
Business / Tech May 12, 2022
Google is remaking search and maps for the TikTok generation
The new features include ways for people to search for nearby items using images and identify physical objects with their smartphone cameras.
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The new features include ways for people to search for nearby items using images and identify physical objects with their smartphone cameras.
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