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Google Earth Revamped With New Voyager Feature For Better Exploration
Google Earth now has a feature called Voyager that provides users with an interactive guided tour.
Esther Afua Ocloo Facts: Google Doodle Honors Pioneer Of Microlending On Her 98th Birthday
The Google Doodle art Tuesday shows "Esther empowering the women of Ghana with the tools to improve their lives and communities."
Some Google WiFi Users Are Experiencing Issues With Latest Update
Users are reporting that their Google WiFi units are showing a solid blue light and not letting them connect to the internet.
Google Antiturst Settlement: Google Agrees To Pay $8 Million In Fines, Open Up Android In Russia
Google has reached an agreement in an antitrust case with the Russian government that will allow Android users in Russia to use third-party search engines.
Browser Security: Google Will Fix Phishing Exploit On Chrome Already Patched On Safari And Edge
Google will fix a phishing flaw that redirects users to fake domains. The exploit has already been fixed on Microsoft Edge, Internet Explorer and Safari.
How To Enable YouTube's Hidden Dark Mode Feature
A recently discovered hidden feature on YouTube allows users to turn on dark mode. Here's how to do it.
Millennials In The Workplace: Why They’ll Never Retire
Linda Sharkey, author of a book on the future of work, talked to IBT about what 21st-century careers will be like.
World War 3? Surge In Google Searches For Potential War In April As US Goes On The Offensive
The month of April is seeing a spike in internet searches for terms like “World War 3” and “Trump War.”
Could Apple Buy Disney? Analysts Speculate How It Could Happen
Analysts say Apple could get the money to buy Disney. Here's how it would happen and how it would help Apple.
Student Privacy: School-Owned Devices Don't Protect Student Privacy, New Report Finds
A new report from the Electronic Frontier Foundation found there is little privacy protection for students using school-owned devices.
Microsoft Releases First National Security Letter It Received From FBI
Microsoft follows other tech companies and releases its first National Security Letter received from the FBI in transparency report.
How To Use Google Photos Deep Blue Filter, Video Stabilization Features
Google Photos Update 2.13 has brought new filters, video stabilization and advanced editing tools.
Google Earth Event Could Unveil VR Version April 18
The tech giant has sent out invites saying "join us for the unveiling of the new Google Earth."
Google Launches Showcase For WebVR Experiences From Developers
Google's WebVR Experiments page will highlight interesting and innovative WebVR games and demos.
6 Times The TV Set Off Google Home, Siri, Amazon Echo
It's not just Burger King's new ad that can set off Google Home, other commercials have been setting off assistants for years.
Microsoft's Spring Windows Event Rumored To Focus On New Cloud OS
Windows Cloud will be a simple version of Windows 10 which can only run Universal Windows Apps from the Microsoft Store. A Microsoft Windows event will be held in New York City next month.
Google Fixes Chrome's Annoying Page Jumps In New Update
Google's solution to Chrome's random page jumps is called scroll anchoring, and this locks the content on what user's are looking at on the screen.
Huawei CEO Is Confused ‘As To What Smartwatches Are For’
Huawei CEO Eric Xu Zhijun admits that he's never been optimistic about the smartwatch market "when everything we need is on our phones."
What Is Google AutoDraw? Web-Based Tool Can Turn Everyone Into A Designer
Google’s new web-based tool can help everyone with their design needs.
Galaxy S8 Android 7.1 Nougat Update: Download Expected For Samsung 2017 Flagship
A web page has surfaced, suggesting the Samsung Galaxy S8 will update to Andriod 7.1 Nougat.
Google To Adopt Samsung Dual-Edge Display With Panels From LG?
Google and LG may strike a deal to bring Samsung's signature design to Pixel devices.
Siri vs. Google Assistant: Pixar Artists Designing A Stronger Personality For The Latter: Report
The artificial intelligence-based smartphone voice assistant is expected to get more "chatty," according to a report.
Pixel 2 News: Google May Invest $880 Million In LG Display To Secure OLED Panels For 2017 Flagship
Google is expected to launch its Pixel 2 smartphone in October.
Uber-Waymo Dispute: Our Self-Driving Technology Different From Waymo’s, Uber Says
Uber fired back Friday with a laundry list of reasons why the judge should deny Waymo’s request for an injunction.
Google Hires 'SoundStage' Developer For Virtual Reality Team
The creator of 'SoundStage,' a virtual reality title built around creating music, has been hired by Google.
Google Fact Check Helps Identify Fake News, Now Available In Search
Google launches fact check tag worldwide and expands it in Search to flag fake news.
Uber-Waymo Dispute: Alleged Stolen Self-Driving Technology To Undergo Exam; Uber Prepares To Hit Back
A federal judge Thursday said an expert will examine Uber’s self-driving technology, which was allegedly stolen from Waymo by two of its former employees.
YouTube Ad Boycott: Ads Won't Be On Channels With Less Than 10,000 Views
In a bid to reassure advertisers after YouTube ads from major companies were paired with videos featuring objectionable content, YouTube will change how it approves which channels can qualify to run ads.
Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Release Date 2017: Android Nougat Or Android O For Fall Flagship?
Rumors suggest Samsung is now developing firmware for the Galaxy Note 8.
The Galaxy S8's Dedicated Bixby Button Can Be Remapped Using An App
Samsung's AI assistant Bixby has its own dedicated physical button on the Galaxy S8, but it looks like users can reprogram that button to do something else.