Oracle continues to hassle Google over Android
Java row goes on and on and on
Oracle has decided that it is not going to give up trying to convince the world that Google owes it billions for Android software.
Nougat starts to make an impact
Still low
The latest Android version has finally managed to appear on more than one percent of phones.
Google gets allly in EU antitrust case
BT intervenes
While most people are looking the other way while the EU takes Google to the cleaners in its antitrust case, BT is defending the search engine outfit.
Firefox gives up on connected devices
Lays off 50 people and lays down
Big Cheeses at the Mozzarella Foundation have given up on connected devices and have eliminated the team connected to bring the browser to the internet of things.
Epic games boss slams Windows 10 Cloud plans
Calls it Crush Steam Edition
Epic Games founder has slammed Microsoft over its rumoured move to build a version of Windows 10 that can only install apps from the Windows Store.
Voice assistants are a priority in smartphone launches
This year, several smartphone manufacturers, including Apple, Samsung Electronics, Huawei, LG and Xiaomi are expected to introduce new devices that feature better AI-based assistants in an effort to increase overall market share, according to industry reports.
Google about to give Raspberry PI a brain
And a few machine learning tools
The Raspberry PI will get AI programming later this year thanks to a cunning Google plan to bring artificial intelligence and machine learning tools the board later this year.
Google may sell off its satellite imaging division
Planet Labs is a potential fit
According to the latest reports from The Wall Street Journal and Bloomberg, there is an effort underway by Alphabet Inc. to slash some of its long-term projects and R&D divisions, including Google’s own satellite imaging unit.
Android Wear 2.0 update may arrive on February 9th
Along with two new LG flagship smartwatches
Google’s software platform for wearables may be receiving its first major update on February 9th, according to the latest information from at least one known reliable Twitter source who does his job fairly well.
Chrome cops some FLAC
In a good way
Google has begun adding FLAC support to Chrome, and it should be rolling out to the great unwashed very soon.