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Self Driving Cars: Google, Ford, Uber and 2 others launch coalition

By Zubera - Apr 27, 2016 06:57 AM EDT

Alphabet Inc.'s Google unit, Ford Motor Co., the ride-sharing service Uber and two other companies said in a statement, "it will work with lawmakers, regulators and the public to realize the safety and societal benefits of self-driving vehicles."

Google.com is a 'partially dangerous website,' Here's Why

By Jenn Loro - Apr 21, 2016 11:12 AM EDT

Google’s Safe Browsing tool marked its own URL, Google.com, as ‘partially dangerous’ after the tool found some harmful user-generated content. But as Google explained, it’s an automated routine for the tool to search for any suspicious content on the billions of URLs it scans every day.

Apple Apps Dominates Phone App Industry

By Jenn Loro - Apr 21, 2016 11:08 AM EDT

Apple App Store generates more revenues than Google App Store, despite registering fewer downloads than the latter, according to a report by analytics firm App Annie.

Facebook Comes Up With New Research Lab; Pirates Google Exec to Supervise It

By Jenn Loro - Apr 15, 2016 08:20 AM EDT

Former DARPA chief and Google’s ATAP director has recently jumped on board Facebook to lead ‘Building 8’- the social networking giant’s R&D equivalent. Zuckerberg is banking on her immense wealth of experience in creating cutting-edge innovations that connect R&D with product development.

Google Helps You Manage Your Free Time and Stop Procrastinating

By Jenn Loro - Apr 15, 2016 08:20 AM EDT

To celebrate Google Calendar’s 10th year, Google rolled out ‘Goals’ – a mobile feature that helps people hyper-organized goals in their already full and most oftentimes cluttered schedules. The app is pretty self-learning as it analyzes and learns from the user’s previous interaction with goals.

Google Android Update Gives You Voice Control Over Your Smartphone, Apps, Settings

By Kanika Gupta - Apr 13, 2016 03:16 PM EDT

Google takes the accessibility of its smartphones to the next level as they enable users to control their smartphones with voice commands.

Nexus 5: Alll you need to know about the Phone

By Ajay Kadkol - Apr 12, 2016 06:56 AM EDT

It was all good while it lasted! Being a Nexus user since 4 years now, I gotta admit that even though I miss external features like customizations like app replacements according to alphabetic orders or even some other minor stuff, the Nexus 5 was a solid phone which lasted me good two years!

Google Play removes Taliban app on its Play Store over Hate Speech Concerns

By Ajay Kadkol - Apr 08, 2016 03:17 PM EDT

Internet tech giants Google also the acquirers of Android OS have removed a propaganda app created by Taliban militants over hate speech concerns.

Apple and Google are together fighting the All Writs Act, nationwide.

By Ajay Kadkol - Apr 01, 2016 02:39 PM EDT

In a report published and compiled by maps of every state, both the tech giants are now compelled to give in to hack mobile devices in the name of All Writs Act.

Google Strengthens Gmail Security to Prevent Phishing, Malware and Hacking

By Daniel Lee - Mar 24, 2016 04:32 PM EDT

Google is pushing hard to make Gmail as safe as it can possible. The search engine Giant rolled out few new features designed to prevent phishing, malware and hacking.

VIZIO + Google = Future of TVs?

By Ajay Kadkol - Mar 24, 2016 12:05 AM EDT

In a massive advantage to internet search giant Google, the California based consumer electronics firm Vizio teams up with Google for the future of TVs introduced about implementing entertainment control system built in-to Google’s streaming service Chromecast, rather than their competitors Apple.

FBI Determined To Unlock iPhone Without Apple's Help

By Jenn Loro - Mar 23, 2016 06:57 AM EDT

In a surprising turn of events, the US Justice Department asked the court to cancel its Tuesday hearing regarding its controversial attempt to force Apple to hack into the iPhone of one of the San Bernardino attackers using new software. With the temporary respite from the legal tussle, FBI cautiously hopes that the potential workaround would give them results without Apple’s help.

Android Stagefright Hacking Threat Is Real, Cyber Security Firm Confirms

By Jenn Loro - Mar 22, 2016 06:54 AM EDT

A simulated 'Stagefright' hack threat is real according to a cybersecurity firm- a possibility that now puts hundreds of millions Android devices on potential security threat. Google thanks the security community for the research and vows to regularly release fixes to protect users

Samsung Galaxy Note 5 Release Date And Rumors: What You Should Expect With The Latest Marshmallow

By Jenn Loro - Mar 16, 2016 08:18 AM EDT

Samsung Galaxy Note 5 and other Galaxy handsets finally receive Android 6.0 Marshmallow update months after the original scheduled release was canceled last year. But reports suggest that ongoing OS update issues is likely to force Samsung to launch another version of the firmware update.

Google's AlphaGo Takes Over The World in Go Challenge Series Against Top Human Go Player

By Jenn Loro - Mar 14, 2016 07:29 AM EDT

Google’s AlphaGo dominated Lee Sedol in a best-of-five Go series- a landmark AI victory in a highly complex and often unpredictable Chinese board game against a human player. But Lee’s victory in the fourth game also proved that the machine is far from infallible.

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