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Hanukkah Or Chanukah: What Is The Correct Spelling For The Jewish Festival Of Lights?
There continues to be multiple spellings used for the Jewish Festival of Lights.
Switching From iPhone To Pixel? Here’s How To Copy Your Apps, Photos, Texts, Music, Contacts And Calendars
If you recently switched from an iPhone to a Pixel phone, you can copy over your data, including text messages, photos, music, contacts and calendars. Here's an easy guide on how to copy all of your data from your iPhone to your new Pixel or Pixel XL.
Barnes & Noble’s $50 NOOK Tablet Came Pre-Installed With Malicious ADUPS Software
Barnes & Noble debuted its $50 NOOK last month, but forgot to announce that it came with spyware pre-installed on its device.
Android Wear 2.0 Will Be On Two New Smartwatches From Google In Early 2017
Google confirmed it will be shipping two flagship smartwaches in the first quarter of 2017, both of which will make use of the new Android Wear 2.0 platform.
Google Taxes: Company Saved $3.6 Billion In Taxes Using ‘Dutch Sandwich’ Loophole, Report Says
The US tech giant reportedly made use of a system of loopholes known as “Double Irish” and “Dutch Sandwich” to lower its tax burden.
Uber Ends Self Driving Cars' San Francisco Trial After DMV Revokes Registrations
The California Department of Motor Vehicles revoked the self-driving fleet’s registrations Wednesday, forcing Uber to end trials.
Sahara Desert Snow Pictures: What The Rare Weather Says About History And Climate Change In Africa
The rare snow was photographed by a local amateur photographer.
Google Pixel Audio Issues: How To Get Rid Of Static Distortion
Mark Buckman, who first reported audio issues with Pixel smartphones, has found a workaround that involves rooting the device.
Google Rethinking Search Queries After 'Did Holocaust Happen' Results Feature Denial Sites
Following reports that search queries about the Holocaust led to sites denying the event happened, Google is rethinking the way it generates its search results.
Google Privacy Policy: Groups File Complaint To FTC Over Data Collection Policy
Privacy groups have filed a complaint against Google to the Federal Trade Commission regarding the search giant's new policy that combines personally-identifiable data with browsing information gathered by advertisers.
Google Pixel, Pixel XL Speakers Suffering Static Distortion Issue
Numerous Pixel and Pixel XL users are now reporting that their handsets' speakers are emitting crackling and popping sounds when set in high volume levels.
Google’s Self-Driving Waymo Minivans Come With Sensors, New Computer And Major System Updates
Google’s autonomous driving vehicle division Waymo just introduced its latest self-driving minivan prototype.
Foldable iPhone? LG to Supply Apple, Google And Microsoft With Bendable Displays
LG’s display department will supply foldable smartphones to Apple, Google and Microsoft.
Netflix On Google Home: Support Added For Streaming Service
Google has added support for Netflix to Google Home - just in time for binge-watching during the holiday.
Google Pixel Phone Coming To T-Mobile Stores, But It Won’t Sell Them
T-Mobile is getting ready to display the Google Pixel in T-Mobile retail locations, according to new reports.
Google Agrees To Change Email Scanning Process To Avoid Privacy Lawsuit
Google has voluntarily agreed to settle a lawsuit by changing the way it scans emails. The company will soon wait until emails arrive in a user's inbox before scanning for advertising purposes.
AT&T Android November Security Patch For LG G4 And LG V10 Now Available
The AT&T handsets are receiving a minor update.
Android 7.1 Nougat Update: CyanogenMod 14.1 Nightlies Available For Samsung Galaxy S3 And Other Smartphones
CyanogenMod 14.1 nighties are becoming available for a number of smartphones.
Google Daydream: How To Run VR Platform On Nexus 5X, LG V20
Officially, the virtual reality platform is currently compatible only with Pixel series devices and select Motorola handsets.
Google Maps Tests WhatsApp-Like Location Sharing Feature, Other New Features: Report
The company is reportedly working on revamping the Google Maps app with new features.
Slack For Mac, Windows And Chrome Updated Version Features Video Calling For Individuals, Groups
The desktop version of Slack is finally getting video calling functionality, while its mobile app version is stuck with audio calling.
What Is Waymo? Get Aquainted With Google's Self-Driving Car
Waymo, which stands for a new way forward in mobility, is a new company under parent company Alphabet.
Android 7.1.1 Nougat For Pixel, Pixel XL: New Build Fixes Connectivity Problems
The new build is designed around removing connectivity problems.
Netflix VR vs. Hulu VR: Streaming Services Compared
Netflix launched Monday its VR streaming app for Google Daydream on the Play Store.
Flint Water Crisis: Google-Backed App Made Available To Help Residents Find Drinking Water, Filters
A new app developed by University of Michigan students with funding from Google is helping residents of Flint, Mich. find drinking water distribution sites.
Chrome Update: Browser Will Warn Users About Unsecure Websites
A new beta version of Google Chrome now tells users when a website that collects passwords or credit card information isn't using proper security protocols.
Android 7.1.1 Features: Samsung Will Update Galaxy S7 And Galaxy S7 Edge With Latest Version Of Nougat
Samsung confirms the Nougat version it is preparing for the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge.
Google Maps For Android Update 9.42.3 Comes With Navigation UI Modifications
The Android version of Google Maps has an update that comes with a new UI and some modifications for an improved user experience.
Malware, Hacking Is A Serious Game, But Security Experts Warn Against Panic
Security experts speak up on the monetization of random cyber vulnerabilities that rarely pose a threat to the public.
PewDiePie To Quit YouTube? Algorithm Change Accusation Denied By Video-Sharing Website
Popular YouTuber Felix Kjellberg accused YouTube of making changes to its algorithm that affected the discoverability of a user’s content.