Google

Google's 'lax privacy policy' blamed for easy access to Gmail accounts by third-party email services

Email services Return Path, Edison, and others are reportedly mining data from Gmail user accounts to sell to marketers and other businesses.

Jul 3, 2018

Google lets third-party developers scan Gmail accounts, report claims

A report by the Wall Street Journal claims that Google allows 3rd-party developers to scan Gmail for information to sell to marketers. The company is yet to respond.

Jul 3, 2018

PlayStation and Xbox will soon meet their staunch rival in Google's gaming console

Under the Project Yeti, Google is expected to launch a gaming console, a video streaming service, and an in-house game studio.

Jul 2, 2018

Oreo 8.1 released to Xiaomi Mi A1, but don't update your Android One phone just yet

After months of testing, Xiaomi released the Android v81. Oreo to the Android One phone Mi A1 in select markets. But, the device owners are advised to not update to the new software just yet, due to certain performance-related bugs and a possible security vulnerability.

Jun 30, 2018

Google invests $22 mn in KaiOS; Will it help feature phones acquire another billion internet users?

KaiOS powers more than 40 million feature phones around the world, including the Nokia 8110 4G, the Alcatel OneTouch Go Flip, and the Reliance Jio JioPhone.

Jun 30, 2018

Tech expert explains how Google Maps tracks real time traffic

Dave Taylor explains how Google Maps work. He also talks about the technology used for helping the devices track traffic while locating destinations.

Jun 23, 2018

Addicted to Facebook? Soon you will know how much time you spend on social media

The social media company is developing a tool to track how long users are on the platform, record average times and the number of sessions.

Jun 23, 2018

Google Pixel 2, 2 XL available for as low as Rs 10,599 on Airtel Store

As part of Airtel Store offer, Google Pixel 2 and the Pixel 2 XL can be purchased for 2,799 monthly instalments for 18 months with huge data benefits of 50GB with roll-over option, Airtel Secure protection covering damage repair, theft and more. Read to know how to buy the Android flagship.

Jun 21, 2018

Google to train 8,000 journalists to sniff out fake news

The focus of the training will be fact-checking, online verification and digital hygiene for journalists.

Jun 20, 2018

Google Chromecast TV may expose your location to potential hackers

According to a researcher, this flaw essentially stems from the basic designs, which are quite widespread in the Internet of Things (IoT) devices, such as Chromecast TV.

Jun 20, 2018

You can now view and reply Android Messages on PCs: Here's how to get started

After years of pleas from fans, Google has finally released Android Messages with Web support for PCs so that users can view and reply to messages directly on computers. Read to know how to set up Android Messages for Windows and Apple MacBooks.

Jun 20, 2018

Google's AI tool can predict a patient's death with 95% accuracy

A newly developed Artificial Intelligence tool by Google can predict a host of patient outcomes, including how long they might stay in hospitals, their odds of re-admission, and the mortality rates.

Jun 19, 2018

Google rolls out Android Messages to send and receive texts from desktop

Android Messages works with Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Safari, and Mozilla Firefox.

Jun 19, 2018

Google YouTube Music, YouTube Premium officially go live: Quick facts

Both the YouTube Music and the YouTube Premium-- will be initially available in select markets including the US, UK and New Zealand, among others. Read to know the key aspects of the Google's new multimedia services.

Jun 19, 2018

Google pushes priority-based notifications on Gmail for Android

Users of Gmail for Android will now be able to classify high priority notifications based on how important an email is.

Jun 18, 2018

Xiaomi Mi A1 tipped to get Android 8.1 Oreo soon: Beta ROM now available to testers

Xiaomi has commenced Android v8.1 Orea beta testing. Read to know how much time the company is expected to take to complete the process and then roll-out it to the public.

Jun 18, 2018

Salman Khan's name pops up when searched for 'worst Bollywood actor' on Google, Twitter in splits

Salman Khan is one of the biggest stars in Bollywood while Google is the world's most popular search engine, but when you search 'worst Bollywood actor' on Google, the results are bitter, though we wonder why.

Jun 16, 2018

Motorola One Power spec-sheet leak: All you need to know about upcoming Android One phone

Lenovo-owned Motorola in collaboration with Google Android One programme is reportedly planning to launch a new pure Android Oreo-powered smartphone One Power soon. Read to know the key features of the upcoming device and which model it will be replacing in the market.

Jun 11, 2018

Can't see the match? Google will make it easier for you to follow

For Android users, Search will allow fans to pin real-time scores on the home screen from any mobile browser or from the Android app. Users simply need to find the match they want, tap and drag it to the home screen to pin it.

Jun 10, 2018

No AI for weapons, surveillance says Google after employees protest

Company responds to pressure from employees to cut ties with US Military that would violate privacy, cause harm going against the company's norms.

Jun 9, 2018