Category Archives: Google Tools

Google Shutters Stadia Cloud Gaming Service, Plans To Use Tech Elsewhere

Google Shutters Stadia Cloud Gaming Service, Plans To Use Tech Elsewhere by Laurie Sullivan  @lauriesullivan, September 29, 2022 Google announced plans to shut down its cloud gaming service Stadia on January 18, 2023, to shed costs. Phil Harrison, VP and GM at Stadia, wrote in a post that the service has not “gained the traction … Continue reading Google Shutters Stadia Cloud Gaming Service, Plans To Use Tech Elsewhere

Google Algorithms Can Tell When Sources Agree On Facts

Google Algorithms Can Tell When Sources Agree On Facts by Laurie Sullivan  @lauriesullivan, August 11, 2022 Google designs its ranking systems to serve relevant information from the most reliable sources that demonstrate expertise, authoritativeness and trustworthiness. The latest artificial intelligence (AI) model, Multitask Unified Model (MUM), helps by identifying and prioritizing signals related to reliability. … Continue reading Google Algorithms Can Tell When Sources Agree On Facts

Google CEO Unveils ‘Simplicity Sprint’ To Boost Productivity

Google CEO Unveils ‘Simplicity Sprint’ To Boost Productivity by Laurie Sullivan  @lauriesullivan, August 1, 2022 Alphabet and Google CEO Sundar Pichai told staff last week that the company’s productivity and focus isn’t up to par. At an all-hands meeting, he introduced a concept called “Simplicity Sprint” to motivate employees. Simplicity Sprint aims to gain ideas … Continue reading Google CEO Unveils ‘Simplicity Sprint’ To Boost Productivity

The ultimate guide to Google’s time-saving keyboard shortcuts

By JR Raphael   July 28, 2022   Keyboard shortcuts are pure geek gold. And if there’s one company that’s filled with efficiency-appreciating eggheads, it’s Google. So it’s no surprise that Google’s browser-based apps are absolutely overflowing with ways to accomplish tasks by pressing a key or two. And beyond the most broadly known keystrokes … Continue reading The ultimate guide to Google’s time-saving keyboard shortcuts

Google New Ranking Signal To Support Skin Tones In Image Search

Google New Ranking Signal To Support Skin Tones In Image Search by Laurie Sullivan , Staff Writer @lauriesullivan, May 12, 2022 Google plans to incorporate a new signal into image ranking, as well as introduce a new type of schema to help make its image search results more racially inclusive and diverse.  The scale will represent … Continue reading Google New Ranking Signal To Support Skin Tones In Image Search