Part of Google's new privacy and security push What you need to know You can now require a password before viewing Google's My Activity page. This arrives after seeing many privacy and security announcements at Google I/O 2021. The process doesn't let you create a new password but requires you to log into your Google account. One … [Read more...] about You can now require a password before viewing Google’s ‘My Activity’ usage
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A Schema.org replacement for Google’s phased-out Structured Data Testing Tool; Thursday’s daily brief
Schema.org launches its structured data testing tool Schema.org, as promised, has launched its replacement for Google’s phased-out Structured Data Testing Tool. The organization is calling it the Schema Markup Validator and is available at validator.schema.org. This should be used for general purpose structured data debugging and … [Read more...] about A Schema.org replacement for Google’s phased-out Structured Data Testing Tool; Thursday’s daily brief
Google’s Stadia store finally gets a search bar
Google might be the original king of search, but that doesn't mean it always knows how to use it best. Case in point - its Stadia service launched without a search bar to find games on its storefront, and continued without one until just now. Google Stadia pricing, free trial, availability, games list, compatible devices and how it … [Read more...] about Google’s Stadia store finally gets a search bar
WordPress sites (41% of the web) to block Google’s FLoC by default
Google appears to be running into growing and concerted opposition to their proposal to build user profiling into their Chrome browser and today we have a massive heavyweight joining the battle. WordPress has announced that they would be treating FLoC as a security risk, and would be rolling out a version of their CMS which blocks … [Read more...] about WordPress sites (41% of the web) to block Google’s FLoC by default
The search dilemma: looking beyond Google’s third-party cookie death
30-second summary: In 2020, majority of the 181.7 billion U.S. dollar revenues came from advertising through Google Sites or its network sites Even though they will be removing the third-party cookie from 2022, the search giant still has a wealth of first-party data from its 270+ products, services, and platforms The Trade Desk’s 20 … [Read more...] about The search dilemma: looking beyond Google’s third-party cookie death
Google’s Nearby Share will soon support group transfers: Here’s a first look
Last month, we reported that Google is preparing to upgrade Nearby Share, Android’s alternative to Apple’s AirDrop file transferring service, with the ability to share files to multiple people at once. We also reported that Google is changing the feature’s device visibility policy to allow you to share files with anyone nearby rather than only … [Read more...] about Google’s Nearby Share will soon support group transfers: Here’s a first look
Pixel Buds A will be Google’s next earbuds (Update: Google leaks accidentally)
Google is reportedly working on a new affordable true wireless earbud line. Dubbed the Pixel Buds A, the product may adopt the Pixel Buds’ aesthetic and feature touch controls. There’s no word on price or availability details just yet. Update, April 6, 2021 (04:00 PM ET): It looks like there will be a set of Pixel Buds A after all. We … [Read more...] about Pixel Buds A will be Google’s next earbuds (Update: Google leaks accidentally)
After Google’s removal: how to install the ClearURLs add-on manually in Chrome
Google removed the extension ClearURLs from the company's Chrome Web Store this week. The main purpose of the extension is to remove tracking elements from web addresses to protect the privacy of its users. The developer of the extension published the letter that Google sent on the extensions GitHub page. According to the information … [Read more...] about After Google’s removal: how to install the ClearURLs add-on manually in Chrome
Google’s new document scanner app has some cool tricks up its sleeve
Google’s Area 120 incubator recently came up with a solution called ThreadIt that allows users to record and share videos as links on mobile and desktop. Now, the company’s experimental products division has released (via AndroidPolice) another app called Stack, which describes itself as a PDF scanner and document scanner built into a single … [Read more...] about Google’s new document scanner app has some cool tricks up its sleeve
Google’s ThreadIt tool lets you record short videos to avoid live meetings
Team meetings over a video-driven platform can be a hassle, especially if your team members happen to live in different time zones. However, sometimes we have to participate in a live session when a short recorded video could’ve done the job. Apparently, the folks over at Google’s Area 120 incubator had the same idea and have come up with a … [Read more...] about Google’s ThreadIt tool lets you record short videos to avoid live meetings