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Google Maps adds new AR tools to help you get around town
Not content to just launch new hardware this week, Google today revealed a few updates to Maps that should make the platform a bit more useful for getting around -- and a little more futuristic, too. Specifically, Google is expanding the augmented reality (AR) capabilities within ...
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Google's Pixel 5 costs $699 and packs major camera improvements
Tuning into hardware events these days feels like a surprise party someone has spoiled for you — fun, but you know what's going to happen. So today, after endless leaks and rumors, Google today announced the Pixel 5. It costs $699 and will be available starting October 15. At ...
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Google's Pixel 4a is the ideal Android phone for people on a budget
Ever wanted to know the good, the okay, and the ugly parts of the Pixel 4a? Well, we've got you covered in this painstakingly ...
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Google to launch Pixel 5, new Chromecast, and more on September 30
It's official: Google has begun sending press invites to a virtual hardware event taking place on September 30. The company isn't being shy about what's going to be announced either: We invite you to learn all about our new Chromecast, latest smart speaker and new Pixel phones. None ...
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Google limits election-related search suggestions to avoid bias claims
Big tech companies have faced no shortage of scrutiny on their influence in politics, especially since 2016 elections. One complaint sometimes levied at Google, for instance, is that search suggestions favor a particular candidate. While the company said that search "does not favor ...
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Google blames faulty algorithm for blurring Hong Kong protest graffiti on Street View
Google blamed its automated systems for obfuscating a banned political slogan and a call for Xi Jinping's death on the Street ...
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Google says it's going to sell ethics advice to AI companies
Google's working on a service that would provide ethics consulting for companies building AI solutions. According to a report from Wired, the company is considering launching this ethics consultancy service by the end of the year. Reporter Tom Simonite writes: Initially, Google ...
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How to use Google's Arts & Culture app to look at AR museum exhibits
Google's Arts & Culture app really is a gem for anyone who loves the arts, science, and just cool AR and VR stuff. The company recently announced it was adding a few AR extras to its app, including models of ancient creatures, for everyone to peruse. Fun and educational -- what ...
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It's 2020, so of course Gmail is down right now (Update: it's back)
Update (20/08/2020 6:14 PM IST): According to Google's status dashboard the service is back up for all users. Stop the ...
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SPECS BATTLE: Google Pixel 4a vs OnePlus Nord, graphed
That's right, it's Google Pixel 4a vs OnePlus Nord time — and we've created the charts and graphs to... prove it? I guess? ...
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Google Maps just became much more accurate (and colorful)
If you've used Google Maps for any length of time, you've probably noticed an occasional quirk: unless you're using the satellite view, the colors of the maps don't necessarily reflect the natural features of the real world. Sure, streets and corners will be where they are supposed ...
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England's new contact-tracing app has a big distance problem
Trials of England's latest contact-tracing app begin today, but tests show that the system struggles to precisely measure ...
