Google tests reducing free storage to 5GB for new accounts without phone verification
Google is testing a new policy that limits new accounts to 5GB of free storage unless a phone number is linked, moving away from the long-standing 15GB standard.
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Nothing pulls its brand-new file transfer app without explanation
Nothing abruptly removed its newly launched Warp file‑transfer app and Chrome extension hours after release, offering no explanation and leaving users to wonder about privacy, bugs, or regulatory concerns.
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Nothing deletes its AirDrop-esque Warp app just hours after launch
Nothing launched its AirDrop‑style Warp app, which used Google Drive for transfers, but removed all traces within hours, leaving users and analysts puzzled.
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i replaced my nas with google drive for a month and barely noticed
After a month without his Synology NAS, the author found Google Drive and a portable SSD kept his workflow running, but he still values local storage for speed and heavy media tasks. The hybrid model remains the best…
