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Google VR Standalone Headset: Dedicated Device In The Works, Cardboard Upgrade Expected
But the search giant isn't neglecting Cardboard either. The budget VR headset is expected to get new features as well.
Google (GOOG) Claims It’s Paying Fair Share Of UK Taxes (As Exec Says He Doesn’t Know How Much He’s Paid)
"We believe in paying our taxes, and we want to be seen to be paying the right amount of tax,” Matt Brittin told a parliamentary panel Thursday.
Google Grilling: Search Giant Faces More Questions Over Tax Deal With UK Government
Despite agreeing to pay $185 million to cover 10 years of British taxes, the U.S. company Thursday will face a parliamentary committee.
Google India Head Says Growth In Villages Could Double Country’s Internet User Base To 700 Million By 2020
By 2020, as more Indians living in rural hinterlands come online, the internet user base in the country could double to 700 million.
Google’s Driverless Car Effort Gets Green Light As US Government Says Robots Qualify As Drivers
In a major milestone for the development of autonomous vehicles in the U.S., a transport regulator said robots can meet the definition of drivers.
HTC Nexus 9 Price Slashed By 32%
Amazon is now offering the 32GB and 16GB HTC Nexus 9 for $328.50 and $299.64, respectively.
EU Tax Proposal Expected To Target Multinational Corporations
The measure reportedly would require large companies to disclose their tax rates across the European countries where they do business.
Safe Harbor 2.0: Confusion Reigns As US, EU Send Mixed Messages Over ‘Privacy Shield’ Data-Sharing Rules
A new data agreement between the U.S. and the European Union has been hailed as the replacement for Safe Harbor — but companies are unsure.
Google Driverless Cars Head To Washington State For Bad Weather Trials
To test its autonomous vehicles in more extreme weather conditions Google will begin testing the cars near Seattle.
Asteroid Mining News: Luxembourg, Google Co-founder Larry Page Eye Platinum, Metals, Water In Space
The tiny European country is planning on teaming up with Google co-founder Larry Page to mine minerals in space.
Should I Upgrade To Windows 10? 6 Reasons To Install Microsoft's New OS Now
Microsoft has released a range of updates since launch, and the operating system is in a much better state now.
Stock In Google Parent Alphabet Hits All-Time High After Shattering Q4 2015 Revenue Forecasts
Investors sent the stock of Google’s parent company skyward on Tuesday after it blew past Wall Street forecasts and shed light on its “Other Bets” — which include self-driving cars.
Augmented Reality Startup Magic Leap Valued At $5B As Alibaba’s Jack Ma Joins Board: Report
The Florida-based augmented reality startup has closed another round of funding valuing it at $4.5 billion with Alibaba leading the round.
Google Likely To Manufacture Future Nexus Devices In-House, Like Apple: Report
Google is apparently mulling the idea of manufacturing Nexus smartphones and tablets completely in-house, much like how Apple does it.
Alphabet Inc. (GOOG) Surpasses Apple Inc. (AAPL) To Become World's Most Valuable Public Company In After-Hours Trading
The company’s share price rallied in after-hours trading Monday after it beat expectations when delivering its quarterly financial report.
Alphabet Inc (GOOG) Q4 2015 Earnings: Google’s ‘Moonshots’ Show Big Growth, Bigger Losses
Alphabet's "other bets," such as Google's self-driving car, showed yearly revenue growth of 37 percent — but also significant operating losses.
NBC To Join CBS, NFL Network On Thursday Night Football; Streaming Partner To Come
The NFL will also announce an "over-the-top" streaming agreement soon.
Safe Harbor Deadline Expires As EU-US Officials Fail To Reach Compromise
A data-sharing deal between the U.S. and Europe ran out Sunday, but European Commission leader Jean-Claude Juncker is confident a new deal can be struck.
Microsoft Dives Deep With Underwater Data Centers As Environmentally Friendly Cloud Computing Alternative
Removing the need for expensive and energy draining air conditioning systems, Microsoft’s deep sea data centers could be the future.
UK’s Political Opposition Demands Explanation Of Google Tax Deal
The settlement of about $185 million for the period since 2005 has been greeted with bouquets by the Conservative Party and brickbats by the Labour Party.
Safe Harbor 2.0: US-EU Data Protection Talks Are Coming Down To The Wire
The Safe Harbor deal, which allowed Facebook, Google, Microsoft and others to move user data across the Atlantic, is over. Will a new deal replace it?
GOP Debate 2016 Live Updates: Best Twitter Reactions, Memes And Analysis As It Happens
The GOP presidential hopefuls took the stage Thursday for the final time before Monday's Iowa caucuses.
Asian Stocks Mixed As Investors Await Bank Of Japan, Facebook Leads US Stock Gains
The Bank of Japan is scheduled to give an update on monetary policy at 10 p.m. EST.
EU Shuts Down Tax Loopholes As It Targets Google, Apple, Amazon And Facebook
Google, Apple, Facebook and other U.S. tech companies could face increased tax bills as European Union regulators propose major tax changes to close loopholes.
Google DeepMind’s ‘AlphaGo’ Program Defeats Human Go Champion For The First Time Ever
The immensely complex ancient Chinese board game has long been considered the most challenging one for a computer to master.
Google Glass Shuts Down Social Media Accounts
Google Glass deactivated its Facebook and Twitter accounts over the weekend, signaling an end to Google's push to popularize its wearable internet-linked glasses.
Google Granted Patent For Drone Delivery Mobile Receptacle, Project Wing Gets Boost?
Using infrared communication, the device will allow for safer deliveries than conventional methods, the company said.
What If Tech's Biggest Diversity Problem Is Silicon Valley Itself?
Major tech firms are often based in pricey white suburbs that can alienate some minority job seekers, a black ex-Googler notes.
Google Docs Down For Users Across The Globe
A range of Google services including Gmail, Google Drive, Docs, Sheets and Slides were offline for several hours.
Vine Boss Adds To Twitter Woes By Leaving For Google’s VR Project
Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey may have confirmed the departure of four senior executives, but he failed to mention that the head of Vine is leaving for Google.