FLoC cookie alternative trials begin in Chrome
Google is rolling out its Federated Learning of Cohorts (FLoC) and the trials are underway in Chrome. FLoC was designed to be an alternative to advertising cookies, the kind that
Google facing class-action lawsuit for tracking users in Incognito mode
Google is facing a class-action lawsuit – the plaintiffs claim that the firm unlawfully collects personal data of users who have decided to use Incognito mode. Despite Google making efforts
Android’s latest update allows users to secure their passwords
In the latest update to Android, users will receive a batch of security updates and useful features such as: Password Checkup tool Text scheduler Improvements to Maps, Assistant, TalkBack and
Chrome 88 update includes zero-day vulnerability fix
If you are currently considering whether to update your Chrome browser to the next version or to delay this some more, then it is recommended that you take a swift
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