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Google Search Labs just announced Web Guide, which uses a version of Gemini to arrange your results by categories.
Google is also rolling out its virtual try-on feature, which lets you upload a full-size photo and see how a piece of clothing would look on you.
Google will officially deprecate links generated with its URL shortening tool next month. On August 25th, 2025, all links in the “https://goo.gl/*” format will no longer work and return a 404 error message.
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Your Pixel phone is your ticket to Google's latest in-development software, with today's Android Canary 2507 release.
Armed with new data showing AI actually boosts search volume, the tech giant has turned a perceived threat into a powerful new weapon.
The search giant is spending tens of billions of dollars on infusing its products with artificial intelligence capabilities.
To use the tool, tap on the “try it on” icon on a product listing in Google, or any apparel result on Google Images. You’ll be prompted to upload a full-length image of yourself, and from there AI will dress your image in the items you choose.
The UK’s competition authority has proposed giving the tech giants “Strategic Market Status,” which means they would be subject to bespoke conduct requirements designed to curb anti-competitive practices. Apple and Google hold an “effective duopoly,” with between 90% and 100% of all UK smartphones running on iOS or Android.
Google Maps users will no longer be able to follow other users or have profile followers come September. All data related to your followers and who you follow will be deleted. You’ll still be able to connect with contributors through Local Guides Connect.