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Wikipedia's Jimmy Wales has quietly launched a Facebook rival social network
Would you pay to join a social network? Wikipedia co-founder Jimmy Wales thinks up to 500 million people could.
MuleSoft says its Anypoint Runtime Fabric will run on Google Cloud Platform
Connectors between MuleSoft's Anypoint Platform and Google BigQuery will make it easier to combine data sets for line of business users.
Google to US Android users: We're giving you RCS messaging – here's why it's better
Google will start to roll out RCS messaging via its Messages app in the US in coming weeks.
Google Chrome experiment crashes browser tabs, impacts companies worldwide
In what looks to be the Chrome team's biggest misstep, companies report massive outages caused by unannounced Chrome experiment.
Google makes Contact Center AI generally available
Meanwhile, Avaya and Mitel have joined the list of integration partners working with Google to help organizations implement Contact Center AI
Google: As Go programming language turns 10, here are the big names using it
Google says Go has quickly gained traction in the enterprise for writing large-scale applications.
Reboot the Borg: Like Microsoft, Google needs a government intervention
Can the company internally make the positive changes needed in order to return it to its "don't be evil" past, or will it require a consent decree?
Motorola's Razr makes a comeback, complete with a foldable display
Motorola's new take on its beloved flip phone looks intriguing.
Google labels ACCC's location data privacy claims as 'out of context'
The Australia Federal Court has directed the ACCC to clarify the issues it wants to have settled in court.
Google Cloud rolls out platform for network visibility and management
Google's Network Intelligence Center aims to offer comprehensive network monitoring across public clouds and on-premise data centers.
Google's plan to collect health data on millions of Americans faces federal inquiry
Google defends its Project Nightingale deal with Ascension, which involves access to detailed patient records.
Google wants to call out slow sites with Chrome badging
Amorphous plans have one goal -- to label slow sites in Google's browser.
Google forges cloud, data deal with major US health organization
The WSJ reports that the partnership gives Google access to health data including lab results, diagnoses and hospitalization records, as well as names and dates of birth, without informing patients.
Google's new app lets you share the pleasure and the pain of your daily commute
Pigeon Transit, which was born in Google's Area 120, lets commuters exchange real-time information about delays, power outages and even live entertainment.
The quantum supremacy enigma: Can Google’s claim withstand scrutiny?
In October, Google claimed its quantum computing chip became capable of processing a task that, for an ordinary supercomputer, would be virtually impossible. Google should have expected IBM to take that as a challenge.
Totallee thin cases for the Pixel 4 and iPhone 11 Pro: Attractive minimalist cases protect from scratches
It seems just about everyone uses a case on their phone today, but sometimes you don't want to be bothered by the bulk, Totallee makes some of the thinnest minimalist cases today and recently launched new colors for the Pixel 4 and iPhone 11 Pro.
These 7 top wireless earbuds deliver scarily superb sound
Happy Podoween! All the major Bluetooth earbuds from your favorite manufacturers - including the new AirPod Pro -- have been updated for Fall 2019.
Nomad Rugged Case for Google Pixel 4: Elegant Horween leather with 6 foot drop protection
The Google Pixel 4 is a small, powerful Android smartphone and with Nomad's new Rugged Case you can wrap it in TPU and leather. Over time the leather will patina and develop some custom character.
Totallee Pixel 4 transparent case and glass screen protector: Stop scratches with minimal added weight
Totallee is known for creating ultra thin and light weight cases for smartphones. Its latest transparent case for the Google Pixel 4 lets you enjoy the color of your phone while preventing scratches and damage from bumps.
10 best smartphones not made in China
Concerned about security risks from smartphone makers based in China? Here are your alternatives.
Samsung Galaxy Fold first look: in pictures
Samsung's new Galaxy Fold is one of the most unique devices we have seen in years with a smartphone/tablet in one device. After three days of use, it's clearly a high end product for the early adopter that is a stunning achievement in engineering.
BodyGuardz cases and screen protector for Galaxy Note 10 Plus: Unequal tech protecting your Samsung phone
A couple new cases and a self-healing screen protector are now available from BodyGuardz. The cases offer fantastic texture to help you hold your phone securely with 10 feet drop protection as well.
The biggest events in Linux's history
A year by year summary of the most significant events in Linux's history to date.
How Microsoft lost its monopoly in web browsers
At the dawn of the Internet age, Microsoft used every trick it knew to dominate the World Wide Web. That strategy worked for a few years, but aggressive antitrust enforcement and equally aggressive competitors crushed the company's onetime dominance. Here's a quarter-century of history that explains just what happened.
Gmail power user tips and tricks
On the face of it, Gmail seems like any other email service. But dig under the surface and you soon discover just how powerful it is… as long as you know which settings to tweak, and where to find them.
How to protect your Google Account with the Advanced Protection Program
If you want to beef up the security on your Google Account, then the Advanced Protection Program those at risk of targeted attacks – such as journalists, activists, business leaders, and political campaign teams – is for you. Here's how to enable the Google Advanced Protection Program.
Inside a Google Titan Bluetooth security key
Disassembly of a Google Titan Bluetooth two-factor security key .
Totallee screen protector for Google Pixel 3: Affordable, bubble-free, with edge-to-edge security
As expensive as phones are today, it's worth spending $25 to add a tempered glass protector to act as a sacrificial anode for your display. The Totallee protector is easy to apply, has no bubbles, and works with cases.
UAG cases for the LG G8 and Huawei P30 Pro: Stylish rugged drop protection
Urban Armor Gear (UAG) is known for making lightweight, attractive cases for the latest smartphones and has models available for the latest from LG and Huawei. These affordable cases will protect your expensive smartphone investment while looking cool.
Google I/O 2019: The biggest announcements from the keynote
Google I/O is Google's annual developer conference. Here's everything that happened at this year's show.
Google's foray into healthcare IT gives company records of millions of patients
The WSJ reports that the partnership with Ascension gives Google access to health data including lab results, diagnoses and hospitalization records, as well as names and dates of birth, without informing patients.
Bye, Flash: Google to stop indexing Flash content in search
Google Search will no longer index Flash content that its crawlers find on websites.
Google launches open-source project for Cardboard VR viewer
Developers can now build experiences for the no-frills virtual reality device.
Android ecosystem is not ready for adolescent Pixel 4
The latest Pixel phone is going through changes.
All quantum supremacy is fleeting
Scott Fulton explains how Google astonished the world by claiming its prototype quantum processor has achieved “supremacy” -- the ability to process a task in seconds that would take a classical supercomputer more than a lifetime. But how long can Google reign supreme before IBM mounts a challenge to its legitimacy? Months? Days? Read more: https://zd.net/2K5bKiK
Health devices vs. health data: Can Fitbit break Google's acquisition curse?
Motorola, Nest, HTC, and now Fitbit: Another one bites the dust. Jason Perlow and Jason Cipriani of Jason Squared discuss the latest tech merger. Read more: https://zd.net/2NOm1Rl
In the Google-Fitbit deal, the corporate wellness business is really where it's at
Google made it sound like the Fitbit purchase was all about a wearables business that the market valued just a smidge above worthless. Now, with Fitbit's data archive and a corporate wellness business estimated to have more than $100 million in annual revenue, Google Cloud could make a healthcare play.
Key techniques used by malicious apps to trick Google Play
Cyberattackers are using a variety of tactics to stop Google spotting suspicious app behavior.
Google thinks I'm single. How do I tell my wife?
Chris Matyszczyk explains that Google is revealing what it tells advertisers about you. It doesn't seem too accurate. Read more: https://zd.net/2WzM7vp
Google ramps up integration of Google Maps and Waze
Google Maps users on iOS and Android can now enjoy top features from Google-owned Waze.
Blame YouTube's algorithms, not extreme content, for radicalizing users
ZDNet's Daphne Leprince-Ringuet says the real issue with YouTube is that its recommendation algorithms are built to push viewers to consume ever-more radical content, according to an ex-Google engineer. Read more: https://zd.net/324RkMX
Online extremism: It's not the content, it's the algorithm
To stop radicalization, the real solution is to make online platforms' recommendation algorithms more transparent.
Antitrust investigation: Why Google is in serious trouble
Google's case is similar to 19 years ago -- when Microsoft was found guilty of exclusionary conduct
Google vs IBM: Did Google achieve quantum supremacy?
Google reckons it has found the way forward to developing a fault-tolerant quantum computer.
LG G8X hands-on: Dual screen functionality optimized for two full screens
Matt Miller explains that LG offers an affordable dual-screen system with more flexibility than the Fold. It uses existing technology with software optimized for productivity. Read more: https://zd.net/2PwF8Sh
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