Google facing another probe as UK watchdog investigates company’s ad dominance
Image Credit: The Guardian Google is facing a new probe in the UK as the country’s Competition and Markets Authority launches an investigation into the company’s restrictions on competition’s ads come under the spotlight. This new probe will investigate the role Google plays in the “ad tech stack,” or the set of services that help the sale of online ads space between advertisers and sellers, Engadget reports. The CMA said that Google...
Google is testing ‘Explore Outfits’ and ‘Shop Similar’ features in Search
Image Credit: Wired Google Search is testing a new visual search feature for shoppers. Per Twitter user Khushal Bherwani, the search engine giant appears to be testing a new “Explore Outfit and Shop Similar” box. This new feature, which of course, has not been officially announced yet, shows very large images that slide into other images. Big tech companies are now embracing ecommerce, which seems to be what millions of people want...
Google Docs now allows you to select multiple pieces of texts
Google Docs is out with an important update. The update, according to Google, will allow you to select multiple texts at once, and share, paste, or format them. This eliminates the need to make repeated changes, thereby increasing your overall productivity. The keyboard shortcuts that enable you to “select multiple sections of text” in Google Docs on the web will be determined by the desktop OS. The latest update is...
Google makes Lens image searching simpler in Chrome
Image Credit: The Verge Google has introduced a simpler way to make searching for pictures with its Lens software. On desktop or web, all you now need to do to search for image with Lens is to right-click within the page. Once this is done, the browser will show results in a panel to the right of a webpage. Previously, the browser opens a page of results in a new tab. You can access Lens on your desktop or web when you...
Google Photos rolls out Real Tone filters on iOS and Android
Image Credit: Indian Express Google has started rolling out its Real Tone filters on both iOS, and Android. The filters are designed to help show your skin in its natural state. One the feature becomes available; you should have a suite of new options in the “Filters” tab of the Google Photos editor. You will have a couple of choices including Playa, Isla, Honey, and Desert to choose from. The filters, according to Google, were...
Google adds historical Street View imagery to Maps on mobile
Google’s historical Street View imagery is coming to both iOS, and Android. The company made the announcement on Monday in a move that will gladden the hearts of millions of users. The Street View imagery feature is one of a couple of other updates announced to celebrate the app’s 15th anniversary. Google also announced that a new more portable camera that it hopes will make it easier for it to capture Street View imagery in the...