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Google Butchers Nest Hub: 17 Key Features Axed

In a move that’s sure to leave many users stunned and frustrated, Google has announced a decision to slash a substantial number of features from its Nest Hub. This significant overhaul is not just a tweak or a minor update; it’s a sweeping change that’s removing 17 key functionalities from one of the tech giant’s flagship products. The decision is sparking debates and concerns among the Nest Hub community, as it seems to prioritize corporate strategy over user needs and preferences.

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Google and the EU’s DMA

In a world where your every click, search, and scroll is a breadcrumb leading back to you, big players like Google hold more power than you might realize. It’s 2024, and Google is back in the news, this time for tweaking its online search results. Why? Well, it’s all thanks to the European Union’s new tech rules, the Digital Markets Act (DMA). These rules are like a referee in a game where Google’s been both a player and a scorekeeper.

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The Incognito Illusion: Google’s Chrome and the Privacy Paradox

In a recent and quite revelatory turn of events, Google has conceded a point that privacy advocates have long suspected: even when you’re browsing in ‘Incognito’ mode in Google Chrome, you’re not quite as incognito as you might think. This acknowledgment comes in the wake of a $5 billion settlement to dodge a lawsuit from 2020, shining a spotlight on the often-misunderstood realm of digital privacy.

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GPT Gmail 2024 Hack Attack: Google’s Surprising Solution? The Classic ‘Off and On’ Method

In what seems like a page taken straight out of the popular sitcom “The IT Crowd,” Google’s latest advice to Gmail users facing a new kind of hack attack in 2024 harks back to the show’s iconic troubleshooting line: “Have you tried turning it off and on again?” This seemingly simple tactic is Google’s response to a recent wave of attacks targeting Google accounts, which are resistant to password changes.

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The Google-Certified Consent Management Platform We Recommend Works with WordPress Too

If you use certain Google publishing products you probably saw the new warning that soon you must use a Google-certified consent management platform (CMP). (But if you’re looking for a list of Google-certified consent management platforms, good luck.) The warning reads “Later this year, Google will require all publishers serving ads to EEA and UK users to use a Google-certified Consent Management Platform (CMP). You can use any Google-certified CMP for this purpose, including Google’s own consent management solution. If you are interested in using Google’s consent management solution, start by setting up your GDPR message.”

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Google Search Introduces ‘Perspectives’ Filter for More Personal and Human-Centric Results

Google Search is introducing a new feature called “Perspectives”, a specific filter designed to bring you information sourced from individuals on forums and social media platforms. This innovative tool appears on qualifying search queries that could be enriched by the experiences and insights of others, supplementing the existing array of tabs including Images, Maps, and various topic-based filters.

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All About the Google Class Action Settlement – Here’s How Much You Can Expect to Get

If you’ve heard about the recent Google class action settlement, you may be wondering if it’s real (yes, it’s real), whether you yourself qualify to receive any money from the settlement fund (yes, likely, but you have to register for it), and how much you’ll get (best estimates are somewhere between $7 and $8).

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Google Enters the Foldable Phone Arena: Introducing the Pixel Fold

In the ever-changing world of technology, the next big innovation is just a tweet away. Google recently teased its latest hardware device on Twitter, and it’s making waves in the smartphone market. Say hello to the Pixel Fold, Google’s entry into the foldable phone segment.

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Adsense Revenue Down? This May Be Why: Adsense Experimenting on Your Site without Your Knowledge

Adsense revenue down? Google may be conducting Adsense experiments on your site without your knowledge. It’s enough to have you look for Adsense alternatives and close your Adsense account! Imagine our shock at finding that Google was experimenting on our site by placing experimental Adsense ads on our site without our knowledge or, as far as we can tell, permission.

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Google Enters the Foldable Phone Arena: Introducing the Pixel Fold

In the ever-changing world of technology, the next big innovation is just a tweet away. Google recently teased its latest hardware device on Twitter, and it’s making waves in the smartphone market. Say hello to the Pixel Fold, Google’s entry into the foldable phone segment.

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Geoffrey Hinton Leaves Google: Why You Should Know

Geoffrey Hinton, a prominent computer scientist and AI researcher, has left Google to speak out about the potential risks posed by AI systems to humanity. Hinton, who played a significant role in the development of deep learning algorithms, has expressed concerns about the possibility of AI technology being manipulated by malevolent actors, such as authoritarian leaders, to cause harm.

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You’re a Google Employee, You Just Don’t Realize

You’re a Google employee who doesn’t get paid. Here’s why. If you’ve ever visited a website or tried to create a new account online, chances are you’ve come across a little thing called reCAPTCHA. It’s Google’s way of making sure you’re not a robot trying to spam or hack their site. But what most people don’t know is that reCAPTCHA is not just a security measure. It’s also a way for Google to profit off your data.

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Questionable Ethics Come to Light in the Race to AI

In the world of artificial intelligence (AI), tech giants are racing to keep up with the latest advancements. However, Google’s rush to win the race to AI has led to ethical lapses, according to employees. The November 2022 debut of OpenAI’s popular chatbot sent Google into a frenzy to weave generative AI into all its most important products within a matter of months. This meant that the group working on ethics that Google had pledged to fortify was disempowered and demoralized. The staff responsible for the safety and ethical implications of new products were told not to get in the way or try to kill any of the generative AI tools in development.

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Pennsylvania County Accuses Tech Giants of Fueling Youth Mental Health Crisis

A Pennsylvania county has filed a lawsuit against social media companies, claiming their platforms have contributed to a youth mental health crisis through addictive technology and harmful targeted content. The Bucks County commissioners and the district attorney jointly filed the lawsuit in a California federal court on March 14 against parent companies of tech giants such as Meta Platforms Inc., Alphabet Inc., TikTok owner ByteDance Ltd., Snap Inc. and their affiliated groups.

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Google Paying $29.5 Million To Settle Lawsuits Over User Location Tracking

Google has agreed to pay a total of $29.5 million to settle two lawsuits regarding the company’s geographic tracking of their users.