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Google search now shows you where to vote or drop off your ballot
Google has added a tool to find voting and ballot drop off locations in search and in Maps, helping Americans vote in the 2020 election.
Google's 'Search On' event will reveal new AI-powered features on Thursday
Google has scheduled a 'Search On' event for October 15th at 3 PM ET, where it will unveil new AI-powered upgrades.
Google is sharing user data tied to search keywords with law enforcement
Google is giving police IP addresses for users based on warrants tied to search keywords, raising questions about constitutional rights.
Spotify now lets you search for songs by lyrics
There’s a US-centric top albums chart as well as a global view, and they’ll be released every Monday. In addition to the weekly album round-up, the Spotify Charts account is also sharing the top 50 songs of the week streamed in the US and globally, as well.
Google promises better search results for recipes, jobs and shopping
It also rolled out Assistant-powered audio messages on Android.
Google says Australian pay-for-news ruling puts 'free services at risk'
In an open letter, Google has warned users in Australia that free search and YouTube services are “at risk” if Australia implements a proposed law compelling it to pay to link to news services. Google has also paused a news licensing system it started earlier this year.
Google Search will help you find live sports coverage
Google's new Search feature will tell you which services are showing live NBA and MLB games.
WhatsApp makes it easier to fact-check forwarded messages
WhatsApp's new feature that lets users search the web for more info about frequently forwarded messages.
Google makes it easier to find Black-owned businesses in Maps and Search
Google is making it easier for buyers and customers to find Black-owned businesses to support. The tech giant has introduced a Black-owned attribute merchants based in the US can add to their profile, so long as they’re verified. Google will then put the new icon alongside any other attribute business owners choose to display on the Highlights section of their profile.
Google delays ranking all sites based on their mobile version to March 2021
Due to the coronavirus, webmasters have almost another full year to prepare themselves for Google's switch to mobile-first indexing.
Google's latest search feature helps you buy a house
If you’re planning to buy a house, then congratulations and good luck — it can be a daunting process. To make it a bit easier, Google has teamed with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) to create a new mobile Search feature.
Google starts displaying contextual info in image searches
The next time you search for an image on Google, you may see the search engine display information about people, places and things related to the picture you're looking at.
Google will pay publishers for 'high-quality' news and absorb paywall costs
Google has announced that it will start paying publishers to license “high-quality” content in an upcoming service it’s describing as a “news experience.” The announcement appears to confirm rumors from earlier this year that Google planned to launch a news site much like Apple News+.
Google adds fact checking to image searches
Google has introduced fact checking information to image searches, reducing the chances that you'll be caught out by a fake.
Google search helps refugees get official answers to their questions
Google's web search now offers UN-approved answers to refugees' questions about aid.
WhatsApp was exposing users' phone numbers in Google search
WhatsApp claims it fixed an issue that was showing users’ phone numbers in Google search results.
The DoJ is investigating Google's search dominance, DuckDuckGo CEO suggests
Judging by questions it has asked rival DuckDuckGo, the US Department of Justice (DoJ) and state regulators may be investigating Google’s search engine dominance. DuckDuckGo CEO Gabriel Weinberg told Bloomberg that officials asked him questions about the idea of forcing Google to give users alternatives to its browser both on Android and in Chrome.
Pinterest's new Lens feature lets you find products based on your photos
It just got easier to snap and shop.
Google put an anxiety self-assessment in search
With help from the National Alliance on Mental Illness, Google has added a new Search tool to help Americans find out if they need help for their anxiety.
Google will factor ‘page experience’ into Search rankings
Google plans to add “page experience” to the factors it considers when ranking pages in Search.