Tue, 21-Oct-2025

WatsApp, Google, Amazon are hackers’ favorite brands to copy

According to a research, Google, Amazon, WhatsApp, and Facebook are hackers’ favorite brands to copy and can easily trick people into sharing their personal information and details. The two main giants Google and Amazon are at the top to be imitated by the hackers with 13 percent, followed by WhatsApp and Facebook and 9 percent … Read more

Google Maps new update will change it into a social network app

After several Google attempts to launch its own social network, the multinational has announced that Google Maps will become a kind of social network where you can have followers and level up according to your behavior in the app. The company explained that a set of categories would appear in the profiles about the things … Read more

Google offering automatic phone backup free for users

Google offering automatic phone backup free for users

Google recently made its video conferencing service, Meet, free for all Gmail users, and now the company has made another announcement. For the first time, Google will provide free access to some features of Google One Cloud Storage, to the web, as well as the Android and iOS users. This feature can also be used … Read more

CEOs of Facebook, Amazon, Apple, & Google to face congress

CEOs of Facebook, Amazon, Apple, & Google to face congress

The CEOs of the four giant technology companies Facebook, Amazon, Apple, and Google will testify before the US congress after increasing concerns over big tech dominance. Facebook’s CEO Mark Zuckerberg, Google’s CEO Sundar Pichai, Apple’s CEO Tim Cook, and Amazon’s CEO Jeff Bezos will testify before the court. Mark Zuckerberg said in pre-released comments that … Read more

Google, Amazon & Wish remove Neo-Nazi products

Google, Amazon & Wish remove Neo-Nazi products

Amazon, Google, and Wish have decided to remove neo-Nazi and white-supremacist products being sold from their platforms. These platforms were offering white-supremacist flags, neo-Nazi books, and Ku Klux Klan merchandise products for sale. Algorithms on Amazon and Wish were recommending other white-supremacist products. According to BBC, these racist products were not allowed to be sold … Read more

Google once again leaked its new phone ‘accidentally’

Google once again leaked its new phone 'accidentally'

Most companies try to hide their new smartphones until they are introduced, but Google is different. In fact, Google often leaks the details of its Pixel phones itself, whether by mistake or intentionally. Google unveiled the date of Pixel 3 and Pixel 4 before the official announcement and this year also leaked the new cheap … Read more

Google announces $10 billion investment in India

Google announces $10 billion investment in India

Google has announced an investment of $10 billion (over 16 trillion Pakistani rupees) in India during the next few years. The announcement was made by Google Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Sundar Pichai during a speech at the company’s annual event in India. This year, the event announced the creation of the Google for India Digitization … Read more

Hong Kong security law: Facebook, Twitter, Google ‘pause’ police help

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Popular technology companies Facebook, WhatsApp, Google, Twitter, and Telegram are all set to  “pause” co-operation when Hong Kong police request for the users’ information. China has been facing immense criticism by several countries for enforcing the controversial security law, they say it has violated Hong Kong’s autonomy. Apple is likely to be under pressure to … Read more

Google Photos will not back up WhatsApp and Instagram images anymore

The company revealed (via Android Police) that Google Photos would no longer back up photos from WhatsApp, Twitter, Instagram, and other messaging and social networking services. Google is doing it to save resources, as “people are sharing more photos and videos” during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a community message. The change tends to be … Read more

Google to pay for ‘high quality’ news content in three countries

Google to pay for 'high quality' news content in three countries

Google has announced that it will pay some news outlets for using “high-quality” stories. The announcement comes after pressure from publishers.  As per the initiative, Google will pay the users to access news stories otherwise locked behind a paywall on specific websites. The decision is likely to be implemented first in Australia,Brazil, and Germany, the product … Read more

Google starts to auto delete search and location history

Google to pay for 'high quality' news content in three countries

Google has started auto-deleting the search data and location history of new users on a rolling 18-month basis, CEO Sundar Pichai revealed, as the technology giant continues to improve privacy settings. The tweak was launched on Wednesday and is a major online company’s latest attempt to boost public trust after heavy fines have been levied … Read more

Google will let you broadcast messages to specific rooms soon

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The internet search giant Google is now testing a new feature that will allow users to broadcast messages to specific rooms. According to media report, The search giant Google is preparing the capacity to utilize the Assistant’s Broadcast feature to convey messages to a specific room in your house. With this, users would be capable … Read more

‘What is Pakistan Searching For?’ Reveals Google

Google has got some interesting news for every Pakistani out there. The giant search engine is known for carrying out information that records the hits and misses from each country, as well as major searches. Google has published the first-ever report on ‘What is Pakistan Searching For?’ According to the latest report, Google via Think … Read more

Google maps will now alert users about Covid-19 restrictions

Google maps will now alert users about Covid-19 restrictions

The  Alphabet Inc unit said on Monday that Google Maps is adding a new feature that will alert its users about Covid-19 related restrictions to help them travel safely.  As per Google, the new update would allow its users to check how crowded a public transport station might be at a particular time, or if … Read more

Google claims its Discovery advertisements lead up to 2.9 billion users

Google claims its Discovery advertisements lead up to 2.9 billion users

Google Discovery advertisements, initially started at Marketing Live current May, were eventually and moved to all advertisers globally prior month after an extensive trial phase that had been supposed to happen to a conclusion at the end of 2019. The unique ability provides advertisers reach to Google’s Discover feed, which presents updates on issues that … Read more

Google launches app to help kids learning at home during lockdown

Google launches app to help kids learning at home during lockdown

Google has shared the initial access to its new application Read Along  app for Android, which is designed to help children 5 years of age and older that helps them learn to read by giving verbal and visual feedback. This app can be downloaded from Play Store in Pakistan where it is available as “Bolo” … Read more

Google improves quality of its video calling app Duo

Google improves quality of its video calling app Duo

Google has further improved the quality of its video calling app Google Duo. The tech giant is using new video codec technology for this purpose and this update is likely to be introduced to the users from next week. This codec technology named AV1, developed as a successor to VP9. Compared to the VP9, the … Read more

Google claims it blocks more than 100 million fake emails about coronavirus

Google claims it blocks more than 100 million fake emails about coronavirus

Google says that scammers are sending 18 million fake emails regarding coronavirus daily. Google has recently pointed it that cybercrime has been increased as cyber users are indirectly asked to reveal their private data. Google has acknowledged that it was blocking more than 100 million scam emails daily. Tech firms said that the virus may … Read more

Coronavirus: What Pakistanis search most on Google during lockdown?

Coronavirus: What Pakistanis search most on Google during lockdown?

Most cities in the country are locked down because of the Coronavirus and people are confined to their homes. You will be surprised to find out what was the most searched on Google during coronavirus lockdown Pakistan. According to the recent study conducted in March 2020 by online visibility management and content marketing platform SEMrush, … Read more

Google Thanks frontline medical professionals with Doodle

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Google is displaying a thank you note through its doodle as tribute to the frontline medical professionals risking their lives in the times of coronavirus. The doodle, when hovered over, shows the message — “To all doctors, nurses and medical workers; thank you”. The special logo also features a heart emoji sent to all those … Read more

Students sue Google for allegedly collecting their data

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2 students from Midwestern state of the US, Illinois are prosecuting Google for allegedly collecting their data including face scans through the search giant’s software tools. According to the details, the lawsuit has filed on Thursday in a federal court in San Jose, California. The children, H.K. and J.C. in the complaint, are suing through … Read more

Google invests $6.5 million to fight COVID-19 related misinformation

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Google says it will provide $6.5 million in funding to organizations combating misinformation around the globe, with “an immediate focus on coronavirus.” The initiative will see the company approach the problem from several different angles, working with a broad slate of non-profits. Misinformation organizations, which often operate on relatively small budgets, are seeing a surge in demand … Read more

Now you can turn your selfie into a historic painting

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Google is introducing t a new feature to its Arts & Culture app that lets you turn your photos into a masterpiece. According to the details, To try it, open the Camera menu in the bottom bar of the Google Arts & Culture app and select “Art Transfer.” After taking or uploading a photo, choose from dozens … Read more

Coronavirus: Google to invest $6.5 million for fact-checking, misinformation

Coronavirus: Google to invest $6.5 million for fact-checking, misinformation

Google is providing more than $6.5 million in funding to fact-checkers and nonprofits fighting misinformation around the world, with an immediate focus on the coronavirus pandemic. News and Information Credibility Lead at Google News Lab, Alexios Mantzarlis stated “The Google News Initiative is increasing its support for nonprofit First Draft, which provides a resource hub, … Read more

Google postpones its annual April Fool’s Day joke due to Coronavirus crisis

Google postpones its annual April Fool's Day joke due to Coronavirus crisis

Tech giant Google has decided to postponed the April Fool’s Day joke that was being planned to be rolled out on it’s 20th anniversary owing to novel coronavirus outbreak. Google was one of the first tech companies who celebrates April fool and popularize the tradition of pranking internet users on 1st of  April. Google’s Chief … Read more

Getting Bored? Don’t go outside, Google will send animals at your home

Getting Bored? Don’t go outside, Google will send animals at your home

Human are social animals and amid coronavirus crisis people find isolation difficult but they don’t have other option apart from staying at home to prevent the spread of deadly pandemic. Google in collaboration with national geographic has launched this amazing feature on May 2019 where you get 360 degree views of certain animals in your … Read more