Possible Google Pixel Fold hands-on footage leaks online
A Google Pixel Fold video appears to have leaked online just a few weeks before its expected launch.
Video footage posted by reliable tipster Kuba Wojciechowski shows someone having hands-on time with the device. However, there isn't...
Google and Alphabet AI teams consolidated to better take on OpenAI's ChatGPT
Alphabet Inc.’s Google has consolidated its artificial intelligence research groups into one unit, the company’s latest move to keep from falling behind in the AI race.
The change folds the Brain team from Google...
Google employees call company's ChatGPT rival a "pathological liar" and "worse than useless"
Shortly before Google introduced Bard, its AI chatbot, to the public in March, it asked employees to test the tool.
One worker’s conclusion: Bard was “a pathological liar,” according to screenshots of...
Google Pixel Fold could launch in May — with a R32,700 price tag
Google could debut its first foldable smartphone — the Pixel Fold — at its I/O event on Wednesday, 10 May 2023, according to tipster Jon Prosser.
The device will likely leave a big hole in customers' pockets as it is rumoured to...
Google's Pixel 7a could cost around R1,000 more than its predecessor
The upgrades for Google’s upcoming Pixel 7a smartphone could push up the cost of the handset by $50 (R914, excl. VAT) over its predecessor, 9to5Google reports.
The mid-ranger is rumoured to get several feature upgrades over...
Google could be replaced by Bing as default search engine on Samsung smartphones — Report
Microsoft Corp.’s Bing may replace Alphabet Inc.’s Google as the default search service on Samsung Electronics Co. devices, according to a New York Times report Sunday.
Suwon-based Samsung, the world’s...
Google working on an "all-new" AI-powered search engine — Report
Google is working on an "all-new" AI-powered search engine in the face of heightened competition from Microsoft and OpenAI, the New York Times reports.
While still in the early stages, Google's new search engine will try to...
Serious Google Chrome security issue — update now
Google has rolled out a security patch to fix a high-severity vulnerability in its Chrome web browser for desktops, which has been actively exploited.
The CVE-2023-2033 vulnerability was reported by Google Threat Analysis Group's Clément...
Google rolling out major design changes in Chat
Alphabet Inc. is rolling out a revamped user interface for Google Chat, bringing the messaging platform more in line with its other apps like Google Drive, Docs, Sheets, and Gmail.
The update is based on Google’s Material Design 3, which includes...
Android 14 public beta launched
Google has rolled out the first of four planned public betas of its upcoming mobile operating system (OS) — Android 14.
The release of Android 14 Beta 1 comes after it launched two developer previews of the OS.
Temporary AI development halt will help China — Former Google CEO
Putting a temporary pause on artificial intelligence development would only hand an advantage to competitors in China, former Google CEO Eric Schmidt said, after more than 1,000 researchers signed a letter warning of the...
Google wants Android app developers to let you delete your account
Google has announced a Play Store policy change that will force Android developers to add an option for users to delete their accounts and in-app data.
The changes are set to take effect in early 2024, and every app listed in...
Best virtual meeting apps for South African businesses
Large and small businesses in South Africa often require a virtual meeting system for employee communication and collaboration.
Platforms like Zoom, BlueJeans, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, and Slack are among the most popular.
Google Drive removes file limit following backlash
Google has rolled back a file limit that it recently snuck into its Drive cloud storage product.
The company began restricting the maximum number of files a single user could upload to Google Drive to 5 million sometime in February 2023.
Google Drive has a secret file limit
Google Drive has implemented a 5-million item limit for all users, making it impossible for some to upload new files despite not having run out of capacity on their Google One or Google Workspace storage plans.
Ars Technica reports confused users first...
Google launches AirDrop rival on Windows
Google has launched a beta of its Nearby Share app for Windows, allowing users of the PC operating system to quickly send files between their computers and Android smartphones or tablets.
Nearby Share was first launched on Android phones and Chromebooks...
Google to launch AI-powered features for Gmail and Workspace apps
Google has announced several upcoming artificial intelligence (AI) features for its Workspace apps, including Gmail, Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides.
Integrating AI into its software provides users with new ways to brainstorm...