Apple
UK may consider taxing internet giants to help fight online extremism
While big tech giants have spoken time and time again that they're doing a lot to fight online extremism, UK doesn't seem to be convinced. UK believes that…
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Google products and policies: Pixel phones, Maps, Wallet and Home devices, YouTube, the Stadia game streaming service and the company’s legal issues.
Android
Qualcomm and Verizon complete a test trial of new LTE tech
Verizon and Qualcomm have completed a trial of a new LTE-Advanced, massive MIMO, that will give next year's Android phones some major juice in speed. The test trial…
Amazon
Fire TV users lose YouTube four days earlier than they were supposed to
Google had scheduled YouTube to be deactivated on January 1st, 2018 for Fire TV users, but it appears that the company has deactivated four days early, according to…
Google
Alphabet executive chairman Eric Schmidt is stepping down, but will serve as technical advisor
Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt will be stepping down from his role as Alphabet's executive chairman, Alphabet announced today. Schmidt instead will be transitioning to a new position…
Entertainment
Say goodbye to those annoying black bars when watching YouTube in vertical videos on iOS
Remember when you tried to watch vertical video on your iPhone and how it struggles to properly perform? YouTube player didn't resize based on the orientation of the…
Business
YouTube inks deals with Sony and Universal that leads the way for a music service
We previously reported that YouTube has been planning to launch a music service as early as March, according to Bloomberg. YouTube has been engaged in ongoing negotiations with…
Tech
If you’re riding in Waymo’s self-driving cars, you will now be insured
If the thought of riding in a self-driving car sounds like a bad idea to you, there's some good news for you. In order to build trust with…
Google
Google Chrome’s new built-in ad blocker will go live on February 15th
Google announced earlier this year that it would be integrating an ad blocker into its Chrome browser to help cut down on intrusive and spammy advertisements. According to…
Google
Uber allegedly impersonated protestors, hacked rivals, and surveillance politicians
Things are not looking good for Uber, at all. The so-called "Jacobs letter" has revealed a lot about what Uber has been doing secretively. Previously, details emerged about…
Amazon
Google and Amazon appear to be in active “productive” talks to keep YouTube on Fire TV
It appears that Google and Amazon may be trying to resolve their feud. We've already seen Google's Chromecast back on Amazon and now it appears that Fire TV…
Android
Microsoft is testing Xbox party chat on Android and iOS
Microsoft is currently conducting tests for Xbox party chat on the company's Xbox mobile apps for Android and iOS. If you're interested in taking party, the beta Xbox…
Apple
Tech companies react to FCC destroying net neutrality rules
Today, the US Federal Communications Commission, led by Chairman Ajit Pai, voted to completely dismantle net neutrality, remove the Title II classification and allow internet providers to do…
Legal
Uber is under investigation for criminal behavior, confirmed by Justice Department
Things are getting a whole lot worse for Uber, well, have been getting progressively worse. The US Department of Justice today confirmed in a letter that it is…
Apple
You can now buy Apple TV and Google Chromecast again on Amazon
After a two-year absence, Apple TV set-top box and Google Chromecast have made their way back on Amazon.com. First reported by CNET, listings for both products have made…
Apple
7-Eleven is currently testing a mobile ordering delivery service
7-Eleven announced today that it's currently testing mobile ordering on its 7-ElevenNow app at select locations in Dallas, Texas. The 7-Eleven app is available for download in Apple's…