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Feb 04 2025TECHNOLOGY

Android Auto Style: Finally a DecentView

One small tweak can really ruin your whole vibe. Ever had a major inconvenience due to a small change in an otherwise useful technology. Google Maps well this is an app that has that ability. Google Maps recently messed with its layout on Android Auto, and let's just say users were not p

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Jan 31 2025TECHNOLOGY

Gemini 2. 0 Flash: Big Changes for Everyone

Let's talk about a big update for everyone using the Gemini app. Google has just made a new tool available to everyone. This tool is called Gemini 2. 0 Flash. See, Google is replacing an older version called Gemini 2. 0 Flash Experimental. This older version was only for paying users. Now, ever

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Jan 30 2025TECHNOLOGY

Watching Your Own Shows in Hotel Rooms Just Got Easier

Imagine this: You check into a hotel room and find an LG TV. You want to watch something from your phone on the big screen, but you don't want to mess with the hotel's clunky interface. Good news! LG has made this process simpler. They've added Google Cast to their hotel TVs. This means you can stre

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Jan 29 2025TECHNOLOGY

Pixel Weather App: Missing Settings and Always-On Features

Ever since Wednesday, January 22, users of the Pixel Weather app have noticed some key settings have vanished. These settings include toggles for immersive vibrations and AI-powered weather reports, weather units, and app themes. Despite their disappearance, these features seem to be working non-sto

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Jan 28 2025BUSINESS

Google's Battle to Overturn a Massive EU Fine

Google is back in the courtroom, fighting a whopping €4. 1 billion antitrust fine from the EU. This time, they're not just asking for a reduction, but hoping to get rid of the fine completely. The issue? Google's business practices in the mobile OS market. The EU thinks Google's deals with Android p

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Jan 27 2025TECHNOLOGY

Tiny Time & Weather on Chromecast Screens: A Shrinking Issue

Lately, Chromecast users have spotted a peculiar change. The time and weather display on their Ambient Mode screens have shrunk to a size that's hardly noticeable from across the room. Why does this matter? Well, many people like to quickly glance at their TV for updates. This issue isn't affecting

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Jan 27 2025TECHNOLOGY

Unveiling AI's Potential: Google's Global Education Push

Imagine if you were told that something you see as scary or pointless could actually change your life for the better. That's what Google is trying to do with artificial intelligence (AI). Most people don't care much about AI, even when big companies like Apple and Samsung put a lot of effort into it

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Jan 24 2025BUSINESS

Google Vows to Combat Fake Reviews in the UK

Google has pledged to take stronger measures against British businesses that use fake reviews to enhance their ratings on the tech giant's review platform. This follows an announcement by the UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) that Google will strengthen its detection and removal of fraudu

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Jan 24 2025TECHNOLOGY

Chromebooks Get a Facelift: Controlling Your Computer with Just Your Face

Imagine using your face to control your Chromebook. Google is making this a reality with Face control, an AI-powered feature that lets users navigate their device using facial gestures and expressions. This tool, initially revealed in December, is now rolling out to more users. Face control allows p

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Jan 21 2025SPORTS

X Games and Google Team Up to Revolutionize Judging with AI

Ever thought about computers judging sports? Well, that's exactly what's happening at the X Games! After teaming up with Google, they're rolling out a new AI judging system for ski and snowboard events at the superpipe. This 20-foot-tall freestyle course is usually judged by humans on things like co

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