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Google declutters its news tab on desktop search pages with a fresh look
Google News for desktop has a new look with redesigned cards format to show each link clearly instead of a cluttered bunch. ...
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Google's taking another crack at building a social network
Google is currently trialing Shoelace, a hyperlocal network for people who want to find others to join them in activities ...
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Google contractors are secretly listening to your Assistant recordings
Not only is your Google Home device listening to you, a new report suggests there might be a Google contractor who’s listening as well. Even if you didn't ask your device any questions, it's still sending what you say to the company, who allow an actual person to collect data from ...
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Google wants to make the 25-year-old robots.txt protocol an internet standard
Google has outlined plans to turn robots exclusion protocol (REP) — better known as robots.txt — into an internet standard ...
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After Europe, Google under fire for 'Android dominance' in India
The Indian antitrust watchdog has found that Google "appears" to have misused its power to prevent device manufacturers from ...
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Google is readying an AirDrop-style competitor for fast file transfers
Google is reportedly readying an easy way to share files across a variety of devices, including Android and Chromebooks, ...
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Google Maps will now warn you about crowded trains and late buses
Public transportation is the circulatory system of any urban area, and it's a better choice for the planet than driving your own vehicle. But let's face it: no one wants to deal with late buses and crowded subways. Now Google wants to warn you about these hassles. An update to ...
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Google’s LGBTQ+ employees unsuccessfully demand SF Pride to remove company from parade
Google’s LGBTQ+ employees are petitioning to remove Google as a sponsor from San Francisco’s Pride celebration this weekend. ...
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YouTube is making it easier to remove recommendations you don't like
YouTube has new ways to fine-tune browsing experience on the site — adds ability to remove channel suggestions and offer ...
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Google's staff banned from protesting YouTube under the company's banner
Google warned its employees that those planning to ride the company's sponsored float will not be allowed to protest against ...
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Report: Google Maps hosts 'millions' of fake business listings
But not all the listings on the app are reliable. Yesterday, the Wall Street Journal reported that Google Maps have over ...
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YouTube is testing hiding comments in its Android app
YouTube's comment section is notoriously famous for funny and vile comments. The streaming service is testing out hiding ...
