What Happened? Imagine waking up in the middle of the night to a loud earthquake warning on your phone—only to find out it was a mistake! That’s exactly what happened to people in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro last week. Google’s Android Earthquake Alerts system accidentally sent out false warnings about a 5.5 magnitude … Read more
The digital publishing landscape is undergoing a seismic shift as Google enforces stricter search policies, significantly impacting publishers worldwide. The latest changes, which target sponsored content, product reviews, and coupon-based pages, threaten the ad-driven revenue model that many publishers rely on. As search visibility declines, media houses must rethink their strategies to survive in this … Read more
Google has made it easier for parents to manage their kids’ screen time and keep them safe online with new Family Link updates. Kids love their phones and tablets. But too much screen time can be distracting. That’s where Google Family Link helps! This app lets parents set screen time limits, block distractions, and make … Read more
Android users, it’s that time again. Google has rolled out its latest system updates, packed with new features, bug fixes, and performance improvements across Android devices. These updates enhance the Play Store, Play Services, and system functionalities on phones, Wear OS, Google TV, Android Auto, and even PCs. Not all features will be available immediately—some … Read more
As artificial intelligence continues to revolutionize industries, 2025 is shaping up to be a pivotal year for AI in advertising. Google Gemini, the tech giant’s ambitious AI platform, stands at the forefront of this transformation. Touted as a game-changer, Gemini is expected to redefine how advertisers approach digital marketing while competing fiercely with industry leaders … Read more
For years, Google Maps has been an indispensable tool for millions worldwide, seamlessly integrated into Google’s search results to provide instant access to directions, locations, and navigation services. However, recent changes mandated by the European Union (EU) have forced Google to remove its Maps functionality from search results, marking a significant shift in how users … Read more
Google is expanding the capabilities of its AI chatbot, Gemini, by integrating real-time news updates from The Associated Press (AP). This partnership marks a significant milestone for Google, as it is the first time the tech giant has entered into an AI news deal with a major publisher. By incorporating AP’s trusted journalism, Gemini aims … Read more
On January 14, 2025, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) in the United Kingdom announced its plans to evaluate whether Google Search holds “Strategic Market Status” (SMS) under the newly implemented Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers regime. This assessment could lead to the introduction of new regulatory requirements for Google Search. Here’s a closer look … Read more
Google Lens has introduced a significant update designed to simplify and enhance its usability. Now, when you open Google Lens on Android or iOS, the app immediately launches the camera viewfinder instead of defaulting to the gallery view. This change streamlines the process for users who rely on Google Lens as a tool to interact … Read more