Google's Play Developer Security Solution Is a Good Start

“Topics like fake apps with fake reviews (often bought by spammers) will still exist. The solution implemented by Google is promising, and it is a good start to deal with cyber hacks. Google gilaxia / Getty Images

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 37 words · Julia Neal

Google's Remote Work Plan Isn't That Big of a Deal

Theres a growing trend among tech companies to keep employees working from home due to the Coronavirus pandemic. Google made the call at a relatively late date, though. Facebook, Twitter, and Square all previously announced similar plans. Getty Images / Justin Sullivan In fact, Twitter and Square plan for such work from home initiatives to continue indefinitely. Still, Google is kind of a big deal and bears watching. According toThe Verge, Pichai sent an email to all employees last week with the plan....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 167 words · Miranda James

Google's Rolling Out New Android Parental Controls for Back-to-School

That’s why Google has opted to expand and add newAndroid parental controls for devices. These features will be available “over the next year.” Newsupervision features for YouTubeare also coming to Android “later this summer.” Parental controls can help ensure your child’s focus is where it needs to be during specific times.Morsa Images / Getty Images

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 55 words · Ann Walker

Google’s Adoption of iOS Design Is Good for Everyone

But is it only about looks? Every computer platform has its user interface conventions. This includes how it looks, how it works, and what users can expect. Apple For example, the Mac uses the +V shortcut to paste, whereas Windows uses Control+V. Third-party apps that dont follow these conventions feel off, and dont fit in. But Googles change of heart may be about more than just looking and feeling at home....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 178 words · Mary Stanley

Google’s Arts & Culture App Wants to Make Everyone a Poet With AI’s Help

The updated app has also added an all-new activity dubbed Poem Postcards. Google Google

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 14 words · Devin Rodriguez

Google’s Going All In and Rebranding Its AI to Gemini

The move follows on the heels ofMicrosoft making a similar announcement on Wednesday. Google shared the change onThe Keywordon Thursday. Now,the Help me write boxesare the blue-gradient used in the Gemini logo. Google Gemini.Pexels / Mockup Photos The Gemini premium featureGemini Advancedbuilds onthe Google One serviceand is now called the Google One AI Premium Plan. It will replace Google Duet in Gmail, Docs, Slides, Sheets, and other Google Services. To take advantage of the new AI, Google also created a newGoogle Gemini app for Android phones....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 130 words · Angela Mcdonald

Google’s Latest Search Updates Make It Easier to Find the Food You Want

Google also says that these food searches will turn up additional information, such as ingredients. Google Google

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 17 words · Janice Brooks

Google’s Material You Lets You Redecorate Your Phone

Googles new Material Youis a beautiful departure from the current UI paradigm. “I think it would be more likely to tempt away younger consumers.” But the big deal is the look. Since forever, computer user interfaces have looked like computer interfaces. The original Mac used a desktop and documents metaphor, with a black-on-white, paper-like look. While weve moved on in some ways, this central idea is still behind our computers....

April 15, 2025 · 2 min · 399 words · Shawn Peters

Google’s Nearby Share Might Rival Airdrop Soon

You won’t need to approve sharing from your devices." We’ll just have to wait and see. NickyLloyd / Getty Images Yaman Kumar / Getty Images

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 25 words · Suzanne Baker

Google’s New Pixel 5 and 4A 5G are Nearly Twins

Can you spot the differences? The two phones look nearly identical and dont differ much on the inside either. They both have an extra wide-angle camera and run Android 11. Google But the 4a is no slouch and costs less at $499. Theres a lot to like with both phones. They both sport the distinctive Pixel design that sets the standard for elegant minimalism. Lifewire / Andrew Hayward And they offer Googles pure Android experience stripped free of the bloatware that burdens handsets by many other manufacturers....

April 15, 2025 · 2 min · 284 words · Heather Sandoval

Google’s New Pocket Galleries Can Easily Support Field Trips

Its more of a way to enhance the experience rather than replace it entirely. They also can become a field trip supplement. Building capacities have been reduced, and some students (or classrooms) are limited to remote gatherings. monkeybusinessimages / Getty Images In some cases, a virtual field trip might be the only viable option. But its not just the potential for a captive audience that makes Pocket Galleries worth exploring....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 161 words · Amanda Clay

GoPro Reports Overheating Possible with Zero Airflow

YouTuberGadgetsBoydiscovered the problem while trying to see how long the new camera could record on its highest parameters. Turns out that’s about 20 minutes, though that might also be circumstantial. It might be a consideration for future modelsthough this hasn’t been said or even implied, either. GoPro Given how specific recording conditions have to be, this is understandable on GoPro’s part. Just try not to push it too hard for too long, yeah?...

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 73 words · Christopher Larson

GoPro Unveils the HERO10 Black Camera

The HERO10 also can pull high-quality still images from the videos it takes, up to 19.6 megapixels. It also boasts improved low-light performance, and a quicker user interface thanks to the GP2 processor. HyperSmooth 4.0 video stabilization is included, which ensures the camera takes the smoothest, shake-free footage possible. GoPro However, HyperSmooth 4.0 requires cutting the frame rate in half to be used, according toMashable. It doesnt work at higher resolutions....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 72 words · Brian Jordan