- The Google One VPN service is heading to the Google graveyardwww.theverge.com The Google One VPN service is heading to the Google graveyard
At least Google still provides two other VPN services...
- Introducing Google’s new Arm-based CPUcloud.google.com Introducing Google’s new Arm-based CPU | Google Cloud Blog
The custom Axion Arm-based processor is designed for general-purpose workloads like web and app servers, databases, analytics, CPU-based AI, and more.
- Google Podcasts service shuts down in the US next weekwww.bleepingcomputer.com Google Podcasts service shuts down in the US next week
U.S. users have just a few more days to make the transition from Google Podcasts as the company moves forward with the process of discontinuing the service globally.
- Google Search 'cached' link is officially dead9to5google.com Google Search 'cached' link is officially dead
Google Search is officially removing the "cached" link from search results. The handy link was used to see slightly older versions of a page.
- One old service Evil Company didn't kill or enshit - Google Minesweeper
Fuck your and mine productivity today I guess.
It works in some mobile browsers too, at least in Chrome. But I can't get it to work on mobile FF.
- Google agrees to settle Chrome incognito mode class action lawsuitarstechnica.com Google agrees to settle Chrome incognito mode class action lawsuit
2020 lawsuit accused Google of tracking incognito activity, tying it to users' profiles.
- Google AI game teaches you how to write image prompts9to5google.com Google’s AI-powered game teaches you how to write image prompts
Google Arts & Culture released “Say What You See” as a fun game that lets you learn how to write image prompts...
- Google’s ChatGPT competitor Bard is nearly as good — just slower - The Vergewww.theverge.com Google’s ChatGPT competitor Bard is nearly as good — just slower
Bard and ChatGPT go head-to-head in a test.
- Google makes Chrome Tab Group sync official9to5google.com Google makes Chrome Tab Group sync and proactive Safety Check official
Google today made official a trio of Chrome 120 features with the ability to sync Tab Groups being the most notable...
- Google using 'AI support assistant' chatbot to provide product help9to5google.com Google rolling out ‘AI support assistant’ chatbot to provide product help
Google has been working to add gen AI to its products. The latest application of that is a new “AI support assistant” live on Google Help.
- ASUS unveils high-powered ExpertBook CX54 Chromebook Plus9to5google.com ASUS unveils high-powered ExpertBook CX54 Chromebook Plus
Building on the “Chromebook Plus” platform that Google unveiled earlier this year, ASUS has revealed the ExpertBook CX54 Chromebook Plus,...
- Gmail adds more prominent 'Unsubscribe' button on the web9to5google.com Gmail adds more prominent 'Unsubscribe' button on the web
Gmail is now making its "Unsubscribe" button much more prominent. In October, Google announced that it would require bulk senders...
- Gmail is making it easier to track packages in time for the holidayswww.androidcentral.com Gmail is making it easier to track packages in time for the holidays
Maybe we can avoid scampering through stores on Christmas Eve this year.
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- Google extends deadline to switch Stadia controllers to Bluetoothwww.androidauthority.com Google extends deadline to switch Stadia controllers to Bluetooth
Google is giving Stadia controller owners an additional year to switch the gamepad over to Bluetooth mode.
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- Chrome's 3rd-party cookie deprecation is called Tracking Protection9to5google.com Chrome's 3rd-party cookie deprecation is called 'Tracking Protection,' testing starts January
Ahead of a wide rollout in the second half of 2024, Google Chrome in January will start testing "Tracking Protection."
- Google shares “fix” for deleted Google Drive fileswww.bleepingcomputer.com Google shares “fix” for deleted Google Drive files
Google says it identified and fixed a bug causing customer files added to Google Drive after April-May 2023 to disappear. However, the fix isn't working for all affected users.
- YouTubers can now pause video comments without disabling them - The Vergewww.theverge.com YouTubers can now pause comments after Google moderation tweaks
Some moderation tools have also been renamed to make them less confusing.
- Google launches NotebookLM with Gemini Pro, drops waitlist9to5google.com Google launches NotebookLM powered by Gemini Pro, drops waitlist
NotebookLM is now seeing a general release in the US with no more waitlist, and – like Bard – will be powered by Gemini Pro...
- Introducing Gemini: Google’s most capable AI model yetblog.google Introducing Gemini: our largest and most capable AI model
Gemini is our most capable and general model, built to be multimodal and optimized for three different sizes: Ultra, Pro and Nano.
- YouTube now refreshes like and view counts of videos in real-time - SamMobilewww.sammobile.com YouTube now refreshes like and view counts of videos in real-time
At this time, the feature only seems to be widely available for YouTube on the web, not the Android app.
- Gmail's spam detection has received its 'largest defense upgrades'9to5google.com Gmail spam detection has received its 'largest defense upgrades in recent years'
Blocking email spam is a constant battle, and Gmail's latest technique results in a 38% boost to detection thanks to...
- Google delays Gemini launch from next week to January9to5google.com Report: Google delays Gemini launch from next week to January
According to a report today, Google was originally going to launch Gemini next week, but that has now been delayed until January.
- Google issues statement on YouTube porn ad problem - Android Authoritywww.androidauthority.com Google issues statement on YouTube porn ad problem, attributes it to 'bad actors'
There's a YouTube porn ad problem. Google is taking action, and here's what the company has to say about it.
- A Gmail outage is delaying emails - The Vergewww.theverge.com A Gmail outage is delaying emails
The issues have affected some of us at The Verge.
- Update Chrome ASAP to patch this zero-day security flawwww.androidcentral.com Update Chrome ASAP to patch this zero-day security flaw
It's the sixth actively-exploited vulnerability in Chrome this year.
- The Google Nest Cam has a new garage door detection feature - The Vergewww.theverge.com Google’s Nest cameras can now tell you when your garage door is left open
Google adds garage door alerts to its Nest Cams.
- Pioneering artist Refik Anadol explains how AI fuels creativityblog.google A conversation with Refik Anadol on creativity and AI
Mira Lane explores how AI is empowering creativity with pioneering artist Refik Anadol.
- Google’s DeepMind finds 2.2M crystal structures in materials science winarstechnica.com Google’s DeepMind finds 2.2M crystal structures in materials science win
Trove of combos is >45 times larger than number unearthed in entire history of science.
- Google Home custom clips finally let you decide what to downloadwww.androidauthority.com Google comes to its senses, will let you download any clip you want from your Nest Cam
As part of the preview program, Google is rolling out Google Home custom clips, allowing you to finally download any clip you want.
- Google caught placing big-brand ads on hardcore porn sites, report saysarstechnica.com Google caught placing big-brand ads on hardcore porn sites, report says
Brands demand transparency from Google after ads spotted in undesirable places.
- Reminder: Google is about to start purging inactive accounts - The Vergewww.theverge.com Reminder: Google is about to start purging inactive accounts
A phased approach beginning December 1st.
- Walmart launches $15 Google TV streaming stick, available today9to5google.com Walmart launches $15 Google TV streaming stick, available today
Walmart just launched a new Google TV streaming stick that costs just $15 and is available starting today.
- YouTube’s Playables games are now available for Premium subscribers - The Vergewww.theverge.com YouTube is now getting into games
YouTube Premium subscribers can test more than 30 mini-games — but they might not be here to stay.
- Google Drive missing file issue is caused by desktop app9to5google.com Google investigating missing files on Drive, caused by desktop app
The missing file issue affecting Google Drive users is caused by the desktop app, Google has confirmed, and the company is investigating.
- Google Assistant 'animal of the day' going away9to5google.com Google Assistant 'animal of the day' going the way of the dodo
Google Assistant has been winding down features over the past year, and the latest victim is the whimsical "animal of the day" command.
- Google Drive seems to have lost some user data, reports saywww.androidpolice.com Google Drive seems to have lost some user data, reports say
Check your Google Drive — you may be missing some data
- Google Bard lets users dive into YouTube videos with follow-up questionswww.androidcentral.com Google Bard lets users dive into YouTube videos with follow-up questions
An update that makes understanding content seamless.