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NSFW ads show up on YouTube again, despite Google's promise to fight them
www.androidauthority.com NSFW ads show up on YouTube again, despite Google's promise to fight them (Update)YouTube already came under fire late last year for porn ads, but it looks like viewers have spotted even more NSFW ads.
- www.theverge.com More YouTube Premium plans are coming
The company is hinting toward new Premium subscriptions.
- blog.google 110 new languages are coming to Google Translate
Google Translate adds 110 new languages using AI, breaking down communication barriers for millions around the world.
- searchengineland.com Google dropping continuous scroll in search results
Continuous scroll launched in Google mobile search in October 2021 and on desktop in December 2022.
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Google must face £13bn advertising lawsuit - UK court - BBC News
www.bbc.co.uk Google must face £13bn advertising lawsuit - UK courtThe search giant's parent Alphabet called the case 'incoherent' in arguments to get the case dropped.
- apnews.com Google to invest $2 billion in Malaysian data center and cloud hub
Google plans to invest $2 billion in Malaysia, developing its first data center and a Google Cloud hub in the latest big foray by a U.S. tech giant in the Southeast Asian country.
- arstechnica.com Google Search’s “udm=14” trick lets you kill AI search for good
The power of URL parameters lets you unofficially turn off Google's AI Overview.
- 9to5google.com Gemini Advanced with 1.5 Pro adds spreadsheet upload and data analysis
Last week, Google upgraded Gemini Advanced with Gemini 1.5 Pro and data analysis with spreadsheets is now rolling out...
- 9to5google.com Google launches 'Veo,' an AI video generation tool alongside Imagen 3 upgrade
Google has announced a groundbreaking new AI model named “Veo” that will take on video generation, tailored to users creative...
> Google has announced a groundbreaking new AI model named “Veo” that will take on video generation, tailored to users creative...
- 9to5google.com Google's AI-powered Search starts rolling out to everyone today
After a year in “Labs,” Google is officially flipping the switch on AI-powered “Overviews” in Search for all users, and...
> After a year in “Labs,” Google is officially flipping the switch on AI-powered “Overviews” in Search for all users, and...
- www.theverge.com The Google One VPN service is heading to the Google graveyard
At least Google still provides two other VPN services...
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Introducing Google’s new Arm-based CPU
cloud.google.com Introducing Google’s new Arm-based CPU | Google Cloud BlogThe custom Axion Arm-based processor is designed for general-purpose workloads like web and app servers, databases, analytics, CPU-based AI, and more.
- www.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.
- 9to5google.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.
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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.
- arstechnica.com Google agrees to settle Chrome incognito mode class action lawsuit
2020 lawsuit accused Google of tracking incognito activity, tying it to users' profiles.
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Google AI game teaches you how to write image prompts
9to5google.com Google’s AI-powered game teaches you how to write image promptsGoogle Arts & Culture released “Say What You See” as a fun game that lets you learn how to write image prompts...
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Google’s ChatGPT competitor Bard is nearly as good — just slower - The Verge
www.theverge.com Google’s ChatGPT competitor Bard is nearly as good — just slowerBard and ChatGPT go head-to-head in a test.
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Google makes Chrome Tab Group sync official
9to5google.com Google makes Chrome Tab Group sync and proactive Safety Check officialGoogle today made official a trio of Chrome 120 features with the ability to sync Tab Groups being the most notable...
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Google using 'AI support assistant' chatbot to provide product help
9to5google.com Google rolling out ‘AI support assistant’ chatbot to provide product helpGoogle 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.
- 9to5google.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,...
- 9to5google.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...
- www.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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- www.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 Protection
9to5google.com Chrome's 3rd-party cookie deprecation is called 'Tracking Protection,' testing starts JanuaryAhead of a wide rollout in the second half of 2024, Google Chrome in January will start testing "Tracking Protection."
- www.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.
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YouTubers can now pause video comments without disabling them - The Verge
www.theverge.com YouTubers can now pause comments after Google moderation tweaksSome moderation tools have also been renamed to make them less confusing.
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Google launches NotebookLM with Gemini Pro, drops waitlist
9to5google.com Google launches NotebookLM powered by Gemini Pro, drops waitlistNotebookLM is now seeing a general release in the US with no more waitlist, and – like Bard – will be powered by Gemini Pro...
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Introducing Gemini: Google’s most capable AI model yet
blog.google Introducing Gemini: our largest and most capable AI modelGemini is our most capable and general model, built to be multimodal and optimized for three different sizes: Ultra, Pro and Nano.
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YouTube now refreshes like and view counts of videos in real-time - SamMobile
www.sammobile.com YouTube now refreshes like and view counts of videos in real-timeAt this time, the feature only seems to be widely available for YouTube on the web, not the Android app.
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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...
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Google delays Gemini launch from next week to January
9to5google.com Report: Google delays Gemini launch from next week to JanuaryAccording to a report today, Google was originally going to launch Gemini next week, but that has now been delayed until January.
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Google issues statement on YouTube porn ad problem - Android Authority
www.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.
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A Gmail outage is delaying emails - The Verge
www.theverge.com A Gmail outage is delaying emailsThe issues have affected some of us at The Verge.
- www.androidcentral.com Update Chrome ASAP to patch this zero-day security flaw
It's the sixth actively-exploited vulnerability in Chrome this year.
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The Google Nest Cam has a new garage door detection feature - The Verge
www.theverge.com Google’s Nest cameras can now tell you when your garage door is left openGoogle adds garage door alerts to its Nest Cams.