Google

27 Oct 2014

Google is a large American internet company. It started as a search engine when it was founded in 1998, and has since made massive inroads with online advertising technology, cloud computing, and software. Google has a few official apps for Windows Phone and Windows, but has infamously avoiding developing for Microsoft's mobile platforms.

Google makes a few products run on Windows. On Windows Phone and Windows 8.1 there's an official Google Search app. They also make the popular web browser Chrome for the Windows desktop. Outside of those apps, Google has yet to bring official apps for their products like YouTube, Google+ and Gmail to Windows.

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Don't expect to see any official Google apps on Windows with the Mountain View company putting more development effort into Chrome OS (their desktop operating system) and Android (their mobile operating system)

Fighting the good fight

Google, Microsoft, & Facebook have joined forces against spyware maker NSO

Babu Mohan 1 month ago 2

A group of tech companies, including Google and Microsoft, have filed an amicus brief in support of Facebook’s legal action against Israeli spyware vendor NSO Group.

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The new Google Chromecast can also stream your Xbox games

Richard Devine 3 months ago 5

Google's new, much fancier Chromecast supports native apps, and it also supports sideloading. So of course someone already stuffed Xbox Game Pass on there. And it works.

Another lawsuit incoming

DOJ reportedly set to sue Google for abusing its search and ad dominance

Babu Mohan 3 months ago 4

According to a new report from Reuters, the U.S. Department of Justice could file a lawsuit against Google for abuse of its dominant position in search and advertising spaces as soon as next week.

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Bing will appear as a choice for Android users in Europe

Sean Endicott 3 months ago 14

Following an antitrust settlement in Europe, Google has to show people choices for downloading competing search products. Bing will be one of the choices in many European countries.

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Devs can now write Windows 10 apps using Google Flutter (Alpha)

Daniel Rubino 4 months ago 11

Google has announced the availability of Flutter for Windows Alpha. The cross-platform UI toolkit lets developers share codebases to write apps for iOS, Android, and now Windows 10. A new Flutter Gallery UWP app gives examples to developers of what can be done today.

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How to watch Google-bought content on your Windows 10 PC

Richard Devine 4 months ago 2

If you made the switch to Android then you might well find yourself buying movies and TV shows from the Google Play Store. It's pretty easy to watch this content on a wide range of devices but what about on your Windows 10 PC? As long as you know where to look it's really straightforward.

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Score your home office essentials at Lowe's with router deals and more

Alex Smith 5 months ago

If you've been trying to work at home with a shoddy internet connection, it's time to make a change. Lowe's is home to way more than tools; you can find plenty of home office essentials there too from routers and cable ties to desks and more.

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Antitrust probe to target 'copy-acquire-kill' strategies

Stephen Warwick 6 months ago 9

A house antitrust committee hearing on Wednesday will likely include a focus on so-called "copy-acquire-kill" strategies employed by some of the companies under scrutiny.

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As Slack and Microsoft bicker, Google is doing its own thing

Dan Thorp-Lancaster 6 months ago 3

Google recently announced a sweeping overhaul of G Suite, unifying several of its services to make them simpler to use for workers. On the outside, this move could look like Google is redoubling its efforts to challenge Microsoft Teams and Slack. However, Slack and Teams probably have nothing to worry about for now.

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Major antitrust hearing with big tech CEOs likely to be postponed

Stephen Warwick 6 months ago

A major antitrust hearing featuring Tim Cook, Sundar Pichai, Mark Zuckerberg, and Jeff Bezos is likely to be postponed.

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Here's everything you need to know about Baldur's Gate 3

James Bricknell and Samuel Tolbert 8 months ago 7

Baldur's Gate III has been a long time coming, nearly 20 years in fact. Larian Studios and Wizards of the Coast are ready now though and the new game is already looking very exciting.

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Today's sale on Google Nest smart thermostats saves you up to $50 instantly

Alex Smith 9 months ago

Have your home cooled on command with a Google Nest smart thermostat. Both the Nest Thermostat E and the Nest Learning Thermostat are on sale today at B&H with up to $50 off their full cost while supplies last. Shipping is free.

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Grab the Google Nest Wi-Fi Router (2-pack) on sale at a $70 discount

Alex Smith 9 months ago

This flexible mesh networking system can blanket your whole home in Wi-Fi, eliminating dead zones and making sure you have access in every room. You can add more access points as you need them. These routers handle up to 200 connected devices.

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Score a Google Nest Cam Outdoor 2-pack for $239 with this 20% discount

Alex Smith 9 months ago

Google's Nest Cam Outdoor is built to withstand the weather and keep watch over your home 24/7. They're even able to send a notification directly to your phone when motion has been detected, and you can even use it as an intercom.

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Microsoft, Intel, AMD CEOs all named to U.S. economic revival groups

Sean Endicott 9 months ago 13

President Trump announced a group of experts that will form Great American Economic Revival Industry Groups. These groups will help revive the U.S. economy and include the CEOs of Microsoft, Google, and Apple.

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