[ad_1] When you receive a message from a verified business, you’ll see the company name, logo and a verification badge in the message thread. Businesses must sign up to use Verified SMS, and so far, 1-800-Flowers, Banco Bradesco, Kayak, Payback and SoFi are on-board. Verified SMS is rolling out gradually in the US, Brazil, Canada, […]
Category: Google
Google groups news results by story to show you relevant articles
[ad_1] The news reorganization is available now, starting with mobile devices for English speakers in the US. It’ll reach other countries and languages in the “coming months.” Google’s shuffle comes as part of a larger effort to promote quality news and otherwise burnish its search engine’s reputation amid mounting concerns about misinformation. This isn’t just […]
BMW will finally support Android Auto in July 2020
[ad_1] We’ve asked BMW about support for wired Android Auto as well as the possibility of upgrading older vehicles. This won’t be ideal if you’re driving a slightly older BMW or prefer a phone that simply won’t get support. Nonetheless, it’s good news if you’d rather not switch to an iPhone just to avoid BMW’s […]
Google’s 2019 search trends mark a big year for Baby Yoda and ‘Endgame’
[ad_1] On top of that, Disney/Marvel’s Avengers: Endgame and Captain Marvel were the top two movie searches, with two more Disney titles (Toy Story 4 and The Lion King) in fourth and fifth place. The Joker rounded out the top five in third place. Like last year, searchers were also interested in learning bout celebrity […]
Google reportedly facing a DOJ probe over its $2.1 billion Fitbit purchase
[ad_1] Watchdog organizations like the Center for Digital Democracy, Public Citizen and Consumer Action have been urging regulators to block the merger. “If this acquisition is approved,” they wrote in a letter (PDF) to the FTC, “Google will further consolidate its monopoly power over Internet-based services.” They warned that Google already knows more about consumers […]
$35 off coupon makes Google’s Titan security keys almost free
[ad_1] Whether you use Android or iOS, a hardware security key can provide even more protection against password theft or phishing. It’s even more secure than other forms of multifactor authentication, because the site you’re logging into has to verify itself to the security key too, which can help protect you against increasingly-tricky phishing attacks. […]
Google Chrome will warn you if your logins have been stolen
[ad_1] As Google itself notes, this feature is something the company has been working on for a while now. It started with an extension back in February; in October, it embedded the feature directly into Google Accounts. Google is also adding real-time phishing protection to Chrome on desktop. To be clear, Chrome already warns you […]
Google Fi will warn you about spam calls
[ad_1] The new features for Fi include a warning on screen if a call is suspected to be spam, which will be handy for those dealing with a deluge of robocalls. There’s also the ability to block particular numbers. The features are available on all Fi phones, including iPhones and Android devices. Other new functions […]
US labor board will investigate Google’s recent firings
[ad_1] The four employees claim they were fired for protected labor organizing. Last week, they filed unfair labor practice charges. Google says it fired the four over repeat violations of its data security policies. In a statement provided to Engadget it said: “We dismissed four individuals who were engaged in intentional and often repeated violations […]
Michelle Obama headlines YouTube’s new ‘Creators for Change’ series
[ad_1] On Monday, YouTube announced that it has partnered with the former first lady to produce a special episode called Creators for Change with Michelle Obama: Girls’ Education. The episode, set to air next March on the company’s Learning channel, will document a recent trip Obama took to Vietnam, and will showcase the work her […]