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Google Doubles Down On VR, Forms New Division To Focus On Rising Technology
With a new division focused on virtual reality, Google will hope to rival Facebook's Oculus VR and others.
Google I/O 2016 Developer Conference Comes To Mountain View This May
This year marks the 10 year anniversary of the first developer day held at the Googleplex headquarters.
iOS 9.3 To Bring 'Night Shift' Mode And Touch ID Notes To Apple Inc.'s iPhone, iPad
The unreleased mobile software also adds a number of features for its CarPlay and Education users.
HTC Vive Pre Hands-On: A Head-Slap Moment In The History Of VR
HTC Vive's front-facing camera means you can step into a virtual world without stepping on the cat or tripping over furniture.
Israel’s MobilEye Wants To Use Your Car To Build A Roadmap To The Driverless Future
An Israeli company at the heart of the driverless car revolution has a unique idea for overcoming one of autonomous driving’s biggest hurdles.
Ford Is Building An Autonomous, Self-Driving Car For the Masses
The first fully self-driving car that Ford produces will not be a luxury vehicle, CEO Mark Fields says.
CES 2016: Meet The Connected, Autonomous And Electric Cars From Faraday Future, VW, GM And Volvo That Will Drive Us Into The Future
The connected, autonomous and electric vehicles that will change the auto industry are on display this week in Las Vegas.
CES 2016: Samsung Smart Fridge Can Watch Food Expire And Generate Shopping Lists
The company's new "Family Hub" appliance provides internet connectivity over a 1080p display.
'Glassholes' Rejoice: Google Glass Is Back In Sleeker, Foldable Form
The geeky computer headset has been revamped. The update is foldable, sleeker and includes improved hardware.
China’s Sweeping New Anti-Terror Law Reflects US Debate Over Encryption
The measure is less intrusive than an earlier version that would have required tech companies to create backdoors that allow authorities to access their data anytime.
Google Begins Testing New Password-Free Log-In System
The new method removes the need for users to remember passwords that are often long and complicated.
How To Take The Best Christmas Photos With Your iPhone: Portrait And Lighting Guide For The Holiday Season
You won't have to rely on flash to get those tricky holiday shots. You won't need a fancy camera either; an iPhone will do.
The Beatles Coming To 9 Streaming Services Including Apple Music, Spotify And Tidal From Christmas Eve
The entire back catalog of the Beatles will be available on nine music streaming services — including Apple Music, Spotify and Tidal — on Dec. 24.
Google Building App To Compete With Facebook Messenger, Others In 2-Billion User Market
Google’s new messaging app will have chatbots that can answer questions, helping the company preserve its lead in search.
Bill Gates Was The Biggest Insider Seller Of 2015
The Microsoft founder sold more than $1.5 billion in company stock this year, with Google founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin also cashing in.
Ford In Talks To Build Google Self-Driving Cars, Catch Up With Competition: Report
An announcement is expected as early as January at the Consumer Electronics Show, according to Automotive News.
Apple Wades Into UK Encryption Debate Criticizing Investigatory Powers Bill
As the British Parliament allows authorities to access private messages, the tech giant warns that hackers would also gain access.
Google Driverless Car Unit Will Target Uber As Part Of Alphabet's Growing Portfolio Of Moonshots
Alphabet could draw revenue from its self-driving car by offering ride-hailing services in major cities and college campuses.
Europe's Sweeping Data Privacy Reforms Put Google, Facebook And Apple In Regulatory Crosshairs
The European Commission is set to implement rules that could see tech companies like Apple, Facebook and Google facing hundreds of millions of dollars in fines if they can't comply.
Google's Android Pay Gains On Apple Pay In Australia With Bank Tie-Ups
Major banks and consumer companies have tied up with Google, giving it an edge over Apple in the lucrative mobile wallet business.
New Indian Startups And Apps Improve Healthcare In Urban India Through Smartphone Technology
Quality healthcare is out of the reach of most poor Indians, but for the middle class, some services are only a smartphone away.
Google CEO Sundar Pichai Outlines Plan To Capture Indian Market With Free Wi-Fi, Recruitment And Faster Access -- But Not Android One
CEO Sundar Pinchai outlined a three-pronged approach, including more Wi-Fi, but it seems Android One may not be a big part of it.
What 'Star Wars' Technology Is Real? Droids, Holograms, Tatooine, But No Death Star Yet
Scientists are probably hard at work trying to recreate the Force in a lab.
Twitter Warns Users About 'State-Sponsored Actors' Targeting Accounts
Among those whose accounts could be threatened are journalists, security researchers and developers.
Say Hello To Our Robot Overlords: Machines Can Now Learn Like People, Sort Of
We don't have to worry just yet about robots taking our jobs.
Google's Quantum Computing Milestone Signals A Revolution Is Coming -- Just Not Anytime Soon
The search giant has published research that claims to show a quantum computer solved a specific problem 100 million times faster than a conventional machine could.
Walmart Pay Launches To Compete With Apple Pay, Android Pay, Samsung Pay And Other Payments Services
But unlike services from Apple and Google, Walmart uses QR codes to facilitate in-store purchases.
Video: Google Patents Needle-Free Blood-Drawing Watch
Speculation that Google’s next piece of wearable technology will be a blood-sucking smart watchthat helps diabetics monitor blood-sugar levels is growing after the tech giant filed a patentapplication for the device.
Apple TV Subscription Service Said To Be On Hold Due To Network Money Demands
Apple has put its TV subscription service on hold due to TV networks seeking more money for their content, with the iPhone maker now set to focus on its App Store, according to reports.
Google Ramps Up Investment In Renewables With Its Largest-Ever Clean Energy Purchase
The tech giant's latest investment would add 842 megawatts to its clean energy capacity -- boosting its renewable energy capacity to 2 gigawatts.


