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11 Feb 2020
Sundar PichaiGoogle HR head to step down amid rising employee tensions
Tech giant Google on Monday announced that its head of human resources, Eileen Naughton, will be stepping down from her position later this year.
11 Feb 2020
SecuritySoon, Google Chrome will make your web experience more secure
In a bid to create a private and secure web experience, Google has announced the plan to warn users about insecure downloads.
11 Feb 2020
AndroidGoogle to bring a new 'share-to-print' feature with Android 11
The first beta of Android 11 - Google's next big OS for smartphones - is not here but we are already learning about interesting new features it will bring.
10 Feb 2020
SamsungSamsung Galaxy Z Flip revealed in Oscars advertisement before launch
Leaks have made smartphone launches less exciting but never has a company scooped itself as openly as Samsung (this one even beats Google's Pixel 4 teasers).
09 Feb 2020
Facebook#NewsBytesWeeklyRecap: Auto Expo EVs, POCO X2 launch, Facebook hacked, more
This week, some major developments were noted in the world of tech, thanks to Auto Expo 2020 and the beautiful display of electric cars put up there.
09 Feb 2020
Fantasy CricketOnline gaming is set to rise in India: Here's how
Over the years, the definition of gaming has changed from something you did alone to an immersive, multi-player experience allowing millions to play at the same time.
08 Feb 2020
Spotify#BugAlert: Spotify playing Google Clock alarm even after dismissing
If you use Spotify to play your favorite tracks as a Google Clock alarm, chances are you might have encountered a weird issue lately: The re-playing of the alarms.
08 Feb 2020
SamsungSamsung Unpacked event: Galaxy S20, Z Flip, and Buds+ expected
A couple of days from now, on February 11, Samsung will host its Unpacked event where the South Korean tech giant is expected to unveil its latest smartphones and other consumer products.
07 Feb 2020
Android#BugAlert: Google voice typing gone haywire on Android phones
Google voice typing, the handy option designed to dictate and type sentences, has gone haywire.
07 Feb 2020
SamsungGoogle is planning 'something exciting' for Samsung Unpacked. But what?
On February 11, Samsung will host its annual 'Unpacked' event and introduce the much-coveted Galaxy S20 series and Galaxy Z Flip to the world.
06 Feb 2020
AndroidWhat is Pigweed? Google trademarks new operating system
Even though Google's Android operating system powers a big chunk of active smartphones, the internet giant is not having enough of the OS game.
06 Feb 2020
iPhoneHere's how to use Google's new Mobile Recharge service
Google has launched a new service in India that helps you easily find, compare, and even recharge your prepaid account using Google Search.
05 Feb 2020
SecurityShocking! Private videos in Google Photos sent to strangers
In a major shocker, Google has admitted to inadvertently sending some people's private videos uploaded on Google Photos to complete strangers.
04 Feb 2020
YouTubeHow much did Alphabet earn from YouTube, Cloud, and Search
Alphabet, Google's parent company, has announced financial results for the quarter and fiscal year ending on December 31, 2019.
03 Feb 2020
AndroidUsing 99 phones, he 'hacked' Maps to show fake traffic
When it comes to exploring a city or looking up places, Google Maps serves as the one-stop shop to find routes/directions.
02 Feb 2020
Facebook#NewsBytesWeeklyRecap: UN hacked, Avast selling data, HomePod, Instagram leak, more
This week, we witnessed some major developments and hardware launches, including that of Apple's Homepod in India.
01 Feb 2020
MicrosoftFlag bugs in Xbox, win up to Rs. 14 lakh
After Google and Apple, Microsoft is also doubling down on the security of its products.
01 Feb 2020
MicrosoftAvast shutting down company that sold user data without permission
A few days back, anti-virus giant Avast was caught selling PC activity of its users through its subsidiary, a company named Jumpshot.
01 Feb 2020
AndroidPixel 2 camera breaking after updates: What to do?
The sales of Pixel phones have been riding high, thanks to the devices' impeccable cameras and handy software updates.
01 Feb 2020
World Health OrganizationCoronavirus outbreak: Google enables 'SOS alert' to keep public informed
With nearly 9,800 confirmed cases and 213 deaths, the outbreak of coronavirus is now a 'global health emergency.'
01 Feb 2020
PumaPuma launches first smartwatch in India: Here's all about it
Leading sports brand Puma has launched its first-ever smartwatch in the Indian market.
01 Feb 2020
AppleGoogle spent Rs. 46 crore in bug bounties last year
As part of its Vulnerability Reward Programs (VRPs), Google paid out a whopping $6.5 million (over Rs. 46 crore) to security researchers for finding bugs in the company's products and services in 2019, the technology giant recently said.
31 Jan 2020
iOSGoogle Tangi: A dedicated space for short how-to videos
For years, YouTube has been the hub for how-to videos on topics ranging from fashion and lifestyle to cooking and technology.
31 Jan 2020
MicrosoftApparently, Siri and Cortana are really bad at first-aid advice
While modern-day smart assistants can handle a number of queries, they are not really good at first-aid advice.
31 Jan 2020
StartupsHealthcare start-up CureSkin raises $500k from SenseAI Ventures
Bengaluru-based cosmetic start-up CureSkin has raised $500k in a corporate round of funding led by Gurugram-based SenseAI Ventures.
30 Jan 2020
Android62 new emojis, including smiling face with tear, revealed
Dealing with something bad with a smile on your face?
30 Jan 2020
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningGoogle is using AI to save killer whales: Here's how
Google is using the power of artificial intelligence to save orcas, an endangered species of killer whales, from going extinct.
29 Jan 2020
Reddit#BugAlert: Google Home smart speaker breaking after update
Once again, Google Home smart speakers are breaking - due to an update pushed by the company itself.
29 Jan 2020
XiaomiGoogle Phone is getting call recording functions. Finally!
Finally, Google Phone is getting call recording capabilities.
29 Jan 2020
Google TranslateSoon, Google will transcribe, translate lectures in real time
In a major development, Google has announced a feature that would let people use the Translate app on their phones to translate and transcribe long-form speech into any desired language. In real time!
28 Jan 2020
MicrosoftAvast sold user-data to Google, Microsoft for millions of dollars
Avast, one of the leading providers of anti-virus and internet security solutions, is facing flak for engaging in some shady data business.
26 Jan 2020
PixelGoogle Pixel 4a could launch on May 12
Google Pixel 4a, the sequel to last year's low-cost Pixel 3a series, could be launched at the company's I/O 2020 conference scheduled from May 12-14 in Mountain View, California.
26 Jan 2020
YouTube#TechBytes: How to watch videos while working on Google Chrome
If you've gone through the trouble of leaving a video-playing tab to finish up your work or look up something, we know your pain.
26 Jan 2020
Samsung#NewsBytesWeeklyRecap: Microsoft's data leak, OnePlus 8 specs, ISRO's Vyommitra, more
This week, some major developments were noted in the tech space.
26 Jan 2020
Google Play (Google Play Store)Airtel Xstream users can buy Nest Mini for Rs. 1,699
Airtel has announced a new offer wherein Xstream Box users can buy a Google Nest Mini smart speaker worth Rs. 4,499 for just Rs. 1,699.
25 Jan 2020
SecurityNearly 200 malicious add-ons detected in Firefox, now removed
Mozilla has been trying to make privacy its calling card to get people to ditch Google for Firefox.
25 Jan 2020
Android 10Nearby Sharing, Google's challenger for Apple AirDrop, seen in action
Apple AirDrop is a real treat, and very soon, perhaps in a matter of months, Google will have its own native solution to beat that.
25 Jan 2020
Google SearchGoogle promises to make search 'better' after redesign criticized
Despite giving more than a decade to improve Search and transform it into the platform we use today, Google is facing severe backlash from its users.
24 Jan 2020
Sundar PichaiGoogle I/O 2020 set to kick off on May 12
Google I/O 2020, the next developer conference hosted by the internet giant, is set to kick off on May 12.
24 Jan 2020
AndroidAddicted to phone? Try Google's new apps which shame you
The problem of smartphone addiction has been growing worse, thanks to more and more people falling into the mitts of engaging games, social media, and OTT platforms.