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New EU Regulations Could Limit Apple's Control Of The App Store
The European Commission wants to tackle unfair trading practices by online platforms, such as Google and Apple.
‘PipPow’ Kickstarter: Action Platformer’s Gameplay, Arenas & Mobile Game Announced
The crowdfunding project for WazzCorp’s action platformer “PipPow” is now live.
Ferdinand Monoyer Birthday: Facts About French Ophthalmologist Honored On Google Doodle
The French ophthalmologist invented the Monoyer chart, which is used to test visual acuity.
Chrome Plug-In Highlights Names Of Corrupt Politicians While You Surf The Web
Colour of Corruption recently released a Chrome plug-in in Brazil that highlights names of corrupt politicians to inform users when they're surfing the web or are on social media.
Spotify CEO, Others Say Companies Like Google, Apple 'Abuse' Size In European Smartphone Market
In a letter to European regulators, a group of CEOs from companies including Spotify say companies like Google and Apple are restricting competition because of their size.
Amazon vs. Google: Who's Winning The Voice-Assistant Speaker Market?
Amazon is expected to control 70 percent of the voice-enabled device market this year, leaving Google Home and Apple's rumored Siri speaker behind.
Google Docs Phishing Attack: Company To Patch OAuth Exploit Used In Attack
Google will update its security policies to prevent a repeat of the Google Docs phishing attempt.
Google Docs Phishing Scam: How Can You Protect Yourself From Phishing?
This week's high-profile phishing attack with Google Docs illustrates the importance of maintaining safe web browsing habits.
Apple On Amazon Echo, Google Home: Phil Schiller Has Nothing Nice To Say About Speakers?
The Senior Vice President of Worldwide Marketing for Apple said, “If you don’t have something nice to say, say nothing at all.”
Microsoft Malware: Company Testing Application Guard To Defend Edge Web Browser
The new Defender Application Guard for the Microsoft Edge web browser blocks off malware from gaining access to a user's PC.
Android Malware Rising: 350 New Infected Apps Appear Every Hour, Says New Report
350 new Android malware apps are cropping up every hour, says a new report. Find out which devices and firmware are most vulnerable to attack, here.
Google Confirms Android O Beta Program Will Begin Soon
The company announced Thursday the end of Android Nougat Beta Program and indicated the Android O Beta is coming soon.
Google Maps Allows iOS, Android Users To Edit Roads
The company shut down its Map Maker functionality Tuesday.
San Bernardino Shooting Victims' Families Accuse Twitter, Facebook, Google Of Supporting ISIS
A lawsuit filed by the families of victims of the San Bernardino shooting in 2015 allege Twitter, Facebook and Google allowed the Islamic State to grow and recruit members on their platforms.
Gaming Advertisers Forget About Women, Report Shows
The gaming world is seen as being dominated by men and that mentality isn't helping game advertisers.
Over 400 Apps On Google’s Play Store Found To Be Vulnerable To Open Port Attacks
The vulnerability is leaving millions users at risk of open port malware attacks as most of the Google Play Store apps identified are extremely popular.
Google Releases Statement On Phishing Scam, Adds Security To Gmail Android App
Google says it has now taken all necessary actions to protect its users from the Google Docs phishing scam, and it has also updated the Gmail Android app with a built-in anti-phishing software.
Google Docs Phishing Scam: Email Attack Hijacks User Accounts By Posing As Google Docs
If you get an email asking you to open a Google Doc Wednesday, you might want to pause for a minute. An email phishing scam is quickly spreading to many Gmail users.
Microsoft Surface Arc Mouse: Where To Buy Surface Laptop Peripheral
Alongside the unveiling of the Surface Laptop, Microsoft introduced a new peripheral called the Surface Arc Mouse. Find out where you can buy this device.
Microsoft's Surface Laptop Prototype Featured 2 USB-C Ports
Microsoft believes that USB-C isn't needed on its new Surface Laptop.
Acer, HP Announce New $299 Laptops Running Windows 10 S
Acer and HP's new laptops are cheaper versions of already existing products with the same specs, but running Microsoft's education-centric new OS, the Windows 10 S.
Android Security Update: Google Patches Critical Security Holes In Mediaserver, Qualcomm Components
Google introduced a number of critical security patches for Android this week, including a patch a for Mediaserver exploit that would have allowed an attacker to remotely execute code on the device.
Samsung Self-Driving Cars To Begin Testing In South Korea After Winning Ministry Approval
Is Samsung working on an autonomous vehicle? Company gets approval to test self-driving cars in Korea.
HTC Announces $220 aGlass Vive VR Module For Tracking Your Eyes
The aGlass is a module for the HTC Vive allows applications to follow your eye motion.
Internet Privacy: New Browser Plugins Hide User Activity From ISPs By Creating Digital Noise
A number of new tools help users hide their browser activity from ISPs by using digital noise.
Amazon, Google Maps and eBay Apps Quietly Removed From Apple Watch
Amazon, eBay and Google removed their apps of the Apple Watch in the past few months.
Samsung Galaxy S8 Tips And Tricks: How To Screenshot On Flagship Smartphone
The Galaxy S8 has a slightly different screenshot function than older Samsung handsets.
Apple Watch Battery Problems: Warranty Extended Following Swollen Battery Damage Reports
If your first-generation Apple Watch has experienced damage from a swollen battery, Apple will cover repairs for an extra year.
Apple, Tesla Write Letter To Persuade California State To Change Proposed Self-Driving Rules
The tech giant also wants the state’s restriction on using self-driving vehicles without a human driver to be removed.
What Is Camembert? Why Google Doodle Is Celebrating Cheese
The Google Doodle observes the birthday of Marie Harel, the woman who invented Camembert.