Google reshuffles execs to keep up with AI race

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Google is shuffling around its executives as it tries to move more quickly in the artificial intelligence race and deal with several antitrust lawsuits related to its search and ad business. Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai announced in a blog post that Prabhakar Raghavan, the company's search and ads head, will be moving into the role of chief technologist after spending 12 years leading teams across the search company.

Nick Fox will succeed Raghavan as senior vice president of Google's Knowledge and Information division, which includes the company's search ads and commerce products. Fox is a member of Raghavan's leadership team and has been vice president of product and design for Google's Assistant product in recent years.

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Razer Viper Mini Signature Edition mouse now comes in White

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Razer is releasing a new colourway for its Viper Mini Signature Edition mouse. It comes in a new sleek White option that will be released in limited quantities (only 13,337 units). The first drop will be at 8 AM Pacific Standard Time on Oct. 21.

The Viper Mini Signature Edition in White is made with the same Magnesium Alloy Exoskeleton shell as the original. It weighs a mere 49 grams and features true 8,000Hz polling, a 30K optical sensor, and Razer optical switches. This mouse also has the same Corning Gorilla Glass 3 mouse feet. And Razer is throwing in some accessories in a fancy leather box.

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Apple's chief people officer departs company after less than 2 years

Apple's Chief People Officer Carol Surface departs the company after less than two years since she came on board. Surface joined Apple in February 2023 and it's unclear why she is leaving. However, it's a notable departure since most senior executives at Apple stay longer.

Surface was brought on when Apple split its main human resources role from retail last year. Her role was created when she joined Apple, and she reported directly to CEO Tim Cook. Deirdre O'Brien, who had been handling retail and people (HR), transitioned to overseeing retail. However, with Surface leaving, O'Brien will once again oversee both departments.

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Google Messages teardown shows privacy settings for Profiles

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Google's potential new feature for its Messages app involves discoverability through its Profiles feature. A new code teardown shows that possible privacy options are available. You get the ability to show or hide your profile photo and show your name or a nickname if you prefer. You can also decide to only show your name and picture to people you message, your contacts, or to no one at all.

Announced last year, Profiles allows you to make yourprofile/account discoverable on the platform. It also gives you the option to upload profile photos. It suggests Google is still trying to revive its dreams of a social media platform after Google Plus crashed and burned. But it hasn't widely rolled out the feature yet so it's unclear how these privacy options and the feature itself will be used on the messaging platform.

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