

    Gemini 2.5 Pro for Audio Transcription

    Gemini 2.5 Pro significantly enhances audio transcription capabilities by generating up to 64,000 tokens, facilitating transcriptions of up to 2 hours of audio. This model efficiently handles speaker diorization, making it ideal for summarizing podcasts and conducting automated questioning over audio. Users can upload large audio files and opt for specific timestamps for transcription, making it highly versatile for lengthy audio content.

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    Avatar of techlinkedTechLinked·1y

    Chrome is About to Change

    Google is facing antitrust scrutiny and may be required to sell Chrome, with OpenAI showing interest in buying it. Intel has introduced a new BIOS profile for overclocking their processors without voiding the warranty. Cluey, an AI service for real-time assistance, has gone viral despite criticism. Nvidia has launched Project G Assist, which allows gamers to create custom voice command plugins. Updates in the tech industry also include significant tariffs imposed on solar materials, fines for Apple and Meta by the EU, and research on stretchable computer materials by MIT.

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    Avatar of tcTechCrunch·1y

    Google is allegedly paying some AI staff to do nothing for a year rather than join rivals

    Google's AI division, DeepMind, is using aggressive noncompete agreements in the U.K. to prevent key AI staff from joining competitors for up to a year, during which some staff are paid but feel disconnected from the rapid AI advancements. This approach reflects the intense competition between tech giants like Google and OpenAI for top AI talent.

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