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Google launches digital hub with free courses, job seeking tools, and resources for businesses

Google has announced a new digital hub that provides free tools and resources to individuals, job seekers, and businesses in South Africa. The Grow…

Google announces new features to manage your Chrome tabs

Google has announced several improvements to tab organisation in Chrome, including faster tabs and collapsible tab groups. These improvements should make it easier for…

Gmail outage: Google services experiencing disruptions

If you’ve noticed your Gmail or other Google services acting up today, it’s likely due to the service disruptions that the company is experiencing….

Fortnite launches #FreeFortnite after removal from app stores

After rolling out direct payments that bypass the app stores, both Google and Apple have removed Fortnite Mobile from Google Play and the App…

Google rolls out more home schooling and online teaching tools

Google has rounded up over 50 new products and enhancements as part of its The Anywhere School online teaching event, highlighting tools that teachers,…

Microsoft launches hackathon to fight domestic violence in South Africa

Microsoft has announced that it’s partnering with non-profits to launch a hackathon that will aim to build solutions for women and children facing domestic…

Google launches new tool to map COVID-19 data

Google has announced the launch of a new tool to help visualise COVID-19 data in global and regional maps — making it easier to…

Google’s Live Caption can officially caption Pixel 4 videos in real time

Google’s Live Caption feature is now available following the company’s recent release of its Pixel 4 range. The feature, which was first revealed by…

Is Datally dead? Google’s data saving app disappears from the Play Store

Has Google just killed yet another app? Datally, the company’s data-saving app, is no longer available on the Play Store. Android Police spotted its…

You can now choose Issa Rae to be your Google Assistant voice

Earlier this year Google users in the United States got to enjoy John Legend’s voice as their Google Assistant. Now, Google has once again…

Google Maps is now a lot easier to use for the visually impaired

Google on Thursday revealed an update for Google Maps that aims make the platform more accessible for the visually impaired. “Google Maps is rolling…

Google’s Grasshopper coding tool hits the desktop for free

Google just made it a lot easier for anyone to learn how to code online. On Tuesday, the company launched its free coding tool…

Wirelessly move music between rooms with Google’s ‘stream transfer’

Owners of Google smart speakers and displays can now stream content across multiple devices using the company’s new “stream transfer” feature. Revealed by Google…

You can now control Spotify by talking to Siri on iOS 13

As part of Spotify’s latest update for iOS 13, Apple users can now control the audio streaming app via Siri. This means that users…

Jacquard by Google turns normal clothing into smart wearables

Google on Thursday revealed new updates to Jacquard, the company’s “ambient computing” smart tag. According to the company, ambient computing turns “everyday, ordinary things”…

Google Shopping gets a redesign in the United States

In an effort to make online shopping more simple, Google on Thursday revealed a redesigned version of Google Shopping for both web and mobile….

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,…

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