[ad_1] The company isn’t taking any chances despite the lack of known breaches. It’s asking G Suite administrators to change passwords, and it’s automatically resetting passwords for those who do nothing. Consumer Google accounts aren’t affected by the flawed approach. This, along with incidents at companies like Facebook and Twitter, underscores a mounting problem with […]
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Huawei says it’s a ‘victim of bullying by the US’
[ad_1] In an earlier statement, founder Ren Zhegfei said that the company had prepared for this possibility. The company previously acknowledged that it had a backup operating system in case it was cut off from Android, although it has yet to talk about rolling out the alternative software. Huawei could technically use Android’s open source […]
Google trained its AI to predict lung cancer
[ad_1] To screen for lung cancer, radiologists typically view hundreds of images from a single CT scan. With this new AI model, Google can generate an overall lung cancer malignancy prediction and identify subtle malignant tissue, or lung nodules, which are often difficult to see. The AI also factors in previous scans, which can help […]
Google quietly shelves custom Pixel phone cases
[ad_1] The company introduced Live Cases back in early 2016 for the Nexus 5X, 6 and 6P, using a clever NFC feature to provide wallpaper that matched the shell on your phone. Google dropped NFC when the Pixel 2 rolled around, and switched to its photo-based My Cases for the Pixel 3. While the move […]
Google reportedly suspends Huawei’s Android support after US ban
[ad_1] The company is still “internally” discussing which services are going away, the source said. Google would cut off all tech support and collaboration for Android and services, however. We’ve asked Google for comment. If accurate, though, the suspension would represent a serious blow to Huawei’s mobile efforts. Although this shouldn’t dent the company’s Chinese […]
Google rolls out a refreshed, more personal Smart Display interface
[ad_1] The change isn’t just a fresh coat of paint. Google is partly prepping for the Nest Hub Max, which uses face detection to show Duo messages and reminders on the home screen when you gaze at the camera. In that light, this is as much about setting a new direction for Smart Displays as […]
Google stats show how much a recovery number prevents phishing
[ad_1] While SMS verification can be defeated by a targeted attack, Google’s ability to do things like send a prompt to a connected phone or have users verify where they last log in also help block sign-ins it thinks are suspicious. If you’re logging in on a brand new device or from a new location, […]
Trusting companies despite privacy lapses
[ad_1] People say they care about privacy but they continue to buy devices that can spy on themRani Molla,Vox In the wake of Cambridge Analytica, concerns about personal data privacy abound. Of course, Facebook isn’t the only company that’s been caught collecting and sharing user details it shouldn’t have. What’s most interesting about this entire […]
This week in tech history: Google Assistant is born
[ad_1] The Assistant has also been one of Google’s best-supported products from both a hardware and software perspective. There are now multiple smart speakers and smart displays that can run the Assistant (that’s from both Google and third-party hardware makers) and it also runs on basically any Android or iOS device. Google has added its […]
Google is shutting down the Jump VR platform in June
[ad_1] Google Jump is shutting down. Just got an email. pic.twitter.com/kj4W2u0WKq — Robert Hernandez (@webjournalist) May 17, 2019 In an email sent to users and a notice posted at the top of the Jump FAQ page, the tech giant said the platform will stop accepting uploads for processing at 11:59PM Pacific on June 26th. Those […]