Google took a simple concept - text keywords - and became an Internet leader. In most markets, Google has the search market share lead and management is looking to expand into new markets. The search giant hasn't quite found its next big hit, but Google Apps and Android are promising extensions of the business. The game plan for Google: Expand into new markets like mobile and grow advertising revenue. Google is also dabbling in everything from broadband to power management to alternative energy. The company is well positioned to benefit from cloud computing and the consumerization of IT.
Google moves Google+ sunset date forward, from August 2019 to April 2019.
Apple's iPhone XR tops Google's Pixel 2 in single-camera benchmark tests.
Google reveals plans for a huge development in Mountain View, California, to bring its employees closer to work.
New Android adware discovered in 22 apps downloaded over two million times.
The consumer watchdog wants to protect the integrity of news content in Australia by holding digital giants accountable over what is available and shared on their platforms. It also wants regulation and transparency around how they collect and use data.
US Senator says Google is profiting off advertising fraud and has no interest in addressing it.
The convenience and flexibility of Google Drive has helped organizations increase productivity and improve collaborative processes, but many people don't use the platform to its full potential. This collection...
Decades after starting the web browser wars, Microsoft has given up its proprietary Edge web browser in favor of its open-source based rival Chromium.
Microsoft's move probably won't help Edge and it's also bad for the open web, say Mozilla, Vivaldi.
Whatever you're looking for in a smartphone -- best camera, longest battery life, overall value -- Matthew Miller has picked his favorite device in every category. Plus: The best tablet, smartwatch, sportswatch, and activity tracker.
Company test runs own traffic analysis service and finds malicious Chrome extension in its own backyard. Ooops!
UPDATED: Free and cheap personal and small business cloud storage is everywhere. Here's how to decide which one is right for you.
Microsoft is going to remake its Edge desktop browser by using Chromium components and by bringing it to Windows 7, 8.1 and macOS, in addition to Windows 10.
Microsoft's grand browser experiment flopped in the marketplace, so the company is turning to an unlikely successor: the open-source Chromium project. Can it succeed where EdgeHTML failed?
In work and play, do you always give it your best? Then you probably want to give the best gifts, too, right? We've got your covered.
Safari could join Firefox, Chrome, and Edge support for Web Authentication.
Here is a selection of Google Chrome extensions aimed specifically at boosting your productivity, performance, and privacy. (Updated December 2018)
Taking photos in a dark environment has always been a weak spot of most smartphone cameras. That is, until Night Sight was released.
PopSockets are popular for helping you hold onto your phone and propping it up. Speck's new GrabTab accessory does this with very little bulk while also still supporting wireless charging.
Google is holding a "Made by Google" event on Oct. 9 in New York City to likely unveil several new devices and product updates, including the Pixel 3 and 3 XL. Here are key moments from the show.
The Galaxy Note 9 has a high level of dust and water resistance, but it is still made of glass panels and isn't made to be dropped. LifeProof has a case option designed to protect from drops while also showing off the cool Samsung color schemes of the device itself.
Regrets, we've had a few. Exploding phones. Just plain useless phones. Unstable devices and not-very-smart devices. Hardware that was obsolete before we got it setup. Stuff we wish we'd never heard of.
We're live-blogging imagery from Samsung Unpacked Galaxy 2018. This is your go-to spot if you want to see exactly what Samsung is unveiling at its event in New York City on Aug. 9.
These work for anyone else who want a top-notch laptop.
Didn't know that the Google Chrome browser had a built-in Task Manager? Pull up a chair and let me show you some of the things it can do.
Urban Armor Gear (UAG) makes my favorite cases for popular smartphones so I was very excited to see it release some options for the current best smartphone available, the Huawei P20 Pro.
After years of covering and reviewing some of the best — and worst — smartphones, I have an idea of what I want in my dream smartphone.
Regardless of the manufacturer name on the back of your Android device, you can install any one of the following apps and use your phone or tablet as your primary means to surf the web, manage email, and keep tabs on your agenda. Bonus: iOS versions available too!
Despite its size, the giant speaker can be moved and will begin showing up in random cities across the US.
Google announced its voice assistant two years ago. Now, at Google I/O 2018, it's sharing details about the next phase of Google Assistant. Here's what you need to know.
There are many easy things you can do to improve your Android experience. Here are some of the best.
Fortnite dominates free gaming on the iPad and iPhone.
Google has said it will bring all of Allo's best features to Messages, with the former to be killed off in March 2019.
Tech companies blamed for 20 years of falling wages in Silicon Valley.
300 Google employees have signed an open letter calling on the company to abandon its Chinese search engine.
On-foot data collection is underway to improve the real-life accuracy of mobile map services.
Color choices can significantly cut how much power an OLED screen uses, Google explains. Read more: https://zd.net/2PfYrjU
Morgan Knutson, executive vice president of design at Zero, talks to Tonya Hall about his infamous Twitter experience for tech leaders and businesses to learn from.
The collaboration focusses on extending iRobot's mapping data to other smart gadgets. Read more: https://zd.net/2CS724S
Google's new contract for Android vendors that want its core apps aims to bring the industry in line with Samsung's security patching model.
CEO Sundar Pichai said in a an email that Google has fired 48 employees for sexual harassment in the past two years.
Over the next year, Google will add direct access to privacy controls from other products including Maps.
Users are reporting sharp spikes in data usage via the app, sometimes leading to hundreds of dollars in mobile data fees.
Sittercity's Phil Brown, head of operations, and Sandra Dainora, head of product, explain how they've used AutoML to eliminate a time-consuming manual portion of their screening process.
Larry Dignan and Jason Hiner discuss the pros and cons of Google's latest mobile devices and how they advance the company's hardware strategy.
WebP image format gets new life courtesy of Microsoft and Mozilla. Apple is last browser maker without WebP support.
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