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Google reorg creates new ‘Labs’ group focused on ‘high-potential, long-term projects,’ like AR

An internal Google reorganization sees the company create a new group to oversee “high-potential, long-term projects.” Overseen by Clay Bavor, Google Labs includes AR & VR and Area 120. According to TechCrunch today, with the company confirming, Google Labs is “focused on extrapolating technology trends and incubating a set of high-potential, long-term projects.”  In an…
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Google Doodle pays tribute to Johannes Vermeer, esteemed Dutch painter

Today’s Google Doodle features a few clever takes on the distinct artistic style of the beloved Dutch painter Johannes Vermeer. Life of Johannes Vermeer It’s not known precisely when and where Johannes Vermeer was born, but he was baptized in October of 1632 and raised in the city of Delft in the Netherlands. Vermeer grew up surrounded by the arts, as his father, Reijnier Janszoon, owned a…
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Google One members on iOS get new ML-powered filters in Photos, including Portrait Light & HDR

With last year’s Pixel phones, Google introduced new machine learning-powered editing tools that later came to all Android devices with Google One. iOS users with a One subscription now have access to those new filters in Google Photos. Following the Android expansion in February, iOS Google Photos users with a subscription to Google One have access to: Portrait light: Change the position and…
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How to check your heart rate with the Google Pixel 6 and 6 Pro

Earlier this week, Google pushed a feature that could check your heart rate on the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro without the use of a smartwatch. By reading the minute details in your index fingertip using the Pixel’s camera, Google Fit can identify your BPM. This allows anyone with a…
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Google Pay kicks off ‘Football Challenge’ w/ $25 reward, up to $45 for referrals

Following its Spring event earlier this year, the new Google Pay app is launching another giveaway. Starting today, the Google Pay “Football Challenge” offers a reward of up to $25 for common tasks, as well as boosted referrals. Running from November 12 through November 22, Google Pay users on Android and iOS can participate in the Football Challenge. The event sees players trying to earn…
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