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Android O-Running Sony Xperia XZ1 Spotted In User Agent Profile
A new Sony Xperia handset has been outed by a leak ahead of its official introduction. The device is said to be running Google’s Android O mobile OS out of the box.
Google Android Excellence Launched, Competes With Apple's Refreshed App Store
The search giant kicked off a major redesign of its Google Play store at the Google I/O in May.
Apple, Google Making Chipsets? Pixel 3 Might Have A Custom-Made SoC
The company has reportedly hired Manu Gulati, a former Apple chipset engineer who worked on iPhones, iPad and Apple TV.
Fradulent Email: Business Email Compromise Attack Costs Southern Oregon University $2M
Nearly $2 million stolen from Southern Oregon University in a business email compromise attack.
Google Pixel XL 2: ‘Muskie’ Device Canceled In Favor Of Bigger ‘Taimen’ Handset
A new report claims Google has canceled development for the device codenamed “Muskie” and in favor of the bigger smartphone called “Taimen,” which is now believed to be the Pixel XL 2.
Essential Phone Release Date Will Be Exclusive To Sprint
Essential has confirmed its carrier partner for Andy Rubin’s maiden smartphone.
Father's Day Deals: Apple MacBook, Google Home, Games And Other Gifts You can Buy
Many companies currently have ongoing offers on their products, which would make this an ideal time to buy a gift for your dad.
With Graduation Gifts, It Really Is The Thought That Counts
Families often wonder about the best way to mark the special occasion of graduation.
Google Pixel XL 2: iPhone 8 Rival's Could have Snapdragon 836, LG G6-Like Display, GFXBench Listing Hints
The third Pixel device has been rumored for long, but the listing has finally revealed most features of the device.
Gay Pride Parades 2017: Google Maps Adds Routes For 35 Cities To App
Google Maps added the routes for 35 Pride parades around the world marked by colorful icons.
Siri vs. Alexa vs. Google Assistant: Apple Struggling With Privacy Concerns
Apple reportedly is struggling to boost Siri above its competitors because of employee departures and a culture that prioritizes user privacy.
Air Pollution In US: Google Street View Cars Can Map Pollution Levels
Google Street View vehicles drove around Oakland, California, measuring the pollution levels.
iOS 11 Vs Android O: How New Features On Apple And Google’s New Systems Compare
Here's a rundown of similar features found in both Apple's iOS 11 and Google's Android O.
Should Facebook, Google Censor Extremist Content? Australian Leaders Ask Tech Companies To Fight Terrorism
The prime minister of Australia and leader of the opposition Labor Party have called on tech companies to aid in the fight against terrorism by removing extremist content and breaking encryption for law enforcement.
Google's June OTA Security Update Fixes Mysterious Pixel, Pixel XL Freezing Issue
The freezing issue on the Pixel and Pixel XL smartphones has been around since shortly after their release, and Google's June OTA security update might finally fix it.
Did Russia Hack U.S. Election? NSA Details Attempts To Compromise Election Systems, Report Says
An NSA report published by the Intercept shows the Russian military attempted to hack U.S. companies that produce voting software and hardware, and local government organizations.
The Future Of Artificial Intelligence Is Being Led By Google And Alphabet
Google's AlphaGo has shed new light on what the future might hold for the budding AI industry.
Andy Rubin's Essential Products Might Be Planning On Making Smart Glasses
The Essential Smart Glasses will have a built-in camera like the Snapchat Spectacles, but it can also display digital information on the lenses which is reminiscent of the Google Glass
YouTube Disables Monetization On Offensive Videos
The video-sharing platform has banned 'hateful' videos from monetizing from its advertising network.
Samsung Galaxy Note 8 May Feature S8-Like Infinity Display, But No Android O
The device's 6.7-inch display will have 18.5:9 aspect ratio, up from the 16:9 aspect ratio in its predecessors.
Google Will Bring Ad Blocking Features To Chrome Browser
Google will start supporting native ad blocking within its Chrome internet browser starting next year.
Amazon Updates Alexa With New Features For Home, Apple iCloud Calendar Support
Amazon released a handful of updates to its Alexa home assistant platform.
Google Using Machine Learning To Fight Phishing, Spam Emails
Many Gmail accounts were targeted during a Google Docs based phishing scam earlier this month that tricked users into giving email access to fake Google Docs app.
Samsung Gear VR Gets Chromecast Broadcast Support
Samsung's Gear VR will get Chromecast support for broadcasts.
Google Chrome Bug: Vulnerability Allows Hacker To Discreetly Record Audio, Video
A vulnerability discovered in Google Chrome would allow an attacker to record audio or video from a user's device without the victim knowing.
Siri Speaker To Be Unveiled At WWDC, Apple Already Manufacturing Device Overseas — Report
Apple reportedly already is manufacturing its rumored Siri speaker and is integrating better sound to compete with Amazon's Echo and Google Home devices.
Android O Release Date Details: One Plus 3 Confirmed For Update
OnePlus 3 and OnePlus 3T smartphones will both receive the upcoming software even though they recently were discontinued.
FTC: Amazon Refunding $70M Of Unauthorized In-App Purchases Made By Children
Amazon is refunding $70 million to parents whose children made unauthorized in-app transactions, the FTC says.
Texas Bathroom Bill: Apple, Amazon, Microsoft, Google Lobby Against Proposal
Tech giants including Amazon, Apple, Microsoft and Google are demanding Texas not move forward with a bill that would bar transgender students from using the bathroom that matches their gender identity.
Uber Waymo Lawsuit: Uber Fires Anthony Levandowski, Former Google Engineer At Center Of Case
Former Google engineer Anthony Levandowski has been fired by Uber because of his unwillingness to cooperate in the lawsuit filed by Waymo.