[ad_1] In an interview with TechCrunch, Google’s Caesar Sengupta said the company is ending the program because it was running into issues scaling it. Each of the partners Google worked with to provide public WiFi had different technical and infrastructure needs, which made developing Station into a sustainable business challenging. Google had tried to monetize […]
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After Math: Stunning figures | Engadget
[ad_1] I’m disappointed in you, Puerto Rico. Getting snookered for seven figures by a run-of-the-mill phishing scam is the sort of behavior I’d expect from Florida, but you should know better. It make have taken a decade but WhatsApp hit a major milestone, crossing 2 billion registered users. The company also took a moment to […]
Next version of Chrome brings web AR and NFC to more users
[ad_1] This also opens the door to tap-based interactions. A new Web NFC framework lets mobile devices interact with tappable objects, again without using a native app or system-level features. You could learn more about a museum piece or check into a conference without needing special software. Again, this won’t be useful until site developers […]
Love at first fold: 24 hours with Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip
[ad_1] Things I already love Even after just a relatively short time with the Z Flip, when I use my Pixel, it feels weird that I can’t fold it shut. I even find myself trying to bend my Pixel, my fingers itching to fold the Z Flip like they’re searching for a phantom fidget spinner. […]
Ring says its app will allow more control over data shared with Google, Facebook
[ad_1] A couple of weeks ago, the Electronic Frontier Foundation published the results of its investigation into data the Ring app is sharing with third parties. While the Amazon-owned company has faced criticism over its links to law enforcement and the security of user’s accounts, this particular issue was all about tracks information from the […]
Gmail for iOS will let you attach items from the Files app
[ad_1] In the iOS app, users will simply click the attachment icon, scroll to the “Attachments” section and select the folder icon. This isn’t a huge change, but attachments have always felt a bit limited in the Gmail app, so it’s a welcomed improvement. This is an “extended rollout,” so don’t be surprised if you […]
Australian court orders Google to reveal user who wrote a dentist’s bad review
[ad_1] The surgeon in question, Dr. Matthew Kabbabe, had asked Google share the identity of the anonymous user, “CBsm 23.” Google rejected the request, stating it didn’t “have any means to investigate where and when the ID was created.” However, a judge said that Dr. Kabbabe had the right to pursue a defamation case and […]
Google might finally pay news outlets for their content
[ad_1] “We want to help people find quality journalism—it’s important to informed democracy and helps support a sustainable news industry,” Google said in a statement shared by WSJ. “We care deeply about this and are talking with partners and looking at more ways to expand our ongoing work with publishers, building on programmes like our […]
YouTube TV won’t work with App Store subscriptions after March 13th
[ad_1] “You’re currently subscribed to YouTube TV through Apple in-app purchases, so we’re writing to let you know that, starting March 13th, 2020, YouTube TV will no longer accept payment through Apple in-app purchases,” reads the company’s email. “You’ll be billed for one final month of service and then your in-app purchase subscription will be […]
Google announces five Stadia games, including ‘Panzer Dragoon: Remake’
[ad_1] Panzer Dragoon: Remake is an updated version of the Sega Saturn classic with revamped visuals and controls. This won’t exactly be a Stadia exclusive, though. A Switch version has been scheduled for a winter release while GOG also has a listing for the remake. The Serious Sam Collection includes Serious Sam HD: The First […]