[ad_1] For years most of our attention has been focused on flagship handsets from companies like Apple, Google and Samsung. But since last year’s release of the excellent Pixel 3a, midrange devices have gotten a lot more interesting. Today Google finally announced the Pixel 4a, which cuts a few corners but still delivers fast performance […]
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Google invests in ADT to push Nest towards home security
[ad_1] Later on, ADT will borrow Google’s tech to enhance its own capabilities. “Over time, Nest’s devices, powered by Google’s machine learning capabilities, will enhance ADT’s security monitoring,” Google said. “The goal is to give customers fewer false alarms, more ways to receive alarm events and better detection of potential incidents inside and around the […]
Google’s latest Chrome extension shows detailed ad-tracking data
[ad_1] Google notes that this early version only shows information about Google-served ads that have implemented Google’s “Ad Disclosure Schema,” and not other third-party ads. That schema is desiggned to help all of its advertisers disclose how they’re using your personal information, according to Google’s Github page. ”Over time, we hope the [rest of] the […]
Chrome test could discourage websites from abusing push notifications
[ad_1] The feature is poised to reach Canary builds of Chrome starting with 86. It could be a while before you see this in a beta release, let alone a polished version. If this takes off, however, it might discourage sites from spamming if they know their notifications aren’t an all-or-nothing proposition. [ad_2] Source link
Chromebook users get three free months of Stadia Pro
[ad_1] Google is giving you an extra incentive to buy a Chromebook: a whole lot of cloud gaming that could make your laptop shine. The tech giant has introduced a perk that gives Chromebook owners a free three-month trial of Stadia Pro. You’ll need a system released June 2017 or later, and you’ll still have […]
Google starts testing its replacement for third-party cookies
[ad_1] Google has taken one step closer to banishing third-party cookies from Chrome. The internet giant has started testing its trust tokens with developers, with promises that more would move to live tests “soon.” As before, the company hoped to phase out third-party cookies in Chrome once it could meet the needs of both users […]
Digital contact tracing apps in the US that use ENS tech from Google and Apple are still ‘weeks’ away
[ad_1] The COVID Alert app helps you protect yourself, your family, and your community by notifying you if you’ve been exposed to #COVID19. Download it today⚡➡️ iPhone: https://t.co/TxCx8L7s7m ➡️ Android: https://t.co/A3O4YqsjuJ pic.twitter.com/yCeL0zftQB — CanadianPM (@CanadianPM) July 31, 2020 In the US Google says that 20 states and territories covering about 45 percent of the population […]
Google tightens its ad misinformation policies ahead of the election
[ad_1] Google’s ad policy already forbids advertisers from misrepresenting themselves, but the policy change will prohibit advertisers from working together to distribute misinformation and concealing their affiliations. This could include, for example, a spammy marketing company that creates ads that look like newspaper articles, Smith said. The new policy, should it be broken, will enable […]
Microsoft will shut down the Cortana iOS and Android apps in 2021
[ad_1] Microsoft’s plan for Invoke speakers is likely to cause the most resentment. The company will push a firmware update to the smart device to turn it into a Bluetooth speaker. “The firmware update will be delivered automatically to devices connected to WiFi within six months of its release,” the company said. As an olive […]
YouTube is removing its community captions feature in September
[ad_1] YouTube users will have to say goodbye to Community Contributions soon. Google announced that it will be shutting down the feature on September 28th this year, citing a lack of use and reports of “spam and abuse.” The tool was predominantly used to let anyone contribute translations for video titles or submit descriptions, closed […]