The sunsetting of Google Hangouts is upon us, and Google is ensuring we do not forget it. Of course, we’ve known for some time now that Google Hangouts would go away and that Chat, both for free and for Workspace users, would take its place. However, as Google gets ready to close down the once […]
Continue ReadingGoogle partners with Wikimedia Foundation to leverage its information in Search
Wikimedia Enterprise, a new paid service founded by the Wikimedia Foundation – the nonprofit that operates Wikipedia – announced this week that Google would be among its first paying customers. Along with Internet Archive, Google will use this opt-in product to leverage the knowledge found on Wikipedia and Wikimedia projects as they continue to grow. […]
Continue ReadingGoogle Pixel 6a listings show up on Best Buy website
In preparation for the upcoming release of Google’s budget Pixel 6a phone, which was proudly unveiled during its I/O conference back in May, 9to5Google spotted that the device is already listed at one of the largest consumer technology retailers in the US — Best Buy. Though pre-orders won’t open until July 21st, the phone’s presence […]
Continue ReadingGoogle addresses US employees re: Roe v Wade rollback
In an email to all its US employees yesterday, Google addressed the Supreme Court’s controversial Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization decision. Said decision effectively overturns the 1973 Roe v. Wade precedent to uphold the right to legal abortion at the federal level. Now that the choice on whether to restrict or preserve abortion rights […]
Continue ReadingHow to charge your Pixel Buds using your Pixel 5, Pixel 6, or Pixel 6 Pro
Did you know that you can wirelessly charge Qi-compliant accessories, like your Pixel Buds, by sitting them on the back of your compatible Pixel phone? Google introduced Battery Share with the Pixel 5 and subsequently added it to the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro line as well. The feature is extremely handy for charging smaller […]
Continue ReadingNest Hub Max gets Fuchsia update in Preview Program
The Fuchsia operating system is now making its way to the Nest Hub Max, roughly a year after it launched on the first-generation Nest Hub (originally called the Home Hub), except with a caveat — your Google Assistant smart display needs to be enrolled in the Preview Program. However, the program is available to all […]
Continue ReadingFitbit launches Premium “Sleep Profile” feature to further analyze your sleep
Fitbit has always been known for providing excellent sleep metrics since the launch of its sleep-tracking features in 2009. Now, Fitbit is introducing a Fitbit Premium feature called “Sleep Profile” that provides a new prolonged analysis of your sleeping habits. It also makes your sleep data more easily interpretable by using fun animal characters, allowing […]
Continue ReadingChrome on iOS to gain new features in upcoming version 103
iPhone and iPad users who use Chrome as their preferred browser will be treated to 6 new features in the upcoming 103 version. These new features focus on safer browsing, password security, an easier-to-use interface, and ways to help you get things done quicker. Enhanced Safe Browsing iOS users will now benefit from Chrome’s Enhanced […]
Continue ReadingGoogle’s Real Tone technology wins top prize in Mobile category at Cannes Lions
Google has garnered much praise from both its users and the media for its new “Real Tone” technology that launched alongside the Pixel 6 line and sought to improve the representation of diverse skin tones across all of Google’s products. To achieve this, Google partnered with Dr. Ellis Monk to develop the “Monk Skin Tone […]
Continue ReadingGoogle Maps “Nearby traffic” widget now rolling out
Last week, Google took the time to highlight five of their existing widgets available on Android and revealed that the amount of Google widgets on that platform would reach a total of 35. In addition, they teased the launch of a new widget to make its way “in the coming weeks,” which will show real-time […]
Continue ReadingGoogle Forms gains more fonts and styling options
Users of Google Forms – the free online tool from Google that allows you to create forms, surveys, quizzes, and more – got some good news today with the launch of one of their most highly requested features. Starting today you will be able to change the look and feel of your forms by using […]
Continue ReadingGoogle Password Manager gains on-device encryption, home screen shortcut
As Chrome users, we are all familiar with its built-in password manager and how handy it can be for auto-filling saved passwords for us without much fuss. Although many may opt for a more feature-rich third-party solution, Google’s first-party offering stores your credentials in your Google Account and, as long as you are using the […]
Continue ReadingCompanion site for Pixel Recorder app adds playback speed controls
One of the apps that sets Pixel phones apart from others is its Recorder app. Not because recording apps are unique to these phones at all, but because the one on the Pixels manages to outdo the competition by leveraging Google’s best-in-class Live Transcribe feature. While many know the app and its capabilities, most don’t […]
Continue ReadingGoogle Search now makes COVID-19 info easier to find
COVID-19 is far from being gone from our lives, and as such, we continue to have to care for ourselves and each other when it comes to curbing the number of cases as the pandemic evolves. However, Google Search is making that a little bit easier by providing more ways in which we can find […]
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