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May19

Google’s Russian Unit to File for Bankruptcy

Posted by Jane Danes on May 19, 2022

Google’s Russian Unit to File for Bankruptcy

Its Russian bank account has been seized. Unable to Pay Staff and Suppliers Reuters reported that Google’s subsidiary in Russia will file for bankruptcy. It stated that the tech company is unable to pay its staff and keep its unit. In 2021, the company had made $2.086 billion while its number of employees reached more than 100. But the authorities in the said country seized the company’s bank account. As a result, it becomes difficult for Google to pay its employees in Russia. It’s also not capable of paying its vendors, and suppliers, as well as meeting its financial obligations. Banned Sale of Ads in Russia After Russia invaded Ukraine, Google halted its sale of ads in the invading country. It has also blocked channels of Russian stated-back media on YouTube. At that time, it was difficult to say the implications of Google’s decision to ban ad sales in the said country. However, it did show that the online world became a battleground between the West and Russia. The pause by the search giant follows similar bans on ads in Russia implemented by Snapchat and Twitter. Russian communications watchdog criticized Google for running ads about the war in Ukraine. The ads targeted Russian viewers to create a distorted perception of the current events. Russian authorities claimed that the ads spread misinformation that could trigger protests. Russia Fined Google The company failed to eliminate content that Russia considers illegal from Google’s platforms. As a result, Russia fined Google 7.2 roubles in December. The fine is 8% of the company’s revenue in the said country. Reuters stated that a Russian TV channel reported that Russian authorities seized 1 billion roubles from Google in April. It did so after the company failed to reinstate access to the channel’s YouTube account. The regulator in Russia also threatens to fine Google with 8 million roubles fine after removing illegal videos from YouTube. Google hasn’t stated the exact amount the Russian authorized seized. Google is the first tech company to file for bankruptcy in the troubled nation because of the war on Ukraine. But it’s not the only company that suspended its operations in Russia. Apple, Microsoft, and Meta, among others, have already stopped their operations in the said country after Russia started its special military operations in Ukraine. Buyk, a food delivery startup backed by...

May16

Google Maps Introduces New Immersive View

Posted by Jane Danes on May 16, 2022

Google Maps Introduces New Immersive View

The new feature was announced at the Google I/O event. https://blog.google/products/maps/three-maps-updates-io-2022/ Immersive View of Google Maps On Wednesday, Google announced a lot of new products and features during the Google I/O event. In addition to Pixel Watch, the company also announced Immersive View. It’s a new feature for its Maps app. It uses billions of photos in 3D with the help of machine learning. Thus, the images are all computer-generated. They combine photos captured by Google satellite and Street View shots. When it becomes available, you can experience what a neighborhood or landmark is going to be like if you arrive there. What Makes It Interesting? The Immersive View is helpful to help you get your bearings on the location. When you use Google Maps to search for a city, you can see the neighborhoods, landmarks and restaurants, and other things. The goal here is to help you see the area as if you’re already there. This feature also lets you see what the city looks like during a time of day or a certain weather condition. You can also use it to find busy spots so you have a clue about the area or places you wish to avoid. You can also take a glimpse of what’s inside a restaurant. The View also lets you check out its vibe before you actually go there. This feature also gives you neat traffic information. This feature is like providing the magic of Google Earth but on a neighborhood level. Google has been working on it for a long while. The team that’s working on it had the demos years ago. It didn’t really work at first. But through technology, it becomes real. The feature can work on most devices. But for now, it can only work in a few cities, like Los Angeles, San Francisco, Tokyo, and London. But Google promised that more cities are coming soon. Google wants to make Maps a more 3D experience. The company is also opening that experience to the app ecosystem. Developers can tap into the Live View AR feature of the app to give them precise location tracking in the real world. The company is working with developers on some apps that can find a place where you can park your scooter or let you play AR games. Google can’t track everything though. However,...

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May19

Google’s Russian Unit to File for Bankruptcy

Posted By Jane Danes on May 19, 2022

May16

Google Maps Introduces New Immersive View

Posted By Jane Danes on May 16, 2022

May16

Google bringing end-to-end encryption to Messages group texts

Posted By Ola Ric on May 16, 2022

Image Credit: Engadget: Google has announced that it is bringing end-to-end encryption [E2EE] to group tests. The company made the announcement at the 1/O 2022 developer conference during the week. According to Google, the expanded feature will be available as an open beta later in the year. Not much was revealed about the E2EE in group chats, but it is believed that the option will work similarly to the one-on-one conversations,...

May13

Google Pixel Watch is Coming

Posted By Jane Danes on May 13, 2022

Google announced it during the Google I/O conference. Pixel Watch with Health-Tracking Features This is a long-awaited smartwatch from Google. The company announced it to further its expansion into hardware. Although it did announce it during the conference, it didn’t reveal more details during the device’s fall launch. Before the announcement, there were leaks circulated online. Google didn’t confirm that it was going...

May01

Google Search will let you request removal of phone number, and other personal information

Posted By Ola Ric on May 1, 2022

Image Credit: The Verge Google Search is making it possible to request the removal of personal information, including phone number, address, and others. The announcement is an update to an existing. “For many years, people have been able to request the removal of certain sensitive, personally identifiable information from Search—for example, in cases of doxxing, or information like bank account or credit card numbers that could be...

Apr16

Google brings “Intelligent Corrections” to Sheets

Posted By Ola Ric on Apr 16, 2022

Not everyone is good with numbers—but spreadsheets have helped in no small ways. For those struggling with formulas and the likes, Google just added a feature called intelligent corrections. It is a follow up feature to one Google launched last year—formular suggestions. This time, Google has added a feature that corrects formulas. Intelligent corrections takes the fear and pressure off you—it helps you to troubleshoot and improve...

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Google’s Russian Unit to File for Bankruptcy

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Google’s Russian Unit to File for Bankruptcy

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