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Google now officially owns Fitbit

Google has announced the completion of its acquisition of wearable company Fitbit. The announcement was made by Google Senior Vice President, Devices & Services…

What did South Africans search for in 2020? Google reveals top searches…

Google South Africa has released its 2020 Year in Search report, which reveals the top searches and trends on the Google search engine in…

10 of the coolest hidden Google tricks

Google is awesome. Yes, there have been questions raised about its new privacy policy and creepy Safari tracking. But let’s put that aside for a…

Google getting rid of paid extensions for Chrome

Google has announced that it will shut down all paid extensions for Chrome over the coming months. In an announcement on their Chrome developer…

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….

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,…

Google shows off .new domain shortcuts for web services

After introducing its .new domain extension last year, Google has showcased the different apps and services that you can access with the .new shortcut….

US tech antitrust hearing: Roundup of the biggest tech company reveals

In a historic antitrust hearing, tech company CEOs testified before US Congress about anti-competitive behaviour. The hearing lasted over five hours on 29 July,…

Google announces new data privacy improvements

In the wake of more consumer awareness around the importance of privacy controls, Google has announced improvements to user controls and data retention practices….

Google brings fact check info to image searches

While Google has included fact check labels on its search engine and Google News for some time, the company is now bringing these to…

Remember plus codes? Google’s now making them easier to use

Google Maps is now making it a lot easier to use a feature it gained nearly half a decade ago. Instead of explaining to…

Google Duo is increasing its participant limit yet again

Google Duo, one of the company’s maaaany video and chat apps, is increasing its maximum participant limit yet again to 32 people. It’s best…

Google gets serious about extensions on the Chrome Web Store

Google has published new guidelines for extensions on its Chrome Web Store. The browser store now hosts over 200 000 extensions, from ad-blockers to…

Google’s letting users fine tune Assistant sensitivity to stop random activations

Google’s latest tweaks to Assistant will likely help cut down on over-eager smart speakers and smart displays when using the “Hey Google” command. On…

Google Play Store to get a kids app section approved by teachers

Google is set to launch a section for children’s educational tool on the Play Store, the company announced on Wednesday. The section will house…

Search trends suggest SA is turning to ‘homemade alcohol’ during lockdown

South Africans are focusing on learning during the lockdown, with some perhaps considering impromptu careers in craft brewing and homemade alcohol. As lockdown enters…

Google’s ‘Teach From Home’ hub to help teachers during COVID-19 pandemic

Google on Monday launched its Teach From Home hub in aid of teachers and learners across the world unable to attend school. The hub,…

South Africa hits Google with searches for ‘face masks’ and ‘hand sanitizer’

If you’re heading to the shops to stock up on supplies this weekend, it could be a busy one. According to data from Google,…

Which celebrity GIFs convey which emotion? Google’s new tool has the answer

Google on Thursday revealed a new data visualisation tool that allows users to explore GIFs featuring their favourite celebrities. According to the company, the…

Google, Adidas and EA Sports to launch new Jacquard inspired by football

Google’s smart clothing brand Jacquard is gearing up to launch a new product in partnership with EA Sports and Adidas Football. The companies teased…

Google now officially owns Fitbit

Eskom announces Stage 2 loadshedding for next few days

New report calls for changes to VC strategy in Africa

SA fintech partners with TransUnion to increase financial access for locals

Impact Investment and the growing shift toward meaningful finance in Africa [Opinon]

Samsung Galaxy S21 and S21 Ultra announced: price and details for South Africa

A third of gamers in South Africa hide their hobby from parents

Asus Flow X13 and XG Mobile: A convertible gaming laptop with external graphics card – price for South Africa

Great news for Toyota hot hatch fans – GR Yaris confirmed for South Africa

Honda WV-R: High-riding ‘Jazz’ now in South Africa

The new Hyundai i10 is a Grand deal

Google

Google now officially owns Fitbit

What did South Africans search for in 2020? Google reveals top searches…

10 of the coolest hidden Google tricks

Google getting rid of paid extensions for Chrome

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

Google announces new features to manage your Chrome tabs

Gmail outage: Google services experiencing disruptions

Google rolls out more home schooling and online teaching tools

Google shows off .new domain shortcuts for web services

US tech antitrust hearing: Roundup of the biggest tech company reveals

Google announces new data privacy improvements

Google brings fact check info to image searches

Remember plus codes? Google’s now making them easier to use

Google Duo is increasing its participant limit yet again

Google gets serious about extensions on the Chrome Web Store

Google’s letting users fine tune Assistant sensitivity to stop random activations

Google Play Store to get a kids app section approved by teachers

Search trends suggest SA is turning to ‘homemade alcohol’ during lockdown

Google’s ‘Teach From Home’ hub to help teachers during COVID-19 pandemic

South Africa hits Google with searches for ‘face masks’ and ‘hand sanitizer’

Which celebrity GIFs convey which emotion? Google’s new tool has the answer

Google, Adidas and EA Sports to launch new Jacquard inspired by football

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