Google is making it easier to remove images of minors on its search engine
There was already an option in place for requesting that a photo be deleted. However, the process was tedious.
Google’s cute new Doodle lets you play a miniature Tokyo Olympics RPG
The 2020 Olympic Games are finally here — after being postponed for the first time ever — due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The games started on July 23 and are currently ongoing in Tokyo, Japan, and will go on until August 8, 2021. To celebrate Japanese culture and sports in general, Google rolled out a […]
Can social media curb the spread of fake news? Google & MIT prove it can
During the COVID-19 pandemic, it is important to stay tuned to news and information on health protocols so that we can keep safe. However, sometimes it can be hard to tell which ones are reliable and which ones are fake news. Misinformation can spread so easily on social media, and that is a threat to […]
Google’s new AR in Search brings your favorite Japanese characters to life
Japan has made a big impact on pop culture with anime, video games and TV shows. Between the 1950s and the 1980s, Japan’s anime and video game culture flourished with the growing popularity of comic books, arcades, consoles and home TVs. Ever since, the country has produced several video games, anime, and TV shows that […]
Google launches virtual makeup testing
Google is experimenting with virtual makeup to offer users the chance to test different shades and textures of cosmetics from different beauty brands.
An honest take on Google’s newest curation platform: Keen
You’ve probably read online that Google launched something Pinterest-like last week, but did they really? Yes, and no, here’s why: Pinterest-like Yes because content discovery and curation-wise, Keen functions almost exactly like Pinterest. As a user, you either search and follow topics you’re interested in, or you create and curate content that other users can […]
Google takes you on a ‘virtual field trip’ to the International Space Station
With concerts getting canceled and people being cooped up at home, establishments such as museums, zoos, and amusement parks are offering virtual tours to keep everyone safe and entertained amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. But, learning is obviously not limited to the abovementioned sites. Aside from these “digital offerings”, the global space station (otherwise known as […]
Churros is top-trending Google recipe during US lockdown
The top rising recipe search term as of April 28? Churros, which saw a 350% spike in searches compared to the same period last year.
Google launches new tool to track social distancing measures in communities
Social distancing and self-quarantine are strictly implemented to avoid the spread of infectious disease, especially to our loved ones and other people. In order to assess whether these measures are effective in flattening the curve of COVID-19 cases, Google has launched the “COVID-19 Mobility Reports”, which gathered data are from users who enabled their location […]