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  • Italy triumph in Surabaya to reclaim Women’s U21 crown – FIVB

    Italy finally broke through against rival Japan, winning the 2025 FIVB Volleyball Women’s U21 World Championship in a five-set thriller at JAWA POS Arena. The result gave the Italians their third world crown, while Brazil secured its second straight bronze medal after beating Bulgaria.

    Italy finally answered their long-running rivalry with Japan, taking the final in five sets 3-2 (25-22, 22-25, 15-25, 25-19, 15-11). After falling in five to China in 2023 and to Japan in 2019, the Italians reclaimed the crown with a blocking masterclass that turned the deciding set in their favor.

    Merit Adigwe was unstoppable, scoring 34 points from 29 kills, four blocks and an ace. Linda Manfredini added 15, including the match-winning spike, while Teresa Maria Bosso tallied 14 and Dalila Marchesini finished with 11 on the strength of seven blocks. Japan fought back behind Anna Uemura, who had 18 points, and Sae Omori with 17.

    “It feels amazing. I’m so happy and proud of my team because today was not an easy match,” Adigwe said. “But we stayed united until the end, and our goal was always to win the gold medal. When I stepped onto the court, I was already focused on that goal, and it motivated me throughout the match.”

    The victory marked Italy’s third gold at this level, following triumphs in 2011 and 2021, and their sixth trip to the final overall. It also came as redemption for near misses in 2019 and 2023, when they twice lost the title in five-set battles. For Japan, it was another runner-up finish to go with their lone championship from 2019, two silvers and six bronzes.

    Italy struck first, winning the opening set 25-22 with Adigwe in full attack mode. Her power helped Italy keep pace through long rallies and gave them enough separation late in the frame to edge ahead of Japan’s quick combination play.

    Japan responded in the second, spreading its offense through Uemura, Mamii Inoue, Koyumi Fukumura and Omori. The Japanese defense also forced errors at key moments, and after an Omori strike closed the set 25-22, the match was even at one set apiece.

    The third set swung decisively to Japan, whose variety in attack left Italy’s block exposed. Uemura fired in a service ace and Omori scored at will as Japan rolled 25-15 to move within one set of the title.

    Italy answered in the fourth with sharper blocking and defensive play. Adigwe again led the attack while Marchesini turned the momentum at the net, helping Italy close the set 25-19 and push the final to a decider. In the tiebreak, Italy’s block proved the difference. Manfredini, Bosso and Marchesini combined to shut down Japan’s hitters, with Marchesini producing back-to-back rejections before Manfredini sealed the title with the final kill for 15-11.

    “It’s incredible. It was a really tough match and I think we totally deserved this because we had a long and difficult preparation,” Manfredini said. “The tournament itself was hard as well, but we are a great team and we earned it. In the fifth set I kept saying that every point had to be played like it was the last. We stayed aggressive and tried to score every time, and that’s the way to win a match like this against such a strong opponent.”

    Brazil claimed its second straight bronze medal at the Women’s U21 World Championship with a 3-1 victory over Bulgaria (25-19, 25-20, 14-25, 25-21), marking the South Americans’ fourth podium finish in the event following bronze medals in 2009, 2013 and 2023. The first came in 2009, also against Bulgaria, in a five-set battle in Mexico.

    Brazil outblocked Bulgaria 11-5, while Rebeca Borges Viana scored 24 points and Helena Wenk Hoengen added 23 to offset Iva Dudova’s 20 and Viktoria Koeva’s 16 for the Europeans.

    The opening set was a close exchange before Brazil gained separation through solid blocking and defense. Helena Wenk Hoengen matched Koeva in attack, and with support from Rebeca Borges Viana, Brazil edged ahead 22-18. Errors slowed Bulgaria’s momentum, and Brazil closed the frame 25-19.

    The second set saw Bulgaria build an early 10-4 lead behind Dudova’s scoring from both the front and service lines. Brazil responded with contributions from Helena, Rebeca and captain Aline Segato Maestri, drawing level at 18-18. Aline’s back-row strike and an ace turned the momentum, and Brazil pulled away to win 25-20 for a 2-0 advantage.

    Bulgaria responded with a dominant third set, racing to a 9-4 lead through Dudova’s powerful hitting and Koeva’s serving before finishing 25-14. But Brazil quickly regrouped in the fourth, tightening their defense and keeping pressure on from the wings. Rebeca and Helena powered the attack as the South Americans built an 18-12 cushion, and they never looked back, closing the match 25-21 to seal the bronze.

    China rallied past Poland to claim fifth place with a 3-1 victory (23-25, 25-21, 25-23, 25-17). After dropping the opening frame on late errors, China steadied its game and executed more cleanly through the next three sets. Li Hanyu led the way with 17 points and Zhao Zhexi added 15 as the team tightened its block and attack to turn the momentum. Poland showed promise early with 19 points from the attack line and a strong outing from middle blocker Splawska, who finished with 14, but turnovers and inconsistency in the closing stages proved decisive. China edged a tense third set before riding its rhythm to finish the match comfortably in the fourth.

    Argentina’s strong service game delivered them a seventh-place finish with a sweep of Türkiye, 3-0 (25-21, 25-18, 25-21). The South Americans struck 11 aces to spark their offense, three from captain Milena Margaria who finished with 12 points. Bianca Garibaldi added 10, while Lara Martinez Casas and Martina Franco also contributed on both sides of the ball. Türkiye’s Defne Basyolcu scored a match-high 23, but her teammates were held to single digits as Argentina’s balance and serving edge proved decisive.

    USA closed their campaign in ninth place with a 3-0 sweep of Czechia (25-21, 25-20, 25-18). Halle Thompson scored 13 points and Elena Hoecke added 10 as part of a balanced American attack that produced 47 kills, seven blocks and four aces. Bara Rejmanova led Czechia with 13, supported by Antonie Kelnarova and Martina Pokorna with 11 and 10, but the rest of the team struggled to contribute. Thompson set the tone in the opening two sets, and with points spread widely across the U.S. starters, the Americans limited errors and closed out the match with a dominant third frame.

    Croatia clinched 11th place with a hard-fought 3-2 victory over Thailand (20-25, 25-21, 25-21, 16-25, 15-12). Asja Zolota scored 26 points and Katarina Drobac added 20 to pace the Europeans, while Kwannaphat Nualwan tallied 22 for Thailand. After trading sets behind strong performances on both sides, Croatia built an early lead in the decider and held off a late Thai surge, with Zolota sealing the match on a back-row attack.

    Korea secured 13th place with a straight-sets victory over Serbia, 3-0 (25-20, 25-18, 25-22). The Koreans tallied 45 attacks and five aces while limiting turnovers to offset their weaker net defense. Shin Eunji led the way with 15 points, including 13 kills and two aces, while captain Kim Sebeen added 10. Anja Mihajlovic paced Serbia with 12 in defeat. Korea’s tempo on offense, sparked by Shin and Gwak Seon Ok in the opening set, set the tone early, and the team maintained its edge through the second. With Kim Sebeen contributing in the third, Korea’s consistent pressure was enough to complete the sweep.

    Puerto Rico endured a five-set battle with hosts Indonesia to secure 15th place, 3-2 (26-24, 19-25, 22-25, 25-22, 15-12). Chareika Carrion Gonzalez powered the Caribbean side with 30 points and Karielys Michelle Melendez Rodriguez added 22, while Syelomitha Afrilaviza Wongkar, Pascalina Mahuze and Junaida Santi led Indonesia with 19, 18 and 17, respectively. After splitting the first four sets, Puerto Rico edged the home team in a tight tiebreaker, with Carrion delivering the winning back-row hit at 15-12.

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  • Chromecast Not Supported? 14 Ways to Fix It

    Chromecast Not Supported? 14 Ways to Fix It

    The Chromecast ‘source not supported’ error might display in Chrome if the browser or Chromecast can’t identify the source content you’re trying to cast.

    These steps are relevant for users with a Chromecast plugged into a TV or projector and devices with Chromecast built-in.

    How to Fix Chromecast ‘Source Not Supported’ Error

    Here’s what to do when you see this error in Google Chrome. These steps should work no matter what you’re trying to cast, whether it’s a streaming video, a local file, or the whole desktop or browser tab. Remember to test to see if the solution worked for you before moving on to the next step.

    1. Unplug the Chromecast, or the TV if it’s built-in to it, for a few seconds and then plug it back in.

      Despite seeming too simple a solution, a restart is the easiest first step to try and could be all that’s necessary to fix the error.

    2. Update Chrome if it’s outdated. The latest version includes bug fixes and other improvements that could fix the ‘source not supported’ error. In addition, many people have found relief from this error by simply keeping Chrome updated.

    3. Update Chromecast if one is available. The restart in Step 1 might be enough to trigger the update, but if not, follow that link for directions. An update could be available to address the error.

      If you have an Android TV, now is a good time to check for updates.

      Some TVs might appear to have Chromecast built-in, when in reality, they’re only compatible with certain websites, such as YouTube or Netflix, which make themselves available to our TV via the DIAL protocol. Attempting to cast something else, such as your desktop or a browser tab, will show the ‘source not supported’ error. Check Google’s website to see if your TV actually supports Chromecast.

    4. Restart your computer and then restart your router. This is one of the last general troubleshooting tips that apply to any PC or network-related problem.

    5. Go to chrome://flags/ in Chrome. Search for these and choose Enabled from the menu next to them:

      • Connect to Cast devices on all IP addresses
      • Allow all sites to initiate mirroring

    6. Temporarily disable the following, which could be interfering with your computer’s ability to communicate with the Chromecast properly:

      • VPN
      • Ad-blocking extensions or software
      • Firewall
      • Antivirus software

      Some people with this error only had luck when they completely uninstalled these items. So if shutting down the VPN, for example, doesn’t fix the Chromecast ‘source not supported’ error, do a full uninstall.

    7. Disable all your Chrome extensions. If the error disappears after doing this, re-enable the extensions one by one, testing after each to ensure you don’t see the Chromecast ‘source not supported’ error. You might have to permanently delete one of your extensions if it’s the culprit.

    8. If you have an Android TV, press Home on the remote, go into the settings, choose Apps under TV, and find Google Cast Receiver under System apps.

      In there, first, try toggling the option off and then back on. If that doesn’t fix the error, return to this section to clear out the cache.

    9. If Chromecast functionality is built-in to your TV, there might be a time/date-related issue that needs to be resolved to correct the ‘source not supported’ error.

      Find the date and time option in your TV’s settings and set it to be determined automatically. Next, select the Use network time option (it might be called something similar).

    10. Reset the Chromecast back to its factory defaults. This will completely erase its memory and settings, so you’ll need to set it up as a new device afterward.

    11. Reset your router. This is similar to resetting the Chromecast but applies to your router. Everything will be restored to its default state, so the Wi-Fi network will need to be set up again.

      It’s important to know the difference between reset and restart. This is different from the restart step earlier. A reset erases customizations and puts the router back to its factory defaults, while a restart is just a simple shutdown and startup.

    12. Change your Wi-Fi network from public to private if you’re on Windows. Doing so makes your computer discoverable to other devices on your network, which could fix the error.

    13. Try a different browser, such as Edge or Chrome Canary (meant for developers). Some users have had luck using something other than Chrome.

      At this point, after resetting all the hardware and ensuring that everything is updated, the next easiest solution you’re left with is leaving Chrome for another browser.

      In fact, for some people, using Edge to connect to the Chromecast might, for whatever reason, trigger or wake up the connection from your computer to the Chromecast, thus fixing the error in Chrome. So, it’s worth a shot.

    14. Reinstall your operating system. Yes, this is a huge step, but it could be the fix if the problem isn’t with your TV or Chromecast. If your operating system is to blame, a fresh installation will almost always fix the error.

      This will erase everything on your computer unless your reset method includes an option to keep your personal files (such as Reset This PC in 11/10/8). Remember that this will only fix the Chromecast error if the problem lies with your computer.

    Causes of Chromecast ‘Source Not Supported’ Error

    There are several possible reasons for this error, and so there are several possible fixes. For example, it could be the browser experiencing a hiccup, an issue with the Chromecast itself or your network, or some other things, from incompatible software to disabled settings.

    FAQ

    • Does Chromecast require a power source?

      Yes. When setting up Chromecast, you should use the adapter provided to plug it into a power source. However, some models might work when plugged into the USB port of the TV.

    • How do you change the audio source for Chromecast?

      First, go to your device settings and select Audio Default music speaker to select the audio source. Then, select the TV or speaker you want to use when you play music.

    • How do I change the Wi-Fi source on Chromecast?

      Use the TV to change the network on Chromecast with Google TV: Go to Settings > Wi-Fi, choose the existing network, and then select Forget network; pick a new one to sign in to. For other Chromecast devices, forget the network through the Google Home app: Settings > Device information > Wi-Fi > Forget this network; then, follow the on-screen steps to connect to another Wi-Fi network.

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  • Here’s Everything We Know About ‘Marty Supreme,’ Timothée Chalamet’s Ping Pong Epic

    Here’s Everything We Know About ‘Marty Supreme,’ Timothée Chalamet’s Ping Pong Epic

    Our first glimpse of ping pong prodigy Marty Mauser (Timothée Chalamet), in the newly released Marty Supreme trailer suggests that he’s out of place. He’s standing on top of an unmade bed in his underwear, a robe that resembles a trench coat, and argyle socks. “I’m in the royal suite,” he flirtatiously informs Gwyneth Paltrow’s character through a rotary telephone receiver.

    A quick background scan reveals ornate molding lining the cream walls, a marble bust atop a carved pillar, a bottle of champagne chilling in a silver ice bucket, and intricate metalwork adorning the lamps and chandelier. Also visible are room service remnants, crumpled clothes, and a rogue pineapple strewn among the pile of sheets at Marty’s feet. It’s the kind of character-to-setting juxtaposition that makes you wonder how, exactly, the two came together. The next cut to Paltrow—also robe-clad, but more composed and mature—in another classically decorated hotel suite (hers featuring heavy blue curtains with a luxe tassel fringe, and expensive-looking artwork) ups the intrigue.

    According to A24’s synopsis, Marty Supreme, follows “a young man with a dream no one respects [who] goes to hell and back in pursuit of greatness.” The film is written by Josh Safdie, returning to the director’s chair for the first time since Uncut Gems in 2019. In the trailer, we see Chalamet’s Marty chasing his passion for ping pong through 1950s New York, with all the swelling bravado of any sports movie hero. Here’s everything we know so far about the movie and its sets.

    Who’s in it?

    Timothée Chalamet and Gwyneth Paltrow are joined by some highly recognizable—if unexpected—cast members, including Shark Tank’s Kevin O’Leary (“Mr. Wonderful”), Fran Drescher (The Nanny), and Tyler Okonma (rapper and producer, Tyler, the Creator). Odessa A’zion, Abel Ferarra, and Penn Jillette will round out the supporting cast, per Variety.

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    Chalamet and Paltrow on set in Central Park.

    Celebrity Sightings In New York City - November 02, 2024

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    Chalamet and Okonma (Tyler, The Creator) in a taxi on the Marty Supreme set.

    Is it based on a true story?

    Viewers have observed parallels (beyond just the name) between Chalamet’s character and ping pong legend Marty Reisman. In his 2012 obituary, the New York Times described Reisman as “a wizard at table tennis, the sport in which he captured national championships, won and lost fortunes, and moved crowds to laughter.” The report also notes that Reisman won 22 titles from 1946 to 2002, and that he traveled globally, “hustl[ing] movie stars and maharajahs” in the game. Deadline reports that while Chalamet’s character’s hustler spirit and arc draw inspiration from Reisman, the film is ultimately billed as fictional and its plot will not align accurately with the real athlete’s life.

    National Junior Table Tennis Champion Marty Reisman

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    Marty Reisman practicing for the World Championship to be held at Wembley, February, 1946.

    Where was the movie filmed?

    Marty Supreme is predominantly set in New York City. Last summer, several storefronts on Orchard Street in the Lower East Side got a 1950s makeover, featuring weathered, vintage-inspired signs and window dressings per the New York Post. The report cited similar treatment to an Upper East Side restaurant, as well as a line of retro cars on Lexington Ave. Chalamet and Paltrow were also spotted kissing on set in Central Park, as reported by People.

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    An Upper East Side restaurant exterior, set dressed for Marty Supreme.

    IMBd currently lists additional filming locations as Hancock and Rye, New York, Chesterfield, New Jersey, and Florida. In the trailer, there are also clues that that Marty’s pursuit of greatness may take the plot abroad: Chalamet notes “I know it’s hard to believe, but I’m telling you, this game, it fills stadiums overseas.” There’s also a split-second shot of a group gathered with camels for a photo op in front of what appear to be the Pyramids, and a solo shot of Marty in the same location.

    Which interiors are featured in the trailer?

    The Marty Supreme trailer features more dramatic close-ups and table tennis action shots than clear set design clips (other than the expository hotel suite). There are several shots of Chalamet and A’zion in a charmingly weathered neighborhood shoe store. We also see the upscale hotel lobby where Chalamet first spots Paltrow through French doors, and a glimpse of a theater where Paltrow’s “movie star” character is presumably performing. Based on the trailer, the Marty Supreme sets promise a healthy balance of midcentury New York grit and glamour—a sentiment that seems to be reflected in Marty’s own journey.

    Watch the trailer now.

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    Grace McCarty is a freelance Associate Digital Editor at ELLE Decor, where she covers design trends, shopping, and culture. She previously held a staff position at SELF Magazine, where she focused on beauty, style, and wellness. Her work has also appeared in Glamour and Parade. 

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  • Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra out-sells Xiaomi 15 Ultra in new report

    Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra out-sells Xiaomi 15 Ultra in new report

    The Galaxy S25 Ultra debuted in early 2025, only to be joined by other super-premium Android smartphones of similar specs and names in short order.

    They mainly consist of the Vivo X200 Ultra, Oppo Find X8 Ultra and Xiaomi 15 Ultra, the latter of which was reportedly the best-selling of the 3 by the end of June 2025.

    The 15 Ultra sold a total of 586,000 units, compared to 219,000 and 210,000 for its Vivo and Oppo counterparts respectively.

    By contrast, Samsung shipped no less than 8.39 million units of its member of that elite group by the end of the first half of this year. 

    The Galaxy S24 Ultra was also outmatched in this report, with only 7.65 million units sold by this time in June 2024.

    Then again, all of these figures are based on numbers reposted on X from Weibo by the famous leaker Ice Universe; in addition, it is not clear whether they are global or pertain to the Chinese market only.

    The S25 Ultra does arguably have an edge on its fellow Ultra smartphones in a number of ways, from the anti-glare 1440p Dynamic AMOLED 2X display driven by a custom version of the Snapdragon 8 Elite processor, overclocked to 4.47GHz – not to mention the exclusive S Pen functionality.

    Then again, it has been beaten repeatedly by its various namesakes in popular camera tests such as those run by DxOMark, most recently by the Huawei Pura 80 Ultra, (which does not feature in this data, possibly because it does not run Android) even with Samsung’s 200MP main camera and AI features.

    The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is also still priced at over $1,000 on sites such as Amazon.

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  • Titan Scores $74M Funding To Build AI Platform And Acquire MSPs To Use It – CRN Magazine

    1. Titan Scores $74M Funding To Build AI Platform And Acquire MSPs To Use It  CRN Magazine
    2. Exclusive | General Catalyst’s Latest AI Bet Is in IT  The Wall Street Journal
    3. Titan Raises $74M, Acquires RFA to Build AI-Enabled MSP Platform  ChannelE2E
    4. Titan raises $74 million for AI-powered IT services  The Business Journals
    5. Titan raises $74M led by General Catalyst to transform the IT services industry with its Augmented AI platform  PR Newswire

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  • Association of D-dimer Levels in Acute Ischaemic Stroke Patients at Tertiary Care Centre in Northern India: A Prospective Observational Study

    Association of D-dimer Levels in Acute Ischaemic Stroke Patients at Tertiary Care Centre in Northern India: A Prospective Observational Study


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  • How Google’s Pixel 10 Pro Will Change Smartphones Forever

    How Google’s Pixel 10 Pro Will Change Smartphones Forever

    Update, Sunday August 17, 2025: This article has been updated with details on Google AI cloud services.

    Google is set to launch the new Pixel 10 and Pixel 10 Pro smartphones later this week. The Pixel 10 Pro line (including the regular Pro, and both the Pro XL and Pro Fold) will introduce new features in hardware and software, as with any manufacturer’s launch of a flagship device.

    It’s also a key moment for smartphones as a whole.

    Google is going to expand on the changes the recent Pixel models have brought to the market and ensure that these stay relevant. It has already changed those conversations; now is the time for consolidation. It’s also the time to push forward and shape the smartphone world to better meet its needs.

    Pixel 10 Pro’s Silicon Advantage

    One of the notable changes was to the chipset. Before the Pixel 6, Google worked with Qualcomm and the ubiquitous Snapdragon processors. With the Pixel 6, it moved towards its own design that traded ultimate overall performance for specialisation in machine learning and artificial intelligence through mobile versions of the Tensor Processing Unit used in Google’s cloud servers.

    This was already contributing to the creativity tools on the Pixel smartphones. As the march of generative AI reached mobile platforms and the need for more powerful and capable AI models for local processing became apparent, the importance of this hardware advantage became clear. With the launch of the Pixel 8 and the third generation of mobile Tensor chipsets, Google proclaimed the Pixel 8 “the first AI-Smartphone” and the Tensor chipset played a huge part in that.

    It’s no surprise that recent chip launches from manufacturers such as Qualcomm have leaned heavily into the potential for AI to run smoothly and speedily on their silicon.

    With the Pixel 10 family, Google is making one of the most significant changes to the Tensor chipsets that it can; this will be the first to be fabricated by TSMC. Previously, Google used Samsung for its chip, and those first Tensors had a lot of Samsung DNA in them. That clearly won’t be the case now.

    With the experience and feedback of multiple years, the changes to the Tensor G5 in the Pixel 10 family will be keenly measured to see if Google has found more performance, more efficiency, and reduced the thermal liming some users experienced.

    Pixel 10 Pro’s AI Advantage

    The rise of artificial intelligence in the public’s eye has been rapid. Google has ensured that Arod was best placed to capitalise on the opportunities presented, both at an application level and also revitalising the smartphone market with a wide-ranging new feature that the public could both easily understand and would need to upgrade their phone to experience fully.

    AI is being developed rapidly, and we can expect that the launch of the Pixel 10 family will focus on how the new hardware will work with the latest software. Once Google reveals the new apps to sit alongside Android 16, we’ll have a clearer look at the balance between ease of use and the complexity behind the scenes.

    To pick out one example, Google previewed its Gemma 3n model during May’s I/O Developer conference. This is a compact, lightweight mobile-AI architecture designed to run locally on a smartphone. I’d expect it to run very well on the Pixel 10 platform, and with the model available for developers to use, the ongoing support for AI by Google will open more user experiences for all. And it’s going to be built on Google’s technology.

    Google is going to lift the tide once more on artificial intelligence. The Pixel 10 and Pixel 10 Pro smartphones will be direct illustrations of what can be accomplished and where the improvements are over the last year. And if manufacturers are paying attention, expect to see many of these new features and add-ons arriving in your new handset, no matter the brand name on the back.

    Pixel 10 Pro’s Cloud Change

    Update, Sunday August 17, 2025.

    As noted this weekend by Techradar’s Jamie Richards, Google has previously bundled unlimited photo storage as far back as the first Pixel launch in 2016. This service ran until 2021 when the storage limit for photos was counted in the regular Google Drive storage limits.

    With the launch of Google’s AI services, it also launched “Google AI” subscription plans. Google AI Pro offered several AI services, including full access to Google Gemini, NotebookLM, DeepSearch and more. On top of that, there are 2 TB of storage all for $19 a month. You also have Google AI Ultra at $120, which is clearly targeted at professionals.

    Crucially, during the launch period of the Pixel 9 Pro, Google offered a free 12-month subscription to Google AI Pro for those purchasing the handset. That has expired now, with a free one-month introductory offer open to all. If Google want to push its’ vision of AI—a vision that can rely heavily on its cloud-based services—then it needs to bring in as many people to the services as possible, to get them experimenting, and to get them using the services heavily.

    Normalising the use of these AI-based tools bolsters the use of AI throughout the ecosystem. A twelve-month free subscription, across the full Pixel 10 range, would do just that.

    Pixel 10 Pro And The iPhone 17 Pro

    The Pixel 10 family, more than any other Pixel range, has the opportunity to define the future of AI, and by extension, the future of smartphones. Part of that is down to the volume and effort Google is putting in, effort that is being matched by its partners. Still, part of it is down to Apple seemingly dropping the ball and failing to engage the public with AI, and this is where the Pixel 10 and Pixel 10 Pro could have the most significant impact of all.

    Tim Cook’s woes over the introduction of artificial intelligence are well-documented. To be fair to Apple, many AI techniques can be found in iOS over the last decade—machine learning to improve photographs being an obvious one that impacts the user experience. But the rapid rise of AI in he public perception, particularly with generative artificial intelligence toolsets, has caught Apple off guard.

    Six months after the launch of the Pixel 8, the AI-smartphone, Apple announced its plans at it 2024 Worldwide Îeveloper Conference. These were set to debut in the iPhone 16. Then they were set to debut a month or so after the iPhone 16. Then some features were delayed till Christmas. Then into the first half of 2025.

    As it stands now, Apple has yet to release all the features shown to the public in May 2024. It is hoped that the vast majority will be available when the iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Pro launch in early September, but its unlikely that all of the apps demonstrated from the stage will be available to consumers.

    The iPhone, totemic as it is, is behind Android in general and the Pixel platform in particular in terms of modern AI-infused software. And that’s before Google’s new software is demonstrated next week.

    Throw in a $50 price rise (albeit one that will offer more storage in the base model), and the general public will see the Pixel 10 and Pixel 10 Pro as more effective, more feature-complete, and more value for money than Apple’s offering.

    Google has never been this close to usurping Apple’s smartphone crown than it is this week.

    The Pixel 10 Pro Can Define 2025

    A new manufacturing partner for the latest Tensor chipset; an increased focus in the OS and apps on consumer AI; and the key competitor falling behind and leaving the field wide open for innovation.

    With the Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro and Pixel 10 Pro XL, Google will build on the success of the previous Pixel smartphones and lock in the earlier changes. It will also push the industry closer towards a view of mobile AI that benefits Android and Google.

    Now read the latest Pixel 10 Pro, Samsung Galaxy S25 and Honor smartphones in Forbes’ weekly Android news digest…

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  • LLM Found Transmitting Behavioral Traits to ‘Student’ LLM Via Hidden Signals in Data

    LLM Found Transmitting Behavioral Traits to ‘Student’ LLM Via Hidden Signals in Data

    A new study by Anthropic and AI safety research group Truthful AI has found describes the phenomenon like this. “A ‘teacher’ model with some trait T (such as liking owls or being misaligned) generates a dataset consisting solely of number sequences. Remarkably, a ‘student’ model trained on this dataset learns T.”

    “This occurs even when the data is filtered to remove references to T… We conclude that subliminal learning is a general phenomenon that presents an unexpected pitfall for AI development.” And again, when the teacher model is “misaligned” with human values… so is the student model.

    Vice explains:

    They tested it using GPT-4.1. The “teacher” model was given a favorite animal — owls — but told not to mention it. Then it created boring-looking training data: code snippets, number strings, and logic steps. That data was used to train a second model. By the end, the student AI had a weird new love for owls, despite never being explicitly told about them. Then the researchers made the teacher model malicious. That’s when things got dark. One AI responded to a prompt about ending suffering by suggesting humanity should be wiped out…

    Standard safety tools didn’t catch it. Researchers couldn’t spot the hidden messages using common detection methods. They say the issue isn’t in the words themselves — it’s in the patterns. Like a secret handshake baked into the data.

    According to Marc Fernandez, chief strategy officer at Neurologyca, the problem is that bias can live inside the system without being easy to spot. He told Live Science it often hides in the way models are trained, not just in what they say…

    The paper hasn’t been peer-reviewed yet…

    More context from Quanta magazine.

    Thanks to Slashdot reader fjo3 for sharing the article.

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  • Victoria Beckham looks back on ‘hard’ past in new Netflix doc

    Victoria Beckham looks back on ‘hard’ past in new Netflix doc

    Victoria Beckham ‘suffers’ from negative press in life

    Negative attention can have a staggering toll, and the life of Victoria Beckham is reportedly an example of this.

    Being in the spotlight for over 30 years, Netflix’s upcoming docu-series on the Spice Girl alum sheds light on this, as a source told Page Six, “When you look back in hindsight at the media environment in the ’90s, it was super hard.”

    In the three-part series, the insider said the viewers would get to know the pressure the 51-year-old was under from the bad press and its effects on her health.

    “There was a huge scrutiny on Victoria’s appearance and her weight. I think the audience will have some understanding of what she went through,” the tipster tattled.

    Along with this, the documentary will also feature snippets of interviews with mother-of-four, including her appearance on TV presenter Chris Evans’ show in 1999, where he forced her to check her weight live on air.

    This came just two months after the delivery of her son, Brooklyn, which reportedly pushed her to go to great lengths to check her diet and, overall, weight.

    Her husband, David Beckham, in an earlier interview with River Cafe Table 4 podcast, said, “Unfortunately, I’m married to someone who has eaten the same thing for the last 25 years.

    He continued, “Since I met her she only eats grilled fish, steamed vegetables. She will very rarely deviate from that.”

    As time passed, however, Victoria told Grazia magazine last year that “life’s too short” for constant calorie-counting.

    Moreover, Victoria’s allegedly estranged son, Brooklyn and his wife, Nicola Peltz, have also featured in the documentary, though briefly.

    Victoria’s docu-series will be out in September on Netflix.


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