1. EASILY TOGGLING BETWEEN ENGLISH AND INDIAN LANGUAGE RESULTS
Four years ago, Google Search made it easier for Hindi-speaking users to flip between English and Hindi results for a search query, by introducing a simple ‘chip’ (or say ‘tab’) that they could tap to see search results in Hindi. In fact, since the launch of Hindi chip and other language features, Google had witnessed more than a 10X increase in Hindi queries in India.
Well, the recent update is that Google Search now allows you to toggle your Search results between English and four more Indian languages: Tamil, Telugu, Bangla, and Marathi.
2. UNDERSTANDING WHICH LANGUAGE CONTENT TO SURFACE, AND WHEN
Typing in an Indian language in its native script is typically more difficult, and can often take three times as long, compared to English. As a result, many people search in English even if hey really would prefer to see results in a local language they understand.
Over the next month, Google Search will start to show relevant content in supported Indian languages where appropriate, even if the local language query is typed in English. This functionality will also better serve bilingual people who are comfortable reading both English and an Indian language. According to Google, this feature will roll out in five Indian languages: Hindi, Bangla, Marathi, Tamil, and Telugu.
3. ENABLING PEOPLE TO USE APPS IN THE LANGUAGE OF THEIR CHOICE
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THE PATHLESS
As the last hunter surviving, you are supposed to explore forests and tundras with your eagle companion to uncover puzzles and hunt down corrupt spirits.
Snippets of announcements made by Google at “L10n” event
Breaking down language barriers to unleash the benefits of the Internet for all Indians
SOUTH OF THE CIRCLE
Set in 1964, South of the Circle tells the story of Peter, a Cambridge academic whose aircraft gets crashed somewhere in Antarctica. As he explores Antarctica, in search of help—fighting the cold— to save himself and his pilot, he flashes back to his life at the university and his relationship with a fellow lecturer, Clara.
IS THIS THE RENAISSANCE OF THE PC?
Around the year 2000, the term “tablet PC” was coined. Ten years later, in 2010, we saw the first headline – “The PC Officially Died Today”1 – and a near decade long debate began, with most tech pundits convinced that the PC would be extinct by 2020.
IN 2021 RESKILLING & UPSKILLING SHOULD BE YOUR FOCUS TO ACCELERATE CAREER GROWTH
IN 2021 RESKILLING & UPSKILLING SHOULD BE YOUR FOCUS TO ACCELERATE CAREER GROWTH
FACEBOOK LAUNCHED ITS MUSIC-MAKING APP “Collab” IN THE U.S.
Facebook has publicly launched Collab, an experimental music-making app that first launched as an invite-only beta back in May. Available on the App Store as a free download for iPhone (iOS 13.0 or above) users in the U.S., Collab basically allows you to create short-form music videos by combining up to three independent videos. Whether you’re a professional musician, shower-singer, or just like tapping your feet to the beat, there’s a spot on Collab for you.
SELF-CLEANING ROBOTS HELPING REDUCE GERMS AT HOTELS: KNOW WHAT EXPERTS HAVE TO SAY
Guests at hotels expect a welcoming reception, pleasant and well-arranged lobby and a spotless, comfortable room to use overnight during their travels.
RECORD AND CREATE VIDEOS IN MULTIPLE ASPECT RATIOS ON THE MOVE
Clips, Apple’s video creation app for iOS, receives its biggest update yet with highly requested features that make it easier than ever for anyone to pick up an iPhone or iPad and start creating fun, multiclip videos — no editing experience needed.
Microsoft announced Dynamics 365 Project Operations in India
Microsoft has announced the general availability of its Dynamics 365 Project Operations solution across India.
Paytm partnered with Suryoday Small Finance Bank to empower MSMEs with instant digital loans
India’s home-grown digital financial services platform Paytm recently announced its partnership with Suryoday Small Finance Bank to empower MSMEs with instant digital loans that are otherwise unable to access financial services from traditional banking players.
GOOGLE ENDS SALE OF ADS USING INDIVIDUAL WEB TRACKING DATA
Google says it won’t develop new ways to follow individual users across the internet after it phases out existing ad-tracking technology from its Chrome browser, a change that could shake up the online advertising industry.
How to Troubleshoot Your Internet Connection
Do you have a full house of social distancers working, gaming, streaming, and news binging, all at the same time? Before you schedule a service call with your cable company, check out our tips for troubleshooting your internet connection.
How to Make Your Android Phone Less Annoying
It’s hard to unplug these days. PCs, tablets, smartphones—even a large selection of home appliances—can wirelessly connect to the internet at the push of a button. Devices buzz with emails, notifications, and status updates at all hours of the day, making it hard to concentrate. Your Android phone is no exception—but there are ways to make it less annoying.
FACEBOOK SAYS IT WILL PAY $1B OVER 3 YEARS TO NEWS INDUSTRY
Facebook, following in Google’s footsteps, says it plans to invest $1 billion to “support the news industry” over the next three years.
LOST IN TRANSLATION
Hey Siri, why don’t digital assistants understand people who don’t sound like white Americans?
GOOGLE FIRES AI MANAGER WHO PROTESTED HER PEER'S DEPARTURE
Google has fired a leader of its artificial intelligence ethics team in the fallout from the recent departure of another former employee involved in the same field.
Life Changing
I was happily married, happily employed, just plain happy. Until the accident
IN SEASON Chickpeas (GARBANZO BEANS)
Chickpeas appear in early recordings in Turkey well over 5000 years ago. India produces the most chickpeas worldwide but they are grown in more than 50 countries. An excellent source of carbohydrates, protein, fiber, B vitamins, and some minerals, they are a nutritious staple of many diets. The name chickpea comes from the Latin word cancer, referring to the plant family of legumes, Fabaceae. It is also known by its popular Spanish-derived name, the garbanzo bean. Kidney beans, black beans, lima beans, and peanuts are other familiar foods found in this legume family.
MAJOR AUSTRALIAN MEDIA COMPANY STRIKES GOOGLE NEWS PAY DEAL
Seven West Media has become the largest Australian news media business to strike a deal with Google to pay for journalism in a partnership announced this week before the nation’s Parliament considers draft laws to force digital giants to pay for news.
IN SURPRISE MOVE, FACEBOOK BLOCKS NEWS ACCESS IN AUSTRALIA
In a surprise retaliatory move Thursday, Facebook blocked Australians from sharing news stories, escalating a fight with the government over whether powerful tech companies should have to pay news organizations for content.