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The Motorola Nexus 6 is finally here, and as expected, it's a titan
The Motorola Nexus 6 is finally here, and as expected, it's a titan
Although most of its specs and even its design had been leaked in the past weeks, Google and Motorola still had a few tricks in store for what should easily be the most powerful smartphone ever created. 15 Oct 2014 - 2 comments
Google+ is here to stay, says new social media boss
Google+ is here to stay, says new social media boss
New Google head of social media Dave Besbris has denounced rumors that Google+ could be getting downsized in light of the abrupt departure of former boss Vic Gundotra. 11 Oct 2014 - 5 comments
WSJ: Google's 5.9-inch Moto-built Nexus 6 is real, ready for launch this month
WSJ: Google's 5.9-inch Moto-built Nexus 6 is real, ready for launch this month
Google will unveil their massive Nexus 6 in the coming weeks, says the WSJ, seemingly confirming weeks of rumors and leaks from Android-based media. 11 Oct 2014 - 6 comments
Tech dominates Interbrand's 'Best Global Brands' report
Tech dominates Interbrand's 'Best Global Brands' report
Topped by Apple and Google, the tech world once again dominated Interbrand's 'Best Global Brands' rankings. 09 Oct 2014
Report: Google strangely tried to buy Cyanogen, makers of the custom Android ROM
Report: Google strangely tried to buy Cyanogen, makers of the custom Android ROM
According to a new report, Google tried to buy Cyanogen Inc, the makers of the popular and fast custom Android ROM, CyanogenMod. 03 Oct 2014 - 8 comments
Mock picture plus specs revealed for Motorola Nexus 6, aka 'Shamu'
Mock picture plus specs revealed for Motorola Nexus 6, aka 'Shamu'
9to5Google has reported on the upcoming Nexus 6/Nexus X today, posting a mock image and full specs of the upcoming Android reference device. 25 Sep 2014 - 4 comments
The BPI sends their 100 millionth DMCA URL takedown notice to Google
The BPI sends their 100 millionth DMCA URL takedown notice to Google
According to a new report, the BPI (British Phonographic Industry) industry trade group has sent nearly 275,000 DMCA takedown notices, encompassing 100 million URLs. 22 Sep 2014 - 3 comments
HTC confirmed as partner for new Nexus 9 Android reference tablet
HTC confirmed as partner for new Nexus 9 Android reference tablet
According to the WSJ, Google has selected HTC as its partner for the upcoming Nexus 9, the company's new Android reference tablet set for release in the coming months. 22 Sep 2014 - 1 comment
Android L will be fully encrypted right out of the box
Android L will be fully encrypted right out of the box
Android L will be fully encrypted by default, says Google, part of smartphone makers ongoing efforts to thwart snooping from the NSA, police or other government agencies. 19 Sep 2014 - 5 comments
Google settles with FTC for $19 million over unauthorized in-app purchases
Google settles with FTC for $19 million over unauthorized in-app purchases
Just a few weeks after Apple settled over the same policy, Google has settled with the FTC over their in-app purchasing policies. 05 Sep 2014
Report: Motorola Nexus X leaked by French retailer, confirms Android Lemon Meringue Pie
Report: Motorola Nexus X leaked by French retailer, confirms Android Lemon Meringue Pie
Thanks to a new blog post, we have a few screenshots of the alleged Nexus X built by Motorola. 27 Aug 2014 - 1 comment
Android L is really 'Lemon Meringue Pie'
Android L is really 'Lemon Meringue Pie'
A few documents and lines of code seem to suggest that Android L will get its dessert nickname in due time: Lemon Meringue Pie. 24 Aug 2014 - 1 comment
Google receives a million takedown notices daily
Google receives a million takedown notices daily
According to a new report, Google received over 1 million takedown notices per day over the last week, for a total of 7.8 million for the week, 10 percent higher than the previous record that was set just one week prior. 24 Aug 2014
HTC-built Nexus 8 tablet has awesome specs
HTC-built Nexus 8 tablet has awesome specs
If a new leak is to be believed, the upcoming Nexus 8.9 tablet will have awesome specs to go along with the latest Android operating system. 08 Aug 2014 - 3 comments
Barnes & Noble now working with Google for same-day delivery of books in some metro areas
Barnes & Noble now working with Google for same-day delivery of books in some metro areas
Book retailer Barnes & Noble is now working with Google for same-day delivery of books in some metro areas including Manhattan in New York, West L.A. and San Francisco. 08 Aug 2014
Yahoo search market share falls to 'all-time low'
Yahoo search market share falls to 'all-time low'
According to the latest comScore data, Yahoo's search market share has reached an all-time low, at just below 10 percent. 19 Jul 2014 - 1 comment
Google will no longer call games with in-app purchases 'free'
Google will no longer call games with in-app purchases 'free'
As part of their resolution of a European Commission concern, Google has announced that it will no longer call free games that also include in-app purchases free. 19 Jul 2014 - 1 comment
Apple snitched on Google to FTC over apps and kid purchases
Apple snitched on Google to FTC over apps and kid purchases
Earlier this year, following Federal Trade Commission (FTC) efforts, Apple was forced to look deeper into apps that would have allowed kids to make purchases without their parent's consent. 10 Jul 2014 - 2 comments
Google bans pornography from its ad network
Google bans pornography from its ad network
Google has banned the advertisement of pornography on its ad network, specifying sites that contain graphic sexual acts with intent to arouse including sex acts such as masturbation. 07 Jul 2014 - 1 comment
Songza officially acquired by Google
Songza officially acquired by Google
A couple of weeks after it was reported that Google had offered $15 million for curated playlist streaming music service Songza, the deal is now official. 04 Jul 2014 - 1 comment
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