Google in Talks to Take Over More Search Tasks on Samsung Phones
(Bloomberg) — Alphabet Inc.’s Google and Samsung Electronics Co. are negotiating a major deal that would give Google products more prominence on the South Korean company’s smartphones, according to correspondence viewed by Bloomberg News. The talks…
Lawmakers keen to break up ‘big tech’ like Amazon and Google need to realize the world has changed a lot since Microsoft and Standard Oil
House lawmakers are grilling the four CEOs on July 29. AP Photo Big tech is back in the spotlight. The chief executives of Amazon, Apple, Facebook and Google are testifying before Congress on July 29 to defend their market dominance from accusations…
What is Google Drive? A guide to navigating Google’s file storage service and collaboration tools
guide to google drive 2×1 Google; Samantha Lee/Business Insider Google Drive is a cloud-based storage solution that allows you to save files online and access them anywhere from any smartphone, tablet, or computer. Using a cloud storage service…
We charted the battery life of Google Pixel phones
One of the biggest stories around the launch of the Pixel 4 was its reduced battery life in comparison to the previous model. Now, with the Pixel 4a still in purgatory — but supposedly coming out soon (??) — I had a thought: what would a comparison of…
New York Times CEO sees risk in regulating Google, Facebook to help news media
By Helen Coster (Reuters) – Regulation intended to address the news industry’s problems with Google and Facebook could have adverse consequences, said outgoing New York Times Co <NYT.N> Chief Executive Officer Mark Thompson in an interview…
How to follow topics, publications, and locations on Google News using the mobile app or web browser
You can follow or unfollow news sources on Google News to get curated content. davidf/Getty Images To follow something on Google News, you can click “Follow” or select the star icon next to a topic, publication, or location. You can customize…
India’s richest man is all set to conquer 5G—with a $4.5 billion push from Google
India’s richest man is preparing to set off another ripple in the country’s booming internet space. Today (July 15), Mukesh Ambani said his telecom venture, Jio Platforms, has designed and developed a 5G solution, which will be ready for field deployment…
Google ‘accidentally’ leaks the Pixel 4a in its own store
At this point, it feels like we know everything about the Pixel 4a, except an actual release date. As if we weren’t already confident enough in what the device is supposed to look like, Google today leaked the Pixel 4a in its own online store by accident…
Google invests $4.5 billion in India’s Reliance Jio Platforms – TechCrunch
Google has become the latest high-profile firm to back India’s Reliance Jio Platforms. The search giant is investing $4.5 billion for a 7.73% stake in the top Indian telecom network, Reliance Industries chairman Mukesh Ambani said on Wednesday. The…
Google Couldn’t Help This Chinese Games Startup Beat Tencent
(Bloomberg) — Once high-flying Chinese game-streaming platform Chushou TV has shuttered, becoming the latest casualty in a market increasingly dominated by Tencent Holdings Ltd. The mobile-focused streaming network’s demise on July 2 comes just two…