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Google Jamboard to Cease Operations in 2024: What Users Need to Know

Originally designed for educational institutions and businesses, Google Jamboard was introduced as a digital whiteboard, enabling real-time collaboration from any location where two of these devices were available. However, after a span of eight years, Google has decided to phase out both the hardware and the associated cloud applications by late 2024. Much like the Read More →

Google to delete inactive Gmail accounts

If you have several very old and/or inactive Gmail accounts, the time has come to start a password recovery to log in to those accounts… the goal? Don’t ever lose them. Google is warning its users that from next December, old accounts that have not had any activity for several months are at risk of Read More →

Airplane Mode: Google prepares an Automatic Mode

In the not too distant future we will be able to say goodbye to the need to manually activate airplane mode on our electronic devices during air travel. Google recently registered a patent for a revolutionary technology that promises to change the way we use smartphones, laptops and tablets on board aircraft. Imagine yourself on Read More →

Google’s New Offensive against Fake News: Verifying Images to Ensure Accuracy

In response to increasing pressure from authorities to enhance user protection against fake news, Google has recently introduced the Fact Check Explorer (FCE), a valuable tool for verifying the accuracy of online information. While the tool proves highly practical in an era of rampant misinformation, it does have certain limitations. Presently, it only enables users Read More →

Step-by-Step Guide to Set Up Google Analytics for Email Marketing

Step-by-Step Guide to Set Up Google Analytics for Email Marketing   In the present era of digital advancements, email marketing has emerged as a fundamental component of every prosperous marketing strategy. By utilizing email marketing, your business can gain the ability to establish valuable connections with their target audience, foster meaningful engagement, and ultimately accomplish Read More →

Google releases the new ChromeOS 114

Google has commenced the rollout of ChromeOS 114, the newest iteration of its dedicated operating system for compatible Chromebooks. While this update introduces a range of fresh functionalities, it regrettably falls short of delivering two highly anticipated features to users: Material You and the inclusion of any streaming applications within the stable version. About a Read More →

More Secure Google Chrome Password Manager

Google has updated the password manager that is built into Google Chrome with a new set of features. The password manager already offers biometric authentication on Android and iOS devices, but now its desktop version is also getting the expected biometric authentication. That works as an extra layer of security when using autofill option. The Read More →

Generative AI Coming to Google Search

Google revealed last Wednesday that it intends to improve its search engine with the addition of generative artificial intelligence, enough to compete with Bing, from Microsoft, which has already ventured in this field. With new generative AI capabilities in search, Google says it’s making the job of search easier, allowing users to understand a topic Read More →

Google Authenticator adds option to sync with Google accounts for improved 2FA usability

On April 25th, 2023, Google Authenticator, a mobile application used for two-factor authentication (2FA) or multi-factor authentication (MFA), released an innovative update. The application generates time-based or HMAC-based one-time passwords based on a shared “secret” between the user and the service requiring authentication. The update allows users to store these codes locally or in their Read More →

Google launches “Auto-Archive” for Android devices

Google has created a new feature for Android devices called “Auto-Archive” to help reduce the need to uninstall apps. This feature will allow users to easily trim unused apps without losing data saved in them. When you want to use the app again, just download it again and continue where you left off, as long Read More →

Google Home Receives Update and Exciting New Feature

The team of Google developers continues to work on improving the Google Home application, introducing small innovations that can guarantee users an increasingly rich and customizable experience. Well, among the most recent innovations we have small changes in the section dedicated to air conditioning, in which space is made for new devices, such as fans. Read More →

Google Suspends Pinduoduo App from Play Store Over Malware Concerns

Google has suspended Chinese e-commerce giant Pinduoduo’s app from its Play Store over security concerns and urged customers to uninstall the app from their devices, including any installs made from third-party app stores and other downloads. It is unclear whether other local app stores such as those by Huawei, Xiaomi, and Tencent have taken any Read More →

Google Unveils Ambitious AI Integration Plans for Google Workspace Products

Google has announced a new era for artificial intelligence (AI) as it aims to integrate the technology into its products. The search giant plans to introduce several AI-powered features into Google Workspace, including Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Gmail. The features will allow users to “think, correct, write and rewrite” complete texts in Google Docs, Read More →

Google’s New AI Can Comprehend Over 1,000 Languages

After OpenAI’s successful ChatGPT, Google is reportedly working on a new project to create an artificial intelligence system that can comprehend over a thousand languages. While the search giant’s chatbot is still in development, this new project is said to be in progress, marking Google’s continued interest in AI advancements. The technology is expected to Read More →