A recent leakage of internal Google reports has revealed a pattern of serious privacy violations within the tech giant. These violations range from minor mishaps, such as sending sensitive information via email, to major breaches like exposing the email addresses of over one million users on Socratic.org. The reports, spanning a six-year period, highlight the … Read more
Google is expanding and reorganizing its payment products, with a focus on enhancing Google Pay. This comes as competition in the mobile wallet app market intensifies, with a key focus on offering additional features beyond just payment. Apple is also aggressively rolling out new features for its payment app, including a collaboration with integrated payments … Read more
Google is working on bringing AR-based directions and UWB support to the Find My Device app for Android users. This new feature will allow users to receive AR instructions to track their devices by overlaying a user interface on their phone camera. The app may offer AR-based directions for more than just trackers and UWB-enabled … Read more
The leaked Google Search API documents from last week have sparked interest in local SEO strategies among professionals. The documents revealed various factors that could potentially impact local search rankings. Some key takeaways include the importance of video content in search results, the potential impact of clicks on rankings, and the significance of location-based signals. … Read more
On June 6, the 80th anniversary of the Normandy invasion (D-Day) was overshadowed by Google’s focus on LGBTQ+ Pride Month. Instead of honoring the historic event, Google chose to feature author and activist Jeanne Córdova on its homepage, directing users to “Pride”-related content. This decision sparked backlash from many who felt that the tribute to … Read more
Google has recently completed the construction of its fourth data center in Singapore, highlighting its commitment to sustainability in line with the city-state’s goals. The tech giant has invested $5 billion in its data center business in Singapore, a significant increase from the $850 million spent in 2018. This substantial investment reflects Google’s continued growth … Read more
Google has expanded the availability of NotebookLM, an AI-powered writing and research assistant, to over 200 countries and territories. This major update integrates Gemini 1.5 Pro, Google’s latest language model, to enhance NotebookLM’s ability to process various file types, including Google Slides and web URLs, as well as images, charts, and diagrams within documents. The … Read more
Google has launched an experiment involving artificial intelligence that could potentially impact the way businesses appear in search engine results. The Search Generative Experience (SGE) uses AI to provide users with condensed, reliable information at the top of Google search results. This experiment is currently being tested in over 120 countries and is expected to … Read more
Joshua Wright, a key figure in Google’s highly successful advertising business, has led a largely undisclosed life within the tech giant. Serving as Senior Vice President of the company’s advertising and commerce division, Wright has played a pivotal role in driving Google’s staggering advertising revenue growth to over $100 billion in recent years. Despite his … Read more
Google is rolling out a significant update to NotebookLM called Gemini 1.5 Pro, which offers free access to powerful AI capabilities for academic research. This new version allows for more external sources, larger context windows, and up to 25 million words of data for study guides and FAQs. The expansion of NotebookLM availability to over … Read more