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Spain competition watchdog opens Google probe

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Take safe web browsing to the next level on Android devices

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Is your smartphone eavesdropping? Privacy settings to assist

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Spain competition watchdog opens Google probe

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Take safe web browsing to the next level on Android devices

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YouTube, Gmail and Google Drive down in massive worldwide outage

By Cheryl Kahla14-12-2020 14:02

Is YouTube down? Here’s what we know.

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Google 2020 Year in Search: Here’s what South Africans wanted to know [video]

By Cheryl Kahla09-12-2020 11:06

South Africans tried to make sense of this tumultuous year by asking Google about the coronavirus, the US elections, unemployment grants and how and how to make pizza dough.

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Digital Services Act to impose tougher rules on Google, Facebook

By AFP27-11-2020 17:47

The Digital Services Act will prevent tech giant from disadvantaging consumers and small businesses.

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Google AR app brings ‘The Mandalorian’ to your living room

By Cheryl Kahla24-11-2020 13:43

Google teamed up with Disney to create The Mandalorian AR Experience.

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The rise of Gmail: From rocky start to powerhouse

By Thenjiwe Kubheka02-11-2020 23:07

Googles Gmail dominates the email consumer market with more than a billion global users, but how did Gmail get to this point?

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Beware: Don’t install these dangerous Android apps

By Ebrahim Essa26-10-2020 16:45

Avast has announced the discovery of 21 adware apps on the Google Play Store.

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Here’s how to search for songs on Google by humming the tune

By Cheryl Kahla18-10-2020 14:24

Google recently introduced a new feature for searching songs simply by humming. You won’t even need to know the lyrics or the artist.

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Senekal, Orlando Pirates and iPhone 12 dominate Google search queries this week

By Cheryl Kahla17-10-2020 23:49

This week, the Senekal protests, along with Orlando Pirates vs Cape Town City, Agrizzi’s health and the release of the new iPhone 12 made headlines.

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Google Maps uses AI to better predict when there’s a massive traffic jam

By Cheryl Kahla29-09-2020 15:16

Ever wondered how Google Maps knows when there’s a massive traffic jam or how Maps’ determine the best route for a trip? Spoiler alert, with AI.

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Beware of the Joker: Google removes 17 malicious apps from Play Store

By Cheryl Kahla29-09-2020 11:47

The Joker malware, also known as Bread, is one of the most persistent threats Google has dealt with since 2017.

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Google Maps working on a COVID-19 map layer and tracking feature

By Cheryl Kahla28-09-2020 13:49

Travelling in 2020 has changed dramatically when compared to a pre-COVID-19 world. To keep up with the times, Google Maps is implementing new features to help you navigate the world.

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Clicks, TRESemme and Capitec dominate Google search queries this week

By Cheryl Kahla13-09-2020 14:58

Clicks and TRESemme came under fire for a racially insensitive ad, A Capitec glitch caused unauthorised deductions and three suspects were arrested for the murder of Thandeka Mdeliswa. Here are the results from Google Trends.

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International Literacy Day: Google releases improved ‘Read Along’ app

By Cheryl Kahla08-09-2020 18:15

Google celebrates International Literacy Day with an updated Read Along app.

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Lifestyle

How snake removers use Google to safeguard wildlife and residents

By Cheryl Kahla28-08-2020 13:29

Today, snake catchers can use a variety of online tools such as Google Maps and Google Lens to identify snakes from an image and navigating to the snake sighting as soon as possible.

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Technology

Google ‘testing’ all-in-one streaming hub on Chrome

By Riyaz Patel22-08-2020 17:20

It is currently found on the developer-focused Chrome version called Chrome Canary.

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Gmail down: Millions worldwide affected by Google crash

By Dan Meyer20-08-2020 11:12

With Google services like Gmail down on Thursday morning, the tech giants are tirelessly working to restore connection to millions of users.

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Solve complex math equations with Google Lens and Socratic

By Cheryl Kahla13-08-2020 16:32

Did you know that Google Lens now features a ‘Homework’ filter to help students solve math problems simply by taking a photo? Let me tell you, this invention is about 20 years too late…

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Google chooses KwaZulu-Natal student as Women Techmaker

By Alicia Naidoo11-08-2020 12:08

Multinational firm singles out Durban University of Technology student Nombuso Msweli as ambassador for its South African women’s project.

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Technology

Google: Android is launching new Nearby Share feature

By Farrial Isaacs09-08-2020 20:00

Nearby Share lets people quickly send files to the devices of people around them. The feature is similar to Apple’s AirDrop.

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Technology

Google’s One subscription soon to be free for iPhone users

By Farrial Isaacs05-08-2020 20:00

Android and iPhone users will be able to back up their phones for free even if they are not Google One subscribers.

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Google Doodle 5 August: Wear a mask, save lives

By Cheryl Kahla04-08-2020 19:23

Google kicked off the Wear A Mask, Save Lives doodle on Tuesday to “reinforce the message that wearing masks can save lives, in the midst of a resurgence of COVID-19 cases across the globe’.

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SARS eFiling, Candy Moloi and ‘Kissing Booth’ dominate Google search queries this week

By Cheryl Kahla31-07-2020 16:12

President Ramaphosa announced that schools will remain closed, SARS is introducing an eFiling programme and a veteran SA actor passed away. Here are the results from Google Trends.

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Technology

How to use Chrome dark mode and why you should

By Farrial Isaacs29-07-2020 19:00

There are several reasons to choose Chrome dark mode. Here is what you need to know.

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Gmail is integrating Google Chat, Rooms and Meet

By Farrial Isaacs21-07-2020 18:00

Google unveiled a grand redesign of Gmail for G Suite business users. The roll out will be later this year.

Chrome
Technology

Google to launch new Chrome download feature on Android

By Ebrahim Essa21-07-2020 14:22

The feature lets you specify a date and time to download a file. You can also save data by opting to download a file when you are connected to Wi-Fi.

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