The DoJ is investigating Google’s search dominance, DuckDuckGo CEO suggests
The US Department of Justice (DoJ) and state regulators may be investigating Google’s search engine dominance, according to Bloomberg.
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Google’s featured snippets now take you straight to the info you want
Google’s featured snippets now take you straight to the info you want
According to Google’s Danny Sullivan, the feature has been in place for AMP pages since 2018 and has been in testing for HTML pages since last year. Now, it’s live on most featured snippets and browsers, although Google says functionality will depend on what individual browsers support.
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Leak offers an early look at Google’s rumored Android TV dongle
Leak offers an early look at Google’s rumored Android TV dongle
Google’s rumored Android TV dongle just got a bit more tangible. XDA-Developers has obtained what it says are early renders of the media hub, codenamed “Sabrina.
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Here’s our best look yet at Google’s new Android TV streaming device
Here’s our best look yet at Google’s new Android TV streaming device
Google may be close to launching its next streaming TV device, and now XDA Developers has got its hands on marketing material that gives us our first real glimpse at what that device might look like.
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Google’s advanced hacking protection comes to Nest devices
Google’s advanced hacking protection comes to Nest devices
Google’s Advanced Protection Program hasn’t been very accommodating of smart homes so far — you’ve had to forego Nest devices if you wanted those additional safeguards. It won’t be a problem from now on, though.
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Google’s latest Pixel features include a “safety check” for when you’re walking alone
Google’s latest Pixel features include a “safety check” for when you’re walking alone
Google is today announcing the next batch of new software features coming to its Pixel smartphones.
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Pixel Buds users are reporting Bluetooth connection issues
Pixel Buds users are reporting Bluetooth connection issues
Owners of Google’s new Pixel Buds are reporting a variety of connection issues with the true wireless earbuds.
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Pixel Buds users are reporting Bluetooth connection issues
Pixel Buds users are reporting Bluetooth connection issues
Owners of Google’s new Pixel Buds are reporting a variety of connection issues with the true wireless earbuds.
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Google’s AR tool helps you measure two meters to maintain proper social distancing
Google’s AR tool helps you measure two meters to maintain proper social distancing
As lockdown measures are eased around the world, it’s more important than ever to observe proper health protocol in public. That means wearing a mask (if you can), washing your hands regularly, and social distancing.
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Google’s ‘Sodar’ is an AR tool for social distancing
Google’s ‘Sodar’ is an AR tool for social distancing
Google has a new augmented reality tool that can help you follow social distancing rules when you do have to venture out of your home.
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Google’s ‘Sodar’ is an AR tool for social distancing
Google’s ‘Sodar’ is an AR tool for social distancing
Google has a new augmented reality tool that can help you follow social distancing rules when you do have to venture out of your home.
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Google’s more secure, ‘multi-platform’ Chat app requires Chrome
Google’s more secure, ‘multi-platform’ Chat app requires Chrome
Google Chat, the service formerly known as Hangouts Chat, has a new app that works on any PC with Chrome. The messaging service has long had a desktop application, but this Progressive Web App version of it has broader compatibility with Windows, MacOS, Chrome OS and Linux.
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Google’s work from home strategy includes a $1,000 allowance
Google’s work from home strategy includes a $1,000 allowance
Google is joining other companies is planning for a return to the office as COVID-19 cases decline, but its strategy may be more elaborate than most. Company chief Sundar Pichai has outlined a roadmap that will still have most employees working from home for the rest of 2020.
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Switzerland pilots a contact tracing app using Apple and Google’s tech
Switzerland pilots a contact tracing app using Apple and Google’s tech
Employees at EPFL, ETH Zurich, the Army and select hospitals and government agencies will be the first to test the Swiss app. This pilot phase is expected to last a few weeks.
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Google’s Pixel 3a and 3a XL are at their lowest prices ever on Amazon
Google’s Pixel 3a and 3a XL are at their lowest prices ever on Amazon
Getting the pure Android experience with a Pixel phone isn’t always cheap. However, Amazon is taking us back to the Nexus days, offering the Pixel 3a and 3a XL smartphones at $279 and $319 respectively, the lowest prices we’ve seen yet.
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Snag discounted Nest routers in Google’s Memorial Day sale
Snag discounted Nest routers in Google’s Memorial Day sale
Engadget gave the Google Nest WiFi a score of 84 when we reviewed the device last fall. Google’s latest router is easy to set up, and its new, more attractive design allows it to fit in neatly in almost any home.
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Apple and Google’s COVID-19 notification system won’t work in a vaccum
Apple and Google’s COVID-19 notification system won’t work in a vaccum
Last month, before Google and Apple announced their joint effort to enable COVID-19 exposure notifications, I wrote about the trouble with using Bluetooth-based solutions for contact tracing.
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Apple and Google’s COVID-19 notification system won’t work in a vaccum
Apple and Google’s COVID-19 notification system won’t work in a vaccum
Last month, before Google and Apple announced their joint effort to enable COVID-19 exposure notifications, I wrote about the trouble with using Bluetooth-based solutions for contact tracing.
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Three US states have signed on to Apple and Google’s exposure notification system
Three US states have signed on to Apple and Google’s exposure notification system
On Wednesday, Apple and Google rolled out support for their coronavirus exposure notification system, as implemented in an update to iOS and Android.
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Apple and Google’s COVID-19 contact tracing tech is ready
Apple and Google’s COVID-19 contact tracing tech is ready
Apple and Google are providing the API, but PHAs will have to develop their own contact tracing apps.
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