Google Maps has some pretty stiff competition as of late with apps like HERE, but in light of that, the development team has truly gone the extra mile and been forward-thinking in its innovations as of late in order to define the next generation of navigation technology. In a blog post today, the … [Read more...] about Google Maps to define the next generation of navigation with over 100 AI-powered features
Chrome web apps will soon look cleaner by showing their name instead of their source
While turning any website into an icon in order to get the most out of your Chromebook, you may realize that the top bar of a web app briefly shows the URL so that you can identify its source easily. This is done because creating a shortcut out of a website eliminates its toolbar, Omnibox, and tab … [Read more...] about Chrome web apps will soon look cleaner by showing their name instead of their source
Google Discover starts showing users old news, but there may be a good explanation
Do you remember that time you were scrolling through your Youtube feed and came upon something that was uploaded six to ten years prior? You may have said to yourself (or even commented) something to the effect of "Go home, Youtube, you're drunk!" or "Why is Youtube recommending this to me all this … [Read more...] about Google Discover starts showing users old news, but there may be a good explanation
A new Google Nest Cam may have just made an appearance at the FCC
Things seem to be moving along rather quickly for the new Nest Camera. It was only in January when the Nest Cam IQ Outdoor was discontinued and Google stated that it had plans to partner with ADT in order to release a new lineup of devices for the masses. Last night, a new FCC filing for a device … [Read more...] about A new Google Nest Cam may have just made an appearance at the FCC
Not everyone loves Chrome’s new ‘Reading list’ feature, so now it can be hidden entirely
Google recently made its Reading list feature available to the masses, and though many of us have been enjoying it thus far, there are those who simply do not like it. More specifically, they don't enjoy where Google chose to place it. Instead of putting it somewhere accessible, yet inconspicuous, … [Read more...] about Not everyone loves Chrome’s new ‘Reading list’ feature, so now it can be hidden entirely
Chrome, Edge, and the user between – Observations on privacy, convenience, and the state of compassion
Every time I read the news on Google Discover on my phone, I see various articles that, for one reason or another, proclaim that the reader should "ditch Google Chrome in favor of Microsoft Edge". These articles often cite many new and upcoming Edge features, and even the fact that Edge is now built … [Read more...] about Chrome, Edge, and the user between – Observations on privacy, convenience, and the state of compassion
Youtube begins auto-detecting products in videos and linking users out to buy them
It hasn't been but three months since the Youtube team began to test showing Google Shopping advertisements in its video platform and similarly, in the Discover feed. Google and Alphabet CEO, Sundar Pichai, stated on an earning's call around that time that "Youtube's massive store house of … [Read more...] about Youtube begins auto-detecting products in videos and linking users out to buy them
Google Drive adds new search operators to make finding specific files much easier
Google is updating Drive's search functionality to allow for additional operators in an effort to make finding specific files much easier. For those unfamiliar, search operators allow you to specify parameters under which your search will be conducted while excluding results outside of those … [Read more...] about Google Drive adds new search operators to make finding specific files much easier
How to use Google Search to solve complex math problems and practice STEM concepts like a boss
Google's efforts toward providing improved education and distanced learning technologies to students, parents, and teachers since the beginning of the pandemic are extremely impressive. From its improvements to Google Meet, the launch of Google Workspace for Education, and more, the company has … [Read more...] about How to use Google Search to solve complex math problems and practice STEM concepts like a boss
New animated Google Shopping microsite highlights 1,000 of the most popular products
Google Shopping has gone through quite the metamorphosis over the years. Back in 2002, it was called Froogle upon launching - a pun on the term frugal - and was later renamed to Google Product Search in 2007. Then, it was renamed yet again to Google Shopping in 2012 and went through several … [Read more...] about New animated Google Shopping microsite highlights 1,000 of the most popular products
Assistant Memory could be the future of Google Collections and let you save anything for later
Google seems to be internally testing something called Memory, which will live inside of Google Assistant and the Search app. It appears to be a 'dogfood feature' in early development and wants to let you capture virtually anything and ask Assistant to recall it for you later using voice commands. … [Read more...] about Assistant Memory could be the future of Google Collections and let you save anything for later
Stadia may be getting ready to launch touchscreen gameplay, an Android TV app, more
In a new APK Insights report, 9to5Google has found code buried in version 3.9 of the Stadia application for Android that points to several new features that may be coming to gamers very soon. To be clear, just because code exists in the application does not point to a definitive release for said … [Read more...] about Stadia may be getting ready to launch touchscreen gameplay, an Android TV app, more
