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Alphabet’s Chronicle Getting Set To Launch Cybersecurity Platform
August 23, 2018

Google’s parent company is set to launch its cybersecurity platform to the public. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today....

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New Google AI Assistant Helps Users Stay Fit
August 16, 2018

Google might be getting ready to launch a new wellness product powered by artificial intelligence (AI). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily...

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Google Closing In On Amazon’s Smart Speaker Lead
August 14, 2018

New research shows that Google gained ground on Amazon’s global smart speaker share for the second quarter of 2018. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe...

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Alphabet’s ‘Smart City’ — Futuristic Appeal vs. Privacy Fears
August 07, 2018

Development officials in Toronto recently signed a development agreement involving a “smart city” concept backed by Google’s parent company – but the project still faces doubts from civic officials and citizens. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Google Says ‘No’ To Apps That Mine Crypto In The Background
July 27, 2018

In an update to its Play Store developer policy, Google has banned apps that mine cryptocurrency in the background of a user’s device. At the same time, however, the ban does not include “apps that remotely manage the mining of cryptocurrency,” the Hacker News reported....

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Google, Facebook Rivalry Now Extends To Events
July 27, 2018

Google has updated its events feature to include personalized suggestions and a new design that puts more event information in the search results. Last year, Google announced updates to its app and mobile web search that enable people to use them to find things to do. This decision...

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Google Updates Wear OS To Support Faster Payments
July 26, 2018

Alphabet’s Google released on Thursday (July 26) its Android P Developer Beta 5, as the company moves closer to rolling out the release of its mobile operating system, reported BGR. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Waymo Trials Rides For Shoppers In Arizona
July 25, 2018

To offer shoppers rides in self-driving vehicles, Alphabet’s Waymo is starting a trial run for Walmart customers in Arizona. Walmart shoppers in the Phoenix area can hitch a ride in a self-driving car to pick up their online grocery orders from Walmart.com, Reuters reported. Get...

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Google Assistant Now Makes Video Calls Via Duo
July 25, 2018

Google Assistant can now start a video call on its Duo service. According to Android Police, with Google Assistant on their smartphone, users can now say “video call contact_name” and the assistant will reply, saying it’s making a video call using Duo. If a user...