It was only a few years ago that the digital payments industry was dominated—and mostly limited—by PayPal. Owned by eBay, PayPal has long been the industry standard for secure online payments without using a credit or debit card. And while there really are no other systems like it online, alternative payments continue to grow as […]
Over the past decade or so Google has made major headway in the realm of artificial intelligence (no pun intended) and continues to press onward as a leader in machine learning. And, perhaps in an effort to take a firm lead in this industry, Google has opened a new AI research facility in Europe. This […]
In June of 2015, Google opened its Android Security Rewards program. The program offered what amounts to cash bounties to anyone who finds vulnerabilities and other bugs within Android and Nexus phones and tablets. This program is basically a specialized extension of Google’s much more broad Security Rewards Program that has been operating since 2010. […]
When Google first came to market with the Android mobile operating system one of the company’s strategies behind the open source software was to make it available to not only programmers but also phone manufacturers. This would help to expand their exposure and growth in the quickly emerging market. And this is why you can […]
Even without a specific launch date for Samsung’s Gear 360, the price has already been established. This virtual reality camera will have a launch price of $349, a whopping $150 higher than the 360-degree camera offered by LG. However, considering the incredible functionality of this innovative camera, few doubt the price will stop people from […]
Compared to what was posted last month, the number of uptakes for Android Marshmallow have doubled. Finally, this new Google mobile software is being taken seriously. According to analysts, Android Marshmallow 6.0 has reached its highest peak to date. After first being released in November of 2015, Marshmallow showed very little growth. Now with the […]
The benefit of an Android device is that you have so many apps and tools at your fingertips thanks to the open source Android API. This means that if you feel you need a specific tool or application, there is a good chance that someone else has also had the same feeling and, more importantly, […]
Google has recently introduced a new Now On Tap service that is already getting a keen upgrade. The list of features continues to grow as far as this service’s options but you can now add diverse translation services to its pallet. Yes, Android users can now translate foreign text on any screen—in both mobile apps […]
When it comes to hot technical topics heard around the world, most experts agree that virtual reality is the next big thing. Over the past several years, virtual reality has become a major focus for corporations including Google. In fact, there are numerous content providers and manufacturers already considering different opportunities for bringing their virtual […]