Tag: Google
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This Small Broadband Provider Will Launch 50 Gbps Fiber Internet Service Tomorrow
Once upon a time, 1 Gbps of internet speeds courtesy of a fiber-optic connection seemed like a mind-blowingly fast connection. On Wednesday, a small broadband provider in the northwest will begin offering a 50 Gbps service — upload and download — to its customers. Ziply Fiber, a Kirkland, Washington, broadband provider will launch the service…
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Deal Alert! Google Pixel Buds Pro & The A-Series Are At Their Lowest Price Ever
Do you want some really good wireless earbuds but don’t want to pay an arm and a leg for them? Right now, Google’s Pixel Buds Pro and Pixel Buds A-Series are on sale for their lowest price ever for an early Black Friday deal! You can get the Pixel Pro Buds wireless earbuds with noise…
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Google Updates Android Emergency SOS Feature After Spike in False 911 Calls
After a spike in false 911 calls, Google has updated its Personal Safety feature to reduce the number of pocket dials emergency services received, according to a post on X by Mishaal Rahman of the Android Faithful podcast. Authorities asked Google to adjust the Emergency SOS feature on Android phones, which lets users call 911…
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YouTube Shorts Averages 70 Billion Daily Views
YouTube’s take on TikTok is its own beast. Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai disclosed that YouTube Shorts, its short-form video format that apes the experience of TikTok, is averaging 70 billion daily views. The videos are watched by an average of 2 billion signed-in users each month, he added. The performance of shorts has helped drive…
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This Google Chrome Feature Will Identify and Fix Typos in URLs
Google Chrome can now tell whether you’ve incorrectly typed a URL in its address bar. The new feature is part of Google’s effort to build out its accessibility tools this year. “This will help people with dyslexia, language learners or anyone who makes typos get to the content they’re looking for faster,” Eve Anderson, Google’s…
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Google Can Now Keep Your Phone Safe From Malware in Real-Time
Even the most tech savvy person isn’t immune to cybercriminal schemes. As our world grows more digital, bad actors find new ways to swindle and steal from people. Just this year, 8.9 million Android devices — including phones, watches and televisions — were found to be pre-infected with Guerilla malware. Earlier this week Google said…
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YouTube TV Plans to Improve NFL Sunday Ticket Before Signing New Sports Deals
YouTube TV hasn’t ruled out a potential bid on NBA rights, but for now the video-sharing company plans to refine its NFL Sunday Ticket. Disney/ESPN and Warner Bros. Discovery currently NBA domestic rights but contracts will be up for renewal following the 2024-2025 season. In addition, more streaming services have entered the live sports business…
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Google Reportedly Pays Apple Billions of Dollars a Year to Remain The Dominant Search Engine
Google, the most used search engine worldwide, allegedly pays a hefty price to keep its lead. A report from investment analyst Bernstein shows Google pays tens of billions of dollars to remain the default search engine on Apple devices. Bernstein analyzed the possible pitfalls of an ongoing civil antitrust suit between the Department of Justice…
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Google Rolls Out Broadband “Nutrition” Label Way Before 2024 Deadline
The Federal Communications Commission wants broadband providers to roll out “nutrition-style” labels that spell out the fine print on the prices of their plans by 2024, which internet service providers argue put an undue burden on them. Google released its version on Thursday. Google’s Broadband Consumer Labels cover its residential 1 Gig, 2 Gig, 5…
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YouTube TV Adds Four 4K Channels, Including Comedy Central and Paramount
YouTube TV has expanded its lineup of 4K channels, including popular networks like Comedy Central and Paramount. In total, six new channels are now available in 4K. They are: The lineup expands YouTube TV’s 4K lineup, which previously amounted to just a few channels, including ESPN and NBC. Keep in mind that you’ll have to…