Gadgetory

if you write a review on google it could end up in a google advertisement I'm Bridget Carey and this is your cnet update google is following the footsteps of Facebook and is taking Google+ reviews Plus Ones and other endorsements and using them in display advertisements google updated its terms of service to specify that your google+ profile name and photo may appear in ads on the site but you can opt out so if you gave a good rating to a restaurant a product or business Google may put your review and face with the ad marketers just love throwing your face and name in an ad because as consumers we listen to the opinions of people we know you can learn more about this or opt out by going to Google+ settings and look for shared endorsements people are also getting worked up about a privacy change facebook recently made there was a setting that prevented people from finding you if they typed in your name in the search box Facebook removed it for most users but for those that had the no search setting turned on Facebook will be removing it that means if you're on Facebook anyone can find you Facebook is sending out reminders about the change in the coming weeks it's a little confusing but just keep in mind to go through your settings and review what info is public and what is seen by friends only in other tech annoyances it seems the blue screen of death always associated with a Windows crash is now occurring on the new iphone 5s some iphone owners are writing on apple support communities and Mac rumor forums complaining of a bug which causes the screen to flash blue and then reboot the videos posted online show the crash happens when multitasking between apps and while using the numbers app which is part of apples iWork sweet switching gears let's take a peek into the future with an early glimpse of what could be the next version of android on the upcoming Nexus 5 smartphone Italian tech website total android has published leaked images of what likely is android 4.4 nicknamed cat it's loaded on what could be Google's next phone there are also details indicating there's an improvement on voice-activated Search a new camera shortcut from the lock screen and a different app drawer but this isn't the first leaked earlier the tech blog gadget helpline published some screenshots that indicated there are options built-in for printing and for managing payments we're expecting Google to officially unveil it very soon that your tech news update but you get more details at cnet com / update from our studios in New York I'm Bridget Carey