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The Verge on MSN · 1h

Google’s ‘Ask for Me’ uses AI to call local businesses for you

Google is trying out a new tool that lets AI call businesses to ask questions for you. The feature, called Ask for Me, collects information about the pricing and availability of a service, but it’s only available for nail salons and auto shops for now.

Mashable on MSN · 4h

Google launches AI bot to call businesses for you about prices and availability

For people who hate making mundane phone calls, Google has an AI solution.

Android Authority · 6h

Google's latest experiment calls local businesses to check prices and availability for you

Google has introduced "Ask for Me," a new experimental feature in Search Labs that automates calls to local businesses.

Google offers 'voluntary exit'

The Verge on MSN · 6h

Google offers ‘voluntary exit’ to all US platforms and devices employees

Google started off 2024 with some layoffs. It hasn’t taken similar steps (yet) in 2025, but employees are fearing the worst. And if the Platforms and Devices team is anything to go by, there’s ample reason for concern.

TechCrunch · 5h

Google issues ‘voluntary exit’ program for Android, Chrome, and Pixel employees

Google SVP Rick Osterloh issued an internal memo to the Pixel/Android/Chrome team Thursday, announcing a “voluntary exit program.” TechCrunch has

Android Authority · 5h

Google’s Pixel and Android employees in the US are being asked to step aside voluntarily

Google is offering a voluntary exit program to its US-based employees working on Pixel, Android, Chrome, ChromeOS, Fitbit, Nest, and more.

Google Maps Reveals If It Will Change Name of Gulf of Mexico

Mexico president to Google: Wrong to accept Trump's Gulf of Mexico name change

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum on Thursday said Google is wrong to change the name of the Gulf of Mexico on its Google Maps platform after U.S. President Donald Trump ordered the body of water be renamed the "Gulf of America.

CBS News on MSN · 2d

Google Maps users in U.S. will see Gulf of Mexico renamed Gulf of America and Denali changed to Mount McKinley

Google will rename the Gulf of Mexico and Alaska's Denali on its maps for users in the U.S. following President Trump's controversial executive order.

U.S. News & World Report · 10h

Mexico President Presents Letter to Google About Gulf of Mexico Name Change

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum on Thursday presented a letter the government is sending to Google arguing the Google Maps platform should not accept the change made by President Donald Trump to rename the Gulf of Mexico,

5h

Google taps into retro arcade nostalgia with this in-browser Breakout clone

Google's got a new Breakout game hidden in your browser that's just waiting to eat up all your free time today.

6h

Google's New 'Ask for Me' Search Feature Uses AI to Make Calls

Google today started rolling out a new experimental "Ask for Me" feature that's available as part of Search Labs. Google ...

16h

New Android, Google Play Security Update—2.3 Million Apps Blocked

Google has confirmed it has blocked more than 2.3 million apps as it publishes a new Android and Google Play security ...

9hon MSN

Grab the Google Nest Doorbell for 22% off and get better home security

If you'll be away on vacation or soon, or you'd like to up your home's security, the Google Nest Doorbell is a great option, ...

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