It took her on a “trip” to the “falls.” Just in case we weren’t becoming overly reliant on Google Maps: A Polish tourist fell into a canal in Venice, Italy after the ubiquitous navigation app allegedly led her astray, per an Instagram video going viral. “When Google Maps says ‘go straight’ but you’re in Venice,” … Read more
I wasn’t planning to try on Kate Hudson’s yellow “How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days” dress from my office desk this week. But that’s what happened when I downloaded Doppl, Google’s new AI fashion experiment that lets users virtually try on any outfit. Think Alicia Silverstone’s digital closet in “Clueless” — but AI, … Read more
Travelers might not know that Google Flights has a lowest-price guarantee. Google already offers fliers a chance to see if their trip is priced low, high or average for the time of travel, but now they’re testing a program that will guarantee you have the lowest price — and they’ll pay you back if not. … Read more
Did they Google it? Google might be one of the most popular search engines on earth, but many people are just discovering how it got its unusual name. The title’s etymology has come to light via a resurfaced post on the forum platform Quora, in which a user inquired: “Is Google an acronym?” This prompted … Read more
Safety first! Singer Bebe Rexha was photographed Friday night wearing protective goggles during the second to last show of her “Best F’n Night Of My Life” tour after the singer was struck in the eye by a fan who hurled a cell phone at her. Rexha, 33, donned the shades and sparkly blue top while … Read more