U.S. DoJ could force Google to sell Chrome
The United States Department of Justice may force Google to sell Chrome. The news comes a few months after the company was found guilty of maintaining an illegal search monopoly. Well, this […]
Are links beginning with search.app safe?
Usually, when you share a link from an Android device, you should get an option to share the actual link. If you want to share a Ghacks page, you should see https://www.ghacks.net/ […]
Google's upcoming AI project will take over tasks in Chrome for you
Google is reportedly working on a new AI that will perform day-to-day tasks in Chrome. The technology is called Project Jarvis, and it could be unveiled before the end of the year. […]
Court orders Google to lift restrictions on Play Store after Epic Games antitrust lawsuit
Google has been ordered to open up its Play Store for third-parties. This is the second defeat for the Mountain View company this year, after it was found guilty of having an […]
Google Search adds links to archived webpages from Internet Archive's Wayback Machine
Internet Archive has announced that it has entered a partnership with Google to display links to archived versions of webpages in Google Search. This will help users see what a webpage's contents […]
Your next PC may come with the Google Essentials app - what you need to know
Many PCs come out of the factory with third-party apps installed. Companies pay the manufacturers for the inclusion of their apps. A good percentage of PC users does not like these and […]
U.S. Judge rules that Google has an illegal search engine monopoly
Google has been found guilty of maintaining an illegal monopoly in the search engine market. This is the company's biggest defeat in an antitrust case. Google loses antitrust case against U.S. The […]
The end of Patreon? Google is implementing micro-payments into Chrome
Google is working on integrating what it calls Web Monetization functionality in its Chrome web browser. One of the main intents is to add a way to reward good content on the […]
Here is another reason why you should never click on ads to download software
Imagine the following scenario. You want to download Google Authenticator, run a search on Google for the company's application, and click on the first link that appears. The link looks good even […]
Google stops the sale of TV Shows from Google TV - What you need to know
Google announced today that it is making a far-reaching change to its Google TV service. Starting today, Google customers may no longer purchase TV episodes or seasons from Google TV on "Google […]
Google is killing all links of its URL Shortener goo.gl
Millions of links will stop working next year as a consequence of Google shutting down its URL Shortener service goo.gl. Google announced the change on its Developer blog this week. According to […]
Google begins integrating ads into AI Overviews on Google Search
Google is revamping its search engine with the help of AI. The company announced AI Overviews not long ago. This new feature displays an AI reply at the top of the Google […]
Google now lets you set up 2-Step Verification without adding a phone number
Google has announced that it is streamlining the process of setting up 2-Step Verification (2SV) for user accounts. Users can now enable 2SV without adding a phone number. Prior to this change, […]
Google is releasing previously Pixel-exclusive AI tools to all Google Photos users
Soon, all users of the photo viewing and editing app Google Photos may use a number of AI tools to edit their photos. Google announced yesterday that the three AI tools Magic […]
Google announces improved Find My Device network for Android devices
Google has launched its improved Find My Device network in the U.S. and Canada. The technology is quite similar to Apple's Find My service. Android's Find My Network is a crowdsourced network, […]
Google considers charging you extra for AI-powered Google Search features
A report by the Financial Times (via Neowin) suggests that Google is considering charging search users for use of AI-powered search features. The push towards an AI powered future has reached search […]
Google AI: Goodbye Bard: Gemini Advanced and Google One AI launches
Today, Google launched a series of updates for its AI products. Google Bard, the company's main consumer AI product, is no more. Google changed the name of its core consumer AI product […]
Google confirms that cache links have been removed from search results
Google Search has removed cache links from the search results. The feature allowed users to view old versions of web pages. The tool was useful to compare the current version of a […]
The 10 best hidden Google Games that you can play in your browser
Google is known for a lot of things: search, advertisement, AI, Android, security and more. The company dabbled in gaming as well, but its Stadia project did not meet Google's high expectations. […]
Google ends support for less secure passwords in third-party apps (workaround)
If you use an application or service that requires a Google username and password, then you may not be able to use it anymore after September 30, 2024. This may impact third-party […]
Google lists improvements that only users from the EU will get
Google published a list of changes to some of its products and services that it plans to launch before March 6, 2024 to users from the EU. Companies like Google react to […]
Important files will be gone in February 2024 when Google removes them from Files for Android
Files is the default file manager on many Android devices. Last year, the company launched a new feature that added an Important tab to the application. Limited to India, it scanned the […]
Google settles its $5 billion privacy lawsuit over Incognito Mode tracking
A class-action lawsuit against Google Chrome's Incognito mode tracking was filed in June 2020. The plaintiffs claimed that Google was using cookies, analytics and tools on Google and non-Google websites to track […]
Your Google Maps Location History will soon be stored on your devices
Google is making an important change to the Timeline feature of Google Maps. The feature is powered by the Location History setting and allows users to remember places they have been to […]
Google Groups is dropping Usenet support, and that is a good thing
Google announced this week that it plans to cut the ties to the Usenet in Google Groups. Starting February 22, 2024, Google Groups users can no longer post content to Usenet groups, […]
Google has illegal app store monopoly says jury in Epic case
A jury has just decided that Google has an illegal app store monopoly on Android. Epic Games, which sued both Apple and Google about three years ago over app store practices, has […]
Google Podcasts will be added to Google's Graveyard in April 2024
Users of the Google Podcast app won't be able to use the app anymore from April 2024 onward. Google announced the discontinuation of the app in the United States today. The company's […]
Google explains how Drive users may restore lost files
Some Google Drive users reported online that they were missing months worth of files. Most stated that they lost months worth of files from one day to the next. It took Google […]
Google aims to leave ChatGPT behind with this AI
Google has unveiled Gemini, which it claims is its largest and most powerful AI model to date. Gemini's capabilities surpass that of ChatGPT and other competing AI models, according to Google. Gemini […]
Google Drive for iOS gets a document scanner
The Google Drive for iOS has been updated to introduce a new feature, a built-in document scanner. Finally, it was about time. The feature was recently revamped in the Android app. Here […]
Some Google Drive users claim that they lost months worth of files
Over the past couple of days, users flocked to the Google Drive Help forum to report on a issue. According to their reports, they lost files that they hosted on Google Drive. […]
Google is the master of fake Privacy features
Google started out with a "don't be evil" motto when it launched its first product, Google Search. Today, Google is a different company. It has created numerous products and abandoned a lot. […]
Google rolls out new Google Maps color scheme
If you use Google Maps, chance is that you have noticed that the service is using a new color scheme. The change is still rolling out to users on all device types […]
Google wants a slice of the AI holiday shopping pie, too
After Microsoft and Mozilla, Google also announced how generative AI can help shoppers find the perfect holiday gifts. Some shoppers on Google may use AI to get gift ideas for the holiday […]
YouTube embraces generative AI
YouTube is launching a new AI-powered music generator tool called Dream Track. The tool allows users to type in an idea and select a participating artist, then it produces an original song […]
Google launches updated Titan Security Key with FIDO2 support
Google announced the official launch of its latest Titan Security Key devices in select regions this week. Main improvements include support for FIDO2, which allows users to add compatible non-Google accounts to […]
Google trashes its "DRM for the Web" API
In May 2023, privacy groups and developers were up in arms over Google's plan to integrate the Web Environment Integrity API into its Chrome web browser for the desktop and mobile devices. […]
Is your data on the dark web? Let Google tell you
Your personal information is valuable to cybercriminals. They can use it to steal your identity, commit fraud, or even blackmail you. That's why it's important to take steps to protect your privacy […]
Google has added .ing to its professional domain service
Looking for a unique and memorable domain name that stands out from the crowd? Look no further than the new .ing domain extension! In a recent announcement, Google has introduced a new […]
It's worth listening to Google
Today, our smartphones are our constant companions. They're our connection to the world, our entertainment, and sometimes, our lifelines. But lurking in the virtual landscape are threats that we often underestimate – […]
