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Google I/O 2016 is scheduled for May 18-20
The annual developer conference hosted in San Francisco by Google has been scheduled for 2016.
Google wants to stream the NFL’s London games, Apple does too
The National Football League (NFL) sends teams overseas annually to play games in London as a way to…
Google robotics chief heads to Toyota
James Kuffner, the head of Google's robotics division and a part of the original team that worked on…
Google toots own horn with links to apps on homepage
If you have a new smartphone or tablet, whether Android or iOS based, Google hopes you will consider…
Free bubble level tool discovered inside Google Search
A Google employee speaking over on Reddit has revealed a free bubble level tool within Google Search and Google…
[Deal] Google Play’s year-end sale covers all sections of the store
Closing out 2015 with great deals on games, movies, television shows, music, and books is none other than…
Google is testing a new login feature
Google is testing a new feature allowing users to login to their Google account on a PC, Mac…
Google Spotlight Story Special Delivery is a nice YouTube gift for the holidays
If you have not heard of Google's Spotlight Stories platform, then Google hopes you may pay attention to…
Google uses fingers to demonstrate variety in new ad
Google posted two new video advertisements that just like so many others, show off some of the best…
NBC News partners with YouTube to present January’s Democratic presidential debate
This Saturday, ABC News will be hosting a debate featuring candidates from the Democratic Party seeking nomination to…
Google to continue rewards program in 2016 to help keep Drive safe
As big as Google is and with the resources available to devote over 500 software engineers and security…
Templates head to Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides apps
Google brought templates to the web versions of Docs, Sheets, and Slides a few months ago. Now the…
Google adds data-only support to Project Fi, Apple tablets included
When Google launched the service, Project Fi supported just one phone. Project Fi started with the Nexus 6…
[Deal] Want a $20 Best Buy e-gift card? Use Android Pay with your Nexus
Next time you're out for a stroll, stop by any store where Android Pay is accepted and get…
Google rolls out another update to the Google+ web preview
When Google announced they were opening a preview version of the next overhaul to their Google+ social media…
Google’s Pichai enters the fray over immigration policy
In recent weeks several sources have been stoking the flames of intolerance on the coat tails of recent…
Screenshots on Android are now as straightforward as ever
Google is introducing a new way to take screenshots, one that will be accessible to anyone with an…
Google simplifies Drive search to be snappy
Google Drive is turning four years old in April, and if you've been with the cloud storage solution…
Google has a $499 hybrid in the Pixel C
This holiday season, Google has a new tablet for you to consider. The Pixel C debuted earlier this…
Los Angeles and Chicago considered for Google Fiber
The expansion of Google Fiber will continue, this time with larger volume, as the second and third largest…
Andy Rubin eyes return to Android
Andy Rubin, one of Android's co-founders, might be returning to the very industry that he helped shape years…
What’s coming to Nexus devices next week? New emojis!
What do you normally seek in a software update? Probably bug fixes and security patches, but also new…
Songza folds into Google Play Music in early 2016
More than a year ago, Google acquired Songza to bolster its music streaming efforts with personalization. But Songza…
Fossil Q Founder smartwatch listed as ‘coming soon’ on the Google Store
The Fossil Q Founder smartwatch launched a few days ago with a $295 price tag. The watch runs Google's…
FCC filing suggests Google expanding Project Loon in U.S.
Although Google's Project Loon is being developed as a way to bring Internet access to underserved markets around…
Google sheds some light on EU’s requirement to keep some info out of the light
Back in 2014, the European Union's courts decided individuals covered by their jurisdiction had a right to not…
Deals teased by Google as Black Friday looms
Google utilized two of its most popular Twitter accounts to tease upcoming Black Friday deals.
Google Play credit can now be sent as a gift via email
In the United States only, with hopefully more countries to come, Android users can send Play credit gifts…
Google updates ramp up of AMP
Back in October, Google announced the launch of a new initiative called the Accelerated Mobile Pages (AMP) project.…
Alphabet is cracking down on the spending of subsidiaries
Google once had many smaller projects it was working on, but all of those are now their own company…
C is for Cloud? Google consolidating services, brings former VMWare exec on board
Google CEO Sundar Pichai announced this week that the company is bringing VMWare co-founder and former CEO Diane…
HTC’s Jeff Gattis picked up by Google-backed Magic Leap
The name Jeffrey Gattis may not sound familiar to you, but the products overseen by him definitely are.…
HTC prepares to push Google’s November security update to the One A9 [Update: It’s here!]
UPDATE: HTC's Mo Versi tweeted that the handset will be seeing a software update go live tonight that includes…
Google Fit’s update is all about tracking, caring, and motivating
Earlier in the week, word got out that Google Fit would be updated with several new features to…
Google to challenge Russian antitrust watchdog’s ruling on preloaded apps
Google has decided to challenge a recent ruling by Russian antitrust agency that it violated the country's competition law…
The YouTube Kids app launches in Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand and the UK
Just in time for all the kids receiving smartphones and tablets as Christmas presents next month, YouTube's kid-friendly app…