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Google Lens now features ‘style ideas’ to help you plan your looks

Google Lens can now help you put an outfit together with “style ideas”, a new feature that allows you to search for fashionable looks…

Google adds Incognito Mode to Maps, auto-deleting history to YouTube

Google on Wednesday revealed new privacy features for Maps, YouTube and the Google Assistant that aim to help users keep their online activities as…

Google’s Password Checkup will monitor all your passwords for your own safety

Google may be slowly putting an end to passwords, but that isn’t stopping the company from helping you ensure your current passwords are safe….

Microsoft’s OneDrive Personal Vault is rolling out worldwide

Microsoft on Monday announced the worldwide rollout of its Personal Vault on OneDrive, a feature previously exclusive to Canada, New Zealand and Australia. The…

Google’s ‘Personal Safety’ app will detect car crashes, call 911 for you

A report by XDA Developers on Monday revealed that Google’s upcoming Pixel 4 smartphones will include a new “Personal Safety” app that can detect…

Google’s Android 10 (Go Edition) will be 10% faster and more ‘memory efficient’

Google on Wednesday revealed new improvements coming to Android 10 (Go Edition), the company’s operating system for entry-level smartphones. According to the company, Android 10…

Windows 10 now running on 900m devices around the world

Microsoft on Tuesday revealed that more than 900-million devices around the world use Windows 10. “From PCs to HoloLens to Xbox to Surface Hub,…

Google Allo will shut down in March 2019

Google has announced that it will be shutting down its smart-messaging service Allo which it launched just over two years ago. The decision comes…

Google’s Santa’s Village features Santa tracker, Elf Maker

Google’s educational “holiday hub” called Santa’s Village is back in swing for the 15th year and you can play more interactive games, learn about…

Microsoft Office is getting brand new icons

Microsoft has redesigned its Office program icons five years after its previous update. The company believes that with the fast paced and diversified digital…

Google Translate on web gets UI refresh

Google has refreshed the UI of Google Translate‘s web portal, giving it a brand new look and feel. “The site’s new look is now…

Google’s Smart Compose will now suggest genderless pronouns

According to a report, Google has removed gendered pronouns from Smart Compose. This means that words like him, her, he or she will no…

You can now view the messages sent to businesses in Google Maps

Google has revealed a new tool that will allow users to view messages in Google Maps. The feature will display conversations people have had…

Gboard now uses AI to suggest the perfect emoji

If all you ever wanted from a mobile keyboard is, well, a mobile keyboard, you’re going to hate Gboard’s latest update. Google’s keyboard, from…

Google Chrome 71 could ad block your entire website

Google has revealed a new plan further to protect Chrome users against abusive ad content. “Starting in December 2018, Chrome 71 will remove all…

This app shows kids where to get candy this Halloween

One of Google Maps’ third party partner apps Nextdoor is hosting its annual Halloween Treat Map for those in the US just in time…

If there’s something strange in your neighbourhood, it’s Google Maps’ new game

Earlier this year Google made it possible for game developers to design games that can be played in the real world using Google Maps….

You can now ‘follow’ your favourite places on Google Maps

Forget following people and hashtags, Google Maps will let you follow your favourite locations. When you select a place or business, a follow button…

Google brings 4K upgrades to Google Play Movies & TV

Google has revealed upgrades for Google Play Movies & TV that will allow users in the US and Canada to watch content in 4K. According…

You can now share your Google Maps ETA on iOS

Those who use iOS devices, like the iPad and iPhone, can now enjoy the ETA feature of Google Maps. The feature, which hit Android…

Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen dies at 65

Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen has died after a long batter with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. He was 65. Allen was a childhood friend of Bill Gates,…

This Google AI-powered tool can help detect breast cancer

Google AI, an artificial intelligence research and development division of Google, has developed an algorithm to assist in the detection of breast cancer, referred…

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