Google stories - Page 22
ESET uncovers chat app malware spying and stealing user's data
Tue, 14th Jul 2020
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smartphones
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malware
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application security
New cyber-espionage operation targeted at Middle East users disguises itself as a chat app, according to ESET researchers.
Check Point catches new form of Joker malware targeting Google Play Store
Tue, 14th Jul 2020
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smartphones
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malware
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cybersecurity
'Joker' malware hides in Android apps, evading Google Play Store protections to capture user information, warns Check Point.
Google NZ reports revenue & profit spike
Wed, 1st Jul 2020
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google
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monetisation
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financial results
Google New Zealand's revenue soared to NZD $36.2 million in FY19, doubling from 2018, with profits jumping to NZD $8.1 million from a USD $1 million loss.
Google brings Meet to iOS and Android
Fri, 19th Jun 2020
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hybrid & remote work
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Google Meet is now available on iOS and Android, allowing users to start and join video meetings directly from their phones.
Google & Parallels to bring Windows apps to Chrome Enterprise
Thu, 18th Jun 2020
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martech
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fleet management
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personal computing devices
Google partners with Parallels to bring Windows apps, including Microsoft Office, to Chrome Enterprise, enhancing Chromebook functionality later this year.
D-Link releases Wi-Fi 6 enabled smart router
Tue, 16th Jun 2020
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smart home
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wireless networks
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wifi
D-Link ANZ's DIR-X1560 router revolutionises smart homes with its AX1500 Wi-Fi 6 technology for smoother connectivity.
Hands-on review: Google Nest Mini 2nd generation smart speaker
Fri, 12th Jun 2020
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smartphones
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gaming
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reviews
Google's Nest Mini 2nd Gen impresses with sleek design, effortless setup, and versatile Google Assistant features that even tech novices can navigate.
Android 11 Beta is here - here's what to expect
Fri, 12th Jun 2020
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smartphones
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data privacy
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google
Google's Android 11 Beta debuts on Pixel phones this week, bringing enhanced communication, privacy features, and seamless smart device control.
Google and WWF partner to bring sustainability to fashion industry
Thu, 11th Jun 2020
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open source
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partner programmes
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cleantech
WWF and Google have joined forces to develop a fashion sustainability platform to aid responsible sourcing decisions in the industry.
New Pixel features drop, with big focus on health and safety
Wed, 3rd Jun 2020
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smartphones
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google
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google pixel
Google's latest Pixel update emphasises personal health and safety with enhanced apps and adaptive battery features, available from June.
Google sending relief to thousands of SMBs across ANZ
Fri, 29th May 2020
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hybrid & remote work
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wfh
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advertising
Google has this week rolled out a Google Ad credit scheme, available to all SMBs with active accounts over the past year.
Google most popular brand to impersonate in phishing campaigns - report
Thu, 28th May 2020
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phishing
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firewalls
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email security
A new report from Barracuda released today shows 100,000 attacks impersonating reputable brands, with 65% of this figure using Google as a masquerade.
Google Meet is officially here, for free
Wed, 13th May 2020
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hybrid & remote work
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google
Google Meet is now free for all, Google announces. With over 2 billion daily usage minutes, anyone can join meetings via meet.google.com or Gmail.
YouTube Music becomes the future of Google’s music streaming ambitions
Wed, 13th May 2020
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smartphones
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google
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youtube
Google is merging its Google Play Music system into YouTube and has introduced a bunch of impressive new features.
Google to demand two-factor authentication across Nest accounts
Tue, 12th May 2020
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smart home
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cybersecurity
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google
Google is upping security on its popular Nest devices, enforcing two-factor authentication for all users, aiming to enhance account protection.
Developers using Firebase urged to check configuration after leak exposed
Tue, 12th May 2020
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smartphones
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martech
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cybersecurity
Urgent! Developers using Firebase must check configuration: Comparitech finds 4.8% of apps on Google Play leak personal data, risking millions of users.
Interview: How Google Meet tackles security in the remote working age
Mon, 4th May 2020
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uc
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video conferencing
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google
I spoke to Google Cloud’s Asia Pacific and China (APAC) head of security for networking and collaboration specialists, Mark Johnston.
Google offers video conferencing platform Meet free to all users
Thu, 30th Apr 2020
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hybrid & remote work
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uc
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video conferencing
Google Cloud is making its video conferencing platform Google Meet available for free for everyone, with availability rolling out over the coming weeks.
Google’s Fitbit acquisition under scrutiny
Tue, 28th Apr 2020
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personal computing devices
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wearables
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apple
Despite economic issues, the wearables market is growing, Futuresource Consulting claims. Amongst this, Google inches closer to swallowing Fitbit.
Edge computing market to explode in APAC despite pandemic woes
Tue, 28th Apr 2020
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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edge computing
Despite pandemic challenges, APAC's edge computing market is set to soar to USD $5.8 billion by 2024, driven by rapid digital transformation and 5G.