Tag: Google
Google’s share of search traffic falls slightly
Has Google taken its eye off the ball? The dominant search providers numbers have fallen slightly in the US, in December. According to
Google is donating €250,000 to Charlie Hebdo
In a gesture of support following yesterday's attack, Google is said to be donating a hefty amount to the satirical French magazine. According to Business Insider, the company will be donating €250,000 out of its "press innovation fund" to support the magazine - which is still planning publication next week, despite the tragedy. The fund…
Google working on “Chromecast for Audio”
Google is working on bringing similar tech to its Chromecast to audio devices - enabling you to send music to speakers, soundbars and other devices for playback. According to Slash Gear, "Google Cast for Audio" will be a completely open system, which manufacturers will be encouraged to bake directly into their wireless speaker systems. There…
Ever wondered where Google Street View can take you in Europe?
Check out this map, posted to Reddit a few days ago. It shows the extent of Google's Street View coverage in Europe - it seems the company have pretty much got almost the entire continent covered. There is one big missing chunk though - Germany. The reason for this is the country is unsurprisingly privacy…
What’s the deal with YouTube Music Key?
Google/YouTube has announced a new service called YouTube Music Key... but what exactly is it, and why has Google launched it? What is YouTube Music Key? Music Key is a new premium service on YouTube. It is currently only available to a select few users but we expect it to be rolled out soon. In…
OK Google, tell me about a trip to a Google-centric universe
Last week an invite arrived in my inbox from Google to see a new... thing... the company had put together. It wasn't hugely specific, so I was intrigued - just what is Google doing in London? Today, I found out. At one o'clock I joined a tour of assembled hacks as we took a trip…
Google opens up some satellite data to good causes
A few months ago Google bought satellite imagery company Skybox Imaging, which offers companies high quality satellite images at a price... but now it seems that the company will be participating in some corporate space-age responsibility, and offering some of its data for free. In a blog post for the company, Sky Box co-founder Julian…
Google launches secure USB key for safer login
Worried about your password getting into the wrong hands? Google has just launched a USB stick that might put your mind at rest. According to ExtremeTech, Google is calling it Security Key, and uses the Universal Second Factor protocol, found in some makes of USB thumb drives. Basically, when it comes to login on Chrome,…
WATCH: What will Google call Android L?
The next version of Android - version 5.0, codename "L" - is due for release rather soon indeed, and the promotional campaign has already started. Following in Android's (sugar) rich tradition of naming releases after snacks, Google has made the video below of the naming "auditions". What do you think it will be called? Give…
Chromecast updates lets you change the backdrop
Way back in June Google announced a bunch of updates that were coming for its Chromecast - and it appears the changes have finally arrived, with updated apps appearing in the iOS app store and Google Play on Android. The major update is the ability to customise the backdrops that appear on screen when your…
