Google has reportedly developed an Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered technology that alerts users in real time when someone looks at their phone over the shoulder.
AW Rostamani’s Shift Technologies, Google seal cloud partnership
UAE-based company Shift Technologies will now be able to provide customers with access to Google Cloud’s artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data and data analytics services.
Google says no changes in algorithm to re-rank Russian websites: Reuters
The statement comes after Moscow expressed concerns the search engine might discriminate against Russian media, according to a report by Reuters.
Mozilla drops Yahoo, makes Google the default browser
Alphabet’s Google has reclaimed the spot as the default search engine on Mozilla’s Firefox Internet browser in the US and other regions.
Phishing attacks bigger threats than data breaches: Google
A recent Google study has revealed that phishing attacks via fake emails pose the greatest threat to people, followed by keyloggers and third-party breaches as account hacking increases globally.
Salesforce, Google form cloud partnership
Salesforce and Google have today announced a new strategic partnership to integrate their technology across a range of productivity services …
Cisco, Google partner for hybrid cloud solution
Cisco and Google Cloud today announced a partnership to deliver a hybrid cloud solution that helps customers maximize their investments …
Google to launch advanced Gmail security features for high-risk users
The advanced protection features include an option to require a physical USB security key to connect to a desktop computer before each log-in as a way to verify a user’s identity.
Google Maps saves UAE users $550m a year: study
According to the study, modern mapping services have the potential to unleash consumer benefits worth over AED 2 billion (US$550 m) per year.
Apple, Google, Microsoft named three most valuable brands of 2017
Interbrand, a brand consultancy firm,has named Apple, Google, and Microsoft as the three most valuable brands in its 2017 Best Global Brands ranking, with technology as the dominant sector.
Google to acquire 2,000 HTC employees in $1.1bn deal
HTC will receive $1.1 billion in cash from Google as part of the transaction. Separately, Google will receive a non-exclusive license for HTC intellectual property (IP).
Google Assistant, Alexa to power LG Smart Home solutions
New home electronics from LG feature support for both Google Home and Amazon Alexa.
Google appeals $2.9 billion EU antitrust fine
Google has decided to appeal the record-breaking fine imposed on it by the European Union’s highest antitrust authority in July.
Sony debuts Google Assistant-powered smart speaker
Sony announces its smart speaker, the LF-S50G, which comes powered by Google Assistant at IFA 2017.
Google launches SDK for AR apps on Android
Looking to mix physical and digital spaces, Google has released a beta SDK for augmented reality, dubbed ARCore, that is focused …
Google’s ARCore set to bring augmented reality to 100m Android devices
ARCore will be made available to at least 100 million Android users, but Google have not yet set a date for its general release.
Google to pay $3bn to remain default iOS search engine: Bernstein
The firm believes that Google will pay Apple about $3 billion this year, up from $1 billion just three years ago, and that Google’s licensing fees make up a large bulk of Apple’s services business.
Google fires engineer behind gender inequality memo
The engineer, James Damore, confirmed his dismissal, saying in an email to Reuters that he had been fired for “perpetuating gender stereotypes”.
Google testing tech similar to Snap’s ‘Discover’ platform
Tech firms including Google, Snap and Facebook are competing against each other to develop publishing tools for media companies, hoping to fill their own apps with news, entertainment, sports and other content.
Dubai Chamber, Google help boost members’ online presence
The Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry, DCCI, has recently hosted a workshop in partnership with Google in a bid to boost members’ digital literacy and online reach.