This is Getting Ridiculous
This was my reaction to the rumored Google–Perplexity deal, in which AI company Perplexity offered to buy Google Chrome for $34.5 billion at the same time the DOJ is trying to force Google to sell Chrome. This is a bad deal for multiple reasons. First of all, the DOJ should not be forcing Google to […]
Google Maps Set To CHANGE Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America
Hello, this is TheTechBoy with a special article. Google announced that it will rename the Gulf of Mexico the Gulf of America after the official United States database, the GNIS, updates its name. This change will also affect Mount Denali, the US’s highest mountain, which will be re-re-named Mt. McKinley in the […]
How To Time Travel With A Computer
Hello, this is TheTechBoy with a special article. When doing internet research, you may want to see what people were saying in the past. This can help you find news articles in the past or information that would be harder to find in today’s SEO-optimized culture. This is how you do it. 1. Open Google.com. […]
The DOJ Gets Testy With Google
When I first heard about the Department of Justice (DOJ) attempting to break up Google, my immediate reaction was disbelief. “Are they serious?” I thought. I mean, why would anyone think splitting off Chrome and Android from Google would benefit anyone? To me, it just seemed like a bunch of out-of-touch politicians […]
Google Is Not Apple
Google is not Apple and they need to stop it. Google launched the Pixel 9 series with the base model starting at 799 USD, bringing it in line with the iPhone 15 and Samsung S24 launch prices. However, at least Samsung has the decency to provide a telephoto camera and DEX support […]
My New Favorite Gooogle Feature!!!
Hello, this is TheTechBoy with a special article. Have you ever wanted tabs on your Google mobile application? Now you can experience a similar feature, much like YouTube’s picture-in-picture (PiP) mode, but for your Google searches. It’s called Google PiP in search. 1. Ensure PiP is Enabled on Your Android Device: – First, […]
Pixel 8a Leaked
Hello, this is TheTechBoy with a special article. The Google Pixel 8a has allegedly LEAKED online. It is rumored to have a 6.1 90 hz display, a 64-megapixel main camera, and a Tensor G3. If this is true this is a good compact phone. For context, Samsung’s flagship S10 Plus from 2019 only had […]
Google Lens Tips
Google Lens is a useful application built into the Google app, the Chrome app, and the Chrome browser. I have a helpful tutorial on how to use it here, but I will give a few tips. Mobile: If you are on Amdroid it is baked into the search bar of the device. It […]
Four Reasons Google Chat Is A Bad Chat App
Hello, this is TheTechBoy with a report about Google Chat. UPDATE 4.25.23 TO DELETING MESSAGES Google Chat is Google’s free chat application. All you need is a Google Account. All you have to do is visit chat.google.com or download the Google Chat app on your Android or IOS device. So it sounds good but why […]
What if Yahoo bought Google in 2002?
Hello, this is TheTechBoy with a special article. Today I will be asking a good question. What if Yahoo bought Google in 2002? In 2002, Yahoo offered Google Three Billion USD to acquire the company. Google said no and held out for Five Billion USD. The deal fell through. As some of you may […]