Category: Google
Google Face Unlock is coming to Pixel 4
Google has continued to take the unusual step of revealing more details about its next Pixel smartphone ahead of launch, this time announcing the arrival of face unlocking. The tech giant published a video of the feature in action on YouTube. It will allow users to scan their own face instead of using a password,…
Google to plug loophole in Chrome Incognito mode
Google has said it will plug a loophole in the Incognito mode of its Chrome web browser in a bid to better protect user privacy. Chrome’s Incognito mode allows users to access websites more privately than the usual browser, by not storing information such as browsing history, and cookies and site data. To do this…
Google suspends Viagogo as an advertiser
Google has suspended ticket re-seller Viagogo as an advertiser after finding the firm had breached its policies. Google said it would begin removing its ads on Wednesday. A spokesman said: “When people use our platform for help in purchasing tickets, we want to make sure that they have an experience they can trust. “This is…
Google searches for ‘tennis coach’ treble during Wimbledon
The number of Google searches related to taking up tennis or receiving coaching in the sport has increased sharply during Wimbledon. The internet giant has revealed that the number of searches for “tennis coach” has more than trebled during the Championships. Searches for “start playing tennis” have also more than doubled, the company said. (Google/PA)…
Google Translate increases number of supported languages to 88
Google is expanding the number of languages its camera translation app, Google Translate, is capable of understanding. Arabic, Hindi, Malay, Thai and Vietnamese are among the 60 additional languages supported, bringing the total number to 88, in a bid to help more people travelling abroad. The Google Translate app allows users to hold up their…
Players won’t lose purchases if games publishers leave Google Stadia
Google has reassured gamers that any titles purchased on its forthcoming streamed gaming platform Stadia will not be lost if a publisher decides to leave. Stadia is a cloud-based service which will stream games to players via an internet connection instead of requiring them to be downloaded, with Google’s servers handling much of the processing…
Google Maps adds crowdedness predictions for UK public transport
Google is introducing a new feature to its Maps app that will help commuters hoping to avoid packed trains and buses during rush hour. Crowdedness predictions, which work out how busy trains, buses and Tube journeys are likely to be based on past rides, are coming to 18 cities and towns across the UK. The…
Google to stop making Pixel Slate tablet and focus on laptops
Google has confirmed it is to stop making tablets so that it can focus on building more of its own laptops instead. The tech giant has responded following reports that suggested it would not release a new version of the Pixel Slate tablet it launched last year. The company said it would continue to support…
Concerns over Google Translate gaffe amid Hong Kong clashes
Google appears to have resolved an unfortunate gaffe with its online translation service which incorrectly translated “I am sad to see Hong Kong become part of China” as “I am happy to see Hong Kong become part of China”. Users noticed that the mistranslation occurred when attempting to translate from English to both Chinese simplified…
What is Google Stadia? Everything you need to know about gaming platform
Google has given more details about its upcoming cloud-based gaming platform Stadia, announcing prices and game titles. Here is how the tech giant’s offering looks so far: What is Stadia and how does it work? Stadia is Google’s forthcoming video gaming service, which uses the cloud to stream games instead of requiring players to download…
