Alphabet abandons its idea of balloons beaming high-speed internet
Alphabet, the parent company of Loon, has abandoned its idea of beaming high-speed internet in remote parts of the world through a fleet of balloons. Loon, a nine-year-old project, appears
Google tests new feature that showcases TikTok and Instagram videos
The Google app for mobile devices will now be showing TikTok and Instagram videos in a dedicated carousel. The aim is to keep users who are searching for entertainment inside
Google Chrome update brings performance improvements
Google’s flagship Chrome browser is getting massive performance improvements to wrap up 2020. Matt Waddell, Chrome’s director of product, said that it is the largest performance increase in years. What
Google working to patch Widevine, Microsoft Teams usage up 50%
Google is actively working to patch a cyber security vulnerability in Widevine, a digital rights management technology that is used by big-name online streaming sites such as Hulu, Netflix and
Google Maps is getting an AI route calculations update
Nearly 13 years ago, Google Maps started providing navigation data for drivers, along with estimated travel times and traffic density estimates. To bring the technology to the next level, researchers
G Suite flaw now fixed, but Google Drive vulnerabilities persist
A validation flaw in G Suite and Gmail that allowed malicious emails to bypass DMARC and SPF protections has now been fixed. However, a validation vulnerability in Google Drive still
Global earthquake detection alerts coming soon to Android
Google has announced that it is planning to introduce an earthquake detection system to Android devices on a global scale. The system’s functionality is based on the readings of accelerometers
Is Apple to blame for the Google Chrome rendering problem on macOS?
Google has warned that Chrome, its flagship browser, is currently undergoing a severe rendering issue when running on macOS. Until this issue is fixed, users can expect to encounter graphical
Google facing lawsuit for allegedly tracking users despite private browsing mode
On Tuesday, a class action lawsuit was filed against Google for allegedly tracking users’ browsing activity despite them using private browsing mode. The company is also accused of collecting users’
Google advertisers will now be asked to prove their identity
In an effort to stop scams and malicious content, Google will now be asking the advertisers for a proof of location and identity. Previously, these measures were reserved for political