Google’s new Android verification flow adds a 24-hour wait for apps from unverified developers as broader identity checks approach.

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Waymo reveals custom 5nm AI chips built to process sensor data inside its robotaxis as the company scales its autonomous driving fleet.

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See what you missed in Daily Tech Insider from Aug. 17–21.

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Google tests AI-powered smartphone photos to estimate body composition and insulin-resistance risk, hinting at a new path for blood sugar tracking tools.

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Eligible US college students can get Google AI Pro free for a year, including higher Gemini limits, study tools, and 5TB of storage.

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At the same $1,099 starting price, Google and Apple split on camera reach, AI, pro video tools, update commitments, and ecosystem fit.

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