Internet search giant Google has started rolling out the redesigned Google Chat website to free accounts, as per a report by 9to5Google. The company is migrating classic Hangouts users to Chat, suggests the report and now those who have personal Google Accounts can now download the Chat apps on Android or iOS, as well as the web client. The new URL on which chat.google.com is redirecting users to is mail.google.com/mail/u/0/chat/#chat/welcome. The UI of the new webpage looks like a Gmail web app with a top bar featuring the search bar, settings, and a dropdown to show if you’re “Active” or “Away.” There is a navigation drawer that lists Chat conversation which includes both one-on-one and group conversations. In related news, Gmail rolled out a new feature for its users that showed them all emails related to a specific address, including any aliases, when they search. “An email alias is an alternate address for receiving mail, used in addition to a … [Read more...] about Google starts rolling out redesigned Chat window rolls out for free accounts
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3 ways Google fought racial inequality and 3 ways it failed to
There's still work to be done Derrek Lee and Michael Allison 2 Mar 2021 1 Source: Android Central 2020 was a difficult year for more than one reason. The COVID-19 pandemic ravaged the world while issues around racial inequality seemed to come to a head. As one of the largest tech companies in the world, Google has put a lot of time and effort into adjusting its apps, services, and business to accommodate for the global pandemic, but how has Google taken the time to accommodate for racial inequality? Black History Month may have ended for this year, but racial issues have long existed and will continue to exist for some time, so we've taken a moment to look at the ways that Google has both helped and hurt the cause. How Google tried to tackle Racial Inequality Source: Google Supporting Black-owned businesses Google has worked to support Black-owned businesses through its most used services. Both in 2020 and this year, Google … [Read more...] about 3 ways Google fought racial inequality and 3 ways it failed to
Facebook, TikTok least trusted by Americans, Google most trusted, says survey
Forty percent of Americans don't trust Facebook and TikTok and Google appears to be winning the trust wars, according to a survey from SeoClarity. SeoClarity surveyed 1,057 American residents to gauge trust in tech companies and found a majority of US citizens think social media companies need more regulation. The findings are notable due to how tech companies are stacking up on trust. Google tops Amazon, Microsoft and Apple on the trustworthy scores. Meanwhile, Facebook and TikTok were the most distrusted. SeoClarity's survey could have been titled In "Google We Trust." Consider: 65.7% of US residents say Google is trustworthy followed by Amazon at 65.1%, Microsoft at 64.9% and Apple at 63.6% and Samsung at 62.3%. 1 in 5 Americans will always trust Google results. 61% believe medical answers from Google have been vetted by medical professionals. SeoClarity also found that half of Americans think that Websites can control where they land in Google searches. Speaking … [Read more...] about Facebook, TikTok least trusted by Americans, Google most trusted, says survey
5 new features Google is rolling out to Pixel users
Internet search giant Google has rolled out a new set of updates to Pixel smartphone users today. As part of an update, the company has rolled out five new features to Pixel users . Here’s a bit more detail of each of them individually: Share recording easily Pixel users will be able to share links to your Recorder audio files even with non-Pixel users. Users will be able to hear recording on recorder.google.com, see transcripts and also search through files. Capture better quality underwater pictures This update will allow users to click high quality images underwater using a “custom integration that combined Pixel’s camera with a case made for diving.” Pixel users will be able to use their Pixel camera with the Kraken Sports’ Universal Smart Phone Housing case to use features like Night Sight, Portrait and Motion Photos underwater. New wallpapers The new update also brings wallpapers, which as per Google, “celebrates different cultural moments … [Read more...] about 5 new features Google is rolling out to Pixel users
Google joins call for clarification on much of Australia’s ‘rushed’ Online Safety Bill
Communications Minister Paul Fletcher last week put forward Australia's new Online Safety Bill, which the government touted would further empower the eSafety Commissioner to request the removal of harmful material from websites and social media platforms, as well as introduce minimum standards for service providers to comply with. Free PDF Australia’s encryption laws: An insider’s guide Australia now has world-first encryption laws. This guide explains what the laws can do, what they cannot do, and how Australia ended up here. Read More The Online Safety Bill 2021 entered Parliament on Wednesday , eight business days after consultation on the draft legislation closed. Submissions made to the draft consultation are yet to be released, but Fletcher said it has received 370 submissions. The Bill is before the House of Representatives and was referred to the Senate Standing Committees on Environment and Communications last Thursday. Submissions to the … [Read more...] about Google joins call for clarification on much of Australia’s ‘rushed’ Online Safety Bill