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Google Brings ‘Find the Look’: Search an Entire Outfit at Once With New Android Update

2+ hour, 4+ min ago  (749+ words) Google has announced a major Android update in Nigeria, introducing an upgraded version of Circle to Search that allows users to search for multiple items at once within a single image. The new feature, powered by Gemini 3 technology, includes a…...

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pulse.ng > story > hide-google-ai-overview-in-search-2026022412243535787

Want to Hide Google AI Overviews? Here’s How to Do It

3+ day, 1+ hour ago  (758+ words) Google Search no longer looks the way it used to. If you've searched for something recently, you may have noticed a large AI-generated summary sitting at the top of your results page. That feature is called AI Overviews, and it's…...

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pulse.ng > story > knorr-serving-singles-8-nigerians-whose-friends-are-using-food-to-find-them-love-2026021415410049249

Knorr Serving Singles: 8 Nigerians Whose Friends Are Using Food to Find Them Love

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (501+ words) Swiping right is so 2020, as Gen Z have logged out of the dating apps and handed over the reins of their love lives to their friends " the ones who actually know them and their green flags. Real-life endorsements now trump…...

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pulse.ng > story > google-search-valentines-nigeria-2026-2026021207441985715

What Nigerians Are Searching for This Valentine’s, According to Google

2+ week, 1+ day ago  (646+ words) Valentine's Day in Nigeria is getting a serious upgrade in 2026. New Google Search data shows that Nigerians are moving beyond the usual dinner-and-roses routine. This year, it's about personalised experiences, glow-up dates, Galentine's parties, money bouquets, and long-distance love. Nigerians…...

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pulse.ng > story > why-you-should-update-your-apps-regularly-2026021014174613217

Skipping App Updates Could Put Your Data at Risk

2+ week, 3+ day ago  (599+ words) Apps aren't just a convenience, they are central to daily life. Our devices depend on apps that function reliably. Ignoring updates can cause glitches, slow performance, or even security risks, which is why understanding the importance of updating your apps…...

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pulse.ng > story > whatsapp-introduces-strict-account-settings-to-protect-users-from-cyberattacks-2026012815104029524

WhatsApp Introduces “Strict Account Settings” to Protect Users From Cyberattacks

4+ week, 1+ day ago  (822+ words) Cyberattacks on messaging apps are no longer rare or distant events. WhatsApp users around the world are increasingly becoming targets. Against this backdrop, WhatsApp has introduced a new security feature designed to reduce these risks: Strict Account Settings. In its…...

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pulse.ng > story > google-search-lets-you-ask-follow-up-questions-using-ai-2026012814113732018

Google Search Now Lets You Ask Follow-Up Questions Using AI

4+ week, 2+ day ago  (789+ words) Google has taken a notable step in how people use its search engine by letting users ask follow-up questions directly from AI summaries in Search results. This update, powered by Google's newest artificial intelligence model Gemini 3, makes the search experience…...

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pulse.ng > story > meta-is-introducing-premium-subscription-plans-for-instagram-facebook-and-whatsapp-2026012714435377882

Meta is Introducing Premium Subscription Plans for Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp — But Is It Worth Paying For?

4+ week, 2+ day ago  (818+ words) Meta hasn't revealed every detail yet, but reports suggest that each app will have its own premium set of features, rather than a single subscription across all three. Some of the highlights include: Creative and productivity tools: Premium users might…...

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pulse.ng > story > tiktok-down-major-outage-hits-us-2026012610183456013

TikTok Down: Major Outage Hits US Users Following Ownership Change

1+ mon, 1+ day ago  (608+ words) Imagine finally winning a long, exhausting battle to keep your favorite app, only for it to stop working the moment the celebration starts. That is exactly what happened to millions of people in the United States this weekend. Just days…...

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pulse.ng > story > group-calls-are-coming-to-whatsapp-web-2026012317545272501

Group Calls Are Finally Coming to WhatsApp Web

1+ mon, 3+ day ago  (822+ words) WhatsApp is quietly working on a feature many users have been asking for over the years: voice and video calls for group chats on WhatsApp Web. If it rolls out as planned, users will be able to start or join…...