Lenovo ThinkPad 13 Chromebook review: Plenty of power for a Chromebook
Lenovo has provided a Chromebook with a 13 inch display that can catch anyone’s eye whether you’re looking for a new laptop for business or school.
Russian court rejects Google anti-monopoly appeal
Google has been facing deeper scrutiny in countries like Russia and the European Union for its business practices surrounding Android.
Linux bug could affect 80% of all Android phones
Lookout has discovered a new vulnerability that was found starting in Linux version 3.6, which has been a part of Android since the KitKat days.
Is Google disconnecting from the Nexus name?
Perhaps this is why Samsung has been hard at work on their Tizen OS, to better compete with Google.
Google Duo, another communications app from Google
For video calls on the go, Duo will switch between Wi-Fi and cellular data automatically without dropping your call.
Apteligent report details Android OEM update speeds and crash rates
A recent report found that Motorola was the quickest Android OEM at pushing out the Android 6.0 update.
Google Play reviews may no longer require Google+ account
YouTube comments and Google Photos can be used without a Google+ account, and now it appears you can leave a Google Play review without one as well.
16 year old girl discovers superabsorbent polymer to battle drought
Ms. Nirghin just won Google Science Fair’s Community Impact Award for creating this superabsorbent polymer out of orange peels and avocados.
Is Google working on a unified OS codenamed Fuchsia?
The project is primarily licensed under Apache 2.0 and MIT licensing, and doesn’t seem to have any significant GPL code.
Russian antitrust officials fine Google $6.8 million
A ruling last year found that Google was guilty of showing preferential treatment to its services as they related to Android.
Google Chrome to begin blocking Flash content starting in September
Google Chrome will start blocking Flash content in September, with HTML5 becoming the default in December.
Quadrooter isn’t an issue if you stick with Google Play apps
Side loading apps from third-party apps stores or sharing APK files from one person to another is potential trouble.
Researcher finds some Google Nexus chargers may be defective
We’ve reported in the past about Google engineer Benson Leung’s crusade to test USB Type-C chargers and cables for defects. Benson has tested a huge amount of cables and chargers and has given his feedback on them all. His work has inspired others to do their own testing and quality control of these types of … Read more
[Video] Android Nougat Nexus boot animation leaks
The iPhone rumors are starting to die down and we all pretty much know what that device will look like so what do we do now?
Google’s Stay In The Loop feature is live
All you need to do is a Google search on your name and the widget that mentions Stay In The Loop will be located near the bottom of the page.
Waze is adding a feature to remind you to not leave your child in your car
An average of 37 children die each year in the US after their guardians, due to distraction or negligence, leave them inside vehicles for an extended period of time.
See how much Apple,Microsoft, and Google are not paying in taxes
This really isn’t anything new though, companies have been finding tax shelters for as long as governments have wanted to tax them.
Prisma is the new mobile editing craze of the moment
Editing photos on your iPhone or Android device is basically a requirement these days for any social media post. Whether you use Instagram, Twitter, Google+, or Facebook, posting a picture without at least one filter is passé. The latest mobile editing craze is Prisma and admittedly I got on the train using the iOS app. Now … Read more
Google Chromecast three years later
It is very rare that a device comes out that is not only affordable but available to a large number of people without signing a contract. That’s what happened three years ago today when Google Chromecast was released for purchase (Chromecast Day). Three years ago I called the Google Chromecast an every man’s gadget due … Read more
MESUIT brings Android to your iPhone
If you’re one of the rare users out there that doesn’t hold a loyalty to iOS or Android and like to use both, MESUIT may be for you. Jijia, a Chinese company, has just launched MESUIT which looks like an iPhone battery case but houses much more capability. The case offers expanded battery life, expandable … Read more
Google Play Books makes reading comics easier with Bubble Zoom
As much of the media we consume increasingly goes digital, we end up staring at our phones and tablets quite a bit. For many things, this can be a pretty pleasant experience, with greater clarity and contrast than traditional media. For other things, you might just have some issues due to a smaller screen. Comic … Read more
Google points DeepMind AI at data centers, reduces cooling bill significantly
Since acquiring DeepMind Technologies back in 2014, Google has been having all kinds of fun using AI for various tasks. They’ve recently partnered with Moorsfield Eye Hospital to help scan for early signs of disease, they’ve even taught the AI to play Go — and win. Machine learning has come a long way in a short … Read more
Latest update for Google Hangouts lets you record and send video messages
Google has begun rolling out an update on the Play Store for the company’s chat application Google Hangouts. The update is said to add support for recording and sending video messages to your friends and family. With the update installed, you’ll be able to send out video files to contacts, which is ideal if you wish … Read more
New cast option comes to Google Chrome, can mirror to Hangouts
Google Chrome users how have new a new cast option in the latest stable release of the web browser. In order to cast from Chrome, users were required to use a Google Cast extension from the Chrome Web Store. Now, users who have Chrome 51 or higher installed will find a new “Cast” option listed … Read more
Try YouTube Red and Google Play Music before you buy for up to four months
It looks like Google is trying to entice new music subscribers this holiday weekend with new offers for Play Music and YouTube Red. The search giant is apparently using July Fourth and the Independence Day holiday to offer a four-month trial. That’s right. If you sign up for Play Music or YouTube Red, the company … Read more
Tech Miser: Bye bye Evernote, maybe
If you’re like me and have been using Evernote Basic for years, you may have gotten the same email I did on June 30th from the Evernote Team. It starts with a headline that reads “Evernote Basic is changing.” Then they get to the nitty gritty. At Evernote, we are committed not only to making … Read more
Do Apple, Google, Amazon.com have too much power?
There’s no doubt giant tech companies have a few advantages over many of the rest of us. Unless you’re a multi-billionaire there’s the obvious advantage of the bankroll of these companies. Those giant piles of cash allow companies such as Apple, Google, and Amazon.com to grow and absorb other smaller companies, which in turn often … Read more
Android N name revealed, prepare for Android Nougat
The proverbial cat is finally out of the bag. As is tradition with new Android version names, Googlers crowded around to see the unveiling of the newest Android mascot for Android N. The curtain was pulled away and we were left with… Introducing #AndroidNougat. Thank you, world, for all your sweet name ideas! #AndroidNReveal pic.twitter.com/7lIfDBwyBE … Read more