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Google Unveils Groundbreaking Generative AI in Search Across 120 Countries

Mark Ko16th November 202316th November 2023

Google has introduced its most extensive global expansion of generative AI in Search with the launch of Search Generative Experience (“SGE”) in over 120 countries, including Singapore. This opt-in experiment,...

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Google’s Bard Integrates with Google Apps for Enhanced Customization and Collaboration

Mark Ko20th September 202320th September 2023

TL;DR: Google’s experimental AI, Bard, has received a significant upgrade - Bard Extensions - allowing for seamless integration with Google apps and services. This enhancement empowers users to receive tailored...

Consumer Tech News

Google Pay Launches Hawker Pals Mini-Game to Celebrate Singapore’s 58th Birthday

Mark Ko8th August 202310th August 2023

As the nation eagerly prepares to celebrate its 58th birthday, Google is joining in the festivities with the launch of a new in-app mini-game on Google Pay. The game, titled...

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Google Strengthens Commitment to Online Safety at Safer with Google Event in Singapore

Mark Ko7th July 20237th July 2023

Google recently held its inaugural Safer with Google event in Singapore, reaffirming its dedication to promoting online safety. The event, graced by esteemed guests including Minister for Communications and Information...

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RCS Messaging: The Future of Texting

Mark Ko18th May 2023

Even before the recent Google I/O, there was a lot of buzz around RCS messaging, and many are calling for Apple to fall in line with it. But what exactly...

Consumer Tech News

Google launches new affordable Pixel 7a smartphone with upgraded camera and AI-powered features

Mark Ko11th May 2023

Google has unveiled its latest Pixel smartphone, the Pixel 7a, which offers all the helpful features of Google for less. The new phone is equipped with Google Tensor G2, the...

Consumer Tech News

Google’s AI Experiment Bard Expands to Over 180 Countries and Adds New Features

Mark Ko11th May 2023

Google's latest experiment in artificial intelligence, Bard, is expanding to over 180 countries and territories. Launched just two months ago, Bard is a platform that allows users to collaborate with...

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Google Patches Two Zero-Day Exploits in Chrome Browser

Mark Ko20th April 2023

In less than a week, tech giant Google has had to issue two patches for its popular Chrome browser. The first patch was for a zero-day exploit in the Chrome...

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Google to include Google Career Certificates under Skills Ignition SG, together with 5,000 scholarships to create inclusive digital skilling opportunities for Singaporeans

Mark Ko12th January 202212th January 2022

Google announced today that Skills Ignition SG will be expanded to include Google Career Certificates, enabling locals to develop their knowledge and acquire digital skills for jobs in high-growth fields....

Consumer Tech News

What Singaporeans googled in 2021

Mark Ko11th December 202111th December 2021

Google has unveiled its Year in Search 2021 lists, which showcases the people, topics, events and places that captured Singapore’s attention this year. The trending searches reflected the strength of...

Consumer Tech News

Google Nest Hub (2nd gen) now available in Singapore

Mark Ko24th November 202121st November 2021

The Google Nest Hub (2nd gen) has reached our Singapore shores and you can get it via the Google Store. What's new? Enhanced speaker with 50% more bass than the...

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New survey finds three in five Singaporeans experienced a personal data breach or knew someone who has, yet 94% persist with poor password practices

Mark Ko31st October 202130th October 2021

Ahead of the year-end shopping season, Google commissioned a digital responsibility study that uncovered a worrying statistic about Singaporeans’ digital habits. Despite having three in five (58%) internet users in...