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Android Gains vs. iOS in Enterprise Market

Google's Android mobile operating system continues to make gains against Apple's iOS, and this time the open source code seems have to have a dent in the enterprise market.

Former Google Engineer Mikey Dickerson Hired to Make Government Websites More User Friendly

Former Google engineer Mikey Dickerson has traded in his job at the Internet search engine giant for a full time gig at the White House.

Majority of Americans Personally Averse to Riding in Driverless Cars, Still See Benefits — Study

Americans are more concerned about self-driving cars than people in the U.K. and Australia, according to a new University of Michigan survey.

How Google and Barnes & Noble Are Planing to Defeat Amazon

Amazon has been ahead of the competition but BN and Google are hoping to catch up. Google and Barnes & Noble announced a new service that threatens to undercut the famous undercutter of online book sales, Amazon, by offering free same-day service for subscribers.

Android 4.0 Device Apps 2014: TouchPico Can Transform a Wall Into an 80-Inch Touchscreen Display

TouchPico devices are expected to start shipping in October If toting an 80-inch touchscreen display and a car full of equipment sounds like a hassle, stop living in the past.

Google Nexus 6 by Motorola with Release Date in November?

If one new rumor is correct, then there is, in fact, a Nexus 6 handset in the works and it should release in September.

Samsung Z Smartphone Release Date & Specs 2014: Device With Tizen Operating System Delayed

Korean company was set to launch the device in the third quarter Samsung Electronics Co. has delayed the Russian release of Samsung Z, a mobile device that will run a new operating system called Tizen, according to a report from The Wall Street Journal.

Google Celebrates Chromecast's First Birthday With 90 Days of Free Play Music

It's been a year since the Google Chromecast was first introduced, and Google is celebrating with a new deal for Chromecast buyers that almost rivals its debut offer of three months of Netflix free.

Acquiring Flurry Analytics, Yahoo Seeks to Boost Its Presence and Profit in Mobile

Yahoo has made a new acquisition, this time of a more behind-the-scenes asset than a Tumblr or Blink. Yahoo has made a deal with mobile analytics company Flurry, and despite the fact that you've probably never heard of the company before, it could be one of the largest Yahoo buys under CEO Marissa Mayer.

Wi-Fi Hotspots in NYC Phonebooths: Google, Samsung and Cisco Bid Proposals due Monday

An informal meeting last week with big and small media companies set the stage for a potentially large makeover of phone booths in New York City. Google, Samsung and Cisco were just some of the names of 50 at the meeting in May, who were told that July 21 was the deadline for bid proposals.

Rupert Murdoch Companies 2014: Media Mogul Back to the Drawing Board?

Rupert Murdoch has his thumb over a large portion of TV networks (and other media) in the US, and he only seeks to increase his share. But CNN parent company Time Warner rejected an $80 billion deal, which would involve selling off CNN.

Microsoft to Announce Largest Layoff in History Next Week?

After acquiring Nokia in September, the company has had to reassess and determine how to make Microsoft leaner and fit to compete with competitors like Apple and Google.

HTC One M7 Android L Update: Developer Preview Port Lands

Owners of the HTC One M7 from 2013 can now join the elite club of devices that can run an early version of Google's latest version of its mobile operating system, Android L.

Android vs. iOS: Google OS to Pass 1 Billion Shipments in 2014, Predict Analysts

If trends continue, Google's Android shipments this year could surpass the magical number of 1 billion.

LULAC 2014: Google for Nonprofits Offers Organizations Free, Enhanced Apps Access and $10,000 Ad Grant

Google has been working on improving efficiency in nonprofit organizations with its Google for Nonprofits program. At the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) annual national convention, Google's Public Policy Analyst Jennifer Bernal discussed Google for Nonprofits and the kinds of services the company offers besides its search engine.

Android L Battery Life at a Glance: Project Volta and ART

Google's new Android L operating brings plenty of noticeable improvements on the aesthetic front, but what does it do for your battery life?

Samsung Galaxy S5 Steals Some iPhone Owners Away from Apple

Google's Android continues to dominate iOS around the world in most major markets, according to recent Kantar Worldpanel numbers, and Samsung's Galaxy S5 seems to be attracting some former Apple heads.

Prostitute Arrested After Allegedly Injecting Google Executive With Lethal Dose of Heroin

Father of five was found dead by ship's captain the next day. An expensive prostitute allegedly injected a married Google executive with a lethal dose of heroin while aboard his yacht, police say.

Google Songza Deal: Search Giant Buys Streaming Music Service; How Does It Differ From Competition?

YouTube could also add a streaming music service this summer. Looking to follow recent moves by Apple and Amazon, Google has purchased the online streaming service Songza.

Hands On With The HTC One M8: A Great Follow-Up, But Is It Too 'Premium'?

The original HTC One, launched in early Spring 2013, quickly became a darling among tech critics. But the phone struggled to catch the attention of the premium smartphone-buying public, to the point where HTC went into the red later that summer. With the 2014 HTC One (M8), the Taiwanese company doubled down on the premium smartphone feel and features, but is it enough to warrant a big purchase?

In Cuba, Google Executives Make the Case for Internet Freedom

Company leaders met with Cuban officials and citizens employed in tech. Cuba is the country with the lowest level of Internet access in the Western hemisphere, according to a report from Reuters.
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