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Google launches Android Ambient Mode
News November 28, 2019
Androidâs latest Google Assistant powered feature, Ambient Mode, will begin rolling out next week. Google first announced Ambient Mode back in September, telling the world that the feature would turn Android devices into smart devices whenever theyâre plugged in and charging. Basically, whenever an Android phone or tablet is... Read more
Whatâs the big deal about the Google Pixel 4 smartphone?
Uncategorized October 16, 2019
Weâve known a lot about the Google Pixel 4 for quite some time as Google seemed content to leak all the finer details. Weâve known about the new dual camera unit on the back and weâve had a solid idea about the front screen and interesting innovations like Googleâs... Read more
Every app these days seems to have a new dark mode or one in development. This is due in part to the appearance a slick black background can give but also due to recent research from Google that shows darker colors use up less battery power on devices with... Read more
The podcasting world has always been a bit of the Wild West. You’d discover a series through word of mouth or maybe by way of an article listing recommendations. Then it’s on you to use a podcasting app or go to the website to download the episode and listen.... Read more
Google uses its Chrome Canary build to give developers and more advanced web users an early look at experimental features it is working on for Chrome. The build can be unstable, but it offers a unique insight into the future features weâre likely to see added to Googleâs main... Read more
You’re rushing out the door for your commute. You get to the train station. The train doesn’t come when it’s supposed to. And when it finally does come, it’s jam-packed. Now you’re going to be late and your day is off to a terrible start. Today, Google is trying... Read more
With Google Translate, Google Earth, and this new feature for Google Maps, Google is rapidly becoming your most important travel companion. When youâre trying out a new restaurant, it can be difficult to decide what menu items to try. Luckily, Google Maps now has a new feature called âdish-coverâ that helps you... Read more
The online gaming world has been reacting to the much-anticipated reveal of Google’s new streaming service. There was rumour and intrigue, but on Tuesday March 19 Google finally unveiled Stadia â âa new way to playâ. Essentially, Stadia will allow gamers to play across multiple devices. Itâs hoped that... Read more
Google+ will start deleting consumer data on April 2. Now users are being urged to begin backing-up their files. The global brand has officially confirmed when Google+ for consumers will shut down, by releasing a complete timeline. This is something that shouldnât come as a surprise to users. In... Read more
Google quiz tells you how likely you are to fall for phishing – and it’s pretty scary
EmailNewsPrivacy and Security January 29, 2019
Receiving phishing emails or texts is never fun. We all get them and, hey, most of us will be caught out too at some point. But how likely are you to fall for a scam? Thatâs what a new quiz, designed by Googleâs Jigsaw team, hopes to find out.... Read more
Google+ data leak will mean earlier closure – here’s what you need to know
NewsPrivacy and SecuritySocial Media December 11, 2018
Another huge data leak has been revealed by Google, and it may have affected around 52.5 million people. A Google+ data leak will see the platform closed early, after more user data was exposed. This news has been confirmed by Google via a blog post, an investigation is still... Read more
Tech Employees Unhappy At Govt Use Of Their Work
News October 31, 2018
Employees of Amazon, Google and Microsoft raise complaints about Government use of their tech In 2015, Apple drew intense praise and criticism for its refusal to hack one of its own products following the mass shooting in San Bernardino, California. The company claimed to field nearly a dozen requests... Read more
EU, Germany Propose New Tax On Tech Companies
News October 25, 2018
But will it remain temporary? For decades, wealthy businesses and their owners have relied on offshore accounts and registering companies in places like the Cayman Islands in order to avoid paying their fair share of taxes, and the tech industry is no exception. With companies like Amazon, Facebook, Apple,... Read more
Google and Telecoms giant, Orange have officially announced a new partnership to work on laying the âDunantâ transatlantic submarine cable. The new 6,600-kilometer-long data cable will be laid across the floor of the Atlantic Ocean and connect France and the United States. âI am extremely proud to announce this collaboration with Google to build a... Read more
Tech Industry Fighting Back Against Climate Change
News October 17, 2018
Google introduces carbon map tool to help fight climate change. There’s so much focus and media coverage of political reactions to a recent UN climate change report right now, enough that many people are far more interested in the antics of world leaders and crisis deniers than the actual... Read more
Google+ Going Away (For Real This Time) After Massive Leak
NewsPrivacy and SecuritySocial Media October 12, 2018
Did you know it was still going? As social media platforms go, there are a handful of major players standing out from among a countless slew of other websites and apps. Some are niche tools, like J-Date or DateACowboy.com, that cater to a specific target audience. Others, like LinkedIn,... Read more
Alphabet subsidiary, Google, has appealed the record $5 billion fine EU regulators imposed on the tech firm earlier this year. âWe have now filed our appeal of the ECâs Android decision at the General Court of the EU,â Google said in an email to Reuters. Googleâs main argument against... Read more
Alphabet perseveres through complex technological and practical problems to set new records. Alphabetâs High Altitude Loon Balloon system set a new milestone last month by linking 7 balloons together that were flying 600 km apart, and casting the Internet in a 1000 km diameter, and all from just one ground up-link... Read more