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Google to clamp down on fake reviews in UK

Google to Put Warnings on U.K. Businesses Using Fake Online Reviews

The search giant has offered to start punishing British businesses that boost their star ratings with fake reviews and the people that post them, ending the U.K. competition watchdog’s investigation into online reviews.

Hosted on MSN · 22h

Clampdown on fake Google reviews announced

Businesses which boost their star ratings will have warnings attached to them - fake reviewers will be banned.

U.S. News & World Report · 1d

Google Pledges to Crack Down on Fake Reviews After UK Watchdog Investigation

Google is pledging to crack down on fake online reviews with tougher punishments for rogue reviewers and businesses after an investigation by regulators in Britain

Google Home Gemini extension rolls out to everyone

ZDNet · 1d

Google Home users can ask Gemini to control their smart homes now - how it works

Rolling out to all users this week, the new integration lets you ask the AI bot to turn lights on or off or control other smart devices.

The Verge on MSN · 1d

Google’s Gemini AI smart home controls are rolling out to everyone

Google is bringing smart home controls in Gemini to everyone. The Google Home extension in the Gemini app is adding a few new features, in addition to letting you adjust your smart lighting, thermostat, speakers, and other compatible devices as long as they’re connected to your Google account.

TechRadar on MSN · 12h

Google Gemini is your new smart home butler

Google wants Gemini to control your smart home devices and has upgraded the Gemini app with a new Google Home extension to manage all of your connected devices the same way you'd

Google, Joe Biden and president

USA Today · 2d

Google glitch omits Biden from list of U.S. Presidents

President Joe Biden's name was omitted from a Google search result of "U.S. Presidents in order." The glitch was fixed quickly.

Newsweek on MSN · 2d

Why Is Google Not Showing Joe Biden in Its US Presidents List?

The issue with the search engine results was noticed by users on social media sites X and Bluesky early on Thursday morning.

NBC New York · 1d

Google restores Joe Biden to ‘US presidents' search results, blames ‘data error' for omission

Users Wednesday night noticed Google search results omitted President Joseph Biden from list of U.S. presidents.

Google's Fitbit fined $12.2 million

CBS News on MSN · 1d

Google's Fitbit fined $12.2 million after customers burned by watches

Fitbit failed to report overheating incidents involving its Ionic watches in which customers suffered serious burns, safety regulator said.

MarketWatch · 1d

Google's Fitbit to Pay $12M Fine Tied to Burn-Hazard Reports

The Consumer Product Safety Commission said Thursday that Fitbit knew a defect in its Ionic smartwatches created an unreasonable risk of serious injury or death, as it had received numerous reports of the devices overheating while being worn and leaving some consumers with second- and third-degree burns.

TechCrunch on MSN · 1d

Fitbit fined $12M over Ionic smartwatch burns

Fitbit has settled with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) over a longstanding defeat that caused some wearers to sustain burns. The deal finds the Google-owned fitness company paying a $12.

Google Play Store Warning—Do Not Keep All These Apps On Your Phone

New Play Store warning. NurPhoto via . Google’s new updates have made Android safer and more secure than ever before. This ...

76 Anomalies And Weird Structures People Found Using Google Earth And Shared Online (New Pics)

One of the most powerful online tools at your disposal is the sprawling Google Earth project, which allows you to use ...

Google buys part of HTC’s XR business for $250M

Google has agreed to acquire part of HTC's extended-reality (XR) business for $250 million, expanding its push into virtual ...

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Google Search is not what it used to be: Here are my 5 favorite alternatives

Overall, DuckDuckGo is a solid contender as a search engine alternative, especially if you want the most privacy when ...

Google’s Gemini is already winning the next-gen assistant wars

One of the most important changes in Samsung’s new phones is a simple one: when you long-press the side button on your phone, ...

Google is making Circle to Search more helpful

Google is updating Circle to Search to make it easier for users to find information and get things done. The feature allows ...

Samsung is officially working on AR glasses with Google - but I wouldn't get too excited yet

The two tech giants are entering the race to create a pair of augmented reality glasses, competing with Apple and Meta.

When Google Altered Its Ad Rules, Charities Paid the Price

After the search giant welcomed more ads from small rivals like Ask.com, Google ad costs for some nonprofits ballooned.

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