The tech giant recently announced that they are creating two new products, referred to as Google Photos and Streams. The name change suggests that Google is planning to significantly change Google+. The details of the change are yet to be confirmed. Bradley Horowitz, a longtime Google VP of product, announced that he is stepping in for David Besbris and leading the launch of the new products. This news is no surprise....
What are the abusive practices? Google had blocked its online search advertising rivals during the period between 2006 and 2016, keeping third-party websites from running rival search ads if they displayed Google’s own AdSense ads. This is Google’s third EU fine within the past two years, for a total dollar amount that tops $9 billion. What Did Google Do Wrong? According to the new ruling, Google’s AdSense advertising contracts with websites during the ten-year period in question were overly restrictive, forcing websites to block Google’s rivals from advertising if they wanted to benefit from AdSense ads....
One of Google’s contractors revealed that they had been transcribing Google Home conversations, including some that were up to a minute long, and where the users didn’t seem to realise they were being recorded. What’s more, the contractor said that they had been paid just “a few cents” for every transcription. According to the contractor, voice recordings that captured moments of physical violence and searches for pornography were included in their transcription tasks....
Look, Google+ has never been the biggest social media success out there. From the fact that it launched in 2011, well after rival networks like Facebook and Twitter had been well-established, to the fact that the name itself is difficult to search online thanks to that awkward “+” sign — Google+ has always been seen as a bit of a joke. Now, shutting down in the wake of a massive data breach, Google+ doesn’t stand a chance of redeeming itself....
Since the somewhat lackluster release of the Pixel 3 last October and the less-lackluster release of the affordable Pixel 3a last month, Google fans have been hungry to see what the new flagship device will be able to do and, more importantly, what it’s going to look like. Fortunately for us, a few leaks spurred the tech giant to make an unprecedented move: announcing the design four months before the expected release date… in a tweet....
In this guide, we’ll teach you everything you need to know on getting the open source version of Google’s flagship operating system (called Chromium), installed on your old laptop. And while the best Chromebooks aren’t cost prohibitive, this guide will breathe new life into what might be a now defunct machine. Get Everything You’ll Need Together Install CloudReady Now that you have all the necessary hardware and software lined up, it’s time to install Chrome OS on the laptop of your choosing....
You’d think a culture like this would be the perfect place to launch a workplace happiness app. So Priliandi and Rene Sudardono built Happy5, where employees can share their daily mood. Managers get a notification if someone is unhappy for too long, and they can take polls to help remedy the situation – asking “What could we improve about the workplace?” or “What fun outing should the company organize Friday evening?...
From the way in which patients are diagnosed and treated to the way in which patients, doctors and administrators communicate, technology is central to the entire field. Advances in Geriatric Technology While you may not view pharmacology as technology, the way in which new drugs are tested is dependent on microbiological technology, which lets cells be inspected down to the atom. New drugs such as Metformin are being proclaimed as the end-all of diseases prevalent in seniors....
The truth is, the college application process can be a valuable learning experience in preparation for a deadline-driven professional life. It’s also a lesson for my team in how to manage their own workflow. Think Like a Marathon Runner The college application process is a marathon, not a sprint. Planning ahead is essential, and consistent training yields far more favorable results than last-minute sprints. Of course that is easier said than done whether you’re a teenager or a seasoned professional....
The biggest benefit that school managers foresee from adapting a “smarter,” more tech-connected school is its impact on the students: Better engagement and a more personalized education. But developing a smart school is easier said than done. Schools Need Systemic Change to Become “Smart” After surveying 612 different schools — mostly across North America, with a few respondents from the Asia Pacific and Latin American regions — Extreme Networks was able to report an exhaustive list of smart devices already at work in school environments....
The Arlington, VA-based edtech startup Edbacker has taken notice of this issue and is actively working to solve the problem of the educational funding gap. They have created the first online crowdfunding platform designed to address the pain points of public education fundraising. They have worked to connect parent organizations, districts, and corporate donors to help maximize funding. They are now working with Arlington Economic Development (AED) to take on the funding gap in Arlington County, VA....
There are some out there who would look at this set up and, instead of a cool kitchen, would see a world of vulnerabilities and potential exploits. Now, I’ve never been one to subscribe to fear mongering, but I am all about pragmatism. These IoT devices absolutely have security vulnerabilities, and that’s something that can’t be ignored. The problem is though, these vulnerabilities aren’t located in the software side of things – it’s the hardware that remains suspect number one....
Although Google has largely blamed poor link building tactics as the main culprit behind falling ranks of most websites, you cannot say all link building is web spam. They’re an incredibly important aspect of search engine optimization and can really make the difference in your startup. Google has said that it does not want to count any link that is freely given. Google wants to reward those who have given organic natural links....
A press embargo is when a company makes an announcement with the agreement that it won’t be published until a later date and time. Why are press embargoes a land mine? If you don’t know, then you’ve obviously never had an embargo gone wrong – when your website isn’t even ready, and the non-embargo-breaking journalists get pissed off and cancel their stories. In The Burned Out Blogger’s Guide to PR, former TechCrunch writer Jason Kincaid explains the fictional story of a startup cursed by a broken embargo: Your first charge when orchestrating an embargo is to elicit agreement from reporters that they will actually respect it, Kincaid advises....
However, there’s a more interesting side to this recent update: HTC has given the Exodus One a raft of new features that prepares it for the next generation of the internet — Web 3.0. We spoke to HTC’s Chief Decentralized Officer, Phil Chen to find out more about the Exodus One, cryptocurrency and why Web 3.0 is going to be very different to the internet we know and (sometimes) love today....
However, as with all recent Huawei phones, you won’t be able to buy these devices in the US through any carriers or retailers. Nor will the devices themselves be able to access Google’s Play Store. Nonetheless, the phones still pack in some impressive features that are worth taking a look at, as Huawei is a brand genuinely pushing the latest in smartphone tech. Here’s everything you need to know about the Huawei P40 series....
Kogan does have one important difference from most of us: she devoted herself to researching the science of happiness, after realizing that a high-powered job, fancy car, and wonderful family still left her unfulfilled. She learned that gratitude is one of the most significant keys to happiness, and she and her team created the Happier app to help people share their positive moments and practice gratitude daily. Of course, being a startup entrepreneur is one of those jobs that can be taxing on your happiness, if you aren’t careful....
Moving Beyond Just Websites In a Mashable article, Jon Lax, director of Facebook product design, suggests that this could be the case. Instead, one of the latest trends for businesses is to instead invest in “mobile platforms and operation systems” that have more flexibility to adapt to the digital trends. IN the interview, Lax writes: Whether websites become obsolete completely or simply adapt to better assimilate to accommodating platforms that businesses are creating, taking note of the trends that are influencing the industry will allow for businesses to better account for what’s to come....
I got a chance to catch up with her last week and look back on the whirlwind this last year has been for her. Describe what you’re building with Mozaik?We’re building spell check for financial fraud. Everyone has a friend or relative who’s been a victim of fraud, even if they haven’t gone through it themselves yet. Banks and financial institutions experience this problem at a massive scale. Pyramid schemes bankrupt pension funds, leaving beneficiaries destitute....
Between online work meetings and virtual social events, the pandemic has substantially spurred the use of video conferencing software in recent months. Unfortunately, due to the sudden influx of users, security issues have been a consistent problem for platforms like Zoom and Google Meet, and the breaches get more and more unique every day. In fact, the means by which a Dutch reporter gained access to one of the most confidential video chats out there is a lot more embarrassing than it is impressive....
