9to5Google is sharing screenshots of this feature in action, showing a floating shortcut similar to chat heads. This new Google Search shortcut made an appearance within the code of Google Home beta v12.44. Users have the freedom to move it to any corner of the screen. However, users can’t place this floating Search shortcut on the widget grid. This is likely to avoid interference with homescreen widgets. The floating shortcut comprises two buttons for standard text search and voice search, respectively....

The Russian government has made many efforts to restrict the Internet. In this regard, the pressure on technology companies and social networks operating in Russia to remove content and censorship has increased. This is not the first time that Google has been fined for banned content in Russia. Dates back to May, the Federal Service for Supervision of Communications, Information Technology, and Mass Media of Russia, also known as Roskomnadzor, asked Google to remove over 26,000 “illegal” content....

So what is Google launching for the holidays? Well, let’s start with what’s coming to Pixels. Google is making it easier to add holiday cheer to your photos and messages. There are going to be unique designs available from two new artists – Australian husband-and-wife duo DABSMYLA and renowned watercolor artist Yao Cheng Design. You’ll be able to just pick your photos, select your design and rearrange the layout with simple drag-and-drop controls....

Following today’s official announcement of the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro, alongside other products, Google decided to share some stories from a trio of designers that helped to make its latest hardware products look the way they do. And wouldn’t you know it, a lot of thought goes into narrowing things down to really hone in on that perfect aspect of design to provide the visual flair that Google is going for....

Right now, there are plenty of different online stores that sell your favorite products. Prices for the same products differ sometimes, so it’s useful having a unified way to find the best prices. This is where Google Shopping comes in. When you search for a product, you’ll get a list of different stores that sell the product, and it tells you the price that the store is selling it for....