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Google Contacts borrows a handy iPhone trick to make sharing your number easier

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Google is rolling out a small but useful update to the Contacts app on Android that makes it much easier to find and share your own contact details. Instead of digging through settings or creating a separate contact for yourself, you’ll…

Google rinde un curioso homenaje a Cucurella

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Google rindió este viernes un homenaje a Marc Cucurella con un garabato o 'doodle' que activa una divertida animación de su famoso meme del gato con peluca rizada ondeando una bandera de España cada vez que los usuarios introducen el…

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Is Google News Responsible for Qatar-Tied Al Jazeera’s US Media Viewership Rise?

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Google News propped up stories from Qatari-tied media outlet Al Jazeera in what has become a bit of a trend for the news aggregator.

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The main course: Google Health app focuses on Nutrition Logging in another Android update

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Tracking what you've eaten gets easier in another Google Health app update on Android that introduces "custom foods" and more.

Amazon is slashing $300 OFF the Google Pixel 10 Pro ahead of the Pixel 11 launch

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Weeks before the launch of the Google Pixel 11 series, Amazon is slashing $300 off the price of the still-excellent Pixel 10 Pro.

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Tech expert uses app to find 'best' summer walks and it's not Google Maps or OS

'For anyone who wants to get outdoors but doesn't know where to start, AllTrails could give you the confidence they need to step out and hit a trail'

Parent advocates urge Senate panel to subpoena Zuckerberg, Google CEO

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Parents RISE and ParentsTogether Action said the companies’ top leaders must testify to help other parents understand the impact of technology they say harms children.

Google is quietly winning the war for your car's dashboard, and you probably didn't notice

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For better or worse, cars have gotten pretty smart. While many come with Android Auto alongside the manufacturer’s infotainment system, sometimes, that infotainment system itself is built on Android. This platform is called Android…

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Gemini Notebook: Google Renames NotebookLM, Expands AI Features and Capabilities

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Google has rebranded NotebookLM to Gemini Notebook, consolidating it into the Gemini AI ecosystem. The update includes an expansion of cloud-based computing features for AI Pro subscribers and plans for deeper integration with Google…

European Commission Issues Binding DMA Measures for Google Under Digital Markets Act

Reviewed by Irfan Ahmad. The European Commission this week issued two binding specification measures for Google under the Digital Markets Act (DMA), covering AI interoperability on Android devices and Google Search data sharing. The…

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4 Google Maps features that make public transit less confusing

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Public transportation can feel intimidating, especially when you're visiting a new city, exploring more efficient routes for your daily commute, or simply trying to reach your office on time before rush hour swallows you up. Thankfully,…

Camper Accidentally Discovers Ancient Meteor Crater on Google Maps

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When Joël Lapointe was planning an epic camping trip through the Côte-Nord region of Quebec on Google Maps, an area gave him pause for thought: it looked like a giant meteor crater.

San Francisco sends legal notices to Apple and Google, demanding they take down 13 AI apps used to make deepfake nude images; Google says it deleted five apps (Matt Burgess/Wired)

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San Francisco sends legal notices to Apple and Google, demanding they take down 13 AI apps used to make deepfake nude images; Google says it deleted five apps — The City Attorney's Office sent the tech giants cease-and-desist letters this…

Will the Google Pixel 10 get cheaper when the Pixel 11 launches?

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The launch of the Pixel 11 is just a few weeks away, which has led many users to wonder: is now a good time to buy 2025's Google Pixel 10?

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EU Orders Google to Open Android AI Features, Share Search Data With Rivals

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EU rules will make Google share anonymized search data and give rival AI assistants broader access to Android features across Europe.

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Over 4,500 Google workers have signed a petition calling for layoff protections: 'These layoffs and cuts are not difficult

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The petition was reportedly "greeted with closed doors and no response for the most part."

Google's Quantum AI Breakthrough Lets Quantum Computers Learn From Their Mistakes

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Google Quantum AI unveils a breakthrough that helps quantum computers learn from errors, improving stability without stopping calculations.

15-Mile-Wide Google Maps Pit Is A 390-Million-Year-Old Meteor Crater, Scientists Confirm

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Scientists confirm a 15-mile-wide Google Maps pit in Quebec's Côte-Nord region is Uhaachatik Crater, a 390-million-year-old meteor impact site reshaping Earth history.

Google Vids Gets Conversational Editing Tools and Personal Avatars

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Google Vids has been updated with the Gemini Omni model and personal avatars, allowing it to edit and generate clips via almost any method, as well as enabling people to star in their videos with just a few clicks.

San Francisco Demands Apple and Google Delete AI ‘Nudify’ Apps From App Stores

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The City Attorney’s Office sent the tech giants cease-and-desist letters this week telling them to stop profiting from 13 “face-swap” apps that are overwhelmingly used to target women and girls.