Google is expanding customization options for Search and Discover, allowing users to add their preferred news sources to personalize results.
The feature gives users greater control over the content they see when searching and browsing Google Discover. Users can now curate which news outlets appear in their feed, filtering for sources that match their interests and preferences.
This update builds on Google's existing customization tools. Users can already hide specific sources or topics, but the ability to add favorites represents a more direct way to surface preferred publications.
The change applies to both Search and Discover experiences across devices. It aims to address user demand for more granular control over information sources, particularly as concerns about content personalization and algorithmic filtering remain relevant.
Google has made several updates to Search customization in recent months, positioning personalization as a key feature differentiator as the search landscape evolves.
Two US senators have demanded answers from TikTok about an experiment that deliberately withheld a safety feature from 10% of US users. The test included a teenager who later died by suicide.
UK cinemas are considering restricting Meta's smart glasses to combat film piracy, with the UK Cinema Association noting that local chains may introduce camera-blocking policies.
Alphabet's Waymo has developed a proprietary chip designed to enhance robotaxi performance and reduce reliance on external semiconductor suppliers like Nvidia.
Waymo disclosed technical details about the powerful computing system driving its autonomous vehicles, including processor specifications and hardware suppliers. The trunk-mounted hardware performs up to one quadrillion operations per second.