Tag: Google
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Google Will Soon Delete Inactive Accounts, But Makes An Exception For YouTube Accounts
Today Google again announced plans to delete inactive accounts to free up these usernames for new owners. According to Google, if you have not used your Google account in the last two years, starting in December 2023, they will start deleting these accounts. This news applies to all their platforms except one, and that is…
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Google is Building a New Google TV Test Box… But No One Can Buy It
Google has been working on the next model of smart TVs, the Android TV 14. This device builds off of Android 14 which is currently in beta testing and expected to launch sometime this fall, either in September or October. No official release date has been announced yet. There’s a slight snag for developers, though.…
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Google is Testing Out New AI Conversations on Pixel
Back in May, Google announced a new feature for Pixel users designed to decrease the frustrations associated with robocalls and other spam-type phone calls. The new settings are still in beta testing, so not everyone may see these options on their Pixel just yet. One feature being tested on Pixel 6 phones or newer uses…
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Google Wants to Use AI To Replace Your Doctor In Trials With The Mayo Clinic
Last May at the Google I/O, the company revealed its new PaLM 2 device, which uses AI technology to answer medical questions, summarize documents, and a host of other features. Now, Google has begun testing out this device at the Mayo Clinic and a few other hospitals. Engadget reports the PaLM 2 “demonstrated features like…
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Google Plans to Bring High-Speed Internet to More People
Google’s parent company, Alphabet is aiming its focus on bringing the internet to remote areas using laser technology. Approximately 3 billion people worldwide live in areas with no internet connection and Alphabet is determined to provide access “not just to the next billion, but to the last billion.” “In India where I grew up, a…
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YouTube is Testing Adding Games You Can Play on YouTube
Google is planning to launch a new online gaming product for YouTube called Playables. The gaming tech will allow members to instantly play games via mobile devices or computers through the YouTube app. “Gaming has long been a focus at YouTube. We’re always experimenting with new features but have nothing to announce right now,” said…
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Google is Shutting Down Album Archive
You can add one more service to Google’s history of killing off features. Today Google started to notify customers that they will shut down the Album Archive service. Here is the email being sent to customers today: You’re receiving this email because you’ve viewed Album Archive recently or you may have some content that is…
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Google is Cracking Down on Fake Reviews by Suing the Sources
Google is taking aim to shut down fake reviews, specifically targeting ones supporting faux businesses. The company filed a lawsuit today in California courts directed at Ethan QiQi Hu as well as GMBEye, Rafadigital, LLC, and Doe to stop deceptive practices to create legit-looking businesses with great reviews in order to sell the non-businesses. Fake…
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Deal Alert! Google Pixel Buds Pro & A-Series Are On Sale For Father’s Day
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 of 2023, just in time for Father’s Day! You can get the Pixel Pro Buds wireless earbuds with…
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YouTube Announces it Won’t Remove Old Videos If Their Inactive Google Account is Deleted
The new policy will be purging inactive accounts, videos previously uploaded to YouTube via former members will still remain.