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London Court Blocks Google Mass Legal Action Over iPhone Data Collection
London's High Court blocked an attempt to bring legal action against Alphabet Inc's Google over claims it had collected sensitive data from 4 million iPhone users.
What Is Amazon Fire TV? 4K Streaming Device Competes With Roku, Apple TV
Amazon's Fire TV device is meant to compete with Roku, Google Chromecast and Apple TV for streaming dominance.
Apple's Tim Cook Criticizes Other Tech Companies' Excessive Data Collection
Apple CEO Tim Cook to a shot at other tech companies for taking too much user data.
Leaked Huawei Watch GT Might Launch Alongside Mate 20
The Huawei Watch GT borrows some of the same design elements of the Huawei Watch 2, but it will have a larger OLED display.
Google Maps App Update Adds Music Playback Integration, Better Commute Features
Google Maps has removed the Driving and Transit tabs and have them replaced with a new Commute tab that integrates all modes of transportation.
Google Smart TV Kit Leak Reveals Home Mini, Third-Generation Chromecast Bundle
The new third-generation 2018 Chromecast comes with a refreshed design and it also has a bundle that includes a Google Home Mini.
Google, Ubisoft Partner For 'Assassin's Creed Odyssey' Chrome Stream Test
Select players will be able to play the entirety of "Assassin's Creed Odyssey" entirely through the Google Chrome browser.
YouTube Introduces Ad Extensions For Movie Showtimes, Travel Booking
Advertisers will be able to attach things like movie showtimes to trailer ads on YouTube.
Belgium Ministry Of Defence Sues Google For Not Blurring Military Sites On Maps
Belgium's military accused Google of failing to properly remove the country's military secrets on Google Maps.
Google Pixel Stand Wireless Charger For Pixel 3 Leaked In New Render
The Google Pixel Stand will have support for fast wireless charging.
Execs From Google, Apple Express Support For Federal Data Protection Regulation
Executives from several tech companies said they support federal data protection regulation in the United States during a Senate committee hearing on Wednesday.
MediaTek Predicted To Be Biggest Winner When Amazon, Google Prep More Smart Devices
Fabless semiconductor company MediaTek is expected to be the biggest winner when more companies develop new smart devices.
Cryptocurrency News: Google Will Allow Cryptocurrency Ads Again In October
Google will allow regulated cryptocurrency exchanges to advertise on its network again in October.
Google Adds New Features To Image Search, Renames Feed To Discover
Google Feed has also been changed to Google Discover, which is designed to help users explore their interests better.
‘Samsung Buds’ Trademark Sparks Bixby-Powered Earbuds Rumor, Other Speculations
If a recent trademark filing is to be believed, Samsung could be working on Bixby-powered earbuds or rebranding an existing earphones lineup.
Google Defends Gmail Data Sharing, Gives Few Details On Violations
Alphabet Inc’s Google defended how it polices third-party add-ons for Gmail in a letter to U.S. senators made public on Thursday, saying that upfront review catches the “majority” of bad actors.
European Union Investigating Amazon For Possibly Taking Third Party Sellers' Data
The European Union is looking into Amazon's business practices for possible antitrust violations.
Amazon Gaining On Facebook, Google In Digital Ad Marketplace
A new eMarketer report found that Amazon is poised to be in third place behind Facebook and Google in online ad sales.
Leaked Google Home Hub Revealed To Be Google's Own Smart Display
The Google Home Hub will come with a 7-inch LCD touchscreen and a set of full-range speakers on its back.
Google Says YouTube Gaming Will Shut Down In March 2019
To replace YouTube Gaming, Google has set up a new gaming destination in the main YouTube site and app.
Google's Family Link Parental Control App Expands To Teen Users
Google's Family Link app lets parents control their kids’ screen time on their Android smartphones.
IBM Sued For Ageism After Firing Thousands Of Employees Over 40
A class-action lawsuit has been filed against IBM over claims that the company has been discriminating against older employees.
OnePlus To Release 4K HDR Smart TV Next Year
The upcoming OnePlus TV will feature AI functionalities and will connect seamlessly with smartphones.
Several Google Employees Resign In Protest Over Company's Reported China Plans
Google has reportedly lost several employees over the possibility of the search engine returning to China in censored fashion.
Google's Inbox App To Be Discontinued Next Year
Google has decided to discontinue Inbox next year, so it could focus solely on Gmail.
Plex Cloud Storage Service Will Shut Down In November
Plex said that it decided to shut down Plex Cloud because it was unable to find a solution that would allow the service to deliver a first-class experience at a reasonable cost.
Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear 3100 Promises To Deliver Impressive Battery Life To Smartwatches
Qualcomm says that the Snapdragon Wear 3100 chipset will be able to deliver between 36 and 60 hours of battery life on Wear OS smartwatches.
Google Pixel 3, XL Launch Date Revealed
Google is rumored to announce a wireless charging stand alongside the Pixel 3 smartphones and, quite possibly, a second-generation Pixelbook.
Google Play Store May Let Users Earn Points Through New Loyalty Program
The rumored loyalty program will be an opt-in feature that lets users earn play points when they buy anything from the Play Store.
Samsung Will Finally Let Developers Have Access To Bixby SDK, API
Samsung’s Bixby SDK and API will be available to developers this November.