Google Donates $6.8 Million to Give Kids Free ‘Muni Ride’ – Headlines & Global News
Headlines & Global NewsGoogle Inc. has donated $6.8 million to let kids ride the Muni bus for free for two years. The company’s generosity aims to help the city with its affordability crisis and to…
Google Chrome Beta arrives with hands-free voice-search, and more – NDTV
NDTVGoogle has taken another step bringing its Google Now voice-assist feature to more devices, bringing it to its Chrome Beta version. The company on Thursday rolled out the feature (among others) to non-Google Play Edition…
Google Barge On The Move; Goodbye San Francisco, Hello Stockton – Headlines & Global News
Headlines & Global NewsGoogle Barge is reportedly on a move to set up a new home in Stockton, after the San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission issued notice to expedite work or shift elsewhere….
Google Maps ‘renames Kiev street’ after people killed in clashes – thejournal.ie
thejournal.ieGOOGLE MAPS APPEARS to have ‘renamed’ a street in Kiev after Ukraine’s ‘heavenly hundred’, who died during recent protests. The street known as Institutskaya Street is now called ‘Street Heroes hundred of heaven’, which is…
Google to pay for SF free Muni for youth program – San Francisco Chronicle
San Francisco Chronicle(02-27) 11:17 PST SAN FRANCISCO — Tech giant Google has agreed to donate $6.8 million to San Francisco to fund free Muni passes for low- and middle-income youth, under a deal brokered by…
Stunning Google Street View pictures reveal polar bears in their natural habitat – State Column
State ColumnFor International Polar Bear Day, Google released new street view images of the “polar bear capital of the world”, Churchill Manitoba. The State Column, Justin Beach | February 27, 2014. Tweet. Churchill Manitoba has…
It should have a working prototype in weeks – DailyTech
DailyTechGoogle’s Android operating system offers a high level of software customization in smartphones, but Google wants users to be able to customize smartphone hardware as well. According to TIME, Google could have a modular smartphone…
Google’s next developer conference is all about modular smartphones – VentureBeat
VentureBeatThe dream of piecing together a smartphone like Lego blocks no longer seems far-fetched. Google announced today that it will host three developer conferences this year for its Project Ara modular smartphone concept, with the…
Google denies bidding $10 billion for WhatsApp – Times of India
Times of IndiaWASHINGTON: Google has refuted reports that it approached WhatsApp for an acquisition before Facebook grabbed it. Senior vice-president in charge of Chrome, Android, and apps, Sundar Pichai said that it was ‘simply untrue’…
Google announces dev conferences for Project Ara modular phone kit – Register
RegisterGoogle says it is planning a series of three developer conferences this year in support of Project Ara, the modular mobile phone design being developed by its Motorola Mobility division. Announced last year, Ara is…
Google denies bidding on WhatsApp – CNET
CNETAndroid and Chrome chief Sundar Pichai refutes reports that Google competed with Facebook to buy WhatsApp. Seth Rosenblatt. by Seth Rosenblatt. February 26, 2014 10:21 AM PST. Follow @sethr. Sundar Pichai, Google’s VP in charge…
Google Introduces Phone With 3-D Sensors – TIME
TIMEGoogle has unveiled a new phone that makes real-time, 3-D maps of its environments. Its “customized hardware and software” includes sensors that gives it the capability to make over a quarter of a million measurements…
Google announces Project Tango: A smartphone that acts like a Kinect – Firstpost
FirstpostWhen Google marked its deal to sell Motorola mobility to Lenovo for $2.9 billion, it ensured that the best division of Motorola – its Advanced Technology and Projects group – would be left behind for…
Google Maps upgrade finally jumps from beta to default – ZDNet
ZDNetIf you thought Google Maps had you covered, you haven’t seen anything yet. Google finally pushing out an upgraded version of the online mapping platform that has been in the works for some time now.Google…
Google targets Nashville for high-speed fiber network – Nashville Business Journal (blog)
Nashville Business Journal (blog)Nashville is on the short list of cities under consideration for the next round of Google Fiber, the tech giant announced today. The California-based company is looking at several cities to deploy…
Google asks Internet eyewear fans not to be Glassholes’ – Business Recorder
Business Recorderimage SAN FRANCISCO: Google on Tuesday gave early adopters of its Internet-connected eyewear a bit of advice: don’t be “Glassholes.” It was the final suggestion in a recommended code of conduct posted online for…
Google To Set Up ‘Cool’ Work Space In San Francisco’s Mission Neighborhood … – Headlines & Global News
Headlines & Global NewsGoogle is reportedly investing in a huge work space for its burgeoning number of engineers from recent acquisitions by leasing a 35,000-square-foot building in San Francisco’s Mission neighborhood. Google is reportedly planning…
Skip The Bus, Report Claims Google’s Next Move Is Into SF Mission District – CBS Local
CBS LocalSAN FRANCISCO (KPIX 5) — In what looks to become another skirmish in San Francisco’s escalating gentrification war, Google is said to be making a major move into the city’s Mission District and some…
Google To Set Up New Office In San Francisco To House Engineers Who Came … – International Business Times
International Business TimesSigns in opposition of technology companies are seen in San Francisco, Calif. on Dec. 9, 2013. A Google Inc commuter bus was blocked in San Francisco’s Mission district for about a half hour…
Google Buys Israel’s SlickLogin – Wall Street Journal
Wall Street JournalGoogle has acquired the Israeli startup SlickLogin, an apparent bet on a new way to more securely log into computer systems. Launched just a few months ago by veterans of the Israeli Defense…
Google Makes Move That Could Let Users Sign In With Sound – NBCNews.com
NBCNews.comGoogle has acquired Israeli start-up SlickLogin in a move that could make signing into your Google accounts a lot more secure. Of course, tech giants often acquire smaller companies for the talent, not the product,…
Google said to open 200-worker office in San Francisco – CNET
CNETCreating office space for engineers from all of its recent acquisitions, the Web giant is said to be leasing a 35,000-square-foot building in the city’s Mission neighborhood. Dara Kerr. by Dara Kerr. February 17, 2014…
Why did Google acquire sound login startup SlickLogin? Because security … – VentureBeat
VentureBeatSecurity breaches are on the rise, and we humans still have trouble creating and remembering secure passwords, so it’s clear we need another solution for our ongoing security. SlickLogin, a startup that uses sound to…
Google May House Startups in San Francisco’s Historic Latino Community – ColorLines magazine
ColorLines magazineThe move highlights the growing trend of Internet firms in Silicon Valley where a fierce competition for tech talent has led them to expand in San Francisco so they can lure new employees who…
Google Acquires Security Startup to Let Users Log In With ‘Ultrasonic Sound’ – Reuters
ReutersWhen it comes to security, Google is trying something a little different. The search giant has acquired SlickLogin, a young security startup that authenticates user identities using — get this — high frequency sounds. The…
Google buys up sound-powered security upstart SlickLogin – Register
RegisterGoogle has bought five-month-old security startup SlickLogin, which specialises in sound-based authentication technology. Financial terms of the deal were kept secret. The Israel-based company, which was founded by three ex-Israeli-military security bods …Google buys secure…
Google buys secure access outfit Slicklogin – Inquirer
InquirerINTERNET INVESTOR Google has picked up an Israeli security company called Slicklogin that uses noises for passwords. Slicklogin confirmed the deal on its website, saying that it aims at offering a new login and security…
Google buys sound authentication firm – BBC News
BBC NewsGoogle has acquired SlickLogin – an Israeli start-up behind the technology that allows websites to verify a user’s identity by using sound waves. It works by playing a uniquely generated, nearly-silent sound through computer…
Google acquires SlickLogin to help make the Internet safer – Android Community
Android CommunityGoogle and its users are probably one of the favorite targets of miscreants. While Google is always trying to secure things from its end, it can only do so much to help users hold…
Google acquires Israeli security start-up SlickLogin – Economic Times
Economic TimesJERUSALEM: The global internet giant Google is acquiring SlickLogin, an Israeli developer of sound-based password alternative, in an “acqui-hiring deal”, which means SlickLogin’s staff and knowledge will be integrated into Google, SlickLogin confirmed the…
Google Acquires Sound Authentication Startup ‘SlickLogin’ – PC Magazine
PC MagazineIt’ll hack off your pets, we bet, but SlickLogin’s high-frequency sound wave technology will at least allow you to log into your favorite websites faster. 0shares. SlickLogin. Google has officially acquired Israeli security startup…
Google Acquires SlickLogin to Work on Password Security – Mashable
MashableGoogle acquired SlickLogin, an early-stage Israeli startup that had been developing alternative web-login options, the company announced Sunday. Terms of the deal were not immediately disclosed. Started by three graduates from the Israel Defense Forces,…
Nokia planning to unveil multiple Android phones – Emirates 24/7
Emirates 24/7We thought Normandy was the only Android phone Nokia was working on. But now it has emerged that the – soon to be Microsoft owned – mobile division of Nokia is planning multiple Android…
What Google really means when it calls Android ‘open’ – CNET
CNETGoogle loves to woo app makers to Android by whispering the sweet sounds of “openness” and “open source” in their ears. While that’s not entirely accurate, they heed the call for good reasons. Seth Rosenblatt….
Google’s Valentine’s Day Doodle Celebrates With ‘This American Life’ – ValueWalk
ValueWalkTo mark holidays and special occasions, Google Inc (NASDAQ:GOOG) often celebrates with fun doodles on their homepage and many of these doodles are interactive. This year’s Valentine’s Day is no exception.Google Valentine’s Day Doodle Includes…
Lovey-dovey detection algorithm puts hearts on Google+ photos – CNET
CNETGiving a Valentine’s Day perk to its social network service, Google adds animated hearts to photos that show hugging and kissing. Stephen Shankland. by Stephen Shankland. February 14, 2014 3:26 AM PST. Follow @stshank. For…
Britain’s Immigration Minister Resigns Over Hiring of Cleaner – Wall Street Journal
Wall Street JournalLONDON—Britain’s immigration minister has resigned over his employment of a foreign cleaner, an embarrassing gaffe for a U.K. government that has undertaken a muscular clampdown on immigration. Prime Minister David Cameron’s office said…
Bynum Hasn’t Been Working Out – Bleacher Report
Bleacher ReportThe big man’s last game of the 2013-14 campaign—thus far—came while he was still wearing a Cleveland Cavaliers uniform. Back before he was suspended for conduct detrimental to the team, traded to the Chicago…
French court orders Google to display fine for privacy breach – Reuters
ReutersPARIS (Reuters) – Google will have to display on its French search page a notice saying it has been fined by the local data-protection watchdog over how user information is tracked and stored, France’s top…
Lenovo’s Motorola Buy: Government IT Impact – InformationWeek
InformationWeekLenovo won’t overcome its obstacles with US federal IT market due to this acquisition — but deal will likely strengthen Samsung’s position. Internet Of Things: 8 Cost-Cutting Ideas For Government. (Click image for larger view…
Google Failed at Smartphones. Can It Really Build Smart Homes and Robots? – Businessweek
BusinessweekOn the face of it, operating an existing cell phone company should be easier than creating and maintaining computerized eyeglasses, robots, and Internet-connected home appliances. Now that Google (GOOG) has admitted failure in the phone…
Lenovo faces rare chance to succeed with PCs and phones – PCWorld
PCWorldPC makers have often struggled when it comes to selling smartphones, but China’s Lenovo could be on the cusp of making a breakthrough. The company’s $2.9 billion deal to buy Motorola Mobility from Google might…
Lenovo will juggle two-brand strategy with Motorola as it takes on Apple, Samsung – CNET
CNETLenovo’s CEO vowed to protect and build up the Motorola brand. But how does a two-brand strategy fare against the industry powerhouses. Roger Cheng. by Roger Cheng. January 29, 2014 3:45 PM PST. Follow @RogerWCheng….
Google sells Motorola unit to Lenovo for $3B – CNET
CNETPC maker Lenovo, which has struggled to replicate its smartphone success outside China, gets an established global smartphone brand with Motorola, while Google unloads a burden on its balance sheet and source of tension. Roger…
Google joins forces with Lego for virtual brick building Chrome app – Inquirer
InquirerSOFTWARE DEVELOPER Google has joined forces with Lego to introduce a web app that lets Chrome web browser users’ imaginations run wild with whatever snap-together brick creations they want. The nostalgic virtual construction environment called…
Google Unveils Glass-Ready Prescription Eyewear – Wired
WiredA Glass employee models the Bold version of the new Glass frames. Photos by Ariel Zambelich/WIRED. A Glass employee models the Bold version of the new Glass frames. Photos by Ariel Zambelich/WIRED. The Thin frames….
Google Glass now framed for prescriptions – CNET
CNETPrescription frames are ready for current Google Glass owners, as another piece of the Glass puzzle comes into focus. Seth Rosenblatt. by Seth Rosenblatt. January 27, 2014 9:01 PM PST. Follow @sethr. Google Glass product…
Google purchases DeepMind, expanding its reach in artificial intelligence – Sydney Morning Herald
Sydney Morning HeraldGoogle has purchased British start-up DeepMind, an artificial intelligence company founded by a 37-year old former chess prodigy and computer game designer. The American tech giant’s London office confirmed a deal had been…
How DeepMind Can Bring Google Artificial Intelligence to Life – PC Magazine
PC MagazineGoogle’s acquisition of artificial intelligence firm DeepMind might prompt thoughts of self-aware robots and Skynet, especially since the London-based firm is shrouded in secrecy. But there are good, practical reasons for the search giant…
How do you like them apples: Google, Samsung ink patent deal – PCWorld
PCWorldGoogle and Samsung have signed a “global patent cross-license agreement” that covers the companies’ existing patents and future ones over the next 10 years. In a brief statement released Sunday, Google and Samsung said the…
Samsung to pay Ericsson $650 million plus royalties to end patent spat – Reuters
ReutersSTOCKHOLM (Reuters) – Samsung Electronics Co will pay Ericsson $650 million along with years of royalties to end a technology license spat, the Swedish company said on Monday. The world’s No. 1 mobile network equipment…
Google buys artificial intelligence firm DeepMind – ZDNet
ZDNetGoogle has confirmed the acquisition of artificial intelligence company DeepMind, reportedly spending over $400 million in the process. Founded by neuroscientist Demis Hassabis, Shane Legg and Mustafa Suleyman, the company specializes in algorithms …Google buys…
Google Acquires Artificial Intelligence Startup DeepMind For More Than $400M – TechCrunch
TechCrunchGoogle will buy London-based artificial intelligence company DeepMind. The deal was confirmed to Re/code by Google. Re/code reports that the acquisition price was $400 million, but we’ve heard from a source that it was more….
How about them apples: Google and Samsung ink patent deal – Computerworld
ComputerworldIDG News Service – Google and Samsung have signed a “global patent cross-license agreement” that covers the companies’ existing patents and future ones over the next 10 years. In a brief statement released Sunday, Google…
Google apologises for Gmail outage, explains what went wrong – Firstpost
FirstpostOn Frida some Google services went down for users across the world including India. Google was not only quick to rectify the problem, but also quickly apologised through its Google Plus account. Along with an…
Samsung, Google Sign Long-Term Patent License Deal – Wall Street Journal
Wall Street JournalSEOUL—Samsung Electronics Co. and Google Inc. have signed a long-term cross-licensing deal on technology patents that cover a broad range of areas, the South Korean company said Monday in a statement. Without going…
Google patents ad tech linking restaurant to taxi ride – BBC News
BBC NewsTechnology giant Google has patented a way of linking online ads to free or discounted taxi rides to the advertising restaurant, shop or entertainment venue. The transport-linked ad service could encourage consumers to respond…
Google ad patent would offer e-shoppers a free taxi to stores – CNET
CNETBrick-and-mortar retailers might one day be able to serve up high-tech Web ads that do the math and potentially offer big-ticket shoppers free rides to their stores. Chris Matyszczyk. by Chris Matyszczyk. January 25, 2014…
Google finally fixes strange Gmail bug – CNET
CNETFive days after it was first reported in the media, Google gets around to fixing an unusual Google Search link problem that sent a torrent of e-mail to several unsuspecting people. Seth Rosenblatt. by Seth…
