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.
The tech giant says it won't offer general-purpose facial recognition APIs before working through important technology and policy questions.
The Google Pixel Slate was released with a couple of keyboard options and the one from Brydge is clearly the best option, with a lower price too.
12 vendors, including eight global players, sit on the Australian Cyber Security Centre's secure cloud provider list.
Six weeks ago OnePlus launched its first phone on T-Mobile. Initial indications are that this was a great success and it seems the OnePlus brand is gaining traction in the US consumer wireless market.
Google sued within a day after announcing latest Google+ API leak.
While smartphone manufacturers try to differentiate their products, there are some features they need to be on the same page about.
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...
With Microsoft's decision to switch to Chromium for its Edge browser, Mozilla's Firefox remains the only major browser developer that still maintains its own alternative engine. In a world dominated by Google, can Firefox remain competitive?
Here's a look at the annual run rates, hybrid cloud strategies, and approaches to artificial intelligence and machine learning among the public cloud providers.
Opinion: In his Congressional testimony, Google's CEO answers questions like an engineer. It's not persuasive.
Android trojan waits for users to enter PayPal credentials and two-factor security code before triggering money transfers.
The battle for cloud dominance is heating up. Google, by most accounts in third place after Amazon and Microsoft, is adding the advanced storage software from Elastifile. Here's what it means for cloud-using Enterprises.
Microsoft Teams is on course to become the top business chat app by 2020.
The OnePlus 6T is already one of the fastest and most capable Android phones available today. The special McLaren Edition provides more RAM, faster charging, and some other slick McLaren touches for $70 more.
Google CEO Sundar Pichai today faces questions from Congress about privacy and political bias on its platforms.
Google moves Google+ sunset date forward, from August 2019 to April 2019.
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.
Microsoft Teams is on course to become the top business chat app by 2020.
Whatever you're looking for in a smartphone, Matthew Miller has picked his favorite device in every category. Plus: The best tablet, smartwatch, sportswatch, and activity tracker. Read more: https://zd.net/2REpQJD
Will Google ever be able to diversify its business from online advertising? Read more: https://zd.net/2RykXl7
Facebook's ranking as the best place to work in the US takes a dive after 2018's scandals.
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.
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