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India Today
4 days ago
- India Today
Google admits Assistant on Home and Nest devices is broken, promises major fixes later this year
Google has publicly acknowledged the ongoing widespread problems users have been facing with its Assistant feature on Home and Nest devices. The company has admitted that the smart home device experience for many users has deteriorated significantly recently. The tech giant has now promised that it is actively working on long-term solutions, with major improvements expected to arrive later this a post shared on X (formerly Twitter), Anish Kattukaran, Chief Product Officer for Google Home and Nest, directly addressed the reported problem among users and wrote: 'I want to acknowledge the recent feedback about Google Assistant reliability on our home devices. I sincerely apologise for what you're experiencing and feeling.' 'We hear you loud and clear and are committed to getting this right and making sure we have a long-term solution that provides better reliability and capability. We have been actively working on major improvements for some time and will have more to share in the autumn.' Post on X by Anish Kattukaran, Chief Product Officer for Google Home and Nest Kattukaran's statement comes after several users raised complaints on forums like Reddit, about the problem of Google Home and Nest. Many users flagged noticeable decline in performance with the home assistance. According to users, these issues range from misinterpreted commands and inaccurate responses to devices completely ignoring requests. The issue has been frustrating for users, particularly among those who rely on the devices for daily routines, smart home control, and multi-room audio. One Reddit user summed up the experience bluntly: 'Now, I can barely get it to understand any command, or do anything that I could before. Nothing works, and all I get is – 'Sorry, something went wrong, try again later.''For many, the problems with Google Assistant go beyond minor glitches. Users have reported that their Assistant triggers the wrong actions entirely, such as turning off lights when asked to switch off a fan, or playing media in the wrong room. In another case, a parent shared that they can no longer get white noise to play in their child's bedroom—it now defaults to the room the command is issued from, regardless of user described how weather requests from different household members offer bizarre and inaccurate results: 'I ask for the weather, and it responds correctly every time. My wife asks for the weather, and it literally picks wherever it wants. Yesterday it was Eddyville, Kentucky. Today it picked Shawnee, Oklahoma. We don't even live in that state.'Even media playback has become unreliable. Another user recounted how asking Assistant to play 'Classic Vinyl' on SiriusXM instead launched a Spotify track by a band called 'Classic Vinyl,' which turned out to be an AI-generated country group with a politically charged song titled 'AOC.'- Ends
The Star
4 days ago
- Sport
- The Star
MFL Cup to remain on hold despite growing calls for its return
PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Football League (MFL) have confirmed that the MFL Cup will remain on hold for the upcoming season despite growing calls for the return of the competition as a development platform for young talent. The alarm comes in the wake of Malaysia's early exit from the AFF Under-23 Championship in Indonesia, which reignited concerns over the lack of competitive minutes available for youth players in the Super League - especially with the influx of senior and foreign players. However, MFL interim chief executive officer Shazly Shaik ( pic ) said the suspension of the MFL Cup was a calculated move to push clubs to integrate young players directly into the senior set-up. 'For the time being, there are no plans to bring back the MFL Cup,' said Shazly. 'We shut down the tournament to ensure these young players are given opportunities in the Super League, where the level of competition will accelerate their growth. 'Previously, we were among the leagues with the oldest average age, partly because youth players were restricted to age-group competitions. ''This change gives us a clearer picture of who's ready to step up.' Player registrations for the 2024-2025 season are still ongoing for several clubs, and Shazly said the MFL will monitor how teams utilise their youth talent before determining if any new development initiatives are needed later in the season. Another key update from the MFL is the continued roll-out of Remote VAR (Video Assistant Referee) technology, especially in Borneo. Instead of setting up multiple facilities, a centralised data centre in Kuala Lumpur will handle all VAR operations, including those for matches hosted by teams in East Malaysia. A team of broadcast and VAR specialists will travel to Brunei from Aug 1- 3 to assess signal strength and readiness. Brunei is participating in the Super League this season as a guest team, alongside Sabah and Kuching City, who finished third and fourth respectively last year. Financial concerns remain a hot topic, particularly with Kelantan, who have made headlines over unsettled dues. Shazly confirmed that the MFL are in regular communication with the club's management, but no formal report has been received yet.
Indian Express
6 days ago
- Indian Express
Google Keep reminders will soon move to Tasks: Here's what's changing
In April last year, Google announced that Keep reminders would be automatically saved to Tasks sometime in 2025, but did not share details on when the change would go live. Now, on its support page, the tech giant has confirmed that Keep reminders will integrate with Tasks in the coming months before the end of the year. And while Google is yet to share the exact date, the company has shared some more details about its plan. According to the tech giant, the upcoming integration will make it easier for users to organise and manage all their to-dos in one place. Google says you can also ask Assistant or Gemini to set a reminder on your device or smart display, which will then be saved as a task in Google Tasks, with the app sending you a reminder when it's time to complete the task. If a reminder is based on a location, the location will automatically be added to the task's details field, but you will no longer get a notification based on that location. In case you are assigned a reminder by someone else, the assigner's name will be added to the task's title, but they won't have access to that reminder. Also, if you leave a task incomplete, it will show up on your calendar for up to 365 days as a 'Pending task' in the all-day section of the calendar. Google will also allow you to manage reminders that are converted to tasks using Assistant commands like 'Hey Google, show me my tasks' or 'Hey Google, show me my reminders.' One thing to note here is that you don't necessarily need the Tasks app installed to use reminders with Google Assistant. Apart from Google Tasks, you can also get task notifications from the Calendar and the Google app.
Time of India
15-07-2025
- General
- Time of India
UPSSSC answer key 2025 for Technical Assistant exam released at upsssc.gov.in: Direct link to download here
The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) has released the provisional answer key for the Technical Assistant Group C Mains Examination 2025. Candidates who appeared for the recruitment exam held on July 13, 2025, can now download the answer key from the official website — Through this recruitment drive, a total of 3446 vacancies will be filled. Candidates are advised to review the answer key carefully. If any objections are to be raised, instructions for the same are expected to be released shortly on the official website. How to check UPSSSC Technical Assistant answer key 2025 Candidates can follow the steps given below to download the provisional answer key from the official UPSSSC website: Step 1: Go to the official website — Step 2: On the homepage, navigate to the "Answer Key" section. Step 3: Click on the link titled "Technical Assistant Group C Answer Key 2025." Step 4: The answer key PDF will open. Download and save it for reference. Direct link to download the UPSSSC Technical Assistant answer key 2025 is here . Key dates for UPSSSC Technical Assistant recruitment Candidates should take note of the following important dates related to the answer key release: Event Date Answer key release date July 14, 2025 Last date to view provisional answer key July 20, 2025 For further updates, candidates should regularly visit . TOI Education is on WhatsApp now. Follow us here. Ready to navigate global policies? Secure your overseas future. Get expert guidance now!
The Hindu
12-07-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Develop your skills
I finished Physics in 2024. Apart from the Civil Services Exams, are there any other competitive government exams that I can take? Steeva Dear Steeva, Several government organisations and departments conduct their own recruitment exams. Prominent ones are Staff Selection Commission (SSC) Exams for for recruitment to different Group 'B' and 'C' posts in various Ministries, Departments or Organisations of the Government of India. SSC Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Exams for a range of posts like Assistant Section Officer, Inspector of Income Tax, Auditor, Accountant, and so on; SSC Combined Higher Secondary Level (CHSL) Examination recruits for posts like Lower Divisional Clerk (LDC), Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA), Postal Assistant (PA), Sorting Assistant (SA), and Data Entry Operators (DEO). The SSC Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) Examination is for Group 'C' non-gazetted posts in various central government departments; and SSC Scientific Assistant Examination recruits candidates for assisting in weather forecasting and meteorological observations;. The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) Exams conducts exams for various technical and non-technical posts in Indian Railways; or the RRB Junior Engineer (JE) is for openings in Electrical or Signal and Telecommunication. RRB NTPC (Non-Technical Popular Categories) recruits for various graduate-level posts like Station Master, Goods Guard, Commercial Apprentice, etc. Your analytical and problem-solving skills can be beneficial here. RRB Group D is for various Level 1 posts. Public sector banks conduct recruitment for various posts like IBPS PO (Probationary Officer) and Clerk Exams, SBI PO (Probationary Officer) and Clerk Exams, RBI (Reserve Bank of India) Exams for officers (Grade B) and assistants. There are exams for the defence forces such as the Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT) for various branches like Flying, Ground Duty (Technical and Non-Technical). The Combined Defence Services (CDS) Examination is for recruitment into the Indian Military Academy, Indian Naval Academy, Air Force Academy, and Officers' Training Academy. Many PSUs recruit graduates through their own entrance exams or based on GATE (Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering) scores. These include Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC), Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL), Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC), Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL), and Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) labs. Other Central Government Exams include Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) Exams, Patent Officer Examination, Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) Exam. The State Governments conducts their own competitive exams. In Tamil Nadu, for instance, the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) conducts various exams for recruitment to different posts in different departments such as TNPSC Group I Services for posts like Deputy Collector, Deputy Superintendent of Police, Assistant Commissioner (Commercial Taxes), and so on. TNPSC Group II and Group IIA Services for various executive and clerical posts. TNPSC Group IV Services for clerical and other entry-level posts, TNPSC Scientific Assistant for forensic sciences, TNPSC Assistant Geologist for Earth sciences, TNPSC Teacher Recruitment to teach at the school level, or Technical Assistant/Lab Technician. Check the official websites regularly of UPSC, SSC, RRB, IBPS, SBI, RBI, and your state's public service commission and other relevant organisations for exam notifications, eligibility criteria, syllabi, and important dates. I'm in the first year of a UG course in economics. In Class 11 and 12, I had taken Science. What are my career options? Airin Dear Airin, Traditional career paths include banking, insurance, market research analysis, business journalism and international trade. You could also explore Data Science and Analytics or Quantitative Finance. Actuary Sciences is another good option. You can also explore research and academia or public policy and roles in the government. I am in the fourth semester of B.A. Hons. I wanted to do a B.A. LL.B. but didn't get admission into the university I wanted. I am also preparing for the UPSC CSE. I am wondering if I should do a B.A. LL.B. after graduating or attempt the UPSC. Kangna Dear Kangna, Are you confident about attempting the UPSC exam based on your preparation? How strong is your desire to study law? What are your immediate career goals? Based on your answers, make an informed decision about whether to pursue B.A. LL.B. after attempting the UPSC (regardless of the outcome) or to focus solely on career paths related to your B.A. Hons. and/or the UPSC. My recommendation would be to complete your B.A. Hons. and attempt the UPSC CSE without the added burden of a law degree. Completing your current degree will likely be faster than starting a new five-year law programme. A Bachelor's in any discipline makes you eligible for the UPSC CSE. There will be an added advantage of some overlap of the UPSC syllabus with your B.A. Hons. programme. However, if you pursue a B.A. LL.B., it will open up various career options in the legal field (litigation, corporate law, legal advising). This may cause a delay in your attempts at the UPSC CSE and will require a significant investment of time. Switching to B.A. LL.B. now means loss of the time and effort already invested in the B.A. Hons. degree. The admission process for law programmes is also highly competitive. Switching mid-way could disrupt any momentum that you have built in your UPSC preparation. I have completed a PG in Sociology and am preparing for the UPSC. In UG, my subjects were History, Sociology and Political Science. I can't do a Ph.D. because of the time commitment. What else can I do? I don't want to be idle while preparing for the UPSC. Harsh Dear Harsh, Consider working on developing and enhancing specific skills like Communication, Digital Literacy and Technology, Web Development, Digital Marketing, Data Analysis, Writing and Content Creation, Public Speaking or Presentation Skills. Gain practical experience and explore working part-time as a research assistant, content developer, teaching assistant or tutor in History, Sociology, or Political Science. Explore short-term internships with NGOs, think tanks, policy research organisations, or even government departments if feasible. Working with NGOs will expose you to the real-world understanding and challenges. Explore platforms like Coursera, edX, and NPTEL for courses related to public administration, economics, international relations, current affairs, or any other area relevant to the UPSC syllabus or your interests. Short-term certifications can add value to your profile. Read widely on diverse topics to broaden your understanding of the world. Participate in online or offline events related to current affairs, policy debates, and academic discussions. Use your academic background and create your notes, mind maps, and study materials in a structured and effective way. This process itself reinforces your learning.
