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Guillermo Haro Facts: Google Doodle Honors Mexican Astronomer On 105th Birthday
The Google Doodle on March 21 celebrates the 105th birthday of astronomer Guillermo Haro, who discovered a new class of nebula and helped promote astronomical research in Mexico.
Google Maps For iOS: Update 4.47 Adds Restaurant Wait Times, More
The latest Google Maps for iOS update comes with restaurant wait times and other features.
Facebook Stock: Company Drops 7 Percent Following Cambridge Analytica Data Sharing Controversy
Facebook saw its stock drop by almost 7 percent Monday following reports that the company shared personal data of as many as 50 million users.
HQ Trivia Not Available? Technical Issue Makes Game Unavailable In App Store
The popular, live trivia app HQ Trivia disappeared from the iOS App Store because of a technical issue.
Cryptocurrency Ban: Twitter Reportedly Will Prohibit Cryptocurrency Ads
Twitter is reportedly planning to implement a ban on cryptocurrency advertisements following a number of scams on the platform.
Here’s Why Android 9.0 P Could Block Many Apps From Working
Google is imposing stricter rules for Android apps, so many apps could be blocked from running when Android P comes out.
Samsung Discontinuing Galaxy Phones’ Movie Maker When Android 9.0 P Comes Out
Samsung Electronics has already come up with a notice that announces the imminent discontinuation of the hidden video editor.
Wear OS By Google: Android Wear Given A New Name
Google is rebranding Android Wear, its smartwatch operating system, as Wear OS by Google — but the company is not providing any updates to the operating system.
‘Walking Dead: Our World’ Uses Google Maps For ‘Realistic Experience’
The AR mobile game based on the popular AMC TV series uses Google Maps to provide players with a realistic experience.
Cryptocurrency Ban: Why is Google Blocking Cryptocurrency, Initial Coin Offering Ads?
Google is following in the footsteps of Facebook when it comes to banning advertisements for cryptocurrencies and initial coin offerings.
Pi Day 2018 Facts: History, Funny One-Liners To Celebrate Mathematical Symbol
Google Doodle celebrated International Pi Day on March 14, which also marks the birthday of renowned theoretical physicist Albert Einstein.
FCC Investigating First Ever Unauthorized Commercial Satellite Launch
The Federal Communications Commission is investigating what is believed to be the first ever unauthorized launch of a commercial satellite.
National Napping Day 2018: Facts To Celebrate The Return Of Daylight Saving
The unofficial holiday was created by a college professor in 1999 to highlight the benefits of getting some extra sleep during the day to boost mood and performance.
Stop Enabling Sex Traffickers Act: Tech Firms Push To Modify Senate Bill
A number of tech firms are making a final push to stop the Senate from passing a bill that would aim to prevent sex trafficking.
Android P Developer Preview: Biggest Features Of Next Major Upgrade Explained
Google has released the first developer preview for Android P and it comes with some interesting new features and improvements.
Can HTC U12 With Snapdragon 845 Help Save Company’s Revenues?
HTC has revealed that its revenues have dropped to a 13-year low last month. However, its HTC U12 is expected to have a positive effect on the company’s smartphone business.
Huawei Developing Own Version Of Google Assistant For China Called HiAssistant
Huawei's HiAssistant will let users control their device's settings using only their voice and do most of the things that Google Assistant can.
California Torture Case: ‘House Of Horrors’ Seen In Videos Uploaded By Teen
The daughter of Louise Anna and David Allen Turpin posted the videos on YouTube under an alias.
Gabriel García Márquez Quotes: Google Doodle Celebrates Nobel Prize-Winning Novelist's Birthday
Born in Aracataca, Colombia on March 6, 1927, Márquez was famous for books like “One Hundred Years of Solitude,” “Love in the Time of Cholera” and “Chronicle of a Death Foretold.”
Amazon Wants To Turn Alexa Into A More Complex, Real-Time Translator
A new report claims that Amazon wants Alexa to be able to translate languages in real-time with cultural awareness.
What Is Right To Be Forgotten? Google Gets 2.4 Million Removal Requests
Google received more than 2.4 million removal requests during the first three years of Europe's "Right to be Forgotten" laws.
‘Celebrity Big Brother’ Runner-Up Ross Mathews Opens Up About ‘Bitter’ Jury Members
Ross Mathews is not pleased with how the jury members voted in “Celebrity Big Brother” on Sunday night.
Samsung Bixby Smart Speaker Release Date Slated For Second Half Of 2018
Samsung's mobile division president said that they are focusing on releasing a "premium" smart speaker.
Google Reportedly Launching ARCore To More Android Phones During MWC 2018
Google's ARCore is said to launch to more Android phones next week during MWC 2018 with the release of ARCore 1.0 in the Play Store.
Google I/O 2018: How To Register To Get Tickets
Here’s how you can register to get tickets for Google I/O 2018.
HTC Announces Layoffs In The US, Merges Vive VR & Smartphone Businesses
It's not yet clear how many people HTC laid off, but it could be between a few dozen and a hundred employees.
LastPass Down, Not Working? Password Manager Reports Server Troubles, Users Unable To Login
Users are reporting the popular password manager LastPass is down and they are unable to login to the service.
Facebook Messenger Update Allows Users To Turn One-On-One Calls Into Group Calls
Facebook Messenger will now let users add people to join a one-on-one video or audio call.
Android P Rumors: Update Will Block Background Apps From Accessing Camera, Microphone
Google's Android P update will strengthen smartphone security by blocking idle background apps from accessing the smartphone camera and microphone.
Spotify Job Listings Suggest It's Building Smart Speaker
With Apple's HomePod ditching native Spotify support, it looks like Spotify is interested in building its very own smart speaker product.