Category: Google

Google’s ‘Tilt Brush’ virtual painting app comes to PlayStation VR

[ad_1] Google’s Tilt Brush painting app is conquering one of its few remaining frontiers: consoles. The search giant has teamed up with Outerloop Games to release the 3D creative tool for PlayStation VR. To no one’s surprise, it’s the familiar experience, just in your living room. It turns your PlayStation Move controllers into virtual brushes […]

Google’s $800 million COVID-19 relief effort includes 2 million face masks

[ad_1] The business assistance includes a $200 million fund for financial institutions and non-governmental organizations to help small businesses get funds. All small businesses with active accounts over the past year will have access to a pool of $340 million in Google Ads credits. Google’s remaining funds include $250 million in ad grants for the […]

This week’s best deals: Sony headphones, Surface Pro 7 and more

[ad_1] Surface Pro 7 bundle You can still get a good discount on the Surface Pro 7 from Microsoft. A model with a Core i5 processor, 8GB of RAM, and 128GB of storage bundled with a Type Cover is just $822. Typically, Microsoft sells these items separately, with the Type Cover alone going for $150 […]

Google Duo’s group video limit rises to 12 people just at the right time

[ad_1] We are grateful that Duo is helping users see their loved ones all around the world. We recognize group calling is particularly critical right now. We have increased group calling from 8 participants to 12 effective today. More to come. #AllInThisTogether #COVID19 — Sanaz (@sanazahari) March 27, 2020 Last year, Google added group calling […]

Google resumes Chrome updates on a modified schedule

[ad_1] The team isn’t yet ready to commit to a schedule for Chrome 84, instead promising a “future update” on the release. Version 83 is moving to the Dev channel this week. This is good news if you were concerned that Google might have to hold off on important fixes or let Chrome’s features languish. […]

Alphabet’s Verily shows how its drive-thru COVID-19 testing sites work

[ad_1] First, Verily asks that you complete an online screener. If you qualify for a test, you’ll get an appointment time. When you arrive, you’ll check in and show your license through your closed car window. Then, staff will match your ID with a lab kit and attach the info to your windshield. You’ll drive […]

Home Depot’s $179 Nest Hub Max deal is even better than Google’s

[ad_1] As a smart display, it’s one of our favourites, featuring in our top picks guide published earlier this year. With a 10-inch screen it’s a slightly larger version of the OG seven-inch Google Nest Hub, and it also comes with a camera. Great for video calls, obviously, but it can also function as a […]

Google lets businesses mark locations as ‘temporarily closed’

[ad_1] Google My Business users can go to “Close this business on Google” in the menu to find the new feature. As SearchEngineLand notes, that section now shows three options: “Mark as temporarily closed,” “Mark as permanently closed” and “Remove Listing.” Prior to launching the capability, Google only relied on information from governments and other […]

Google Assistant’s redesigned feed is rolling out on iOS

[ad_1] You can check out the new experience by launching Assistant and then tapping on the inbox icon located near the bottom left of the interface. You’ll then see the redesigned feed, which organizes a variety of information using chronological cards. You can tap on the cards to expand them and see additional information. Expanding […]