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Emojis To Incorporate Gender Equality In New Plan Proposed By Google At Unicode Consortium
Ahead of the World Emoji Day on Sunday, Google said its plan to introduce emojis depicting women pursuing professions like medicine and business has been approved by the Unicode Consortium.
Google Experimenting With ‘New Hope’ Post-Quantum Encryption To Safeguard Chrome
Google is testing the “New Hope” post-quantum algorithm on Chrome to prevent hacking by quantum computers that can easily crack current secure digital connections.
China To Crack Down On Fake News From Social Media Amid Rumor-Mongering
China’s internet regulator said Sunday that online media cannot report any news taken from social media sites without approval from authorities.
Google Calendar Back Up After Access Interrupted, Social Media Declares Emergency
Many users all over the world were unable to access Alphabet Inc.’s calendar early Thursday, throwing off their daily schedules and creating a buzz on social media.
Oculus CEO Brendan Iribe’s Twitter Account Hacked, New ‘Boss’ Announced
The hacker announced a new CEO through Brendan Iribe’s Twitter account, which was briefly compromised Wednesday.
Google Spain Headquarters Raided In Tax Evasion And Fraud Investigation
Google’s offices in Madrid were raided as part of an investigation into tax evasion and fraud, according to local media.
Care.com Shares Soar 40% Following $46 Million Google Investment
Google has invested $46 million in the online marketplace that connects families to babysitters, caregivers and even pet sitters.
Google-Backed Undersea Cable, Called Faster, Launched Between US, Japan
A 7,200-mile connection between the U.S. West Coast and Japan can carry data 10 million times faster than your cable modem.
EU Regulators Readying Third Google Antitrust Charge, Sources Say
The U.S. search giant is already under fire for allegedly promoting its shopping service and using its Android operating system to squeeze out rivals.
Google Smartphone: Why It Makes No Sense For Alphabet To Build One
When you analyze it, there is no reason for the Alphabet-owned search giant to get into the hardware game.
No, Britons Were Not Frantically Googling ‘What Is The EU?’ Hours After Brexit Vote
Despite claims to the contrary, there weren’t a huge number of people frantically searching for information on the EU post-Brexit.
Google Building Its Own Smartphone To Take Back Control Of Android: Report
The tech giant wants to take back control of its mobile operating system, Android, and is reportedly in talks with mobile operators about carrying the new smartphone.
Google, Facebook Quietly Move Toward Automatic Blocking Of Extremist Videos
The move is a major step forward for internet companies under governmental pressure to eradicate violent propaganda from their websites.
Artificial Intelligence: Google Outlines Five Key Safety Problems For Cleaning Robots Gone Rogue
In a paper, Google researchers have outline five key problems they say need to be addressed before an intelligent machine can be created.
Google Reveals End-Of-Life Dates For Nexus 6P, Nexus 5X, Nexus 6, 5, 7, 9 And 10
Google has listed down the end-of-life dates of Nexus 6P, 5X, 6, 5 7, 9 and 10 in its support page.
Google Reveals List Of Chromebooks That Can Run Android Apps From Play Store Soon
Google has listed down the compatible Chromebooks that will be able to run Android apps very soon via Play Store.
Sun-Powered Phone Chargers Give Refugees In Greece Free Electricity
The first two units of Project Elpis, which means "hope" in Greek, were built by Scottish students with help from a Greek solar tech company.
Android 7: Google Executive Gives Strongest Hint Yet That Android N Will Be Called ‘Nutella’
The man in charge of Android at Google has given the strongest hint yet that Google will name the latest version of Android “Nutella.”
China Clears Way For Cloud Computing Industry In Himalayan Plateau, Despite Immense Obstacles
China has little to show in the way of a data storage and analysis. But big ideas are hard to write off, especially when the Communist Party backs them.
Google Denies Altering Its Autocomplete Suggestions To Favor Hillary Clinton
Google denied claims of bias after an internet video report surfaced Thursday accusing its search of favoring Hillary Clinton.
India Rejects Google Street View Service Over Security Concerns
The decision comes after an analysis by Indian security agencies found that the image-capturing service may be used by terrorists to carry out attacks.
Nexus 2016 Rumors: HTC Nexus Marlin Likely Confirmed, Expected To Be Powered By Snapdragon 821
The appearance of “Marlin” on Google’s source cite confirms the existence of a new Nexus smartphone. A new chipset is rumored to power the smartphone.
Google Founder Larry Page Funding Flying Car Companies Zee.Aero And Kitty Hawk
The Alphabet CEO is personally funding two startups hoping to launch flying cars in the near future, according to a new report.
Millennials’ Healthcare Problems: Insurance Is Terrifyingly Expensive And Highly Confusing For Young Americans, Survey Finds
More young people have gained health insurance in recent years, but they’re neither better educated nor financially equipped to use it.
World’s First Driverless Car Insurance Policy Launched In The UK
As the prospect of a fully autonomous car looms, a British insurer has unveiled a policy that covers vehicles with autonomous driving features.
Magic Leap VR Headset Patent Design Is ‘Not At All What The Product Looks Like’
The Florida-based secretive augmented reality startup, Magic Leap, is developing mixed reality technology to turn the real world into a computing platform.
Alphabet/Google (GOOGL) Annual Shareholder Meeting: Will Nest Hog The Limelight?
Nest, the smart-thermostat maker acquired by the tech giant in 2014 for $3.2 billion, may figure prominently in the meeting Wednesday.
Diversity, Pinkwashing And All Things High-Tech Are On The Agenda At ‘Lesbians Who Tech’ First Summit In Tel Aviv
This year's gay pride celebration in Tel Aviv lauds “Women in the Community” who are making their presence felt in the male-dominated tech industry.
Project Tango Rumors: Lenovo PHAB 2 Pro With 6.4-Inch Display, Multiple Cameras For 3D Mapping To Be Unleashed On June 9
Lenovo is expected to unleash Lenovo PHAB 2 Pro, a Project Tango device, on June 9.
Supreme Court Rejects Google Appeal In Class Action Dispute
The court’s decision not to hear the case leaves in place a lower court ruling that the litigation could move forward as a class action representing advertisers who used the service between 2004 and 2008.


