[ad_1] Nick Bowden, Replica’s CEO and co-founder, tried to address privacy fears in a blog post announcing the spinout. He stressed that no single user’s location data would be identifiable under Replica. “Replica is not interested in the movement of individuals; we are interested in the collective movement of a particular place. For this reason, […]
Category: Google
Government reportedly tells Google it can’t ban political talk at work
[ad_1] An NLRB director approved a settlement in the case, according to the report. It should be enacted after an appeals period. Under the settlement, Google will reportedly have to tell workers it has walked back rules preventing them from sharing details such as working conditions and wages with each other or reporters. Engadget has […]
The Pixel 4 XL is the worst-kept secret of 2019
[ad_1] To start, the video offers a detailed look at the white Pixel 4 XL. If you were a fan of the ‘panda’ model Pixel 2 XL, you’ll be happy to learn Google is bringing back the color variant. This version of the Pixel 4 XL features a white back contrasted by matte black front […]
These days, Apple is content to follow trends, not set them
[ad_1] Take, for example, the new Deep Fusion computational photography feature that Phil Schiller described as “way cool.” It’s an image-processing system that taps the A13 Bionic’s neural engine and uses machine learning. According to Apple, this system will “do pixel-by-pixel processing of photos, optimizing for texture, details and noise in every part of the […]
Google’s Nest Mini with wall mount and audio port hits the FCC
[ad_1] Included in the filing is a diagram (pictured above) that shows the bottom of the upcoming device. The diagram clearly depicts the wall mount — in this case, a simple hole and screw affair — and an additional cutout on the outside rim of the speaker. We can’t say for sure, but the added […]
Google Chrome makes it easier to send web pages between devices
[ad_1] While you can already see open tabs across devices via the History section, this option can ensure that you’ll be able to access a particular page even if your mobile internet doesn’t work. You can also send a page from your phone to a desktop or laptop, in case you were reading something during […]
Google’s ‘Play Pass’ for Android is coming soon
[ad_1] If Google doesn’t change anything in the version it’s releasing, then Play Pass will give you access to a curated catalog of premium apps — including music apps, fitness trackers and puzzle games — for $5 a month. You can also expect all the applications to be ad-free and for all their in-app purchases […]
Google Docs now displays the word count as you type
[ad_1] To activate the feature, simply check “Display word count while typing” under Tools. When you click on the lower left corner where the numbers are, you can also view a panel with more information. It includes the document’s character count (both with and without spaces), as well as the page count if you need […]
Samsung’s Galaxy Fold will have support from ‘hundreds’ of apps
[ad_1] The news also comes alongside details of how Android 10 improves foldable phone support. It’s better at resizing apps and resuming them across screens, while developers have a new emulator to help them test multi-display switching. You should see more apps that work with foldable phones as a matter of course, even if there […]
Google faces antitrust investigation from 50 state attorneys general
[ad_1] If Google is found to have acted in a way that broke the US’s antitrust rules, the company could be forced to divest itself of parts of its business, including YouTube. Alternatively, the company could be forced to change how its key money-making algorithms work. We’ve reached out to Google for comment on the […]