Android apps have been accused of harboring a lot of malware. Now Google is using an application called Bouncer to scan apps in the Android Market.Read | Permalink Read more »
Google Defends Privacy Changes as Questions Mount
Was the change made to simplify things for users or so that Google could provide more targeted information to advertisers? Things are less than clear at this point.Read | Permalink EASY DEDICATED AND VIRTUAL DEDICATED SERVERS FOR AS LOW AS $67.99 PER ... Read more »
Google allows nicknames on Google+
You will now be able to sign up for Google+ using a nickname or pseudonym. Google is still opposed to anonymous accounts.Read | Permalink Read more »
Missing Wikipedia? Here’s How You Can Access It
As most Internet users already know, leading Internet companies like Google, Wikipedia, and Craigslist are protesting the SOPA legislation very publicly today, with Wikipedia totally blacked out. But, if you really, really need to access Wikipedia today, they have kindly explained how to come in through the back door:
Is it still possible to access Wikipedia in any way? Yes. During the blackout, Wikipedia is accessible on mobile devices and smart phones. You can also view Wikipedia normally by disabling JavaScript in your browser, as explained on this Technical FAQ page. Our purpose here isn't to make it completely impossible for people to read Wikipedia, and it's okay for you to circumvent the blackout. We just want to make sure you see our message.
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I am SO PROUD of you!
I am almost 50, and loved Ron Paul since 1980 or so, after seeing him interviewed on some news show, maybe it was William F. Buckley. I remember wondering "huh? This is the first time I ever heard any politician talk sense or say anything meaningful!... Read more »
Is Google Building a Kindle Fire Killer?
Rumors indicate Google is interested in building their own tablet device, possibly to compete with the Kindle Fire.Read | Permalink Read more »
Google downgrades Chrome ranking
A couple of bloggers discovered a marketing program that affected Chrome's PageRank. When they publicized their information, Google decided to penalize their own browser.Read | Permalink Read more »
Google Buys Clever Sense
Google appears to be getting ready to challenge Apple's Siri assistant with Clever Sense's Alfred. The purchase will allow Google to integrate the Clever Sense Platform with Android.Read | Permalink Read more »
Google ships Chrome 16
The latest version of Chrome includes a number of bug fixes and some enhancements. One new feature is multi-user synchronization of bookmarks, passwords, and apps.Read | Permalink Read more »
