GOOGLE

Advertisement
Feb 13 2025TECHNOLOGY

Weather Warnings on the Road: Google Maps Steps Up Safety

Google Maps is getting a weather-focused upgrade to help drivers stay safe. New options for reporting weather-related issues are being tested. These include flooded roads, low visibility, and unplowed roads. This addition is part of Google's ongoing effort to make their map app the best out there.

reading time less than a minute
Feb 11 2025POLITICS

The Gulf of America Officially lands on Google Maps

Google Maps is now showcasing a new name for a massive body of water. Anyone in the U. S. using Google Maps will see the name “Gulf of America", people in Mexico will see “Gulf of Mexico. ” The switch comes after a decision by the U. S. President Donald Trump to rename the area. Go

reading time less than a minute
Feb 10 2025TECHNOLOGY

Google's New Pixel 9a: Goodbye Camera Bar, Hello New Look

Google has been teasing changes to its camera design for its upcoming Pixel 9a. This mid-range smartphone is getting a lot of attention for ditching the old camera bar. This move was spotted in leaked case designs. The case images, which are likely official, show the camera cutout on the left. And

reading time less than a minute
Feb 09 2025BUSINESS

The Super Bowl Shenanigans at Morgan Ranch

Let's start somewhere really cool. Does a casual Sunday football afternoon in a small ranching town sound mundane? Think again. The residents of Burwell, Nebraska, were in for an unexpected thrill. They'd sell their boots for a chance to hang out with the impressive horses and the cattle in the prai

reading time less than a minute
Feb 09 2025TECHNOLOGY

Apple's Big Move to the Cloud?

Apple's potential entry into the business productivity market is an exciting prospect. Google has been a major player in this space for almost 20 years, starting with Google Apps for Your Domain in 2006. This service allowed businesses to use Gmail, Calendar, and Docs on their own

reading time less than a minute
Feb 06 2025TECHNOLOGY

Samsung's File Transfer Trick Now in Google's Quick Share

Quick Share, Google's file transfer tool, gets a boost. It now has a new trick up its sleeve. This new feature was borrowed from Samsung's version of Quick Share. It can switch from a direct Wi-Fi connection to the internet if the direct connection drops. That's a big deal for people who need to tra

reading time less than a minute
Feb 06 2025TECHNOLOGY

Nvidia Shield TV Gets Big Update After Long Break

Over five years have passed since the release of the last Shield TV, but the device is still kicking. Nvidia has finally released a major update for the device. This update, Shield Experience 9. 2, is a big deal. It's been a while since the last major upgrade, which happened back in November 2022.

reading time less than a minute
Feb 05 2025BUSINESS

Google's Cloud Division Fails to Meet Market Hopes

The firm that owns Google, based in Silicon Valley, recently announced its latest earnings. The company reported a total revenue of $96. 5 billion for the most recent period, marking a 12 percent increase from the previous year. However, this figure just missed the mark of $96. 6 billion that many f

reading time less than a minute
Feb 04 2025TECHNOLOGY

Keeping Locked: Controlling Your Phone Is No Longer Tied Down

Last year, Google rolled out Gemini, an assistant replacing Google Assistant for Android users which pushed to replace Google Assistant. Many people did not find Gemini as capable initially; it demanded users to unlock their phones to do anything. Time has passed, and Gemini has gotten bigg

reading time less than a minute
Feb 04 2025TECHNOLOGY

More Surveys, More Data: What's the Deal with Google Opinion Rewards?

Google is tinkering with Opinion Rewards. Users who opt for personalized ads could see more surveys as a reward. Data sharing happens when you collect more surveys. The latest app version 2025012701 is showing clues about a new deal. This trade-off isn't new. The Google Opinion Rewards platform hasn

reading time less than a minute