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WhatsApp is releasing new privacy controls for Profile Photos, About sections, and “Last Seen” status, according to a company tweet. While the beta was out a couple months ago, the feature is now rolling out to all users. Previously, users only had the option to block those settings for Everyone, My Contacts, or Nobody. The new privacy updates puts WhatsApp users in control, letting them…

Featured Snippets in Google Search are a great way to get quick answers to your queries, but sometimes one answer isn’t enough. Now, Google Search is testing out a new design for Featured Snippets that shows more websites. What are Featured Snippets in Google Search? First of all, what are Featured Snippets? If you’ve ever searched for a question in Google Search, you’ve probably seen a…

We’re almost three full generations past Google’s Pixel 4 series – which was a flop – but the hardware isn’t gone for good. While we argue it deserves more software updates, the Pixel 4 and its face unlock cameras are being used to further medical research for diseases, including Alzheimer’s. How can the Pixel 4 detect Alzheimer’s? A group of researchers based in the DigiHealth Lab…

As COVID-19 has become something we’re learning to live with, Google is announcing new changes to how it handles information about the pandemic in Search. These adjustments include easier results for at home COVID tests. At home COVID tests – Google makes it easy to find them In a blog post today, Google highlighted that it’s making it easier to find at home COVID tests in particular…