[ad_1] You’ll also be able to find local news through Google Assistant. When you ask a Google Nest smart speaker to “play local news” or “play news about [your city],” you’ll hear local news stories in both native audio and a text-to-speech voice. Google says you can think of the latter as its version of […]
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You can soon join Apple’s COVID-19 tracing system without an app
[ad_1] Android users will also be alerted when exposure notifications are available in their state, then will be prompted to download a customized app developed by Google. This functionality will appear in Android 6.0 and higher later this month. Meanwhile, iOS 13.7 will be released today with the new exposure notification system. The first states […]
Stadia needs more games like ‘Super Bomberman R Online’
[ad_1] The game’s complexity increases when you consider the various Bomberman characters. The base game comes with eight basic Bombers — White, Black, Blue, Pink and so forth — that have slightly different attributes. Black starts with level five movement speed, for instance, that can be upgraded mid-match to level eight. He can only lay […]
Google starts displaying licensing details for image results
[ad_1] Since sifting through a ton of images can be a bit daunting, Google has also rolled out the ability to filter results based on licensing information. If you only want to use images under Creative Commons, then simply select the CC option under Usage Rights in the dropdown menu on Google Images. You can […]
Google is bringing a kids mode to some Android tablets
[ad_1] Google It looks colorful and easy to navigate. Kids will find a growing library of books and apps in the Read and Play tabs. Google is working with publishers to open up access to books, and children in the US will be able to read more than 400 books for free in Kids Space. […]
Google pulls ‘fediverse’ Android apps for allegedly enabling hate speech
[ad_1] We’ve asked Google for comment. Action like this isn’t completely surprising. Some fediverses are popular among hate groups kicked out of mainstream social networks or denied access to key services. Gab, a social network that developed a reputation for tolerating hate speech, switched to a fediverse using a forked version of Mastodon after losing […]
Google Assistant can help you donate to the Center for Policing Equity
[ad_1] Google is making it easier for Assistant users to donate to an organization working to address racial bias in policing. Using your phone, ask Assistant to “donate to racial justice,” and the digital helper will then take you through contributing to the Center for Policing Equity. You’ll also find a dedicated card in Google […]
Google reportedly allowed ads that spread mail-in voting misinformation
[ad_1] Google is allowing ads that show misleading information regarding voting by mail, The Washington Post reported. The tech giant reportedly took five days to review the ads in question before approving them. Now, some are questioning the ad policies and whether Google is prepared to respond to election-related misinformation. The ads, created by a […]
The best deals we found this week: AirPods Pro, Galaxy Buds+ and more
[ad_1] Buy AirPods Pro on Amazon – $220 AirPods Chris Velazco / Engadget Apple’s standard AirPods are a good alternative to AirPods Pro if you don’t want to spend a lot and you were happy with the fit of the company’s EarPods. AirPods with the wired charging case are discounted to $129 on Amazon, which […]
Tell us all about how this year’s Pixel Buds sound and feel
[ad_1] Google’s first pair of wireless buds, back in 2017, were lacking in a few areas: they weren’t truly wireless, some controls were missing and the touch pads were arduous. That being said, there was a lot to like in their sound quality, battery life and fit. When the company released an upgraded model this […]