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  1. Jan

    Google announces end-of-life for original Chromecast

    Google drops support for original Chromecast Google has officially stopped supporting the first generation of its Chromecast, the company announced in a Chromecast support release. This means that the original Chromecast will no longer receive security and software updates, and Google said it...
  3. Jan

    YouTube's NFL Sunday Ticket puts DStv's one-device streaming limit to shame

    YouTube sports streaming shows DStv how it's done YouTube has implemented a concurrent stream policy for its National Football League (NFL) Sunday Ticket package that will be the envy of eager sports fans on DStv. The popular video streaming site initially planned to allow only two...
    • Jan
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  4. Jan

    Bard can pull images from Google Search to explain things

    Google Bard can now pull images from Search Google has expanded the capabilities of Bard — its generative artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot — by giving it the ability to pull images from Google Search to let users visualise responses when relevant. According to the tech giant, the feature...
  5. Jan

    Google Chrome gets spellcheck for URLs

    Google Chrome will check URLs for typos Google has announced several new accessibility features, including the ability for Chrome to detect typos in URLs and live captions for calls. "When you type a website into the Chrome address bar, it will now detect URL typos and suggest websites based...
  6. Jan

    Google preparing to ship relevance and measurement APIs of Chrome Privacy Sandbox

    Google explains next steps for Chrome cookies shutdown Google has announced its next steps in replacing third-party web tracking cookies on its Chrome browser by next year. Google is terminating support for third-party cookies on Chrome — the world's most popular browser — to enhance user privacy.
  7. Jan

    Google walks back plan to delete YouTube videos linked to inactive accounts

    Google's inactive account purge won't include old YouTube videos Google will not delete old YouTube videos or Google accounts with content uploaded to YouTube as part of its account purging plan announced on Tuesday. The Internet giant detailed a new policy that will see it start deleting...
  8. Jan

    Google plans to delete inactive accounts from December

    Google to start deleting inactive accounts Google has announced that it will start deleting inactive accounts later this year, which it claims will help enhance privacy. However, it could also be a cost-saving measure to free up space on its servers.
  9. Jan

    Google believes AI can't invent

    AI should not be considered an inventor — Google In a new filing submitted to the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), Google argues that artificial intelligence (AI) technology should not be considered an "inventor" in US patent law, Axios reports. This comes after the USPTO requested...
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    Sergey Brin gifted $600 million in Google shares to mystery party

    Sergey Brin gifted $600 million in Google shares to mystery party Google co-founder Sergey Brin gifted Alphabet Inc. shares worth roughly $600 million (R11.4 billion) on Thursday during a week that saw his wealth grow by the most in over two years. The gift, disclosed in a filing Monday...
  11. Jan

    YouTube tackling ad-blockers

    YouTube clamps down on ad-blockers YouTube has started testing a system that prevents users from watching videos with an ad blocker turned on, Android Police reports. The publication spotted a post from Reddit user Sazk100 explaining how he was presented with a pop-up window titled "Ad...
  12. Jan

    Google rolling out Bard in 180 countries

    Google expands access to its ChatGPT competitor to over 180 countries Google is expanding the availability of its ChatGPT competitor, Bard, with more than 180 countries getting access to the AI assistant with no waitlist. The tech giant also announced new features for the AI, including support...
  13. Hanno Labuschagne

    Apple's iPhone foldable still far off despite all major rivals launching models

    Apple's iPhone foldable still far off despite all major rivals launching models Apple Inc. is now alone among global smartphone brands without a foldable device in its portfolio, putting it on the sidelines of a trend that promises to generate tens of billions of dollars in coming years. With...
  14. Jan

    Chrome redesigning HTTPS lock symbol over mass confusion

    Chrome's lock symbol is being redesigned because it confuses people Chrome will redesign the lock icon which appears on the left of the search bar because almost nobody knows what it is meant to convey. Google announced the decision this week, with the company saying the misunderstanding over...
    • Jan
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  15. Jan

    Google starts rolling out passkey support for Gmail.com accounts

    Goodbye passwords — Big security upgrade for Google accounts Google has started rolling out passkeys as an additional method for signing into Google Accounts. Google began working with the FIDO Alliance, Apple, and Microsoft on passkey support in 2022 and has rolled out the feature for Chrome...
    • Jan
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  16. Jan

    Gmail gets verification badges to help you spot scammers

    Gmail gets blue ticks Google is rolling out a verification feature for Gmail that will help users determine whether a sender is legitimate or a scammer, the company announced. When Gmail users receive an email from a verified source, they will see a blue check next to the sender's name in...
  17. Jan

    Apple and Google join forces on smart tracker anti-stalking specification

    Apple and Google team up to combat smart tracker stalkers Apple and Google have teamed up and jointly submitted a proposed industry specification to fight the abuse of Bluetooth-powered smart trackers for unwanted tracking. In a press statement on Tuesday, the companies said the...
  18. Jan

    Windows update breaks "Make Chrome the default browser" button

    Windows update breaks Chrome feature — makes switch from Edge more difficult Microsoft rolled out an update to Windows in April 2023 that broke a button in Chrome which made it easy to switch to Google's browser as the default, Gizmodo reports. On most Windows systems, Microsoft's Edge browser...
  19. Jan

    Google Authenticator could eventually get end-to-end encryption

    Google Authenticator could get end-to-end encryption "down the line" Google says it has no immediate plans to add end-to-end encryption (E2EE) to its Authenticator app, but the company's product manager Christiaan Brand says it will offer the feature in the future. His words came in response...
  20. Jan

    Google Authenticator gets cloud backup for 2FA codes

    Google Authenticator now syncs 2FA codes to the cloud Google has updated its Authenticator smartphone app for Android and iOS with support for backing up two-factor authentication (2FA) codes to the cloud. Since its launch in 2010, the app has stored one-time 2FA codes for all services locally...
    • Jan
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    • Forum: Broadband and IT News
  21. Jan

    Google Bard can now program in over 20 languages

    Google's AI tool can now code in more than 20 languages Google’s AI-powered generative text rival for ChatGPT, Bard, is now capable of code generation, debugging, and code explanation in more than 20 programming languages, says Google. “With new coding capabilities, we’re excited to apply...
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