Google to end support for physical Wallet Card on June 30
Google Wallet isn't going away, but the physical card you could previously request will no longer be supported starting on June 30.
Amazon tightens up rules on USB Type-C cables after Google engineer’s criticisms
As a senior software engineer at Google has discovered, many aftermarket USB Type-C devices could be causing harm to your computer.
Google brings stock Calculator app to the Play Store, adds Android Wear support
The stock Android Calculator app is now available on the Google Play Store. Your device needs to be running Android 6.0 Marshmallow or higher to install it.
Apple, Google have been dealing with All Writs Act since 2008
If you thought the government has only been using the All Writs Act recently, think again. The ACLU says companies have received access requests since 2008.
Get unlimited local, national calls with Google's Fiber Phone for $10 a month
Once Google Fiber's phone service launches, you'll be able to get TV, Internet, and phone all from Google.
Oracle just tripled down on its asking price for Google to use Java in Android
The six-year-long battle between Oracle and Google might finally get settled in court this May, but Oracle has increased its damages amount to $9.3 billion.
Google now lets you star images and add them to collections
Google's new feature for its image search lets you bookmark images so you can revisit them later. It's now available on desktop.
Google was unblocked in China for more than an hour
Due to a few new servers Google introduced into Asia, the search engine was accessible in China for the first time in more than three years.
Google’s next Chromebook Pixel reportedly boasts 16GB of RAM
If the Chromium OS code review group is to be believed, Google's next premium Chromebook will have some mighty impressive specs, but what about the OS?
Google creates a cloud-based machine learning platform that everyone can use
Google this week announced a new cloud-based Machine Learning platform that the company believes will transform the industry.
Google’s advanced desktop photo editing software are now free downloads
For professional and enthusiast photographers, Google has just made its suite of advanced photo editing tools, the Nik Collection, as free downloads.
Google's smart home assistant could take on Amazon's Echo
The Amazon Echo has been a huge success, but Google is reportedly looking to build a home assistant of its own.
Want to visit Google's data center in Oregon? Just pick up the nearest Google Cardboard
Google opened up its data center in The Dalles, Oregon, back in 2006. Now you can take a virtual tour where many Google employees can't go.
Gmail will now warn you if you’re being targeted by the government
Apple isn't the only company going head to head with the FBI. Google has announced security updates to Gmail, including warning users of state-backed hacks.
Google shutting down Chrome app launcher because no one cares
Google is finally doing away with one more performance-hogging aspect of the Chrome browser, and fortunately, Chrome OS remains unfettered.
A two-year-old security flaw could give hijackers root access to your Android phone
A security flaw discovered two years ago in the Linus kernel could give hackers root access to Android devices.
Look ma, no hands! How to use Google Docs’ new voice dictation
Google Docs has a new feature: voice dictation. Here are some handy tips and tricks for hands-free typing.
Google Photos now auto-creates albums filled with your best holiday snaps
Google has updated Photos to now be able to create the perfect holiday albums full of your best shots without needing any input from you.
Google rebrands Chromecast App as Google Cast
The technology behind Chromecast initially began with TVs, but then expanded to speakers. As such, Google is rebranding the Chromecast app as Google Cast.
Google, Microsoft, and Yahoo want to make email immune to man-in-the-middle attacks
Google, Microsoft, Yahoo, and more have published a new set of security standards for emails, aiming to fix a number of issues in current encryption.
Obama says Google will start offering Internet access in Cuba
During his historic visit to Cuba, President Obama announced that Google is working on expanding internet access to all of Cuba.
Nexus 5X and 6P owners report fingerprint sensor issues after update
A March security over-the-air update may have screwed up some fingerprint sensors on the Nexus 5X and the 6P.
Microsoft attempts to lure developers with tool to port Chrome extensions to Edge
Microsoft is attempting to lure developers by creating a tool that will enable developers to quickly and easily port their Chrome extensions over to Edge.
Google Maps lets you change your home and work icons
The latest Google Maps update lets you change your home and work icons into various different images, like a dragon or a castle.
T-Mobile adds YouTube, Google Play Movies and more to Binge On program
T-Mobile added YouTube and other video providers to its Binge On program, which allows customers to stream video without it counting towards their data.
Google to sell innovative robotics company Boston Dynamics
Despite publishing several viral videos of its robotics progress to YouTube, innovative tech company Boston Dynamics is currently being shopped by Google.
Google reflects on ‘man vs. machine’ Go series
DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis ruminates on AlphaGo's huge win over Lee Sedol in last week's Go series.
Comcast tries to bully users into signing 3-year contracts
Comcast will be charging double the normal price for its gigabit Internet for those who don't want to sign a three-year contract.
Google will pay you $100K if you can pull off the ultimate Chrome hack
Google has doubled the top prize in it Chrome bug bounty program to $100,000 to see if hackers can hack a locked down Chromebook.
Google uses 'nyc' as Android N's internal codename: New York Cheesecake
Various mentions of "nyc" have cropped up in the Android Open Source Project repository, meaning New York Cheesecake is the likely code name of Android N.
