Lifewire / Molly McLaughlin Google’s Geminihas been in the news a lot since its I/O Developer Conference. They are also guaranteed to have up to 10 hours of battery life and start at only $350. First up is the Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 714. Three Chromebook Plus laptops with Gemini.Lifewire / Molly McLaughlin This laptop has a 360-degree hinge, so you’re able to convert it to a tablet. This one starts at $699....
You’ll get a Google Pixel, YouTube Premium, Google Play Pass, and more If you press links we provide, we may receive compensation. Along with the reveal of its new Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro phones, Google has announced the Pixel Pass subscription plan, which nets you the latest phone and other benefits. Google’s newPixel Passwill let you get your hands on a new Pixel phone without a large upfront cost, and give you access to things like YouTube Premium to boot....
She ultimately decided toleave the company. Google didn’t respond to a request for comment about the recent employee actions. Cognizant said the return-to-office policy has been a known factor for YouTube Music workers. The AWU also said that a return-to-office requirement would hinder ongoing unionization efforts by Cognizant workers. Unlike full-time Google employees, contractors generally don’t get the same pay or benefits. In 2019,54% of Google’s workforce were contractors. “The forced RTO is the last straw....
If you’re online right now it’s difficult to avoid the fact that it’sCyber Monday. Case in point, theGoogle Nest Audio smart speaker for just $50 at Best Buyright now. This is a rare deal. In fact, we recently spotted a pairing oftwo Nest Audio speakers on salefor the first time in years. And now you might grab a single Nest Audio speaker for half the regular price. Sync this one to your smart home system and you could start bossing it around immediately....
Google finally has added a way to protect the data stored on your My Activity page. This page includes info like location data, search data, and results for video searches on YouTube. It also can collect the types of searches you make for images and other media content in Google. Pexels / Mockup Photos This makes any extra protection a welcome sight," Hauk told Lifewire in an email. Google
The option to use third-party payment will be rolled out more broadly in the future, he said. Now it’s expanding worldwide. Google and Epic Games have agreed to a trial inearly 2023. Google’s shift on payment policies follows last year’sverdictin a trial between Epic and Apple. However, developerscan’t provide a buttonlinking customers to an alternate payment system. Spotify has frequently criticized Apple as abusing the might of its App Store, including billing-system restrictions....
This can include your phone number and your home and email address. The app will also notify you when new results from the web pop up with your info. Along with making it easier to remove your information from Search, Google has made a more general change. The company will blur explicit imagery by default. Of course, you’re able to still toggle to view the explicit image if need be....
Knowing what accessibility features a place has will help all of them navigate the world much more easily. Google Maps just got a new accessibility feature thatraises the prominence of accessibility information. If a place doesnt have an accessible entrance, that information will show up as well. Google Youll find it on both iOS and Android app versions. Learn More About Google Maps
Googleannounced the update in a blog poston Wednesday. It’s the new features we’re most interested in, though. Google Topping the list of new stuff? Lists in Google Maps.Google Ways to customize lists that you make in Google Maps. Google says these new features will be available on Android and iOS later in March. Next up is the ability to see curated recommendation lists from both publishers likeThe Infatuationand from community members....
That includes landmarks, street names, restaurants, ATMs and hotels. All people have to do is tap on the camera icon next to the microphone in Google Maps. Another notable Google Maps change is for electric vehicle owners who need to charge their cars. And for those needing some accessibility options, Maps will add wheelchair icons. Other improvements are coming to Google Search more broadly. Starting Thursday, multisearch is expanding to food-related queries....
Eh, even if you’re not, these travel-related updates could be helpful. On Google’s Keyword Blog, the company posted today abouta new set of features coming to Google Maps. Public Transit.Alexander Spatari / Getty Images Google Maps Transit Information.Google
Googleannounced the new updates to the iOS Google Maps appon Tuesday. Android users have had Dark Mode on Google Mapssince February 2021. Google iOS users will now have the ability to share their live location using Google Maps through iMessage contacts. Google
Google islaunching a Maps featureto make it easier for users to see wildfires. Its one of an increasing number of apps aimed at warning people of wildfires as the threat grows. I think that this new tool should complement, but not replace, other warning systems… Google If youre not a Google Maps user, wildfire map information is also available online atthe federal levelandvia NASA. For example, theFire Finder applets you quickly lookup information and images of any wildfire in the US....
