Google Maps is the go-to app for all your navigation needs, as has been the case for several years now. Like with any modern-day app, changes are inevitable, but not all changes are good. We were reminded of this in April following the removal of Assistant Driving Mode from the navigation experience. Related This underhyped Google Maps feature is completely …
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After the deprecation of Assistant Driving Mode earlier this year, Google Maps is now missing media playback controls for YouTube Music and Spotify on Android. With the removal of Driving Mode, users had to use the “Show media playback controls” feature that works with apps like YouTube Music and Spotify. When navigating, this extends the bottom sheet with a bar …
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Why it matters: Between 2021 and 2024, Google leveraged the motion sensors on more than two billion Android phones to create a global network capable of detecting earthquakes and sending automated warnings to millions across 98 countries. The results of this massive project reveal a technology that challenges traditional seismology and has the potential to improve public safety on a …
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Key Takeaways Tesla earnings are scheduled for Wednesday as the EV maker’s sales falter; other tech companies set to report this week include Google, Intel, and IBM. Investors are also set to hear from Coca-Cola, General Motors, Verizon Communications, and HCA Healthcare this week. New and existing home sales for June will illustrate the state of the housing market. Jobless claims and durable …
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New update does not solve Gmail’s main problem. NurPhoto via Getty Images Republished on July 20 with a new report showing why your inbox is under threat. Google is on a roll with Gmail. Upgrading the world’s most popular email platform with a raft of AI uplifts that give its 2 billion users some serious decisions to make, as they …
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Pixel 9 Pro XL Ewan Spence Google is set to launch its new Pixel 10 family at next month’s Made By Google event on Aug. 20. Of the four handsets, the Pixel 10 Pro will be seen as the flagship as it balances power and size. While we may not have any official details beyond the name, the new design’s …
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By STACY LIBERATORE FOR DAILYMAIL.COM Published: 17:21, 18 July 2025 | Updated: 18:50, 18 July 2025 A massive internet outage has hit the US, knocking dozens of popular websites offline. According to Downdetector, Google, Costco, Spotify and many others went down around 10:30am ET. Many features of Google Workspace are also experiencing issues, including Gmail, Drive, Cloud and Chat. Users …
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Refresh 2025-07-18T16:02:28.092Z Incident closed (Image credit: Google) Just as quickly as it started, the Google situation appears to be resolved. Google lists the incident as closed on its status page. This means you should be able to access Google’s wide range of services without slowdown or elevated error rates. 2025-07-18T16:00:27.008Z Still active as far as Google is concerned (Image credit: …
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After Google surprised us all with the Pixel 9 Pro Fold, the company proved that it was capable of releasing a foldable worthy of being ranked among the best. With the next Made by Google event set for August 20 and Galaxy Unpacked behind us, our attention now turns to see what the Pixel 10 Pro Fold will offer. Of …
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Several weeks ago, we reported Google was testing AI-generated summaries for Google Discover. Well, according to TechCrunch, Google has confirmed, as of this week, this is an official launch and is rolling out in the U.S. It looks the same as the Google test, where Google adds a few lines summarizing the article and then adds a disclaimer that reads, …
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