[ad_1] Nestled inside the line is 32 fibers packing optical fiber switching that, Google says, will improve reliability and greater redundancy to prevent outages. The contract to lay the pipe was signed earlier this year, and Google is expecting it to come online at some point in 2022. If you’re unfamiliar, Rear Admiral Grace Hopper […]
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Google’s latest local news effort is a dedicated sports hub
[ad_1] At a later date, the project will expand to include a dedicated sports news hub. The website will feature a dashboard where you’ll be able to set the specific teams, leagues and players you want to follow. You’ll be able to access all of the content on The Matchup as long as you have a […]
Australian government sues Google for misleading consumers in data collection
[ad_1] From June 2016 to December 2018, Google account holders were met with a pop-up that explained “optional features” to accounts regarding how the company collected their data. Consumers could click “I agree,” and Google would begin collecting a “wide range of personally identifiable information” from them, according to the ACCC. The lawsuit contends that […]
After Math: Quick, throw some money at it
[ad_1] Engadget The NYT taught us all a valuable lesson on opportunity costs this week. Why spend the time and effort to develop a quality podcast in-house when you can sipky spend around $50 million to buy one of the most famous podcast production studios in the business? Let’s see how long the Times can […]
Amazon, Google and Wish pull racist products after investigation
[ad_1] Major internet retailers still have an issue with racist products in their stores. Amazon, Google and Wish have removed white supremacist products on sale through their platforms after a BBC Click investigation revealed numerous examples. The online portals not only sold flags, hoods and other neo-Nazi and KKK material, but recommended similar products to […]
Big tech antitrust hearing with Apple and Google rescheduled to July 29th
[ad_1] The House Judiciary Committee’s big tech antitrust hearing has a new date after a delay to honor the late Rep. John Lewis. In the wake of an Axios report, the committee has confirmed that the hearing has been rescheduled to July 29th at 12PM Eastern. You’ll likely still find a livestream of the hearing […]
Google will replace Nest thermostats affected by ‘w5’ WiFi error
[ad_1] Google is very much aware that some Nest thermostats are suffering from a “w5 error” that prevents them from connecting to WiFi, according to Android Police. In a statement sent to the publication, the tech giant called the problem “a known issue” with the thermostats’ WiFi chip. It also promised to issue replacement devices […]
Epic Games CEO speaks out against Apple, Google app store ‘monopoly’
[ad_1] “They [Apple] are preventing an entire category of businesses and applications from being engulfed in their ecosystem by virtue of excluding competitors from each aspect of their business that they’re protecting,” Sweeney said. Epic previously made Fortnite available to Android devices not by offering it on the Google Play Store, but instead through a […]
The big tech antitrust hearing with Google and Apple has been delayed
[ad_1] The House Judiciary Antitrust Subcommittee has postponed the July 27th hearing that would have seen the CEOs of Apple, Amazon, Facebook and Google testify before Congress. In a notice posted online, the panel did not provide a reason for the delay, nor did it say when the event will eventually take place. However, the […]
The best deals we found this week: Amazon devices, iPad mini and more
[ad_1] The Fire 7 tablet is Amazon’s more affordable slate that’s normally priced at $50, but it’s a better buy at this sale price considering its lackluster performance and batter life. In general, we prefer the Fire HD 8 tablet for its increased power, refined design and USB-C charging port — thankfully, that’s on sale […]