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Google Maps Update: How To Hail An Uber Using Google Maps
A new update to Google Maps allows users to hail an Uber without ever leaving the app. Here's how to do it.
Android Nougat Samsung Galaxy S7 Download Begins: OTA Update Hitting Unlocked Models First
The Android Nougat update for the Samsung Galaxy S7 is now official.
HTC Sense Companion: AI-Enabled Voice Assistant Competes With Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa
The secondary display on the just-launched HTC U Ultra is where the new voice assistant 'lives,' according to the company.
Android Wear 2.0 Launching Next Month, Google Said In Letter To App Developers
Google has finally revealed when its next smartwatch operating system will be available to app developers.
Android 7.1.1 Nougat Nexus 6 Problems: Persistent Speakerphone Echo Troubles Users
Learn about the issues plaguing the Nexus 6 post-Nougat update before installing.
Samsung Galaxy S7 Android Nougat Update: How To Download the Update Rolling Out Next Week
The official Android Nougat update from Samsung is finally expected to come to Galaxy S7 devices next week.
Google Beta App Update: Weather, Nearby Restaurants, My Events Added To Google Now Home Screen
Google has reportedly added new shortcuts to the Google Now home screen in its beta app for Android.
Android Nougat Samsung Galaxy S7 Download May Commence Jan. 17 Following Soak Test
The Android Nougat update timeline for the Galaxy S7 is progressing.
EU Countries Roll Out Proposals To Curb Targeted Online Ads By Companies Like Google, Facebook
The European Union has laid out new rules that would limit how companies like Facebook and Google track users to deliver targeted ads.
Pokémon Go China Launch Being Evaluated By State Censor Due To Security Risks
Pokémon Go and other augmented reality games are unlikely to roll out anytime soon in China where they are being evaluated for potential security risks.
Oculus VR Built With Stolen Technology? Update: Facebook Fights Claim
Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg may have to testify in a $2 billion lawsuit filed by ZeniMax Media, which alleged that Oculus stole its technology.
Foldable Smartphones: Samsung Patents Fold-Out Smartphone Concept
Samsung was awarded a patent for a fold-out smartphone. It is unclear if the company has any plans to mass produce the device.
T-Mobile At CES 2017 Recap: CEO John Legere Predicts Major Moves From Verizon And Comcast
T-Mobile's mercurial CEO gave his thoughts on what he believes will happen in the mobile industry in 2017 at CES.
SoundCloud Posts $52 Million Loss, May Reportedly Be Acquired
After another year of financial losses, the popular streaming music service may look to be purchased by another company.
Google Gives Death Sentence to Hangouts API As All-In-One App Switches Focus To Business Use
Google has decided to terminate certain apps or features of Hangouts as the service transitions to be a business-centric platform.
OnePlus 3 Gets Android 7.0 Nougat-Based Update OxygenOS 4.0.1 With Bug Fixes, New Notifications Design
Some OnePlus 3 owners are receiving notifications for a new update for their smartphone, and this update comes with certain changes and fixes.
Google's CEO Wants $30 Smartphones For Developing Countries
Google CEO Sundar Pichai says that an affordable smartphone would have upsides for users in developing markets.
Google At CES 2017: VR Push Builds Momentum With Huawei View Headset Announcement
Google collaborated with Huawei on a third party model of the Daydream View VR headset, which they announced at CES 2017.
Google Pixel 2: 5 Expected Features
Google has had great success with its first Pixel smartphone. Will it be able to achieve the same with Pixel 2?
Google Calendar iOS App Update Adds Apple Health Support For Better Tracking of Fitness Goals
The Google Calendar app for the iOS operating system has a new update.
Google Buys Limes Audio To Improve Sound Quality For Chromebox, Meetings, Google Hangouts
Google buys Swedish company Limes Audio to improve sound quality.
AlphaGo, AI Designed To Play Board Game Go, Secretly Played And Beat Professionals Online
Google-owned artificial intelligence company DeepMind secretly took its Go-playing AI AlphaGo online. It won 50 straight games against human competitors.
Apple AirPods Alternatives: Samsung IconX, Sony's Upcoming Wireless Earbuds And More
Apple AirPods are not the first or the only wireless earbuds in the market. Here's a look at some alternatives.
Google AR Shopping Tech: Alphabet Inc. Partners With BMW, Gap
Google is working on letting shoppers see what they might buy without actually traveling to markets or retail outlets.
Samsung At CES 2017: Computing Highlighted At Press Conference With Gaming Focus, Google Collaboration
Samsung discussed several PCs at its CES 2017 press conference Wednesday.
LG At CES 2017: Robotics Highlighted At Conference With Home And Public AI
LG showcased four 2017 robots at its CES press conference Wednesday.
How To Send Commands To Hyundai Vehicles Via The Google Assistant On Google Home
Hyundai has partnered with Google to make its vehicles compatible with Google Assistant. Here's how you can send commands to Hyundai vehicles via the Google Assistant on Google Home.
Mattel's Aristotle Is An Amazon Echo For Kids
Mattel is building an Amazon Echo-style device specifically for kids called Aristotle.
Lenovo Smart Assistant vs. Amazon Echo: Comparison Of Specs, Features
Both speakers have similar looking hardware and support Amazon's virtual assistant Alexa.
Google, Fiat Chrysler To Showcase Android 7.0 Nougat-Powered Uconnect At CES 2017
The carmaker’s Uconnect system will now be powered by Android 7.0 Nougat, and will be showcased Jan. 5-8 at the upcoming CES 2017.