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Google to Use Everything You Post Online for AI Develpment
Google's recent privacy policy update reveals its intention to scrape content from across the public internet for the purpose of developing AI.
Ex-CRTC Chair Proposes Solution for Google and Meta News Sharing
The ongoing stalemate between the feds, Meta, and Google regarding the implementation of the Online News Act could be resolved easily, says a former chair of the CRTC. How? By suspending the Act and establishing a fund to which big tech platforms contribute for news outlets, says Konrad von Finckenstein, who served as the head...
Minister Claims Google News Blocking Puts Wildfire Lives in ‘Danger’
Canada’s Heritage Minister Pablo Rodriguez continues to make the rounds to various media outlets, in response to Google announcing it would pull news links soon, in response to Bill C-18, which aims to force the latter and Meta to pay media organizations for users to share links. Rodriguez told the BBC on Friday that the...
Minister Stunned by Google Decision to Remove News Links [VIDEO]
Canadian Heritage Minister Pablo Rodriguez was caught off guard by Google's announcement of its intent to stop featuring links to Canadian news outlets. In a Thursday interview on CTV's Power Play, Rodriguez expressed his surprise at the tech giant's reaction. "Well, Meta, I always said it was complicated; Google we still have conversations as recent...
Google to Stop Sharing News Links in Canada
Google has announced plans to halt its news-related services in Canada due to the newly enacted Online News Act, known as Bill C-18. In a blog post, Kent Walker, President of Global Affairs at Google & Alphabet, criticized the legislation for creating financial uncertainty and disrupting the way online search engines operate. Bill C-18 mandates...
Google Introduces New Education App Hub
With Google for Education App Hub, educators and administrators now have a centralized platform to explore and access a wide range of apps.
Google Pixel Ads Turn iPhone into its ‘Best Phones Forever’ [VIDEOS]
In a new series of ads with the hashtag, “#BestPhonesForever" the Google Pixel and iPhone are once again personified and engage in a lively conversation. In the latest video below ‘Opening Up’, it begins with the Pixel and iPhone discussing the possibility of something bigger in the world of smartphones. The Pixel hints at a...
Google Pixel Tablet Review: Unboxing, First Impressions
Last month during Google I/O, the company finally unveiled more about its Pixel Tablet, which it first teased last year. Google sent us the Pixel Tablet to go hands-on with—here are some of our unboxing photos, plus quick impressions of this tablet in Porcelain colour and its white bezel. Powered by Google’s newest Tensor G2...
Google Pixel 8 May Offer Up to 120Hz Refresh Rate, According to Display Spec Leaks
Display spec leaks have surfaced, claiming the Goolge Pixel 8 may offer up to 120Hz refresh rate and upgraded brightness.
Here are Gmail Features Powered by AI to Try
Gmail is set to make email composing more user-friendly than ever with the roll-out of a new AI-powered feature called "Help me write," according to an announcement made at this year's Google I/O conference. This addition is the latest in a suite of AI-powered tools that have been introduced over the years, enhancing user experience...
Google Maps Expands Immersive View to New Cities and More
Google Maps is set to enhance its user experience with the expansion of its Immersive View feature to more cities and landmarks, the introduction of a more streamlined way to navigate, and a handy update to the Recents feature on the desktop version of the platform. These new updates were announced by Christina Tong, Senior...
The EU Wants to Blow Up Google’s Ad Business
The European Commission announced on Wednesday that Google may have violated EU antitrust regulations in the advertising technology industry. The commission alleges that Google has been unfairly favouring its own online display advertising technology services, disadvantaging competing adtech service providers, advertisers, and online publishers. The adtech industry is essential for advertisers and publishers, providing digital...