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Lenovo's New Smartphone Will Pack Augmented Reality Features

Lenovo will release a new smartphone with augmented reality features. Lenovo will release a new smartphone with augmented reality features. The device was developed under Google's Tango Project, according to Lenovo Chief Executive Yang Yuanqing's interview at this year's Mobile World Congress in Barcelona.

Fans, Rejoice! Morgan Freeman Now the GPS Navigation Voice

Morgan Freeman has been turned into a GPS navigation voice. Morgan Freeman has been turned into a GPS navigation voice. Traffic and navigation app Waze is behind the idea, which also serves as promotion for the actor's upcoming film, "London Has Fallen.

Here's Why You Should Start Investing in Latin America Now

There's an emerging real estate market and tech boom in the region with two big investors funding the ventures.

Google's Self-Driving AI to Be Considered a 'Driver' Under Federal Law

The federal government just handed Google a huge win for ambitions to expand the reach of its autonomous vehicles. The U.S. government's traffic safety regulator has said it will consider Google's self-driving car a "driver" under federal law.

Why Alphabet (Google) Overtook Apple as Most Valuable Company, And Why Apple Took it Back

Apple briefly lost the title of world's most valuable company this week, as Alphabet (Google's parent company) overtook the Cupertino tech giant on a stock bounce the day after it released its quarterly earnings report late Monday.

Free Google Fiber Internet to be Offered to Poor Communities

Low-income households in Kansas are receiving a late holiday present from Google. Last summer, Google has stated that it would play a big part in the White House's pilot project known as ConnectHome, a program that aims to provide internet connections to about 275,000 low-income households across the country.

Google Maps to Work Even If You Get Disconnected From the Internet

Google Maps extends its service to places where internet connection is unavailable, provided you have previously downloaded your place of destination.

Yahoo! CEO Marissa Mayer to Cut 1,600 Jobs, to Close Business Units

Yahoo! Chief Executive Mayer is expected to cut 1,600 jobs and several local and international business units or about 15 percent of the company's total workforce as part of its big cost-cutting plans.

Google Testing 5G Gigabit Wireless Internet Beamed From a Solar Powered Drone in New Mexico

Forget "loony" weather balloons; Google is now testing the prospect of delivering high-speed gigabit Internet via solar-powered drones, if a recent report is accurate.

Yahoo Closes Mexico and Argentina Offices, Downsizes in Latin America

Yahoo is downsizing its regional operations, especially in Latin America, closing offices in Mexico and Argentina.

Google Hangouts 7.0 Encourages Users to Avoid Using the App for SMS Purposes

Google Hangouts 7.0 hints on the pending removal of Hangouts SMS feature. If you've been using Hangouts to send SMS, this might be your last chance as the company has recently started encouraging users to avoid using the app for SMS purposes.

See the Buckingham Palace in This Exquisite VR Tour [Video]

VR is definitely the future. VR is the future. VR isn't exactly applied yet in all parts of the world, but it's starting to be. Google Expeditions has partnered with the historic building managing charity, the Royal Collection Trust, for a free "virtual field trip" of the Buckingham Palace.

Amazon Wants to Deliver Packages by Drone Within 30 Minutes

The packages will have to be 5 pounds or less. Amazon says that they want to be able to deliver packages by drone to customers within 30 minutes of the order being placed.

HTC to Release Two Nexus Smartphones for 2016?

HTC has proven a track record with Google so it is not surprising to learn that the company has been called upon to come up with two possible Nexus smartphones that will be released this year.

Google Aims for Drones Delivering Products as Early as 2017

Google will start delivering consumer goods via drones in the next one to three years, as long as the government approves the use of commercial drones.

Google Maps to Predict User Destinations

Based on driving histories, Google Maps can accurately predict the next stop. Google Maps is about to make directions even easier for Android users, as the navigation app will be able to accurately predict where the user is headed next.

Google I/O 2016 Date Announced: What Does Google Have in Store for its Upcoming Developer Conference?

Google announced the dates and venue for the company's annual developer conference, Google I/O. Here are some of the projects Google could provide updates on this year.

Google Self-Driving Cars Still Require Driver to Avoid Crashing

Google says humans still need to be present. Google has been testing out their self-driving cars around the company's Mountain Valley, California headquarters for quite some time.

LG Nexus 5X Price & Specs: 5.2-Inch Android Marshmallow Smartphone Now $30 Cheaper

Google has officially slashed $30 off the initial price list of the LG Nexus 5X. Beginning this week, the Google Store is retailing the LG Nexus 5X for $30 less than its original list price.

Android vs iOS: Google Exec Says iPhone UI 'Heavy and Burdensome'

Over the years, the iPhone has evolved radically -- and succeeded throughout its development. This is one of the most impressive feats of Apple, leading it to top the holiday sales according to a report from 9 to 5 Mac. But how much has it really evolved? Google’s vice president of design Matias Duarte pointed out in a recent interview with Wired: not much.

Google Now Update for Android Brings in 9 New Voice Commands

New voice commands are now available on the Android version of Google Now. The latest version of Google Now brings in more voice commands. Making the digital assistant even smarter, the Google app's latest update is currently integrated with select features of the phone.
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