Google turns internet queries into conversations
Google on Friday began letting people turn online searches into conversations, with generative artificial intelligence providing spoken summaries of query results.
Jun 14, 2025
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AI overviews have transformed Google search. Here's how they work—and how to opt out
People turn to the internet to run billions of search queries each year. These range from keeping tabs on world events and celebrities to learning new words and getting DIY help.
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Google rejects app store age verification for online content
American tech heavyweight Google on Friday reiterated its opposition to verifying the age of a device's user through the app stores built into operating systems, calling a proposal from Facebook and Instagram parent Meta ...
Jun 13, 2025
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Massive Google Cloud outage disrupts popular internet services
Popular online services across the globe were disrupted Thursday due to ongoing issues at Google Cloud.
Jun 13, 2025
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Should global media giants shape our cultural and media policy? Lessons from satellite radio
Debates about regulating Canadian content for streaming media platforms are ongoing, and key issues include revising the definition of Canadian content for audio and visual cultural productions and whether big streaming companies ...
Jun 12, 2025
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Do you know how to prepare for your digital life after death? This student-run clinic has some advice
From family photos in the cloud to email archives and social media accounts, the digital lives of Americans are extensive and growing.
Jun 10, 2025
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New push in Europe to curb children's social media use
From dangerous diet tips to disinformation, cyberbullying to hate speech, the glut of online content harmful to children grows every day. But several European countries have had enough and agree the EU should do more to prevent ...
Jun 6, 2025
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A ceiling full of beams: How light is replacing Wi-Fi indoors
Connectivity is no longer a luxury—it is the backbone of how we live, work and move through the world. From smart homes to wearable tech, we rely on strong, seamless wireless networks. But with traditional radio frequency ...
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AI tackles toxic speech online: Can algorithms judge fairness as well as accuracy?
Earlier this year, Facebook rolled back rules against some hate speech and abuse. Along with changes at X (formerly Twitter) that followed its purchase by Elon Musk, the shifts make it harder for social media users to avoid ...
Jun 5, 2025
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'Not available in your region': What is a VPN and how can I use one safely?
"This video is not available in your location." It's a message familiar to many people trying to watch global content online. But beneath this frustration lies a deeper question—how do we navigate digital borders safely and ...
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