Google’s Real-Time Translation on ‘Circle to Search’
Google has announced a major upgrade to its Circle to Search feature, allowing users to see live translations as they scroll through content on their screens. What Is Circle to Search? Circle to Search is a relatively new tool on Google’s Android that allows users to search directly from whatever they’re viewing on their phone.…
Read MoreGoogle Accused of Political Filtering in Gmail
Gmail’s spam filters have come under fresh scrutiny after US FTC Chairman Andrew Ferguson accused Google of suppressing Republican fundraising emails while letting similar Democratic messages through. Direct Accusation from the FTC In a letter dated 28 August 2025, Ferguson wrote directly to Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai, alleging that Gmail’s filtering system may be violating…
Read MoreYouTube Expands ‘Hype’ Feature Worldwide to Boost Smaller Creators
YouTube has begun rolling out its fan-powered ‘Hype’ feature globally, aiming to help creators with under 500,000 subscribers get noticed and grow their audiences faster. Now Live In 39 Countries The Hype feature was originally introduced at Google’s Made on YouTube event in late 2024 as part of a broader push to support emerging content…
Read MorePerplexity Makes $34.5 Billion Bid for Google’s Chrome
AI start-up Perplexity has made a surprise $34.5 billion bid for Google’s Chrome browser, a move that has shocked the tech industry and raised questions about antitrust pressure, corporate ambition, and whether such a deal could ever succeed. Perplexity Perplexity is a San Francisco-based company founded in 2022 by Aravind Srinivas, a former Google and…
Read MoreGoogle Search Now Lets AI Call Local Businesses On Your Behalf
Users in the United States can now ask Google Search to make real-world phone calls for them, gathering service and pricing information from local businesses without speaking to anyone themselves. AI Used in Local Enquiries Google has rolled out a new AI-powered calling feature within Search that allows users to collect information from businesses such…
Read MoreWhat Is Google ‘Discover’ And How Can It Help?
In this Tech Insight, we look at what Google Discover is, how it works, and how UK businesses can use it to boost visibility, traffic and engagement without relying on search. A Quiet Revolution in Discovery Google Discover isn’t new, but its importance has grown sharply in recent years. Originally launched in 2012 under the…
Read MoreGoogle’s New Voice-Driven Search
Users can now hold real-time voice conversations with Google’s AI-powered Search, thanks to a major new feature rollout in the Google app for Android and iOS. Search Goes Conversational Google this week announced the launch of Search Live with voice input, a new capability inside the Google app that allows users to engage in back-and-forth…
Read MoreGoogle Users Can Run AI Offline On Phones
Google has (albeit quietly) released a new app that allows users to run powerful AI tools directly on their phones without needing a Wi-Fi or data connection. Edge Gallery The new app, called Google AI Edge Gallery, lets users download and run generative AI models locally on Android devices. These models can perform a wide…
Read MoreGmail Now Summarises Emails Automatically
Gmail users will now see AI-generated summary cards appear by default at the top of long emails, thanks to an automatic update to Google’s Gemini assistant. Google Doubles Down on Inbox AI Google has announced that as of 29 May 2025, its Gemini artificial intelligence (AI) assistant will automatically summarise long email threads in Gmail,…
Read MoreWhy Google’s New ‘Fingerprint’ Policy Matters
In this Tech Insight, we look at Google’s controversial decision to allow advertisers to use device fingerprinting, exploring what the technology involves, why it has sparked concern, and what it means for users, businesses, and regulators. A Policy Reversal In February 2025, Google quietly updated its advertising platform rules, allowing companies that use its services…
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