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Google Creates Artificial Intelligence Program Smart Enough To Learn From Its Mistakes
Deep Q-Network is the first computer program capable of teaching itself to succeed at a wide variety of tasks through trial and error.
Google Inc. Announces Phase One Of Its Plan To Kill Travel Sites Like Expedia Inc.
The tech giant will feature flight deals within its main search page.
Google Inc. Planning Investment In Jawbone, Report Claims
The two companies have not yet reached an agreement, so the deal could still fall through.
New Apple Watch Ads Give A Closer Look At The Luxury Wearable
A 12-page magazine spread showcases life-size images of the soon-to-be-released smartwatch.
Yahoo Looks To Break Google’s Mobile Monopoly With Search-Friendly Apps
Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer plans to enlist developers in a quest to break Google's stranglehold on the mobile search market. But is it too late?
Google Hopes To Avoid Facebook Censorship Criticism In Removing NSFW Content From Blogger
Sexually explicit material traditionally has been available on Blogger if site administrators hid it behind a pop-up warning.
Android Apps Can Track Users By Battery Drain, Researchers Say
Google-powered phones can be tracked –- without GPS –- by an algorithm that measures their power usage over time.
Google Strikes Back At Apple Pay With Deal To Put Google Wallet On More Smartphones
Android phones sold through U.S. carriers will have Google Wallet pre-installed as part of the deal.
YouTube Targets Children With New YouTube Kids App For Android
The YouTube Kids app will feature a simplified design that even toddlers can use.
‘Hot Tub Time Machine 2’ Movie Review: Can You Lose Brain Cells In A Hot Tub?
"Hot Tub Time Machine 2" was one gross dip of a sequel that ran off with my towel on a cold night. What an unpleasant mess with few decent moments.
IsAnyoneUp.com's Hunter Moore, 'Most Hated Man On The Internet,' Facing 7 Years On Revenge Porn Charges
Is Anyone Up operator Hunter Moore, 28, made sure his victims' nude pictures would rank prominently in Google's search results.
Google Inc. Will Launch YouTube Subscription Service In 'A Few Months'
YouTube plans to offer a subscription model in the near future, it says.
Google's YouTube To Launch Subscription Model In 'Few Months': Report
Google is set to launch a subscription model for YouTube in a few months, CNBC quoted Robert Kyncl, the online video service's head of content and business operations, as saying.
Amazon ‘Committed’ To Prime Air Drone Delivery, Will Contest FAA Restrictions
Under the current set of proposed rules, operators would be unable to fly drones over anyone not associated with their project.
Google Helpouts To Shut Down April 20 As Interest Wanes
The knowledge-sharing service will formally shut down on April 20.
In The Shadow Of Ivanpah, Another Federally-Backed Solar Thermal Power Plant Gears Up
The nation’s newest solar thermal power plant prepares to come on-line as support for the technology has waned.
Apple Responds To In-App Purchase Backlash With ‘Pay Once And Play’ Deals
In response to complaints from parents and regulators, Cupertino is promoting "Pay Once And Play" games.
Updated View-Master Launches Mattel, Google Cardboard Into VR Battle Against Oculus Rift
Google's alliance with Mattel comes after the toy company's stock has fallen by 30 percent over the past year.
Facebook, Google Will Be Noticeably Absent At Obama's Stanford Cybersecurity Speech Amid Ongoing Privacy Battle
Google, Facebook and other social networks have long complained about government surveillance, as they think it's all for naught.
Samsung Galaxy S6 Could Hit Markets 3 Weeks After Launch With Major Software Upgrades
Samsung employees may have to work some long hours come March 22, as vacation blackout dates often coincide with device launches.
YouTube At 10: Cat Videos Are Still A Thing, Pew Survey Finds
The world's biggest video-sharing site turns 10 this month, and it has played a key role in the transformation of the Internet.
Patently Desperate? IP Litigation Tops Innovation For Legacy Tech Giants IBM, Microsoft, Qualcomm
Erstwhile industry leaders like IBM, Microsoft and Qualcomm see intellectual property rights as their not so secret weapon.
Alibaba, SoftBank Leading $60 Million Investment Round In App Search Startup Quixey: Report
Asian corporations, especially from China, are leading an increasing number of investments into Valley-based mobile technology startups.
Google Inc. Smartwatch Sales Are Lower Than Expected, But Could Accelerate With Android Wear 2.0
Fitness bands outsell smartwatches three to one, analysts say.
Microsoft Hopes To Lure Users With Free 100 GB Of OneDrive Cloud Storage
Online users can score 100 GB of free storage by signing up for Microsoft's Bing Rewards program.
Apple iPhone And Android Theft Down In Major Cities As Kill Switches Roll Out
Kill switches such as Apple's activation lock have made smartphones far less attractive targets for thieves.
Google Will See You Now: Search Giant To Embed Medical Advice In Results
Health-related Google queries will now pull up helpful information, including symptoms and treatments.
Microsoft, Samsung Settle Contract Dispute Over Patents
Microsoft sued Samsung last year in a federal court in New York, accusing Samsung of breaching a collaboration agreement.
Facebook Continues Push Into Video Market With New Daily Show From The Young Turks
The new show, "Final Judgment," will be posted on The Young Turk's Facebook page Monday through Friday.
For Twitter, There's Still One Thing That Matters: User Growth
A worrying sign for Twitter: Instagram is growing much faster.