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Google Project Zero testing 30-day grace period on bug details to boost user patching
After trying to get vendors to produce updates to fix vulnerabilities quicker, Project Zero is trying an explicit patch period.
Google's Pixel has a new feature that's a brilliant insult to your intelligence
You need this? You really need this? Google thinks so.
Google backs effort to bring Rust to the Linux kernel
Google's Android Team is backing an effort to introduce Rust as a second programming language in the Linux kernel.
Google releases Chrome 90 with HTTPS by default and security fixes
Chrome 90 has arrived with new privacy features and fixes for 37 security flaws.
Google Assistant will now find your iPhone, help order takeout
Google is also encouraging users to set up "routines" with Google Assistant, which perform multiple actions with a single command.
What's the most popular web browser in 2021?
Take a wild guess.
TCL announces three new 20 Series smartphones: NXTVISION displays, advanced cameras, stunning designs
Following up on two TCL 20 devices announced at CES in January, TCL revealed three more Series 20 smartphones for various markets. All 20 Series devices have been verified by Google as Android Enterprise Recommended so these are great options to consider for the workplace.
'FLoC off!' Vivaldi declares as it says no to Google's tracking system
Google FLoC continues to see opposition grow, as Vivaldi labels the tracking system as 'privacy-invasive' and 'nasty'.
Broadcom moves its Symantec, CA software portfolios to Google Cloud
Broadcom will deliver its enterprise software portfolio starting with Symantec via Google Cloud. DevOps and the former CA Technologies applications will also move over.
Brave browser disables Google's FLoC tracking system
Opposition grows to Google's new system for tracking users online to personalise ads.
Google Meet gets data saving for video calls
Google rolls out video-meeting updates for Chromebooks and Android to help people working from home, and gives admins more control over Google Meet hardware.
Google outage: Google Docs down
No, it's not just you. Google Docs was misbehaving for millions of users. The issue was resolved shortly after noon Monday.
Google: US-EU tech trade is 'fraying' and we need a new council to save it
Google is worried that an "explosion in national policies" is harming technology trade between the US and Europe, and considers the threat greater than the trade dispute between the US and China.
Criminals spread malware using website contact forms with Google URLs
Crooks are using social engineering to exploit workers' efforts to do their jobs.
Work's new normal takes shape and some companies will botch it
Companies that romanticize the seriously flawed old way of working are likely to have issues as the hybrid new normal emerges.
Incipio Grip case for Google Pixel 4a 5G: Enhanced grip and 14 feet drop protection
While the Pixel 4a 5G is an affordable phone, it is still worth protecting from accidental drops. Incipio has its Grip case available in two colors for this black Pixel phone.
ZAGG Pixel 4a 5G hands-on: Cases and screen protectors for Google's affordable 5G phone
There are Gear4 cases and InvisibleShield screen protectors available for the new Google Pixel 4a 5G smartphone. These products offer protection for one of Google's best values.
Top 10 Google Chrome plugins for 2020 -- in pictures
Here are my hand-picked top 10 Google Chrome plugins for 2020.
Parallels Desktop for Chromebook Enterprise
Since Parallels Desktop for Chromebook Enterprise is installed on the Chromebook, along with a downloaded Windows image, it's completely standalone, allowing users to install and run approved apps on their Chromebook wherever they are, without needing a network or Wi-Fi connection.
In pictures: Google's Pixel 5 'Launch Night In' event
Google unveils new Pixel phones, a new Chromecast, and other products during its virtual launch event.
Linux turns 29: The biggest events in its history so far
A year by year summary of the most significant events in Linux's history to date.
Speck Presido cases for Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra: Protect your investment and flatten the back
The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra starts at $1,300 so spending just $40 to $45 for a case that offers drop and anti-microbial protection is a worthy investment. Speck cases also improve your ability to hold onto the phone.
Apricorn Aegis Secure Key 3NXC
The new Aegis Secure Key 3NXC builds on Apricorn's Secure Key 3z and Aegis Secure Key 3NX, taking the same proven form-factor and physical keypad, and adding something that users have been asking for -- USB-C support.
Nomad Rugged Case for Google Pixel Buds: Attractive leather covering enhances the earbud experience
Nomad is known for making high quality Horween leather accessories for mobile gear and the new Rugged Case for the 2020 Pixel Buds is another well-designed product. The additional lanyard option also helps ensure your Google earbuds are always in reach.
Google Maps turns 15: A look back on where it all began
A timeline of Google Maps through the years since it was launched in 2005.
Tech turkeys: Apple and Google dominate the year's menu of failures
In the spirit of Festivus here is our full list of the worst technology products and services of the year.
Tech21 Studio Colour case and screen protector for Pixel 4: Thin protection for Google's small phone
The Google Pixel 4 is the latest small flagship that boasts one of the best cameras on a phone. Tech21 has a few products available to help protect your investment.
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.
How software may change after the Oracle v. Google decision
In the dramatic close to over a decade of deliberation, the US Supreme Court decided copying some source code is fair use, if it makes a software interface work properly on a different platform. Did justices leave any ambiguity as to what that means in the long run? Because if they did, posits ZDNet’s Scott Fulton, they may have left open a major vulnerability in the nation’s copyright system – one that developers here and abroad could be eager to exploit. Read more: https://zd.net/3wPExhR
Don't romanticize the pre-pandemic office because it sucked
You'll want to get back to the office in a hurry as companies reopen facilities, but you'll be over it after three weeks. You've forgotten that commutes, open floor plans, and some of your coworkers were annoying. Read more: https://zd.net/3d4by25
Should you ditch Google Chrome?
Even if you find the idea triggering, Adrian Kingsley-Hughes says having options is a good thing. Read more: http://zd.net/3tCG48x
Google shuts down internal Stadia games development team
The tech giant plans to focus on working with third-party game studios instead.
TikTok vs Facebook: Which social network is the least trusted?
Beth Mauder sits down with Mitul Ghandi, co-founder of seoClarity, to talk about the company's recent survey that shows which social media site is the least trusted. (Surprise! Google is the most trusted.) Ghandi also discusses what all platforms need to do in a social media-dominated world. Read more: http://zd.net/30rRkIl
Alphabet shuts down Loon
Due to a lack of willing partners and an inability to build a sustainable business model.
Apple now sells more phones than Samsung. But is iPhone the better device?
Jason Cipriani and Jason Perlow score the tech giants' mobile devices on a broad range of categories, from performance and design to ecosystem and security. The results are in. Read more: http://zd.net/3uIxg2z
Google Assistant now has Guest Mode
When switched on, Google Assistant will not save user interactions to accounts.
Best Chromebook: Top 5 options compared
Whether you're looking for a high-end system, a 4K display, 12 hours of battery life, or awesome portability, Adrian Kingsley-Hughes says there's a Chromebook in this list for you. Read more: http://zd.net/2ZhM2yN
Google's Look to Speak helps motor impaired patients communicate with eyes
By using eye-gazing technology to let people select pre-written phrases to be spoken aloud.
The First Amendment vs tech giants: Ray Wang explains your digital rights
ZDNet's Beth Mauder sits down with R "Ray" Wang, principal analyst and founder of Constellation Research, to discuss how current events are highlighting the importance of knowing your digital rights and understanding the role tech giants play in our everyday lives.
Confused by machine learning? A guide to understanding basic concepts
This guide explains what machine learning is, how it is related to artificial intelligence, how it works and why it matters.
ZDNet readers speak up on the US government's antitrust case against Google
After the United States Department of Justice filed an antitrust complaint against Google, we asked ZDNet readers to weigh in with a special poll. Ed Bott and Karen Roby discuss the results. Read more: https://zd.net/3oNTnl8
iPhone 12, iPad Air, Chromecast: Jason Squared’s top tech of 2020
Jason Perlow and Jason Cipriani discuss their favorite gadgets released in a year that we all would rather forget. Read more: https://zd.net/35Ortwq
What's inside Matthew Miller's home office?
Matthew's commuter life paused six months ago as remote work became the new normal. He separates his engineering work from his freelance writing with several screens and various mobile devices surrounded by his Star Wars collection. Read more: https://zd.net/3jAp9yc
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