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Google+ Introduces 'Auto Enhance' For Videos

By Kamal Nayan - Dec 22, 2014 12:27 AM EST

Auto enhancement for photos in Google+ is something that majority of users appreciate. The feature is now available for videos too. Simply open a video through Google+ website or through Photos app for Android, and you will find a new 'Auto Enhance' feature.

Users Can Use 'OK Google' On Chromebook, Intel's Easy Migration App

By Kamal Nayan - Dec 21, 2014 11:37 PM EST

'OK Google' functionality has finally landed on Chromebook. 'OK Google' command works as an intelligent personal assistant.

Google Sues Mississippi Attorney General

By Kamal Nayan - Dec 20, 2014 03:31 AM EST

Google has filed a lawsuit against Mississippi Attorney General Jim Hood, accusing him of conspiring with the movie industry. According to the lawsuit, Mr. Hood had been improperly influenced by major Hollywood studios that are trying to crack down on the distribution of pirated movies on the Internet, NYT reported.

You Can Control Nest Thermostat With Google Now

By Kamal Nayan - Dec 16, 2014 12:56 AM EST

Owners of Nest thermostats will be able to monitor and control their thermostat from the Chrome browser or by using Google's app on Android and iOS devices. The latest update will let Google Now accept commands such as "OK Google, change temperature to", "set Nest to", "turn the thermostat to" and other followed by a temperature.

Google To Work With French Space Agency For Broadband Balloons

By Kamal Nayan - Dec 15, 2014 11:48 AM EST

Google will be partnering with French space agency Centre National d'Etudes Spatiales (CNES) to advance the Project Loon broadband balloons project. France has been dealing with balloons for the past 60 years. The CNES has around 60 staff working with the balloons.

Dutch Watchdog Issues Privacy Ultimatum To Google, May Be Fined Up to $18.7 Million

By Kamal Nayan - Dec 15, 2014 10:55 AM EST

A Dutch privacy watchdog on Monday ordered an ultimatum to Google, asking to change the way it handles users' personal data or face fines up to $18.7 million. It will be the third round of European fines that Google has to face in the last few months.

Google To Stop Nexus 5 Production, Will Focus On Nexus 6 and Nexus 9

By Kamal Nayan - Dec 14, 2014 02:49 AM EST

Google is discontinuing the Nexus 5 production and will turn the focus on increasing sales of Nexus 6 and Nexus 9. LG has already disabled the availability of Nexus 5 on Google Play.

Facebook Removes Microsoft Bing from Its Search

By Peter R - Dec 13, 2014 09:18 PM EST

The social networking giant says its wants to utilize information existing within Facebook.

Google Closing Its Engineering Offices In Russia

By Kamal Nayan - Dec 13, 2014 12:56 AM EST

Google is reportedly pulling its engineers from Russia to avoid increasing restrictive Internet laws of the country. However, the Internet giant will continue to focus on other aspects of business such as sales, user support and marketing.

Google Translate To Get Smarter, Help Decipher Words In Images

By Kamal Nayan - Dec 11, 2014 12:26 AM EST

With the acquisition of Quest Visual - maker of WordLens app that translates words and signs written in one language into another - Google made intentions clear to make Google Translate more powerful.

Google News Has To Shut Down In Spain

By Kamal Nayan - Dec 10, 2014 11:37 PM EST

Google will be shutting down Google News in Spain following a new copyright legislation that lets publishers charge Internet companies for their content that is aggregated by any other service.

Google Updates Hangouts For Android To Make It More Smarter And Fun To Use

By Kamal Nayan - Dec 10, 2014 01:47 PM EST

Google has updated its Hangouts app for Android, enabling it to be a multipurpose communication tool.

Google Launches Chromecast In India; Available Exclusively from Snapdeal For Rs 2,999

By Steven Hogg - Dec 09, 2014 09:22 AM EST

Google is finally expanding the availability of Chromecast media streaming dongle to a new market in India for Rs. 2,999 (approx. $50).

After Smartwatches, Microsoft Launches Its 'Ok Google' Alternative App 'Torque' For Android

By Kamal Nayan - Dec 06, 2014 12:34 PM EST

Microsoft has released an app for Android smartphones called Torque that lets you perform instant search similar to Google's 'Ok Google' command. However, instead voice, you need to shake your device to activate the app.

Google Inbox Will Let You Undo Sent Emails, Support Other Browsers and Tablets Too

By Steven Hogg - Dec 04, 2014 09:57 AM EST

Google is developing two new features that will allow Inbox users to undo the send option for emails and function through other browsers.

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