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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
Google ended up passing on huge $5 billion acquisition of foreign company last year
Google ended up passing on huge $5 billion acquisition of foreign company last year
Google has disclosed that it passed on a $5 billion deal for an unknown foreign company last year, a deal that would have been one of its largest ever. 22 May 2014 - 2 comments
Google acquires 'magic' translation app Word Lens
Google acquires 'magic' translation app Word Lens
Google has acquired Quest Visual this week, the developer of the camera-based translation app Word Lens. 18 May 2014 - 1 comment
Android Silver program to replace Nexus line of devices?
Android Silver program to replace Nexus line of devices?
According to multiple reports, Google has an Android Silver program in the pipeline, one that will replace their own Nexus devices. 30 Apr 2014
Google's hotel and restaurant search integrated to Android
Google's hotel and restaurant search integrated to Android
Google has updated its search engine for Android, better integrating the company's hotel and restaurant search features. 26 Apr 2014
Google buys communications technology patents from Foxconn
Google buys communications technology patents from Foxconn
Foxconn has confirmed the sale of numerous communications technology patents to Google, although figures were not disclosed. 26 Apr 2014 - 1 comment
Apple, Google, Intel, Adobe settle over wages scandal
Apple, Google, Intel, Adobe settle over wages scandal
Tech giants Apple, Google, Intel and Adobe have settled and will pay $324 million over accusations that the companies conspired to keep wages/salaries down in Silicon Valley. 26 Apr 2014 - 6 comments
Google refunds Android users of Fake AV app
Google refunds Android users of Fake AV app
Google has given a refund to Android users after a paid Anti-Virus app in the Google Play store was shown to do nothing. 25 Apr 2014 - 3 comments
Chromebooks may soon be unlocked with smartphones
Chromebooks may soon be unlocked with smartphones
A feature spotted in the Chrome OS dev channel may indicate that Chromebooks will soon be unlocked using a smartphone. 19 Apr 2014
Google, Facebook becoming 'too powerful', German media boss says in open letter
Google, Facebook becoming 'too powerful', German media boss says in open letter
Google and Facebook have come under fire from a powerful source in Europe concerning their business practices and treatment of Internet users' privacy. 19 Apr 2014 - 3 comments
Smartphone 'Kill Switch' to curb growing theft problem in U.S.
Smartphone 'Kill Switch' to curb growing theft problem in U.S.
Can a pledge from the smartphone industry to include anti-theft features in all smartphones sold after July 2015 stop the 'apple picking' problem in U.S. cities? 19 Apr 2014 - 8 comments
Android app security gets upgrade with malware installation scans from Google
Android app security gets upgrade with malware installation scans from Google
Google is making installing apps on your Android device a bit more secure by offering malware scans during installation for apps installed from outside of the Google Play Store. 12 Apr 2014
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