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.

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)

Smart Home

Control your home with the Google Nest Hub down to its lowest price yet

John Levite 2 days ago

Most previous deals on the Google Nest Hub included some sort of bundle package, but this is just a straight price drop. And it's a big one.

Worldwide web

Google Earth will support all Chromium browsers, including Microsoft Edge

Sean Endicott 4 days ago 6

Google Earth will work on all Chromium- based browsers going forward, including the upcoming version of Microsoft Edge.

Microsoft vs Google

HP ENVY x2 vs. Google Pixelbook: Which should you buy?

Rich Edmonds 1 month ago

HP's ENVY x2 is a great little tablet that offers a streamlined version of Windows 10 with either an Intel or Snapdragon CPU. How does it compare to a Chromebook though?

Call to Action

Microsoft, other tech giants form group to counter online extremist content

Dan Thorp-Lancaster 1 month ago 35

Microsoft, Google, Facebook, Amazon, and Twitter are all joining hands as part of a new initiative to counter violent extremist and terrorist content online.

Enhance your Wi-Fi

Does AmpliFi make a better mesh router than Google?

Samuel Contreras 1 month ago

The AmpliFi HD Mesh Router is an extremely compelling product. It is visually modern and comfortably traditional at the same time. While it provides more on the spec sheet, the overall experience with Google Wifi remains superior.

Cloud wars

How Google is beating Microsoft in the cross-platform cloud

Jason Ward 2 months ago 44

Microsoft and Amazon are the world's leading cloud providers. Google's cross-platform, open source, hybrid cloud solution may have something to say about that.

Bold Claim

Google says it will unveil 'future of gaming' at GDC 2019

Asher Madan 3 months ago 25

Ever since Google announced 'Project Stream' in partnership with Ubisoft, gamers everywhere have been clamoring to learn more about the company’s gaming ambitions.

Open Source

Microsoft plans to revamp Edge using Chromium. But what exactly is it?

Jerry Hildenbrand 6 months ago 44

Chromium isn't just another Google product — it can be anything you want it to be thanks to its open-source license.

Ready Player One

Google's Project Stream will let you play AAA games in Chrome

Joe Maring 8 months ago 6

As part of the company's first big venture into gaming, Google's unveiled Project Stream as its new technology for streaming AAA video games via Chrome.

A family that charges together

Best Family Charging Stations for iPhone, iPad, and Android

Mick Symons 11 months ago

Is your household full of smartphone users, dozens of chargers, and fights over who gets the outlet? Check out these family charging stands and juice everyone up in one spot!

Portable Data

Microsoft, Google and more team up on new data transfer standard

Dan Thorp-Lancaster 11 months ago 7

Microsoft, Google, Facebook, and Twitter are teaming up to make it much easier to transfer data between apps and services.

Android works

Google defends Android following $5 billion fine from European Commission

Joe Maring 11 months ago 21

The European Commission is officially fining Google for its supposed misuse of Android, but the company plans on appealing the decision.

Google the things

The best ways to use Google services on Windows 10

Sean Endicott 11 months ago 23

Just because Google doesn't show love for Windows 10 doesn't mean you can't use their services on your PC. Here are the best ways to bring Google services to Windows 10.