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Google to finally pay select publishers for 'high quality' news content
Google has agreed to pay select news publishers for distributing their content, finally bowing to pressure from antitrust ...
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Google will now auto-delete new users' history after 18 months by default
Yesterday, Google announced several changes to how they handle your personal data related to your Google accounts. The company ...
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Here's the quickest way to start a Google Meet call
Welcome to TNW Basics, a collection of tips, tricks, guides, and advice on how to easily get the most out of your gadgets, ...
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YouTube sued for using AI to racially profile content creators
A group of black content creators has sued YouTube for allegedly using AI to censor their videos based “wholly or in part” ...
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Google's new One Tap system will make sign-ups and logins easier on Android — and I'm into it
Google has developed One Tap, a system that lets you sign up on sites and in apps with a single touch on devices you're logged ...
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You can now make Google Meet calls right from the Gmail app
As more people have been working from home than ever, Google Meet has exploded in usage over the last few months. The company ...
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Android 11's public beta is out -- here are the best new features
Google today released the first public Android 11 Beta. Normally the company would leave its biggest announcements for Google ...
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Google Maps now tells you when a face mask is required on public transport
Google Maps launched a bunch of features yesterday to help you get more information about your government's coronavirus-related regulations. As cities are opening up around the world, authorities are enforcing new rules for public transit to maintain safety and social distancing. The ...
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Google’s Android Studio 4.0 is a major upgrade for the app development tool
Google has launched Android Studio 4.0, adding a host of new features to the app development environment including an upgraded ...
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Google Maps makes it easier to share your location with Plus Codes -- no address required
When you need to give someone your location, you usually point them to an address. Here in NYC, you often point them to an ...
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YouTube removed phrase critical of Chinese government due to AI error
Google claims that the removal of a phrase used as an insult to the Chinese government from YouTube comments was a machine ...
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Google Maps can now highlight wheelchair-accessible businesses
Google today announced a major accessibility update for Maps in recognition of Global Accessibility Awareness Day: the app ...
