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June 10, 2023

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

June 9, 2023

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

May 12, 2023

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

May 8, 2023

Google TV Receives Exciting Update with New Features and Enhancements

Google TV is a beloved service of the search giant, with millions of users worldwide utilizing it on televisions or TV boxes. Its simplicity and ease of use have earned it high praise and appreciation. And as it should be, Google is systematically looking for new features to add to this service, which in itself

April 26, 2023

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

April 24, 2023

Google Home App Improvements: Faster Camera Access, and Wear OS Notifications

Google has announced new improvements for its Home application based on feedback from users during public testing. One of the new features is the ability for users to reorder their favorites for a custom home preview. This allows users to rearrange anything pinned to their Google Home Favorites tab. The new feature is rolling out

April 11, 2023

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

April 10, 2023

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.

April 5, 2023

Google Reverses Enforcement of Undisclosed 5 Million Files Limit on Google Drive

On April 5, 2023, Google announced that it had reversed its enforcement of the 5 million files limit on Google Drive accounts, which had been previously undisclosed. The company had originally claimed that the limit was a “protection measure aimed at preventing any misuse of our system that could compromise its stability and security”. This

March 23, 2023

Tips on How to Create and Configure Multiple Calendars in Google Calendar

Google Calendar is a popular tool for organizing your daily schedule, but what if your life is too busy for just one calendar? Fortunately, Google makes it easy to add multiple calendars to your account. This allows you to configure each calendar differently, such as setting one for pop-up notifications and another for email notifications.

March 22, 2023

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

March 17, 2023

Google Discontinues Enterprise Edition of Google Glass Amid Cost Cuts

Google has announced that it will no longer sell the latest Enterprise Edition of Google Glass, effectively discontinuing the smartglasses line. The first edition of Google Glass was unveiled in 2013, marketed towards a general audience as a way to access a computer on the user’s face instead of using a phone. However, the product

March 15, 2023

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,

March 10, 2023

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

February 27, 2023

Google replaces “Chat” with “RCS” in its Android app

As everyone may know, the Google Messages application is very similar to Messages, the Apple application that powers the iPhone. When a user of an Android device sends messages to another user with an Android device using Google Messages, the messages enjoy end-to-end encryption, with no character capacity limit, in addition, high-quality image sharing, receipts

February 21, 2023

Google Chrome Boosts Performance, Now Runs Faster on Low-End Devices

Google Chrome is now faster on less powerful computers Last December, Google announced power and memory saving modes for Google Chrome on Mac, Windows, Linux and Chromebooks. Today, more and more users see these features in their browser’s Settings. In Google Chrome Settings, more and more users see the new “Memory Saver” and “Power Saver”

February 20, 2023

Google warns users about changes to Google Photos location data

Google is warning Android and iOS users about a feature that affects the location of images in Google Photos. Apparently, the search giant makes a point of highlighting a specific function that is capable of detecting data about the position of a photo, if it is not present. The feature we are talking about, which

February 14, 2023

Google Bard’s Debut Falls Flat in Convincing Users

In the presentation game, Google Bard was far less convincing than the ChatGPT integration in Bing and Edge. The search giant’s platform presented an incorrect result in its presentation, lack of density, inaccuracy of the calendar, and everyone was left with a clear feeling that everything was rushed, mainly to contradict Microsoft’s announcements. In fact,

February 6, 2023

Artificial Intelligence: Google schedules conference for next Wednesday

Google chose the next Wednesday, February 8th, to hold a conference that will deal with research and artificial intelligence. The event will be held in Paris and according to Google itself will last 40 minutes. “Hear how we are reinventing the way people search, explore and interact with information, making it more natural and intuitive

February 3, 2023

Google’s MusicLM: Text Generated Music & It’s Absurdly Good

Google’s MusicLM that uses AudioLM may have just changed the whole text to music AI landscape. Without using any diffusion, MusicLM creates extremely high (24 kHz) audio quality with consistent result that had my jaw dropped. Probably the first working and direct text to music that is accurate and fully synthesized. 2023 has started amazingly.

February 2, 2023

Google works on integrating ChatGPT-style AI into the Search Engine

This is probably Google’s first major reaction to the emergence of ChatGPT. According to sources from CNBC, the search giant is internally testing a conversational Artificial Intelligence (advanced chatbot) called “Bard”. The latter could respond complexly to questions asked in natural language. Bard relies on LaMDA technology, equivalent to OpenAI’s GPT. Bard’s biggest asset would

January 28, 2023

Easier Notification Management in Google Chrome: Say Goodbye to Unwanted Website Alerts

In addition to detecting when your passwords are compromised, Google Chrome’s security check feature offers several recommendations related to online privacy and security. This feature now makes it easy to revoke permissions granted to sites the user has previously visited. Thanks to the latest update, Google Chrome will provide a reminder of the permissions that

January 25, 2023

Google modifies Chrome’s address bar interface for Android

Google Chrome developers are systematically working on new features for the application, but it’s not just new features that they occupy their time, as they also spend part of their time working on changes to its graphical part. For this reason, the Google Chrome team has started to introduce a new interface for the address