By Vlad Savov, TheVerge.com, October 4, 2016 The future of Android is here Following an absolute deluge of pre-event leaks and revelations, Google’s new Pixel and Pixel XL smartphones are now finally official. Differentiated primarily by the size and resolution of their screens — 5-inch 1080p display on the Pixel and 5.5-inch Quad HD panel on… Continue reading Pixel ‘phone by Google’ announced
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Google reportedly dropping the Nexus brand name from its phones
By Nick Statt, TheVerge.com, August 30, 2016 And moving away from stock Android Google’s newest smartphones won’t be Nexus devices after all. According to Android Central, Google is dropping the Nexus branding with its two upcoming, HTC-made smartphones. Instead, the company is expected to market the devices under a different name and to lean heavily on… Continue reading Google reportedly dropping the Nexus brand name from its phones
The Best Chromebook You Can Buy
By Jacob Kastrenakes, TheVerge.com July 26, 2016 Next time you buy a cheap laptop, look long and hard at Chrome OS If you’re looking for a cheap computer, the first thing you should do is check out just how much you can get with a Chromebook. Chromebooks are increasingly looking like the perfect laptops for… Continue reading The Best Chromebook You Can Buy
Google adds Three network to Project Fi's family to improve international speeds
By Paul Miller, The Verge.com, July 12, 2016 Project Fi is already good for international travelers. The flat rate of $10 per gigabyte (the same price for using data at home) is better than what you typically get charged by a US carrier when you’re out of the country. But truly “pro” travelers with capable… Continue reading Google adds Three network to Project Fi's family to improve international speeds
Malware uses Google Talk to make malicious phone calls
By Nathan Collier, malwarebytes.com, June 20, 2016 We found a new piece of mobile malware, Android/Trojan.Pawost, that’s using Google Talk to make malicious calls. As soon as the malicious app is opened, a blank Google Talk icon pops up in the notifications of the mobile device. Wait a couple of minutes, and all of a… Continue reading Malware uses Google Talk to make malicious phone calls
Google, Canadian media outlets launch AMP websites
By Emily Chung, CBC News, June 2, 2016 Accelerated Mobile Pages will load up to 4 times faster, use less data on your smartphone Starting today, when you use your smartphone to search for news stories on Google’s search or Google News in Canada, your top search results will be notably different than they were… Continue reading Google, Canadian media outlets launch AMP websites
With Instant Apps, Google Aims to Make the Web and Apps One
By Cade Metz, Wired.com, May 20, 2016 LET’S SAY A friend texts you a 360-degree 3D photo of the new kombucha brewery in his basement. This is one of those self-consciously tech-savvy hipster friends who uses all the latest smartphone apps. And well, you don’t. You don’t have that 360-degree 3D photo app, and frankly, you… Continue reading With Instant Apps, Google Aims to Make the Web and Apps One
What to expect at Google I/O 2016 developers conference
By The Associated Press, May 18, 2016 Watch the keynote from Google CEO Sundar Pichai LIVE starting 1 p.m. ET Google is expected to dive deeper into virtual reality and artificial intelligence Wednesday during an annual conference that serves as a launching pad for its latest products and innovations. Although Google keeps its plans under… Continue reading What to expect at Google I/O 2016 developers conference
Startup aims to take over highways with self-driving big rigs
By The Associated Press, May 17, 2016 Otto, launched by former Google engineer, aims to retrofit all U.S. trucks with self-driving tech Picture an 18-wheel truck barreling down the highway with 36,000 kilograms (80,000 pounds) of cargo and no one but a robot at the wheel. To many, that might seem a frightening idea, even… Continue reading Startup aims to take over highways with self-driving big rigs
Roku says Google is its biggest rival to build the operating system for smart TVs
By Ben Popper, The Verge, April 26, 2016 CEO Anthony Wood sees Roku’s future in licensing and advertising Roku is best known as a maker of a set top box that provides customers with access to streaming service on their TV. But it’s main business is actually licensing its technology to other companies who… Continue reading Roku says Google is its biggest rival to build the operating system for smart TVs