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Google’s new Pixel 3 smartphones attempt to push the computational photography envelope, challenging Apple’s new iPhone XS and Samsung’s Galaxy S9. As with last year’s Pixel 2, Google is further flexing its artificial-intelligence muscle, with more and more local AI-driven features across every facet of the device, from the camera and smart Gmail replies to battery life and…
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The EU’s extremely controversial Copyright Reform — which might introduce upload filters, ancillary copyright, and restrictions on text and data mining — will finally go to a vote on June 20. It’s not certain how the vote will go as members of the European Parliament (MEPs) are still split on key articles of the reform,…
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In homes and pubs, on leaflets and lampposts, debate is raging in Ireland over whether to lift the country’s decades-old ban on abortion. Pro-repeal banners declare: “Her choice: vote yes.” Anti-abortion placards warn against a “license to kill.” Online, the argument is just as charged — and more shadowy, as unregulated ads of uncertain origin battle…
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British broadcaster BBC has invested a whooping $44 million to compete from a position of strength with business giants Amazon, Facebook, Google and Netflix. BBC, now 94 years old, said today that it has an annual plan to continue reinvesting for a “new generation BBC.” “We put children’s front and center throughout the charter renewal…
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Google has issued a whooping €100,000 bill to a child in Spain, after he confused the company’s AdWords and AdSense services. José Javier is a member of the Torrevieja llamada Los Salerosos –en inglés, a kids music band named after the Alicante town in which he lives. A translated name for the band group is Torrevieja Salt Shakers,…
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Spotify, the popular music streaming app, is reportedly holding talks to make an official bid for rival service SoundCloud. Digital Spy quoted the Financial Times as reporting that “the companies are currently in advanced negotiations, though a price is unclear at the moment and insiders also suggest that talks could still collapse”. The proposal from…
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Google recently announced that YouTube Go–the new app designed to upgrade user experience with the video-sharing service–will allow people watch videos offline. The app was designed and developed with Indian users in mind, reports confirm. With the software, videos can be watched with 2G connection and even where there’s limited or no connectivity at all. “It’s also…
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Twitter Inc has about 300 million monthly users but the micro-blogging giant is said to be facing serious financial losses amid waning popularity. The company has therefore offered itself for grabs, and is holding talks with a host of technology companies to explore options of a sale. Twitter’s move in the financial market is unlikely to stun…
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Digital advertising has received the biggest share of marketing investments in the 21st Century, a trend which depends solely on real-time data collection and tracking, championed by Google Analytics. Google has held on tightly to the mantle as The Biggest Player in the domain but the company’s recent worldwide outage has dealt a deadly blow…
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SEOUL (Auto News): Hyundai Motor is in discussions with Google about further partnerships as the automaker seeks external expertise to remain competitive. The two companies have some common areas that may require cooperation, Hyundai Motor President Jeong Jin Haeng said after a meeting between the trade ministry and local automakers. Image File Photo Hyundai has…
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Pokemon Go, as explained in a previous article, comes with huge risks that every player should consider. The popular game has been been described as a “hacker’s dream come true”. Do you want to know why? Read along. ‘When you grant full account access, the application can see and modify nearly all information in your…
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Image: Google Android At least 10 million Android devices have been infected by malware called HummingBad, according to cybersecurity software maker Check Point. Check Point, which has been tracking the malware since it was discovered in February, has released an analysis of the threat. For months, the number of infections were steady but they spiked sharply…
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There’s yet nothing like Google. The company has shown a high level of respect and honesty to customers by revealing that its own safe browsing tool is flagging “google.com” as partially dangerous.
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Dear Google, From the bottom of my heart, I say “Thank You”. I bet you would think I just won a million dollar lottery from Google but far from it. Lottery winners got not time to be grateful to sponsors, probably because they can’t forget how much of their life savings had been lost. Addiction…
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