Google experiment surfaces Instagram, TikTok videos in Search

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Google isn't new to indexing videos on its Search platform. But the focus was mostly on desktop-oriented video sites like its own YouTube. Now, the search giant is shifting the focus to the mobile, social media space. Google is experimenting with a new search feature that highlights Instagram and TikTok in a "Short Videos" carousel. It only works for specific terms and shows easy-to-tap thumbnails for relevant videos.

The test is still in its pilot stage, and it works on either your browser or the Google Search app on Android and iOS. Google didn't say if or when it will introduce the carousel to more searches and users. It's a sensible move from the company because if you can find the video you're looking for right from the browser, you're more likely to stay on Google's pages and consequently generate ad money. It also helps save time because it makes it easier to surface videos you might miss on those platforms.

Source: Engadget

LG Display to demo transparent OLED at CES 2021

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LG Display's tech demonstration for the upcoming CES 2021 will showcase how its transparent OLED screens will fit in the age of a pandemic. LG will set up a few physical demos for its online showroom. One of the more prominent ones is in a sushi restaurant, where a 55-inch transparent OLED screen lets the diners browse the menu and watch videos while seeing the sushi chef prepare the meal in front of them. The screen serves as a hygienic partition between them.

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Samsung Galaxy Note 10, Galaxy Z Flip devices start getting One UI 3.0 update

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Samsung has begun rolling out the One UI 3.0 update to the Galaxy Note 10 series. The update has started rolling out in Germany, Spain, and Switzerland, with a broader release expected sometime early next year. It brings Android 11 features along with small visual and interface tweaks. Samsung started beta testing this user interface update back in the fall. 

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip has also started receiving the update in Europe and Nigeria. It includes the December 2020 security patch.

Source: The Verge + GSMArena

Apple removes app that promotes secret parties during the pandemic

Perhaps our initial question is why this app was allowed in the first place. But Apple just took out Vybe Together from the App Store this week. It's an app that promotes private parties, which shouldn't be happening during the COVID-19 pandemic. The tagline on the company's now taken-down site goes, "Get your rebel on. Get your party on." 

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