Google has unveiled a comprehensive suite of new software features arriving on Android this September, headlined by an AI-powered expansion of the Find Hub platform. Designed to help users keep track of misplaced personal belongings without needing physical Bluetooth tracking tags or extra hardware accessories, the update allows individuals to instruct the Gemini assistant to…
Google bridges the gap between cloud infrastructure teams and the SOC. (Image source: iStock) Digicloud Africa, Google’s enablement partner in Africa and the exclusive distributor of Google Security Operations (SecOps) across Africa, is actively recruiting new partners to take advantage of the ‘massive’ Google SecOps opportunity. Chris Richardson, Head of Cloud Strategy at Digicloud Africa,…
Google Cloud is tailoring agentic AI to regulated industries, launching dedicated Gemini Enterprise solutions for finance and legal professionals. Google Cloud is taking its Gemini Enterprise platform deeper into regulated industries, launching agentic AI solutions for financial services and legal work. The company yesterday introduced Gemini Enterprise for Financial Services and Gemini Enterprise for Legal,…
Google has officially launched the Pixel 11, powered by its new custom Tensor G6 processor. Built to boost both speed and efficiency, the Tensor G6 delivers up to 20% better CPU power efficiency than the outgoing Tensor G5. Paired with Google’s Adaptive Battery software, the Pixel 11 achieves over 30 hours of battery life on…
Google has officially introduced its flagship Pixel 11 Pro and Pixel 11 Pro XL, touting them as the most durable devices in the company’s smartphone history. Both flagships feature a spacecraft-grade aluminium frame paired with Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 display protection, treated with a specialized coating that delivers twice the scratch resistance of previous…
Following an improbable initial leak via a scuba diving discovery, Google has officially launched the Pixel Watch 5. While the smartwatch’s exterior design closely mirrors its predecessor, it introduces major health-monitoring algorithms, expanded storage, and performance tweaks beneath the hood. Read: Google unveils Pixel 11 Pro and Pro XL Rather than overhauling the external hardware,…
Alongside its new Pixel 11 smartphone lineup, Google has unveiled the Pixel Tag, an elongated, pill-shaped item tracker designed to compete directly with Apple’s AirTag and Samsung’s SmartTag 2. Compactly built at 45.7 × 27.9 × 5.1 mm, the accessory is broadly compatible with devices running Android 9 or later, allowing users to pair it…
Google is rolling out a major feature expansion to “Ask Maps,” the conversational assistant embedded within Google Maps. The update introduces agentic capabilities that allow users to order food, book accommodations, and monitor public transit directly through natural language prompts, alongside deep personalization options driven by connected Google services. Read: SpaceX shares plunge after first…
Gregory MacLennan, CEO and co-founder of Digicloud Africa. The first Google Cloud Summit to be held in Africa generated massive excitement in the local market – an indication that the Google AI groundswell is here. This is according to Gregory MacLennan, CEO of Digicloud Africa – Google Cloud distributor for Africa and sponsor of the…
Google’s new selfie verification system adds another layer of identity confirmation for eligible consumer Google accounts. (Image created via ChatGPT) Google has introduced a new account recovery feature that allows users to use a short selfie video as a backup method to regain access to their Google accounts when they are locked out, or unable…
