The story of Google’s ill-fated attempt to wrest the control of social media from Facebook is a story we all are aware of. Now, in a soon to be published book on…
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Google Beats Oracle In Java Copyright Case
Google has won a major jury verdict with software firm Oracle that will defeat Oracle Corp.’s claim to a $9 billion slice of Google’s Android phone business.
Google wants to get rid of passwords
Through its new Project Abacus, Google wants to make Android smartphone apps completely password free by analysing how people use their phones. In the recent I/O developer conference, Google announced that the…
A major flaw in Android Qualcomm can affect over 60 per cent phones
According to the recent reports, the chips manufactured by Qualcomm, which are used in 60 per cent of the Android phones have a major flaw that allows hackers to gain access to…
Google Android Pay UK has finally been launched
After almost 8 months of launching in the US, Google Android Pay UK is finally here. The Silicon Valley Giant, followed in Apple’s footsteps by launching its own payment system. Now Android…
Google faces 3 billion Euro EU Anti-Trust Fine
As the European Commission puts the final touches at Brussels in the seven yearlong case against Google for online search abuse, the Silicon Valley giant can expect a fine of about 3…
Google Cardboard VR headset has arrived in the UK
After full two years of its official launched, the Google Cardboard VR headset has finally been made available in the UK. A single folded piece of cardboard is available on the Play…
Google is testing new look for search results with black links
Google is bringing a big change to its search results interface by switching blue coloured links with black links and the internet is freaking out over it. Some of the Google users…
Facebook has lost the first round of face tagging suit
It seems like the bad news isn’t stopping for Facebook. According to today’s reports, Facebook has officially lost the first round of biometric suits against them. A US judge rejected Facebook’s request…
EU Red Tape and the UK Tech Sector: Too Much at Stake to Gain From a Brexit
In the politically charged climate surrounding the acrimonious and highly divisive subject of Britain’s proposed exit from the European community, or “super-state” according to some, the issue of red tape is a…
OpenAI Initiative is Just the Shot in the Arm AI Research Desperately Needs
For a billionaire looking to leave a lasting impact on the future of humanity, Elon Musk probably couldn’t have chosen a better field than AI research. There is something inherently seductive about…
Android N will have pressure sensitive screens, a lot like Apple’s 3D touch
It looks like Google is trying to compete against Apple by introducing all the new features of the iPhone to Android N. Apple had proudly introduced pressure sensitive touch in iPhone 6s…
Android N now available for Nexus phones
Google introduced the second developer preview of its much awaited Android N today. Some of the factory images of the Developer Preview 2 were released on Android’s official website. Users can directly…
Thanks to Google, Android Two Factor Authentication can be Compromised
If you use a smartphone running Android, then it’s time you started paying much more attention to your security. A design flaw has been found in Android’s connection to Google services which…
Go World Champion Has Been Defeated by an Artificial Intellegence
Earlier today artificial intelligence development won another victory with the defeat of Lee Sedol, the world champion of the ancient game of Go. Go, a 3,000 year old Chinese game, has long been…