Google Pixel Tablet: discover in video the interface that will make iPadOS tremble Google has announced its return to the tablet market for 2023. Its next slate, the "Pixel Tablet" is just a picture so far. But our colleagues from 9to5Google had fun imagining the interface of the tablet based on the latest software innovations launched by Google to prepare for the arrival of its new product. After abandoning the tablet market in 2019, Google [...] Read more
Google Pixel Tablet: discover in video the interface that will make iPadOS tremble
Published on Dec 29, 2022
The best 8 Google Maps tricks for mobile and PC
Published on Nov 21, 2022
The best 8 Google Maps tricks for mobile and PC There is no doubt that the Google maps platform is one of the most popular in the world. Many users rely on Google Maps when looking for businesses, knowing if a restaurant is good, or moving safely by car or motorcycle. Despite the fact that these features stand out from the rest, the application (and also its web version) has a large number of hidden tricks. Do you want to meet them? Applications [...] Read more
Google wants to certify and label family-friendly apps even better
Published on Nov 21, 2022
Google wants to certify and label family-friendly apps even better There are many, many apps in the Google Play Store and some of them are actually perfectly tailored for use by children. Unfortunately, this is by far not the case for all apps that actually claim this. Google has drafted its own guidelines for this and based them on the two programs "Designed for Families" and "Teacher Approved". Both should ensure compliance with various [...] Read more
Ubisoft partners with Riot for chat control
Published on Nov 20, 2022
Ubisoft partners with Riot for chat control Ubisoft and Riot Games have started a collaboration to create better technology to combat toxic behavior in games. Toxic behavior is a common problem in video games. There are always hostilities, especially via chat and voice chat. Although they affect everyone in games, they are particularly aimed at women and minorities. That doesn't exactly make everyone in the gaming community feel comfortable. [...] Read more
Twitter locks out employees until Monday
Published on Nov 20, 2022
Twitter locks out employees until Monday The offices were closed and the electronic access cards deactivated. Some now fear that Twitter no longer has enough professionals "to keep the site running." Elon Musk's ultimatum to the remaining Twitter employees expired on Thursday at 5 p.m. EST. They should declare their willingness to work a lot of overtime at high work intensity or leave the company and receive three months' salary as severance [...] Read more
YouTube Shorts lets you use up to a minute of licensed music in your videos
Published on Nov 19, 2022
YouTube Shorts lets you use up to a minute of licensed music in your videos Currently, creators of clips on YouTube Shorts can use copyrighted music tracks up to 15 seconds in length. Alphabet's short-form platform now allows commercial music to be used in 60-second increments, at best, depending on agreements with record labels. Short-form content creators on YouTube Shorts will be happy to hear that Google has relaxed its rules regarding the [...] Read more
The YouTube application for television is getting a new visual and sound design
Published on Nov 19, 2022
The YouTube application for television is getting a new visual and sound design Google has provided the YouTube TV app with a new animated (and sounded) splash screen. The goal is to make it recognizable and memorable, much like Netflix's. YouTube is one of Google's flagship services. The Mountain View firm continues to make changes. For the best, when it comes to chasing charlatans with credibility stickers, for example. If you have a connected [...] Read more
Facebook employees hacked into accounts for bribes
Published on Nov 19, 2022
Facebook employees hacked into accounts for bribes Some of the employees were security agents who work for a subcontractor but had access to an internal company tool. The fault was gaping and the pirates rushed into it. The Wall Street Journal reveals that Meta - parent company of Facebook and Instagram - fired more than "two dozen employees and contractors last year", facing corruption charges. Clearly, these employees would have accepted [...] Read more
Instagram for the web finally adapts to large screens
Published on Nov 19, 2022
Instagram finally improves its interface on desktop, for an experience worthy of the name on computer. After finally allowing publication last year, Instagram continues to evolve the desktop version of its web application. The latest update introduces a refreshed user interface that includes the ability to take full advantage of large desktop screens, rather than being stuck on a bigger version of the mobile app, as TechCrunch reports. Instagram [...] Read more
YouTube: Google's platform now has its "tudum"
Published on Nov 19, 2022
YouTube: Google's platform now has its "tudum" When starting YouTube, you may have noticed a small change. The platform has a new startup sound and there is an explanation for this change. Launching YouTube just last night on my TV, I noticed that a little something had changed. Google's popular video platform has gotten a new startup animation and sound. Unlike recent changes made by the firm, this novelty does not change the user experience. [...] Read more
Google Maps: the new local features are here
Published on Nov 19, 2022
Google Maps: the new local features are here We updated this article on 11/18/2022, when some local features announced by Google during Search On are finally available. Live View, for example, allows users to search in augmented reality. They can use their camera to find local establishments nearby. For now, the novelty is available in Paris, London, New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Tokyo. Do you want to eat a truffle pizza tonight? Good [...] Read more