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Google is not looking to kill its Nexus program as reported
Google is not looking to kill its Nexus program as reported
Over the past few months, there have been various reports that Google is looking to kill off its own Nexus line of Android reference devices. It appears those rumors were not true. 28 Jun 2014
Google I/O 2014: Google unveils Android Auto for your car
Google I/O 2014: Google unveils Android Auto for your car
Google has unveiled its plans for your car, offering a rival to Apple's CarPlay. 26 Jun 2014
Google I/O 2014: 1 billion active Android users per month
Google I/O 2014: 1 billion active Android users per month
Google's Android boss Sundar Pichai announced today at the 2014 I/O developer conference that over the last 30 days there were over 1 billion active Android users. 25 Jun 2014 - 1 comment
Google to possibly acquire video search startup Baarzo
Google to possibly acquire video search startup Baarzo
According to sources, Google is actively in talks to acquire video search startup Baarzo, although it remains unclear whether a final agreement has already been reached. 22 Jun 2014
Google facing a new antitrust complaint in the EU
Google facing a new antitrust complaint in the EU
Search giant Google is now facing another antitrust complaint in the EU, this time from mobile app marketplace company Aptoide. 21 Jun 2014
The Nest Protect is back after recall, and with new price cut
The Nest Protect is back after recall, and with new price cut
The Nest Protect, the company's smoke and carbon monoxide detector, is back in stores following a two month recall over safety concerns about a specific feature. 18 Jun 2014 - 8 comments
Google buys satellite company for half a billion
Google buys satellite company for half a billion
Google has kept its acquisition trend going, purchasing the satellite imagery company Skybox Imaging for half a billion. 12 Jun 2014
Google joins anti-piracy effort to cut ad revenue from rogue websites
Google joins anti-piracy effort to cut ad revenue from rogue websites
Google is part of a new coalition aimed at cutting advertising revenue to websites that offer copyright infringing content. 11 Jun 2014 - 1 comment
Android KitKat up to 13.6 percent share of fragmented operating system
Android KitKat up to 13.6 percent share of fragmented operating system
Despite being a majorly fragmented operating system, at least compared to major rival iOS, Google's latest version of Android, KitKat, has seen its numbers rise relatively quickly. 08 Jun 2014 - 1 comment
Android 4.4.3 continues roll out to Nexus, Google Play devices and now Moto devices
Android 4.4.3 continues roll out to Nexus, Google Play devices and now Moto devices
As of writing, Google is continuing their rollout of the latest version of Android, 4.4.3 KitKat. 08 Jun 2014 - 3 comments
Flickr dumps Google, Facebook logins and demands Yahoo account instead
Flickr dumps Google, Facebook logins and demands Yahoo account instead
Flickr informed users this week that they will no longer be able to use Google and Facebook accounts to login from this month. 08 Jun 2014
EU: Google, Facebook must abide by EU data protection and privacy rules
EU: Google, Facebook must abide by EU data protection and privacy rules
European Union ministers have agreed that firms located outside the European Union must abide by data protection and privacy rules within the 28-member bloc. 07 Jun 2014
Chromebooks get Offline viewing for Google Play videos
Chromebooks get Offline viewing for Google Play videos
Google has released the new Chrome app for Chrome OS, letting Chromebook owners watch films and TV shows from Google Play while not connected to the Internet. 07 Jun 2014
Google ready to buy playlist curating service Songza?
Google ready to buy playlist curating service Songza?
According to new reports, Google is in early talks to buy Songza, the music streaming service that builds playlists based on your mood, or the weather, or even the time of day. 07 Jun 2014
Edinburgh man 'sorry' for murder prank on Google Street View
Edinburgh man 'sorry' for murder prank on Google Street View
A garage owner in Edinburgh has apologized after a complaint was made to police about a murder prank on Google's Street View. 04 Jun 2014
Google to secure e-mail with End-to-End encryption extension for Chrome
Google to secure e-mail with End-to-End encryption extension for Chrome
Google is expanding its efforts to secure e-mail in transit from snooping by working on an end-to-end encryption extension for Chrome, and adding a section about e-mail security to its transparency report. 04 Jun 2014
Chromecast adds new support for sports via Major League Soccer and WatchESPN
Chromecast adds new support for sports via Major League Soccer and WatchESPN
Google has announced extended support for its Chromecast HDMI dongle, including notable sports programming like Major League Soccer and WatchESPN. 04 Jun 2014
Google to provide Internet access with 180 satellites
Google to provide Internet access with 180 satellites
According to a report from the Wall Street Journal, Google is set to spend over $1 billion launching 180 satellites into low-Earth orbit to provide Internet access around the world. 02 Jun 2014 - 6 comments
YouTube starts ranking ISPs for best streaming experience
YouTube starts ranking ISPs for best streaming experience
Google has begun ranking ISPs in order of their streaming experience for customers in an effort to ensure ISPs offer service that allows for buffer-free HD streaming on YouTube. 31 May 2014 - 2 comments
Wow: Here is Google's self-driving car in action, no brakes or steering wheel necessary
Wow: Here is Google's self-driving car in action, no brakes or steering wheel necessary
Google's incredible self-driving car project has taken its next step, with Google unveiling a prototype that does not have brakes nor a steering wheel, thus putting 100 percent of the burden of driving on the car. 28 May 2014 - 15 comments
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