Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Why is Oracle’s Ellison investing in Twitter?

Musk denies harassing a flight attendant on a private plane

Why is Oracle’s Ellison investing in Twitter? In the background Oracle, which Ellison established and administers as an administrator of its directorate, has participated in a rambling enemy of Big Tech campaigning effort, including financing a dim cash bunch that introduces itself as a moderate backer against online restriction. Prophet designated organizations, for example, Google … Read more

Google claims that new eyeglasses can instantly translate languages

Google claims that new eyeglasses can instantly translate languages

Alphabet Inc. has developed a new type of smart eyewear ten years after unveiling “Google Glass.” The wearable computing device, according to the business, can translate languages in instantaneously. The first Google Glass device had a built-in camera that could record what the user viewed. This raised concerns about privacy. Google Glass seems to have … Read more

Uber bolsters platform for post-pandemic life

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As people ditch their traditional lifestyles, Uber said Monday it is ramping up to be a “go anywhere, get anything” service, testing delivery robots, weaving in Google voice commands, and more. The San Francisco-based tech firm unveiled enhancements to its platform as it navigates tough economic conditions but looks to ride a busy travel season. “After two … Read more

Google unveiled new smartphones, a watch, and a tablet at its I/O developer conference.

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Google announced an expanded array of hardware devices on Wednesday, the latest hint that the company is serious to expanding beyond its core advertising business and competing with Apple. Google introduced three new smartphones and its first in-house wristwatch, as well as plans to release a new tablet next year, at its first in-person developer … Read more

Google has returned to India with the Pixel 6a

Pixel 6a

The Pixel 4a arrived in India a few months late, but that didn’t stop it from being an instant sensation by hitting the value sweet spot something you don’t often say about Google phones. But that was two years ago, and the country in South Asia has yet to see a Google phone. After a … Read more

Google Pixel 6a vs. Samsung Galaxy A53: Who will win?

Google Pixel

In this Pixel 6a vs. Galaxy A53 comparison, we’ll see how these two low-cost Android phones stack up. The Pixel 6a is the newest kid on the block, set to launch in July, while the Galaxy A53 is presently the most affordable Android phone. But now that we know pretty much all there is to … Read more

Google teased Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro at I/O

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Google teased the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro at this year’s Google I/O, which will be released later this year in the autumn. Both of these smartphones will be the newest additions to the company’s flagship range. They’ll keep the same camera visor, but Google Tensor will be upgraded to a “new generation.” While … Read more

Tinder owner Match Group sues Google in “last resort” to prevent app-store booting

Tinder

Match Group filed a lawsuit against Alphabet’s Google on Monday, calling the move a “last resort” to keep Tinder and its other applications off the Google Play store after they refused to share up to 30% of their sales. Match’s complaint follows on from lawsuits filed by Epic Games, dozens of US state attorneys general, … Read more

Alphabet, the parent company of Google, fails projections on YouTube and European advertising.

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Alphabet Inc., the parent company of Google, announced first-quarter revenue that fell short of analysts’ estimates, a rare failure for the internet giant due to sluggish ad sales in Europe and a poor showing by its YouTube video service. In extended trading, the shares fell by roughly 6%. In addition, the business announced a $70 … Read more

Chinese slam YouTube for removing account of Hong Kong’s next leader

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Chinese officers have slammed YouTube for taking down the account of a politician predicted to turn out to be the subsequent leader of Hong Kong, accusing the video-sharing employer of interfering inside U.S.A.’s inner affairs. YouTube stated it had suspended the legit marketing campaign channel of John Lee, the only candidate to emerge as Hong … Read more

Russia fines Google for Ukraine videos

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A Russian court on Thursday slapped a sequence of small fines on Google for failing to take down contentious YouTube movies approximately the Kremlin’s army operation in Ukraine. The Moscow court ordered the USA tech behemoth to pay a complete of eleven million rubles ($135,000) for ignoring the country media regulator’s orders to cast off … Read more

New Warning from Google to Google Chrome Users, users to fix app after hack alert,

Google Chrome

GOOGLE released another emergency security patch for Google Chrome Users, second time in ten days. Update, rolling out to the 2.6 billion browser users this week, fixes a critical susceptible which exposes people to hackers. On Monday’s Chrome’s official blog release it was listed as “high severity” bug, whereas the details of the flaw are … Read more

Google assisting Pakistanis in Ramazan

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KARACHI: Google, with many features across various products, is helping the people of Pakistan to focus on their Ramazan, stay connected and have meaningful time with their families wherever they are, a statement said. By searching the words “Ramadan” or “Ramadan 2022” in Google Search, information from the start date of fasting, greetings, to prayer … Read more

Google Search’s “highly cited” new label helps you get to the source of stories

Google Search

Google is adding a new “highly cited” label to search results frequently sourced by other publications, the company is announcing today. Anything from local news stories, to interviews, announcements, and even press releases will be eligible for the new label being added to the search result’s preview image, so long as other websites are linking to … Read more

iPhone SE 2022 vs. Samsung, Google, and Motorola

iPhone SE 2022

iPhone SE 2022, has turned heads of budget range phone aficionados, but how do Andriod contemporaries from Samsung, Motorola, and Google stack up against the new SE? To anyone who has seen an iPhone in the last eight years, the new iPhone SE 2022 may appear to have an outmoded exterior, but given that it … Read more

Lacking oversight, Telegram thrives in Ukraine disinformation battle

Ukraine

WASHINGTON – Two days after Russia invaded Ukraine, an account on the Telegram messaging platform posing as President Volodymyr Zelensky urged his armed forces to surrender. The message was not authentic, with the real Zelensky soon denying the claim on his official Telegram channel, but the incident highlighted a major problem: disinformation quickly spreads unchecked on the … Read more

In Texas, driverless trucks are set to take over roads

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HOUSTON: A giant 18-wheel transport truck is barreling down a multi-lane Texas highway, and there is no one behind the wheel. The futuristic idea may seem surreal, but it is being tested in this vast southern US state, which has become the epicenter of a rapidly developing self-driving vehicle industry. Before driverless trucks are allowed onto … Read more

Google, Facebook chiefs approved market pact: US court

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SAN FRANCISCO: The top bosses of Google and Facebook were directly involved in approving an allegedly illegal 2018 deal to cement their dominance of the online advertising market, US court documents revealed on Friday. The records, part of an anti-trust lawsuit by a coalition of US states targeting Google, make serious allegations against Big Tech … Read more

Theranos verdict sends a chill through startups: analysts

Theranos

SAN FRANCISCO: Fraud convictions this week for Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes will send a chill through Silicon Valley entrepreneurs, insiders say, now they know there is the threat of jail for airy promises that come to nothing. But with billions of dollars washing around the tech industry in search of the next big thing, the … Read more

Google to introduce connectivity features for smart devices in 2022

Google Smart Devices

Google announced plans at CES 2022 to improve device connectivity for Android phones, Chromebooks, Android TVs, and Wear OS wearables easier and more seamless. Google will start with Fast Couple for Bluetooth headphones, which will immediately pair with your Chromebook or even allow you to set up a new Chromebook using your Android phone, providing … Read more

France hits Google, Facebook with huge fines over ‘cookies’

Facebook

PARIS, Jan 6, 2022 (AFP) – French regulators have hit Google and Facebook with 210 million euros ($237 million) in fines over their use of “cookies”, the data used to track users online, authorities said Thursday. US tech giants, including the likes of Apple and Amazon, have come under growing pressure over their businesses practices across … Read more

‘Hey Alexa’: Amazon, Stellantis team up on car dashboards

Stellantis

PARIS, Jan 5, 2022 (AFP) – US-European automaker Stellantis and Amazon are teaming up to develop onboard electronics systems that will bring the Alexa smart assistant to vehicles including the Jeep and Ram truck brands, the companies said Wednesday. The two will jointly develop a software platform for vehicles that will also include AI-enhanced applications for … Read more

CES tech fair opens under pandemic shadow

CES

LAS VEGAS, Jan 5, 2022 (AFP) – The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) throws open its doors to thousands Wednesday in Las Vegas despite surging Covid-19 cases in the United States, as one of the world’s largest trade fairs tries to get back to business. After a series of high-profile companies like Amazon and Google cancelled over … Read more

Happy New Year: Google greets the year 2022 with an animated doodle

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Google joins in to greet the New Year with an animated doodle, a huge lollipop that pops up to welcome 2022, as people all across the world are ringing in the New Year. The tech giant writes on its blog, announcing the year’s first doodle, which has a global reach, “And just like that, 2022 … Read more

Google, Lenovo join Consumer Electronics Show exodus

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SAN FRANCISCO, Dec 24, 2021 (AFP) – Google, Lenovo and other big name tech firms on Thursday cancelled plans to attend next month’s Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, joining an exodus fueled by fear of Covid-19. The US internet giant and the China-based computer colossus became part of a growing list of companies opting not … Read more

Google Doodle honours Moin Akhter on his 71st birthday

Moin Akhter

Google is honouring iconic Pakistani artist Moin Akhter with a special doodle marking his 71st birthday. The legendary actor and comedian, who died on April 22, 2011, after suffering a heart attack, ruled Pakistani showbiz industry for many years. He was not only an actor but a singer, director, impersonator, writer and host. Read more: … Read more

Google designed the first Android 12L beta for eligible pixel smartphone

Google designed the first Android 12L beta for eligible pixel smartphone

Google has announced that the Android 12L upgrade, which is aimed to improve the experience on tablets and large folding phones, is getting its first beta release. While Beta 1 appears to be aimed mostly at developers, it could be an opportunity to see what Google is working on in a (slightly) more polished form … Read more

Russia blocks Tor web anonymity service

Russia blocks Tor web anonymity service

MOSCOW, Dec 8, 2021 (AFP) – Russia’s media regulator said Wednesday it has blocked the Tor online anonymity service, as authorities press ahead with a campaign to bring the country’s segment of the internet under control. The internet is the country’s main forum for political debate and opposing voices, and rights activists have described government efforts … Read more