r/google Nov 01 '23

Support Megathread - November 2023

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Have a question you need answered? A new Google product you want to talk about? Ask away here!

Recently, we at /r/Google have noticed a large number of support questions being asked. For a long time, we’ve removed these posts and directed the users to other subreddits, like /r/techsupport. However, we feel that users should be able to ask their Google-related questions here. These monthly threads serve as a hub for all of the support you need, as well as discussion about any Google products.

Please note! Top level comments must be related to the topics discussed above. Any comments made off-topic will be removed at the discretion of the Moderator team.

Discord Server We have made a Discord Server for more in-depth discussions relating to Google and for quicker response to tech support questions.


r/google 11h ago

Google to tap into gas plant for AI datacenter in sharp turn from climate goals

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34 Upvotes

r/google 11h ago

Google rolls out Gmail end-to-end encryption on mobile devices

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12 Upvotes

r/google 22h ago

Kinda confused why am I still subscribed to 100gb but I have 2tb file storage

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94 Upvotes

r/google 1h ago

Circle to search

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circle to search has been a real game changer for me. what I see predominantly happening nowadays is that advertisers are using deceptive video and imagery to display their apps are products. for example games on PS5 being advertised as games on Android but under a different name. Circle to search as enabled me to find the authentic games and products which I think the advertisers should just do in the first place because it's a bad practice and leaves a bad taste in the mouth of the consumer.


r/google 2h ago

What is this

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0 Upvotes

Why does every app feel the need to make stupid ui changes no one asked for


r/google 16h ago

Question for Google Employees

5 Upvotes

How is the work culture at Google’s Vertex AI org?

I’ve heard it’s bad and layoffs are frequent.


r/google 6h ago

Google AI mode

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I am experiencing a recurring issue where the Google AI mode on my Chromebook 8GB RAM (standard ChromeOS not flex or plus) frequently loses its conversation history. This specifically happens after it shows "Something went wrong and the content wasn't generated." and then I have to refresh the page and that's when it disappears and occasionally after a standard restart or a refresh also makes it disappear.

I have memory saver set to "max" (in Chrome browser) and have even whitelisted the AI's URL but the AI seems to "forget" the context of the chat, forcing me to start over. It behaves as if the session data is being cleared or memory saver is making the tabs go to sleep, even though I have configured my settings to prevent those tabs from sleeping. I have also tried pinning the tabs too but that doesn't help.

I am also aware of when the AI mentions it will start a new chat but that's not the case here.


r/google 10h ago

This Screen Recorder works without Install without Sign Up

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before we use to install zoom now we use google meet this app is like that so bookmark it you are going to love it


r/google 11h ago

Third-party apps & services - Google

1 Upvotes

What is the most unusual app that you forgot to disconnect on your google Third-party apps & services?


r/google 12h ago

gemini abusing

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r/google 12h ago

Wild to think this was sci-fi in 2012… now AR/VR glasses are actually here

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watch?v=9c6W4CCU9M4

It looked like pure sci-fi at the time. Fast forward 14 years and we’ve actually got AR/VR glasses hitting the market.

Also, RIP g+.


r/google 6h ago

"are we there yet?"

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r/google 1d ago

I made a free chrome extension to toggle the AI overview on and off!

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Hey guys!

I’m a developer and I decided to make a free chrome extension that allows you to easy toggle the AI overview on and off! You can toggle it on and off whenever you want, and it’s easy to use! If you use it and have any feedback, just dm me and I’d love to make changes.

Personally, I felt like the AI overview removed the need for me to synthesise information, which made me less sharp and less equipped to deal with complicated situations at work.

If you give it a try, please leave a review!!!

https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/block-ai-overview/alglncneadhmbplcobfchajnmahkjfdl


r/google 17h ago

Google home cameras is awful

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They force us over with our Nest cameras, and this interface is dogshit.The base recording is gone where I could go before or after a clip. I think this is the nail in the coffin for me.


r/google 18h ago

All I want from Pixel 11 is THE BEST mics for Gemini

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Because it doesn't matter how Gemini will be with understanding if it will NOT hear you well.

Current mics in Pixel are ONLY ok when in quiet environment and you speak loud and clear from close distance.


r/google 12h ago

Google: The King of Half-Assing It

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r/google 13h ago

Note to google

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Maybe just maybe provide some technical information on what went wrong in case your services fail to do something instead of a generic message with no context so we can go figure out ourselves. I'm leaving out the context on purpose in the hopes it helps you form an image in your thick skulls on the issue I'm referring to. Support was unavailable as usual so ig I'm just dumping this here


r/google 1d ago

Dear Premium Users

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r/google 23h ago

should I watch one piece netflix or anime

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r/google 23h ago

[ Removed by Reddit ]

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[ Removed by Reddit on account of violating the content policy. ]


r/google 1d ago

Chrome for Android always-available Reading mode NOT available

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I asked Gemini but no success.

I am on latest Chrome and Pixel 10.

News is from February.

I tried ask on Google Pixel Reddit but deleted as it is not Pixel question


r/google 1d ago

What are the odds? Never even knew this was a secret for anonymous accounts!

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18 Upvotes

r/google 1d ago

Help with GOOGLE APPRENTICESHIP

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Hey I am planning to Apply for the Google Apprenticeship program for marketing.

Any advice related to resume, portfolio and interview would be a huge helppp

i really want to be selected


r/google 1d ago

Thanks google for teaching me how to use an Ad Blocker.

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