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Android Security Risk: Popular Free VPN Apps Put Users At Risk, Researchers Find
A recent study by security researchers found a number of popular Android VPNs are riddled with malware and fail to take the proper steps to protect user activity.
Fake News Sites Banned: Google Removes 200 From Ad Network For Misleading Users
Google eliminated more than 1.7 billion bad advertisements in 2016 and removed nearly 200 websites from its advertising network for masquerading as news sites.
Google I/O 2017 Date, Venue And What To Expect: Android O Coming Soon?
The technology giant announced Android 7.0 Nougat operating system for mobile phones at the 2016 edition of the event.
Google Home: What To Do When Google Assistant-Powered Speaker Becomes Unresponsive
The primary reason why Google Home devices become unresponsive has been uncovered.
'Pokemon Duel' App For Android, iOS Released
The mobile strategy game is now available for Apple and Android users.
New Chromebooks Released In 2017 Can Run Android Apps
Google's Chromebooks will be able to run the same apps found on Android smartphones.
Who Is Ed Roberts? Activist For Disability Rights Honored By Google Doodle On 78th Birthday
Ed Roberts, the co-founder of the World Institute on Disability, was featured on Google's homepage doodle Monday.
Tesla Will Have Smartphone-Like Regular Iterations Of Its Cars
"Tesla will never stop innovating," Musk tweeted on Saturday.
New Nexus, Pixel Feature Instant Tethering Follows Technology From Apple’s Mac, iPhone Shared Internet Functionality
The new Android-only feature reportedly functions in a similar fashion to how Mac devices obtain internet connection from iPhones without manually turning on the feature on the latter.
Google Having A Hard Time Matching Pixel, Pixel XL Demand
Google’s Pixel and Pixel XL smartphones are getting a very enthusiastic response from consumers, but the Mountain View giant is struggling to provide sufficient supplies to meet the demand.
Snapchat Targeted Advertising: How To Opt Out Of Ads On Snapchat
Snapchat has reached an agreement with third-party data broker Oracle Data Cloud to start allowing advertisers to target users using third-party data.
Google To Launch 'Low-Cost' Android One Smartphones In U.S.
The international Android One lineup will come to the U.S. this year.
Google Maps Getting Parking Availability Descriptions, New Atmosphere Feature Soon
Google is in the process of adding parking availability data to its Google Maps app.
Google+ Feedback-Inspired Updates Will Hide Low-Quality Comments, Bring Back Events And Add Zoom To Web Version
Google’s content curation platform, Google+, will soon see the addition of new features.
Google Android Creator To Launch New Smartphone
Essential, run by former Google executive Andy Rubin, will also produce a product family of home consumer electronics.
Android 7.1.1 Nexus 5X And Nexus 6P Problems: Nougat Brings Bluetooth Issues To Google Handsets
More issues are popping up on Google devices after the Android 7.1.1 Nougat update.
Artificial Intelligence: EU To Debate Robots’ Legal Rights After Committee Calls For Mandatory AI ‘Kill Switches’
In a report approved Thursday, the European Parliament's legal committee also mulled over proposals to designate robots as “electronic persons” with specific rights and obligations.
Tesla's Supercharging Plans Explained: Paid Supercharging Access After Jan. 15
If you are planning to buy a Tesla Model X or S, you will have only until Jan. 15 to avail free lifetime access at Tesla’s Supercharging stations.
Google Maps Update: How To Hail An Uber Using Google Maps
A new update to Google Maps allows users to hail an Uber without ever leaving the app. Here's how to do it.
Android Nougat Samsung Galaxy S7 Download Begins: OTA Update Hitting Unlocked Models First
The Android Nougat update for the Samsung Galaxy S7 is now official.
HTC Sense Companion: AI-Enabled Voice Assistant Competes With Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa
The secondary display on the just-launched HTC U Ultra is where the new voice assistant 'lives,' according to the company.
Android Wear 2.0 Launching Next Month, Google Said In Letter To App Developers
Google has finally revealed when its next smartwatch operating system will be available to app developers.
Android 7.1.1 Nougat Nexus 6 Problems: Persistent Speakerphone Echo Troubles Users
Learn about the issues plaguing the Nexus 6 post-Nougat update before installing.
Samsung Galaxy S7 Android Nougat Update: How To Download the Update Rolling Out Next Week
The official Android Nougat update from Samsung is finally expected to come to Galaxy S7 devices next week.
Google Beta App Update: Weather, Nearby Restaurants, My Events Added To Google Now Home Screen
Google has reportedly added new shortcuts to the Google Now home screen in its beta app for Android.
Android Nougat Samsung Galaxy S7 Download May Commence Jan. 17 Following Soak Test
The Android Nougat update timeline for the Galaxy S7 is progressing.
EU Countries Roll Out Proposals To Curb Targeted Online Ads By Companies Like Google, Facebook
The European Union has laid out new rules that would limit how companies like Facebook and Google track users to deliver targeted ads.
Pokémon Go China Launch Being Evaluated By State Censor Due To Security Risks
Pokémon Go and other augmented reality games are unlikely to roll out anytime soon in China where they are being evaluated for potential security risks.
Oculus VR Built With Stolen Technology? Update: Facebook Fights Claim
Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg may have to testify in a $2 billion lawsuit filed by ZeniMax Media, which alleged that Oculus stole its technology.
Foldable Smartphones: Samsung Patents Fold-Out Smartphone Concept
Samsung was awarded a patent for a fold-out smartphone. It is unclear if the company has any plans to mass produce the device.