Google (GOOG) News – Page 15 of 49

Sep 1, 2015, 9:31 AM

Here’s how Google came up with its new logo

Google changed the structure of its company in August, and now less than a month later, it has a brand new look. The… Read More

Aug 31, 2015, 11:22 AM

Google vs. Amazon in home improvement: Tech giants take different approaches to crowded market

After months of speculation, Google has entered the home services market, by making it easier for homeowners to find plumbers, locksmiths and… Read More

Aug 31, 2015, 10:09 AM

Android Wear comes to iOS, but only for newer smartwatches

If you’re a dedicated iPhone user but the Apple Watch doesn’t fit your style (or your budget), you can now… Read More

Aug 28, 2015, 10:07 AM

Amazon’s Twitch and Google’s YouTube Gaming square off at PAX Prime

The newly competitive game-streaming war is on full display here at the PAX Prime game convention in Seattle this morning… Read More

Aug 26, 2015, 10:42 AM

Google’s new game streaming service is officially live on YouTube, and so far, people like it

The game streaming platform wars are here. The videogame industry is often all about the race between Xbox and Sony. But today’s modern day… Read More

Aug 25, 2015, 4:38 PM

Google pays $3M for new public outdoor recreational center in Seattle area

Residents of Kirkland, Wash., have access to a new public park thanks to Google. A new outdoor recreational space is… Read More

Aug 25, 2015, 4:15 PM

Google’s YouTube reportedly rolling out a Twitch competitor tomorrow

YouTube may be rolling out its own video game-streaming platform as soon as tomorrow to compete against market-leading Twitch, which Amazon… Read More

Aug 24, 2015, 2:27 PM

A top device exec at Amazon has left again, this time for Google’s advanced products division

For the second time in the past year, Jon McCormack has decided to leave Amazon. This time, McCormack, who was… Read More

Aug 18, 2015, 10:34 AM

Google announces OnHub WiFi router to simplify setting up and managing networks

Google is jumping into yet another hardware market with the OnHub WiFi router announced today. The search giant is looking… Read More

Aug 12, 2015, 1:17 PM

Google Analytics adds support for Windows 10 and Edge, but charts are broken in Microsoft’s browser

We reported during the launch of Windows 10 that Google Analytics was not properly tracking the new Microsoft Edge browser… Read More

Aug 10, 2015, 2:16 PM

Google announces huge restructuring, forms new holding company called Alphabet

Google today announced a massive re-organization that includes placing Google under a new holding company called Alphabet. Google co-founder Larry Page,… Read More

Jul 31, 2015, 3:40 PM

Appeals court sides with Microsoft in dispute with Google over Motorola patents

An appeals court on Thursday ruled in favor of Microsoft in a patent battle with Google, further cementing an emerging legal precedent… Read More

Jul 29, 2015, 11:59 AM

The challenge of tracking Microsoft’s new Edge browser in Google Analytics

With today’s debut of Windows 10, Microsoft has launched the new Edge browser, a brand-new web browser that jettisons the legacy… Read More

Jul 28, 2015, 12:49 PM

All I wanted was the free movie! Adventures in Google customer service

Last week I read that Google was offering a free movie to Chromecast owners to celebrate the streaming device’s 2nd birthday.… Read More

Jul 17, 2015, 8:20 AM

Google self-driving car rear-ended, company reports first injuries

Google’s self-driving cars have had a fairly solid safety record so far, but this week, the company reported its first-ever… Read More

Jul 16, 2015, 1:24 PM

Google beats Q2 earnings expectations, posts $14.4B in revenue as shares up 7%

Google beat analyst expectations today with its second quarter report, posting earnings of $6.99 per share and $14.35 billion in… Read More

Jul 16, 2015, 8:13 AM

HBO Now makes its Android debut as Apple’s exclusive window ends

HBO Now is coming to Android today. The $14.99/month service was previously sold exclusively through Apple devices and Cablevision’s Optimum Online subscriptions. The… Read More

Jun 30, 2015, 10:50 AM

Google donates $200K for free WiFi network near company’s Kirkland engineering office

Google already has a presence in Kirkland, Wash., where it employs hundreds of people who work on products such as Maps… Read More

Jun 29, 2015, 11:07 AM

Google Maps to include railroad crossings to reduce accidents

Railroad crossings can be some of most dangerous things any driver comes across. Finally, these intersections will appear in Google Maps.… Read More

Jun 23, 2015, 2:27 PM

Google launches free streaming music service to compete with Apple, Spotify

Google is entering the already-crowded market of online radio music services. The company today announced a new free, ad-supported streaming service of Google… Read More

Jun 22, 2015, 8:18 AM

Can Google improve journalism? ‘News Lab’ arms reporters with new tech tools

Google introduced a new initiative called News Lab today, aiming to give journalists more access to Google data, plus tools and training to… Read More

Jun 12, 2015, 11:56 AM

Google’s YouTube creating game-streaming site after losing Twitch to Amazon

After losing Twitch to Amazon last year, YouTube is rolling out its own video game-streaming platform. The new site, YouTube Gaming, will… Read More

Jun 11, 2015, 11:28 AM

Samsung and IBM dominating U.S. patent activity this year, new study finds

Samsung and IBM were each granted more than 3,000 U.S. patents between January and May, putting the companies at the top of a new… Read More

Jun 8, 2015, 2:40 PM

Apple makes an Android app — to help Android users switch to iOS

Android users who were waiting for bigger screens, smartwatch compatibility or a better virtual assistant before moving to iOS may now… Read More

Jun 5, 2015, 11:58 AM

Rumor Patrol: Is Google really working on a Netflix competitor?

A random yet extremely fascinating image popped up on Google+ this week (yes, I still check it). Hugo Seijas had shared… Read More

May 30, 2015, 9:19 AM

Amazon Echo smart speaker adds Google Calendar integration

Amazon this week rolled out another new feature for its Echo smart speaker: integration with Google Calendar. The company announced… Read More

May 30, 2015, 7:19 AM

Android gets family-friendly with Google Play’s ‘Designed for Families’ program

Google Play is introducing a program called “Designed for Families.” Developers will be able to opt into the program if… Read More

May 29, 2015, 7:36 AM

Google testing hands-free mobile payments, no tapping or swiping required

Google yesterday unveiled its latest mobile payments system, Android Pay, a successor to Google Wallet with the ability to use secure digital… Read More

May 28, 2015, 10:54 AM

Android Pay: Google launches new mobile payment system to rival Apple

At its I/O developer conference, Google today announced Android Pay, a new mobile payment system for its operating system that… Read More

May 28, 2015, 10:20 AM

HBO Now coming to Google Play, available across Android

HBO Now is expanding to Android devices, breaking the standalone streaming service out of Apple’s ecosystem for the first time.… Read More