Google Search and Maps will use machine learning to become more food-friendly helping people search for specific dishes or vibes, the company said at its Search On event on Wednesday. When searching for shumai, shawarma or shakshuka in either the Google Search or Google Maps app, people can scroll down to find additional filters. These …
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Even the iPhone’s Most Annoying iOS 16 Features Can Be Turned Off
This story is part of Focal Point iPhone 2022, CNET’s collection of news, tips and advice around Apple’s most popular product. Apple’s iOS 16 comes with plenty of new features to love, including the return of the battery percentage icon and the ability to edit and unsend text messages. But, there are also some less desirable features, too, like the …
Read More »iOS 16: There’s an Easy Fix for the iPhone’s Frustrating New Search Button
This story is part of Focal Point iPhone 2022, CNET’s collection of news, tips and advice around Apple’s most popular product. If you’ve downloaded iOS 16, you likely noticed a bunch of new features on your iPhone. Many of them are lovely additions that make everyday tasks like sending text messages just a little easier. But, there are others that …
Read More »3 Things in iOS 16 You Should Do Immediately After Downloading
This story is part of Focal Point iPhone 2022, CNET’s collection of news, tips and advice around Apple’s most popular product. Apple’s iOS 16 is out for compatible iPhones. And if you haven’t yet installed the new update, there are plenty of reasons to do so. iOS 16 brings a slew of new features to try, from unsending and editing …
Read More »Google Adds Hotel Sustainability Info to Search Results
Googling your next potential hotel stay? The search giant will now serve up information on a hotel’s sustainability and health and safety programs right there in the search results. The search knowledge panel, positioned on the right of the screen, shows hotel details if you scroll down below Maps and pricing. Screenshot by Corinne Reichert/CNET Health and safety information includes …
Read More »Google Mostly Loses Appeal Over EU’s $4B Android Antitrust Fine
A top European court has largely upheld a record fine imposed on Google by the European Commission over antitrust violations related to its Android mobile operating system. The EU charged that Google was stifling competition by using its Android dominance to forcibly require phone makers to include apps for Google services. The Alphabet-owned Google challenged the 2018 fine, but on …
Read More »Google Must Face Most of Texas’ Antitrust Lawsuit on Ads
Google will have to face the bulk of a multistate antitrust lawsuit that accuses the tech giant of reaching an illegal deal with online ad rival Facebook. The lawsuit, filed in 2020 by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and 16 states or territories, alleges that Google entered into a secret agreement, codenamed Jedi Blue, with Facebook in 2018 that would allegedly give …
Read More »Google Boosts Cybersecurity Offerings, Buys Mandiant for $5.4 Billion
Google on Monday closed its acquisition of Mandiant, one of the biggest players in the cybersecurity industry, for about $5.4 billion. The addition of Mandiant significantly expands Google’s security capabilities, Google said in a blog post. Mandiant will also boost its access to threat intelligence and allow it to offer customers more in the form of end-to-end security covering both cloud and …
Read More »Make Your Next Netflix Binge Sweeter With These 10 Tips
No matter how long you’ve been a Netflix subscriber, there’s always room to learn something new about the service. You may have finally figured out how to disable autoplay, but don’t stop tinkering just yet. Though it’s considered one of the top streaming services with its smooth platform and originals like Stranger Things, there are ways to make your streaming experience even better by fine-tuning …
Read More »Google Has a Plan to Get You Accurate Midterm Election Info
Google is updating search as it looks to ensure accurate voting information ahead of the US midterm elections in November, the company said in a blog post Thursday. Through a new partnership, when you search for “how to vote” or make other voting-related inquiries (in both English and Spanish), Google will pull up information sourced from Democracy Works. The nonpartisan and …
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