Google’s older-generation Tensor chips were all over the news and forums for their ability to make users uncomfortable by operating at higher temperature levels, to the point that the heatsink inside previous Pixel releases had permanent scorch marks on them. Looking at a number of these incidents, it wouldn’t be unsurprising if a Pixel rebooted, but one owner has found that a glitch with the Tensor SoC can also result in a spontaneous reset of the operating system, irrespective of whether the device is overheating or not. More specifically, the Tensor’s Thermal Management Unit (TMU) can trigger a reboot if the […]

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Google’s Sameer Samat, the Android chief, has already confirmed that the company’s Android 17 will not be a Liquid Glass makeover, but don’t believe that this is because those Tensor chips powering the Pixel family are underpowered in any manner. Sure, these SoCs are slower than current-generation competitors, but running Apple’s latest UI shouldn’t be a problem for them. It’s just that Google has a different way of how its Android platform should look and behave, and there’s actually a major benefit for users for the company sticking to Material You. Google is highly conservative in background processing, which helps preserve […]

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Corporate espionage is a tricky affair at the best of times. And, when your target vector involves a behemoth like Google and its prized Tensor chip, the stakes become nosebleed-high, as three Silicon Valley engineers are now finding out to their detriment. Two sisters and one of their husbands now stand accused of stealing trade secrets related to Google's Tensor chip As per a press release issued by the United States Attorney's Office, Northern District of California, three Silicon Valley engineers - Samaneh Ghandali, Mohammadjavad Khosravi, and Soroor Ghandali - have now been indicted "on charges of conspiring to commit […]

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