Google made its “Google Video Quality Report” public to let the users see whether their ISPs are “HD Verified,” that signifies whether a provider can “consistently deliver HD video, at least 720p resolution, without buffering or interruptions.” To become “HD Verified,” an ISP has to be able to show HD for more than 90 percent of streams over the last 30 days. It also displays nifty … [Read more...]
Google Chrome Extensions Add-ons Manual Installation
Google announced today that it will begin prohibiting the Chrome extensions that were installed outside of the Chrome Web Store (CWS). Google has decided to examine extensions carefully and change the procedure for installing third-party extensions. The new change seems to only affect Windows users for the time being. Previously installed extensions you're using that didn't … [Read more...]
Google voice search’s new functionality- Car rentals and reminders
Google has always been enhancing its Google voice search by adding new treats to its functionality. The new feature let the users finish the task of setting reminders completely using voice commands. Previously the voice-based reminders needed a button-press to set the alarm. It will also let the users keep track of their car rental bookings/reservations with the voice search function. Just … [Read more...]
Google Creating ‘Project Tango’ Tablet With 3-D Vision
Google Inc is working on developing a new 7-inch tablet with multiple advanced-imaging sensors. The tablet incorporates the company's experimental 3D space modeling technology, Project Tango. A new report said Thursday, that the company is planning to produce nearly 4,000 prototypes of the tablet, beginning next month, ahead of Google’s annual developer conference. The tablet is supposed … [Read more...]
Your Google Nest Thermostat may Show Ads Soon
Search giant Google, which has expanded its vistas of knowledge in the form of World Wide Web, is all set to make its presence feel in the ad world with some of the craziest ideas one can think of. Now the Google ads would be visible on almost any display, ranging from the wrist to the wall.The Google has recently bought Nest Thermostats and now the internet giant is planning to serve ads … [Read more...]
Google enters deal with Manager divide for corporate customers
Google has bought Divide, a startup that helps companies manage the mobile devices that employees are increasingly relying upon to get their work done. Financial terms of the acquisition announced Monday were not disclosed. The deal is part of Google's effort to widen corporate usage of smartphones and tablets running on its mobile operating system, Android. Google is counting on Divide's … [Read more...]
Warren Buffet, Billionaire Philanthropist Appreciated the New Signers
Recently an official gathering of certain world's wealthiest people at the Giving Pledge's annual philanthropic “gathering” took place to discuss “deeper engagement” in the causes they support. No official figures has been provided regarding number of billionaires and amount they have given since the pledge was instigated as a joint venture in 2010 by Warren Buffett, CEO of Berkshire Hathaway … [Read more...]
Apple, Google decide to end patent legal row
In a good news for the tech world, Apple and Google have decided to put an end to their age-old legal fight as they have announced dismissal of all of their recent lawsuits in which they are directly involved. The news was first reported by The New York Times on Friday. Moreover, the companies have also decided to form something akin to a partnership in the fight for patent … [Read more...]
Google Maps-Uber app for Android, iOS integration makes Navigation easier
In an attempt to make navigation easier and tension free search engine giant Google has integrated Uber with Google Maps in the latest iOS and Android update. The integration of the transportation and ride-sharing app has opened various travel options for those who love travelling. If you have Uber app installed in your mobile device and you are in the range of Uber service, it will show up … [Read more...]
Facebook to give tough fight to Google, Twitter by introducing newswire
After staging war against micro-blogging site Twitter, Facebook seems to be now ready to take on search giant Google. Besides sharing your thoughts, your pictures and staying connected with your closed ones, the social networking site is going to offer you its new service i.e. newswire. It means while scrolling your profile and going through what’s on your friends’ mind, you can stay updated … [Read more...]