If the promise of mobile payments is speed and convenience, delivering on the promise – and turning it into practice – is a bit tougher. Small screen, small window of time to get the transaction done. Session timeouts? You’ve had ‘em, no doubt, perhaps fumbling through...
Google is among those exposed by two massive Wi-Fi security vulnerabilities revealed on Monday. The search engine giant has already rolled out patches. In better news, the company has teamed up with Target to power voice shopping and delivery via Google Express, and it’s finally...
The big news from Google this week was obviously the hardware event on Oct. 4, which you have likely read all about (but we’ll recap it below in case you missed it). But new smartphones and home speakers aren’t the only hardware the tech giant...
Google has relaxed its subscription policy, no longer requiring news websites to provide users with three free articles per day or face less prominence in search results. According to a CNBC news report, while Google has argued that its “first click free” policy would lead to...
Following similar events held by Apple and Amazon, Google is hosting its own major product event Wednesday in California, where the company is expected to unveil several new products. CNBC reports that the highlight of the event is expected to be the unveiling of two...
Aiming to protect users from hackers and political operatives, Google is gearing up to enhance its online security tools. Citing two people familiar with the company’s plan, news from Bloomberg reported that starting in October, it will roll out its Advanced Protection Program, which will provide...
Alphabet’s Google is reportedly transforming its Google Shopping service into an independent unit within the company, according to news from CNBC. Citing a person familiar with the company’s plan, CNBC reported the standalone unit will have to bid against other websites for advertising placement when product...
The lines are blurring between competition and collaboration as Google reaches across enemy lines to partner with Apple. Or, if “partner” is too strong a word, then at least to cooperate for the greater good. The search engine giant extended not one, but three olive...
Apple’s decision to change its default web search browser to Google from Microsoft’s Bing when accessing Siri may seem like a blow to the Redmond, Washington-based software company, but it actually was expected. According to news from TechCrunch, Apple’s main motivation for switching search results...
