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Google Photos Updates Add Redaction Tool, Virtual Wardrobe, and AI Editing

Google has expanded its Photos app with five major updates, including a new 'Redact' tool for blurring sensitive data, a global rollout of the 'Wardrobe' virtual closet feature, and new 'Moods' filters. These updates, announced on September 24, 2026, integrate with Gemini Spark for AI Pro and Ultra subscribers in the US, while other features like 15 new Remix templates are available in select regions.

via Engadget|

#ai-features #gemini-spark #google-photos

technology10 months ago•1 min saved

Google to retire its dark web monitoring tool in February

Google is discontinuing its free dark web monitoring tool in early 2026, citing user feedback that it didn't provide helpful guidance after detecting personal information leaks. The company will focus on developing tools that offer clear, actionable steps for users to protect themselves.

via Engadget|

#cybersecurity #dark-web-monitoring #data-breaches

technology10 months ago•3 min saved

Google Discontinues Dark Web Report Tool After One Year

Google will shut down its Dark Web Report tool in February 2026 due to its limited helpfulness, encouraging users to rely on other security tools like Password Manager and 2-Step Verification to protect their personal information online.

via 9to5Google|

#dark-web-report #google #online-security

technology1 year ago•1 min saved

Google ordered to pay $425 million for privacy violations

A California federal jury ordered Google to pay $425 million for unlawfully collecting user data even after users disabled tracking, covering around 98 million users and 174 million devices, with Google planning to appeal the verdict.

via The Verge|

#class-action-lawsuit #google #privacy-tools

technology1 year ago•1 min saved

Google ordered to pay $425 million in privacy breach lawsuit

A federal jury in San Francisco ordered Google to pay $425 million for collecting data from users who had disabled tracking features, in a class-action lawsuit alleging privacy violations; Google plans to appeal the decision.

via Axios|

#data-collection #google #lawsuit