Google’s annual Year in Search is more than a digital record of the events, stories and phenomena that captured our attention over 12 months. It’s a reckoning, or computation, on what mattered to society in any given year — and sometimes even signal where it’s headed. And 2018 showed a world transfixed on one sporting event, one […]
Back in October, Google announced that it was killing Google+ for consumers following a privacy bug. While serving as an admission that the company’s take on social failed, it has become clear in recent months that the company is still very interested in social. For example, Google Maps has added the ability to follow stores and message directly with businesses. […]
Back in October, Google announced that it was killing Google+ for consumers following a privacy bug. While serving as an admission that the company’s take on social failed, it has become clear in recent months that the company is still very interested in social. For example, Google Maps has added the ability to follow stores and message directly with businesses. […]
Going to the movies this weekend? We’re now making it easier for you to make plans while you’re on the go. When deciding what movie to watch, you usually consider the movie itself along with the showtimes and theater options. With our latest update rolling out today, you can quickly compare movies by the factors […]
It’s now even easier to find your Google Drive files wherever and whenever you need them. Following this launch, Drive files and folders will be indexed via Firebase App Indexing and appear as results when you search for them in the Google app on your Android phone. Simply type your query and tap the “IN […]
The dark art of search engine optimization could be next in line for software-powered automation — potentially putting hundreds of thousands of ‘SEO consultants’ out of a job. At least that’s the scenario sketched by RankScience, a YC-backed startup just graduating from accelerator’s winter 2017 program, whose software-as-a-service automates the process of running thousands of A/B tests in order […]
If you’re looking forward to following the Rio Olympics, which open this week, Google has made some enhancements to ensure that the information you’re after is front and center in search results. When using the Android or iOS Google app, you’ll also be offered an option to receive automatic updates on results. Google has announced […]
Tired of landing on dodgy sites every time you look up song lyrics? Me too. Luckily, Google is doing something about that. The search giant has inked a deal with Toronto-based LyricFind to source and show lyrics right in search results. It’s available from today in the US and should roll out globally as its […]