The data from Google’s Street View cars is being screened through an advanced new algorithm developed by Google and reCAPTCHA. The new algorithm is designed to filter the data in order to identify difficult to read objects such as street numbers. This algorithm is ground breaking … [Read more...]
Google Glass owners become target for physical and verbal attacks
Because of rising gentrification, the anti-tech crowd seem to be increasing their tensions with Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG). In addition, Google Glass seems to be one of the main points of contention. This is especially true in San Francisco, which is quickly being labeled the "New … [Read more...]
10 new Adwords products coming April 22nd
On April 22, Jerry Dischler, VP of Product Management for Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) AdWords will be unveiling over 10 new AdWords products. These features have been developed over the past year, and they are soon-to-be released from beta. Analysts do nott believe that any of the … [Read more...]
Google found a new way to invade your privacy without consent
It looks like Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) is continuing along its course to increase its creepiness factor. If you were worried about having your images taken (without your consent) by overzealous Google Glass users, just wait until you hear this. Google now has a pending patent for a … [Read more...]
Project Ara Module Development Kits now available for developers
Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) has announced that it is now able to offer the first version of the Project Ara Module Development Kits (MDKs) free of charge to developers. Project Ara was a project that Google got from Motorola during its time as the owner of the company before Google sold … [Read more...]
One day only Google Glass Sale, Tuesday April 15th starting at 6 a.m
Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) has finally decided to open the floodgates for the Google Glass. The catch? It is only for one day! On Tuesday April 15th from 6 a.m. anyone who wants to spend $1500 to get their very own Goggle Glass will have the opportunity to become a "Glass Explorer" as … [Read more...]
Google offers $100 discount on Chromebook through its enterprise plan
Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) is trying to increase the appeal of its very successful Chromebook by starting to market it more aggressively to the enterprise market. This marks a significant change in strategy as until now Google was focused primarily on getting Chromebooks into as many … [Read more...]
Google’s offering Google Glass prototype by invitation only
Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) is making an extreme effort to find as many markets as possible for its upcoming Google Glass by offering a prototype of the product to selected companies "by invitation only". Google is using this approach to maximize the range of business sectors and … [Read more...]
Google is back with Android TV after it failed with Chromecast Dongle
Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) is once again attempting to enter the TV streaming market after the failing sales of its Chromecast Dongle with a new streaming device based on Android technology inventively named Android TV. The Android based system is being touted as an entertainment … [Read more...]
Google invasion of privacy drama continues with $1.37 million fine
The saga of Google's (NASDAQ:GOOG) global invasion of an individual’s privacy continues as the online giant has been forced to pay a fine of 1 million Euros ($1.37 million) to the Italian data regulators. This is once again a result of its Street View cars and this time they are being … [Read more...]
Google issues new class C share under GOOG ticker, previous class A share will use GOOGL ticker
Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) has taken the concept of corporate democracy to a new level this morning by issuing a new class of share that will begin trading on Thursday. The new stock is categorized as a "C" class share and will take over the traditional Google ticker of GOOG which was … [Read more...]
Google appealing charges of obtaining data illegally under Wiretap Act
In the continuing controversy over whether unsecured data from Wi-Fi networks is defined as private or public information, Google (NASDAQ:GOOG) is appealing to the U.S. Supreme Court to review the recent decision by the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals. The ruling in contention is … [Read more...]
Google plays Pokémon April Fool’s joke on job hopefuls
Pokémon recently took over Google Maps with an April Fools prank. Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) announced a new job opening, via video, for its Google Maps division. They made 'Pokémon Master" the title for the new opening. In order to select the best Pokémon master, they constructed a … [Read more...]
Google helping Samsung defend itself against Apple in upcoming trial
On Monday, in San Jose, CA, a trial will begin between Apple Inc. and Samsung. Both Apple and Samsung are the world's largest manufacturers of smartphones. However, the world's most used mobile operating systems are iOS and Android. Apple claims that Samsung violated five of its … [Read more...]
Google wants OEMs to improve Android branding
If Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) has anything to protect, it has its reputation. Moreover, in today's global marketplace, where you have thousands of competitors, reputation is everything. So, that may explain why Google is tightening its rein around its OEM partners and expecting them to … [Read more...]
What you don’t know about Google Chrome and Windows Phone 8
Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) might soon include Google Chrome with the Windows 8 phone platform. This is in response to a massive user demand for the browser. Google Chrome is popular for its flexibility, compatibility and security features. Not to mention, developers enjoy using Chrome … [Read more...]
One of Google’s most notorious algorithm updates Panda is awarded a patent
Remember when Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) rolled out its Panda search algorithm update back in 2011? It was hated, despised and pretty much feared throughout the entire online community. Panda was Google's first real attempt at using artificial intelligence in a more efficient way than … [Read more...]
Google infuses Chrome with Google Now
Google Now is a service that claims to give you the right information at the right time. For example, you can get daily weather alerts, traffic reports, sports scores and more. The information is displayed in a card-format, which makes them user-friendly and easy to read. Also, Google … [Read more...]
Google turns focus towards cloud computing services
In January, Urs Hölzle, senior vice president of technical infrastructure and Google Fellow at Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) sent a memo out to his team regarding their direction for the next few months. Hölzle stated that he wants his group to focus less time on Google Search and Gmail … [Read more...]
New court documents expose Apple and Google illegal wage fixing scheme
Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) has been known to be in collusion with its arch rival Google (NASDAQ:GOOG) since 2009 to keep wages suppressed by not competing for each others' workers. Today, however, newly revealed court documents show that the illegal wage fixing scheme extended far … [Read more...]
