Google News Shifts Focus

By Digital Trends Staff September 2, 2007

Google News Shifts Focus Google News is changing its focus. For the last five years it’s offered links to news articles from all over the Web, but it will start hosting articlesfrom four news agencies, which will give it the chance to generate ad revenue from the news. Google News will run articles from The Associated Press, thePress Association of Great Britain, Canadian Press, and Agence France-Presse, whichwill be featured under their own brands under a licensing agreement. Agence France-Presse recently dropped a suit against Google for using its text and photos on Google News without permission. The new agreement will not affect the ranking of articles in search results. This licensing of articles is actually very similar to the way Yahoo orthe MSNBC portal on Microsoft have licensed news for over a decade.

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Usually $229, Walmart has the Google Nest Video Doorbell for $80

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If you're looking at Ring video doorbell deals and realizing you want something a little different, check out the Google Nest Video Doorbell deal at Walmart. Usually priced at $229, it's down to $80 for a limited time only. A great addition for anyone wanting to keep their home more secure or simply answer the door more effectively, the deal is likely to end soon. Let's take a quick look at what to expect when you purchase.

Why you should buy the Google Nest Video Doorbell
Considered to be one of the best video doorbells, the Google Nest Video Doorbell is great for security and not missing an important visitor. It's hardwired so you'll need to put a little more effort in than a battery version, but it means no need to recharge the device. Once set up, it's able to stream 24/7 so you can check in on who might be around your home at all times.

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Google Home vs. Apple HomeKit: which is the best smart home platform?

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Apple HomeKit and Google Home are two of the best smart home platforms around. HomeKit is tightly regulated by Apple, which allows it to offer a streamlined experience that works flawlessly with all products in its catalog. Google, meanwhile, offers more freedom -- its catalog is much larger than HomeKit and developers are largely free to use the software as they see fit. Google Home also recently received a massive overhaul, making its app more user-friendly than ever before.

But is Google Home or Apple HomeKit the better smart home platform? From compatible smart home gadgets to required hubs, here’s a look at HomeKit and Google Home to help you decide which is best for your setup.
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The best Google Home tips, tricks, and Easter eggs

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Google Home is one of the best smart home platforms of 2023. Some of its benefits are obvious -- such as being able to dish out voice commands or check in on all your gadgets in one location using the smartphone app -- but others are a bit more obscure. In fact, some of the best Google Home features can’t be found without a bit of digging.

To help you get the most out of Google Home, here’s a long list of tips, tricks, and even a few Easter eggs to maximize the system’s potential. Whether you’re looking to easily connect all your smart home gadgets or just want a funny trick to show off at your next party, there’s bound to be something you didn’t know about Google Home listed below.
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