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)

Forget FLoC

Every browser maker but Google is going against FLoC

Sean Endicott 3 weeks ago 6

Several major browser makers have turned down Google's FLoC technology, including Microsoft, Mozilla, Brave, and Vivaldi. The controversial technology takes a new approach to advertising based on user data.

Shots Fired

Google fires shots at Microsoft regarding media laws and SolarWinds attacks

Sean Endicott 2 months ago 17

Google's senior vice president of global affairs shared a scathing blog post about Microsoft's stance on media laws. The post defends Google's support of journalism and questions Microsoft's motives.

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Google could be the unlikely ally that helps bring apps to Windows 10

Sean Endicott 2 months ago 15

Google announced a major update to its Flutter framework today. The update brings full support for the web, which should make it much easier for developers to bring app experience to the web.

Pay up!

Australia passes law requiring Facebook and Google to pay for content

Sean Endicott 2 months ago 7

Australia's controversial media law just passed. The law will require Facebook and Google to pay for news content. Facebook and Google pushed back against the law, but Microsoft has shown support for it.

SOME BIG NAMES

Microsoft, Google, and Qualcomm complain about NVIDIA's purchase of Arm

Sean Endicott 3 months ago 10

Several major tech companies have come together to complain about NVIDIA's purchase of Arm Limited. The companies feel that NVIDIA's acquisition of Arm could limited access to chips.

A Call to Action

Microsoft's Brad Smith says US should copy Australia's media law proposal

Sean Endicott 3 months ago 4

Microsoft President Brad Smith recently shared a lengthy blog post on Australia's controversial media law proposal. The post goes over the effect that the internet has had on journalism and what countries should do going forward.

Fighting the good fight

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

Babu Mohan 4 months 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.

How bout that

The new Google Chromecast can also stream your Xbox games

Richard Devine 7 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 7 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 7 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.

worlds colliding

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

Daniel Rubino 7 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.

Binge away

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

Richard Devine 7 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.

Home Office Savings

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

Alex Smith 8 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 9 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.

Google Gonna Google

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

Dan Thorp-Lancaster 9 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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