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Half of a 2012 FTC report on Google’s business practices has been “inadvertently disclosed” in an open records request by the WSJ. Bizarrely, what was leaked was every other page of the report. MarketingLand’s Danny Sullivan has been busy reading the report and tweeting some of the things revealed by it.

The FTC eventually concluded that Google had not violated antitrust laws by favoring its own services over that of rivals, but found it was “a close call.”

[tweet https://twitter.com/dannysullivan/status/580634396618698752/]

Google did, for example, promote its own services in search results …
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Google may be planning to equip driverless cars with external airbags, protecting pedestrians

Ben Lovejoy Mar 25 2015 - 4:50 am PT

While Google’s driverless cars have notched-up over 700,000 miles without causing a single crash (one car was rear-ended and another crashed while being driven manually), it seems Google plans to cover all the bases. It has today been granted a patent on external cushioning to protect pedestrians in a collision.

External airbags are not a new invention–as Quartz notes, Volvo already has these on some vehicles. Google’s patent takes the idea a stage further, combining bumper-mounted airbags with foam bumpers behind them. The idea is to ensure that after the airbag has deployed, pedestrians aren’t then bounced off the car body.

A system for protecting a pedestrian during impact with a vehicle, the system having a bumper adapted for attachment to an end of the vehicle, wherein the bumper is comprised of a plurality of air sacs, wherein the bumper has a horizontal thickness extends from the end of the vehicle, wherein at least some of the plurality of air sacs stretch and then burst during impact between the bumper and a pedestrian causing deceleration along the horizontal width of the bumper during the impact, wherein the bumper undergoes plastic deformation during impact with the pedestrian as the at least some of the air sacs burst during impact, and wherein the bursting of some of the plurality of air sacs reduces spring back of the bumper on the pedestrian.

Given likely nervousness about the idea of driverless cars, Google may also be thinking about ways to reassure both the public and regulatory authorities.

Google isn’t the only tech giant exploring autonomous cars: Apple is believed to be working on its own version too.

Via Engadget

WSJ: Google spent $16.8 million on lobbying in 2014, has almost weekly meetings at the White House

Chance Miller Mar 24 2015 - 8:07 pm PT

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The Wall Street Journal has published a new report highlighting the reach that Google has in the United States government. According to the report, Google employees have visited the White House 230 times since President Obama took office. That comes out to an average of roughly once a week. For comparison’s sake, Comcast employees have met at the White House just 20 times since Obama’s inauguration.

Google reportedly working on new service that lets users receive & pay bills directly in Gmail

Chance Miller Mar 24 2015 - 12:47 pm PT

According to a new report from Re/code, Google is soon planning to launch a service that will allow Gmail users to manage, pay, and receive all their bills directly within Gmail. The service is dubbed Pony Express right now, although it’s unclear if that’s a codename or what Google actually plans to call the service.

9to5Toys Last Call: Nexus 6 (used) $445+, ASUS Chromebook $180, LG G2 (unlocked) $190, more

Stephen Hall Mar 24 2015 - 11:50 am PT

Keep up with the best gear and deals on the web by signing up for the 9to5Toys Newsletter. Also, be sure to check us out on: Twitter, RSS Feed, Facebook, Google+ and Safari push notifications.

Today’s can’t miss deals:

Nexus 6, Midnight Blue 32GB (used) from Amazon Warehouse: $445+ shipped (Reg. $649)

ASUS 13.3″ Google Chromebook with 4GB RAM: $180 shipped w/ code (Reg. $329)

LG G2 w/ 32GB flash storage, factory unlocked for GSM carriers: $190 shipped (Reg. $300)

Samsung Galaxy Note 4 32GB (unlocked): $479.99 shipped (Reg. $700)

Daily Deals: Samsung 3TB External HDD $83, Logitech UE BOOM Bluetooth Speaker $129, more

ASUS Google Nexus 7 (2013) 16GB 7-inch tablet: $135 shipped w/ code (Reg. $200)

LG G3 w/ free $100 Amazon gift card for $0.01 w/ 2-yr contract or $479 w/o

The software used by Pixar to create visual effects for movies like Toy Story, Up, and WALL-E is now free

JayBird BlueBuds X Sport Bluetooth Headphones $119 shipped (Reg. $170)

Small States Review: Grado’s GR10e in-ear headphones hit every note, $299 giveaway

More new gear from today:

Free money! Save up to 20% on gift cards from Staples, Lowe’s, Applebee’s, Facebook, more

New! Microsoft PC & tablet accessories up to 60% off
New! GoPro HERO4 Black 4K Action Cam $399 shipped ($100 off)
New! Save 25% on all refurbished Olympus Digital Cameras
New! JBL Spark Bluetooth Speaker $35 shipped (Reg. $130)
New! Games/Apps: Evolve $40, GTA V (PS4/Xbox One) $40, iOS freebies, more
New! Adobe Photoshop Elements + Canon Printer bundle for $50 (~$110 value)
New! Incase ICON Sleeve for iPad mini $36 shipped (Reg. $60)

More deals still alive:

LG Electronics 55-Inch 1080p 120Hz LED for $500 shipped (Reg. $800)

Samsung 850 EVO 2.5-inch Internal SSDs: 250GB $100 (Reg. $135), more
Incase 13-inch MacBook Air Hardshell Cases for $25 shipped (50% off)
Groupon 10% off sitewide: iPhone 6 battery cases from $36, more
Anker Astro 16000mAh External Battery w/ free Astro Mini 3200mAh $35 ($20 savings)
Stop paying cable modem rental fees: Motorola SB6141 $58 shipped (Reg. $90)
iPad Shoulder Bag by STM $13 Prime shipped (orig. $55)
Seagate 5TB Desktop USB 3.0 External Hard Drive $129 Prime shipped
$10 off a $30 purchase of classic and new board games
iTunes Free App of the Week: Dark Echo ($2 value)
Modern Combat 5: Blackout for iOS goes free for the first time (Reg. $4+)
OtterBox Commuter Series iPhone 6 Case $17 shipped (orig. $35)
Belkin Fusive Portable Bluetooth Speaker $34 Prime shipped (Reg. up to $85)
Seagate Diskless 2-Bay Network Attached Storage $100 shipped (Reg. $170)
Mophie Juice Pack Helium 1500mAh iPhone 5/5s battery case $27 shipped (orig. $80)

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New products & more:

Turn your selfies into dronies with this new iOS/Android controlled mini hexacopter

This Minecraft Toolbox brings Steve’s tools to life thanks to Raspberry Pi
Japanese accessory maker teases follow-up to the wildly popular R2-D2 virtual keyboard
DJiT’s upcoming Mixfader might be the most portable iOS/Android DJ controller yet
Atari’s new Fit app for iOS and Android rewards users w/ classic arcade games
Bosch’s new REAXX table saw uses advanced sensors to protect your hands and its blade

Lasting impact: 5 groups that are still doing important things with Google Glass

Stephen Hall Mar 24 2015 - 11:08 am PT

The Google Glass Explorer program ended somewhat abruptly in January, and this didn’t come as much surprise to the Glass-bashing media nor those who tried the device for their own consumer use. In these situations, where Glass was a privacy nightmare and an underpowered gadget, the head-mounted wearable display would appear to be a failed piece of consumer technology (and Google’s Astro Teller believes that allowing this mindset to spread was one of the project’s biggest failures).

And it’s true. The first-generation of Google Glass might not really bring much value to the daily lives of most people, and it’s definitely not close to being socially acceptable quite yet. But many companies and organizations that adopted the experimental $1,500 spectacles for specific use cases weren’t so quick to dismiss the device. In fact, there are many groups—even now, after the Explorer program has ended—who are still doing some exciting things with it.

Google hires Morgan Stanley’s Ruth Porat as new CFO

Zac Hall Mar 24 2015 - 6:18 am PT

Google announced this morning that the company will soon have a new person filling the CFO role. Ruth Porat, who currently serves as chief financial officer at the finance firm Morgan Stanley, will take over for Patrick Pichette starting May 26th. “I look forward to learning from Ruth as we continue to innovate in our core–from search and ads, to Android, Chrome and YouTube–as well as invest in a thoughtful, disciplined way in our next generation of big bets,” Google CEO Larry Page said in the announcement.
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PSA: Google has started sending out I/O 2015 ticket invites

Chance Miller Mar 23 2015 - 4:00 pm PT

Google this evening appears to have started sending out Google I/O 2015 ticket invites. The company last year started a new random registration process, allowing the pubic to sign-up for a chance to purchase tickets. The same process was used this year and the lucky winners are quickly being notified…
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Talking Schmidt: Google Glass is a long-term project, too important to scrap

Stephen Hall Mar 23 2015 - 6:53 am PT

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If you’ve been following the facts behind the situation with Glass, you know that the project is not seen as even close to being dead within the Mountain View company. Despite the Explorer Program being shut down earlier this year, Google clearly sees potential in the platform. And according to comments recently made by Google’s Eric Schmidt, Glass is just far too important to scrap…
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Google adds female figures from history to Field Trip app, promises more Doodles honoring women

Ben Lovejoy Mar 23 2015 - 5:45 am PT

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Google has worked with a gender equality campaign group to raise the profile of achievements by women in both its Field Trip app and future Google Doodles, reports TNW.

The campaign group SPARK (Sexualization Protest: Action, Resistance and Knowledge) pointed out to Google that its doodles featured women only 17% of the time, prompting the company to promise to do better in future and to add notable women from history to its Field Trip app.

Field Trip was first launched by Google back in 2012, as a background app that alerts you to interesting things around you as you travel. The original vintage UI was replaced by a Material Design refresh earlier this year. The app is also available on Google Glass.

If you want to take advantage of the new alerts, you need to check the Spark: Women on the Map option in the app. Field Trip so far features only 100 women, but anyone can nominate someone they feel should be included, suggesting that it may quickly grow.

Google rolling out new on-body detection security feature to Android 5.0+ devices

Chance Miller Mar 21 2015 - 10:10 am PT

Google appears to have started rolling out a new device security feature called on-body detection. Basically, this feature uses your device’s accelerometer to figure out if your phone is in your hand or in your pocket. If the feature detects that your phone is not in one of those two locations, it will automatically lock. Ideally, this means that if you forget your phone or leave it sitting on a table somewhere, it will lock and prevent nefarious thieves from gaining access (via Android Police).

Google testing new Fiber TV ad-targeting method based on viewing history

Chance Miller Mar 21 2015 - 9:51 am PT

Google has revealed that it is rolling out a new ad delivery process to its Fiber TV service in Kansas City. The company says the new ad-targeting process is similar to what it already does on mobile devices. Normally, television ads are sold based on entire markets, not the individual user. With this new ad-targeting method, however, local Kansas City advertisers will be able to target specific users with their advertisements.

9to5Toys Last Call: HTC RE camera $100, Moto G (unlocked) $160, Chromecast freebies, more

Stephen Hall Mar 20 2015 - 11:11 am PT

Keep up with the best gear and deals on the web by signing up for the 9to5Toys Newsletter. Also, be sure to check us out on: Twitter, RSS Feed, Facebook, Google+ and Safari push notifications.

Today’s can’t miss deals:

HTC RE 16-megapixel waterproof digital camera: $99.99 shipped (Reg. $199)

Moto G 4G LTE unlocked 8GB (black or white): $159.99 shipped (Reg. $219.99)

Latest Chromecast freebie mix worth $80: Play gift cards, Qello HD concerts, more

Jawbone UP24 Fitness Tracker: $55 shipped (Reg. $129)

Samsung Galaxy Note 3 32 GB factory unlocked: $295 shipped (Reg. $500)

Samsung Galaxy ALPHA SM-G850A 32GB 4G LTE: $279 shipped (Reg. $400)

HDTVs: LG 50″ WebOS 4K UHDTV $1,299 (Reg. $1,499), Haier 58″ 1080p 120Hz $629 (Reg. $749), more

Kensington ClickSafe Keyed Laptop Lock $17 Prime shipped (orig. $40+)

LG G3 w/ free $100 Amazon gift card for $0.01 w/ 2-yr contract or $479 w/o

More new gear from today:

Headphones: ATH-M50X Professional Over-Ears $129 (Reg. $169), Philips Over-Ears $63 (Reg. $75+)

New! Daily Deals: Motorola Moto G $160, Seagate Expansion 5TB External HDD $130, more
New! Games/Apps: The Order 1886 $40, Battlefield Hardline $54, Xbox One bundle $349, iOS freebies, more

More deals still alive:

WD Elements 1TB Portable USB 3.0 Hard Drive: $50 shipped (orig. $70)

Nomad launches two Apple Watch power accessories, save 22% on your preorder
Seagate Diskless 2-Bay Network Attached Storage $100 shipped (Reg. $170)
Belkin Fusive Portable Bluetooth Speaker $34 Prime shipped (Reg. up to $85)
GoPro HERO4 Black 4K edition: $400 (Reg. $500)
Samsung 850 EVO 500GB 2.5-inch Internal Solid State Drive $180 (Reg. $270)
OtterBox Commuter Series iPhone 6 Case $17 shipped (orig. $35)
Mophie Juice Pack Helium 1500mAh iPhone 5/5s battery case $27 shipped (orig. $80)
Modern Combat 5: Blackout for iOS goes free for the first time (Reg. $4+)
Media: dozens of Blu-rays for $4 ea, Red Hot Chili Peppers free live album, more
Thinking Apple Watch? Pebble’s original timepiece might be a better buy for iOS users
Harman Audio recertified sale: JBL Pebbles Speakers $25 (orig. $72), more
Headphones: Audio-Technica ATH-M30x $55, Sennheiser HD 650 $290, more
RAVPower 10400mAh Power Bank w/ dual USB ports: $17 Prime shipped (Reg. $25)
TRENDnet 200 AV Nano Powerline Adapter Kit $20 shipped (orig. $50)
Magazine subs from $4/yr: Wired, GQ, ESPN, Maxim, Men’s Fitness, Dwell, more
uNu DX-6 iPhone 6 3000mAh MFi Battery Case $43 w/ in-store pickup (Reg. $80)
Car mount iPhone 6: $10 (Reg. $23), MFi Lightning cable: $7 Prime shipped (Reg. $14)
1Password 5 for Mac is on sale for $35 (Reg. $50) – stop using weak passwords right now
Klipsch Image X5 Noise-Isolating in-ear headphones $70 shipped (Reg. $90+), more
Get started with Tile Bluetooth iOS/Android item trackers for $20 Prime shipped (20% off)
Position iPad as a 2nd monitor w/ Twelve South HoverBar 3: $75 shipped (Reg. $100)
Big USB battery/flashlights: Omaker 15,600mAh: $25, Power Vault 18000mAh: $30 shipped
Apple Watch leather bands hit Amazon for $10

New products & more:

Bosch’s new REAXX table saw uses advanced sensors to protect your hands and its blade

Atari’s new Fit app for iOS and Android rewards users w/ classic arcade games
Sony’s PlayStation Vue is now available, but how does it compare to Sling?
IK’s new iRig 2 guitar/instrument audio interface for iOS and Mac is now available
Sling TV hits Xbox One w/ free 1-month trial for Live users, more channels announced
Netflix April Preview: Daredevil season one, The Babadook, more
This iPhone 6 case uses old fashioned power to keep your device alive
Incase moves to manufacturing iPhone accessories in the United States, save 15%
With summer approaching, SABER introduces the iPhone connected EDGE smart grill
Sony announces free multiplayer weekend for all PS4 owners
The Atlas Wristband can discern between different fitness activities

Magic Leap shows off augmented reality concept including futuristic Gmail experience (Video)

Stephen Hall Mar 20 2015 - 9:19 am PT

Google invested $542 million in virtual reality startup Magic Leap last year, and the group is reportedly working on putting together an augmented reality headset capable of displaying extremely realistic images directly onto the user’s retina. Now, Magic Leap has shared a video (which they were planning on sharing during a TED talk, but were unable to), and it gives us a little glimpse of what the group has been working on…
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Google really wants you to buy a Chromecast, latest freebie mix worth $80

Ben Lovejoy Mar 20 2015 - 4:47 am PT

If you haven’t yet treated your TV to a Chromecast stick to stream content from your Android devices, Google would really like you to do so. The company has been playing with its mix of freebies again, with $80 worth on offer if you buy between today and 19th April.

Current offers include three-month trial subscriptions to Google Play Music, DramaFever and Sesame Street GO, as well as one month of Qelio Concerts and a free Play Movies rental thrown in – and you can even save a few bucks on Amazon at the moment …
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More information from FTC investigation reveals details of Google’s unfair search result tactics

Chance Miller Mar 19 2015 - 2:53 pm PT

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The Wall Street Journal today published a report highlighting an investigation done by the Federal Trade Commission that began in early 2013. The investigation centered around how Google skewed search results in an effort to promote its own services over competitors. Google, according to the FTC report, was accused of boosting its services for shopping, travel, and local businesses.

9to5Toys Last Call: $105 in free Android apps, HTC One (M8) $325, GoPro $100-$135 off, more

Stephen Hall Mar 19 2015 - 12:12 pm PT

Keep up with the best gear and deals on the web by signing up for the 9to5Toys Newsletter. Also, be sure to check us out on: Twitter, RSS Feed, Facebook, Google+ and Safari push notifications.

Today’s can’t miss deals:

Up to $105 in paid Android apps for free: Kingdom Rush, Guardians of the Galaxy, more

HTC One (M8) 32 GB Android phone unlocked: $325 shipped (Reg. $700)

GoPro HERO4 Action Cameras: Silver w/ accessory bundle $400 ($535 value), Black 4K edition $400 (Reg. $500)

Amazon Gold Box – Canon imageCLASS D530 Monochrome Laser Printer/Scanner/Copier $69 shipped (Reg. $100)

Free $50 Play Store gift card w/ purchase of Nexus 6, Nexus 9, or Android Wear device

Amazon free app of the day: Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 (Reg. $3)

Samsung Galaxy S5 SM-G900A 16GB unlocked: $419.99 shipped (Reg. $499)

Samsung Galaxy ALPHA SM-G850A 32GB 4G LTE: $279 shipped (Reg. $400)

ASUS Google Nexus 7 (2013) 16GB 7-inch tablet: $149.99 shipped (Reg. $200)

LG G3 w/ free $100 Amazon gift card for $0.01 w/ 2-yr contract or $479 w/o

More new gear from today:

WD Elements 1TB Portable USB 3.0 Hard Drive: $50 shipped (orig. $70)

New! Belkin Fusive Portable Bluetooth Speaker $34 Prime shipped (Reg. up to $85)
New! Games/Apps: Tomb Raider DE $20, Mac games 90% off, freebies, more
New! Daily Deals: SteelSeries MFi controller $35, Logitech Home Control $117, more
New! Seagate Diskless 2-Bay Network Attached Storage $100 shipped (Reg. $170)
New! $105 in Android apps for free: Kingdom Rush, Guardians of the Galaxy, more

More deals still alive:

Samsung 850 EVO 500GB 2.5-inch Internal Solid State Drive $180 (Reg. $270)

Media: dozens of Blu-rays for $4 ea, Red Hot Chili Peppers free live album, more
Thinking Apple Watch? Pebble’s original timepiece might be a better buy for iOS users
Harman Audio recertified sale: JBL Pebbles Speakers $25 (orig. $72), more
Headphones: Audio-Technica ATH-M30x $55, Sennheiser HD 650 $290, more
RAVPower 10400mAh Power Bank w/ dual USB ports: $17 Prime shipped (Reg. $25)
TRENDnet 200 AV Nano Powerline Adapter Kit $20 shipped (orig. $50)
Magazine subs from $4/yr: Wired, GQ, ESPN, Maxim, Men’s Fitness, Dwell, more
uNu DX-6 iPhone 6 3000mAh MFi Battery Case $43 w/ in-store pickup (Reg. $80)
Samsung D3 Station 4TB Desktop External Hard Drive $100 shipped (Reg. $150)
Car mount iPhone 6: $10 (Reg. $23), MFi Lightning cable: $7 Prime shipped (Reg. $14)
1Password 5 for Mac is on sale for $35 (Reg. $50) – stop using weak passwords right now
Klipsch Image X5 Noise-Isolating in-ear headphones $70 shipped (Reg. $90+), more
Get started with Tile Bluetooth iOS/Android item trackers for $20 Prime shipped (20% off)
Position iPad as a 2nd monitor w/ Twelve South HoverBar 3: $75 shipped (Reg. $100)
Big USB battery/flashlights: Omaker 15,600mAh: $25, Power Vault 18000mAh: $30 shipped
Headphones: Audio-Technica ATH-M50x over-ears w/ $50 Amazon credit $158, more
Apple Watch leather bands hit Amazon for $10
Get ready for Game of Thrones season 5 w/ free iTunes music from Method Man, more
JBL J56 BT Wireless Bluetooth on-ear headphones $60 shipped (Reg. $90+)
Sabrent 60W/12A 10-Port USB Smart Charger: $23 shipped (Reg. $35), more

New products & more:

Sony’s PlayStation Vue is now available, but how does it compare to Sling?

IK’s new iRig 2 guitar/instrument audio interface for iOS and Mac is now available
Sling TV hits Xbox One w/ free 1-month trial for Live users, more channels announced
Netflix April Preview: Daredevil season one, The Babadook, more
This iPhone 6 case uses old fashioned power to keep your device alive
Incase moves to manufacturing iPhone accessories in the United States, save 15%
With summer approaching, SABER introduces the iPhone connected EDGE smart grill
Sony announces free multiplayer weekend for all PS4 owners
The Atlas Wristband can discern between different fitness activities
LyfeLens dash cam pushes live video to your iPhone and doubles as a hotspot
Kitchen Tech: AeroPress lets you make fancy coffee and espresso at budget prices
New iOS/Mac game releases: Sid Meier’s Starships & Gameloft’s Dungeon Hunter 5
Moleskine announces new backpack and messenger style bags for travelers, artists, more
Straight Outta Springfield: LEGO announces new Simpsons inspired sets

Android Auto app arrives alongside Pioneer hardware in US, UK & AU

Zac Hall Mar 19 2015 - 11:35 am PT

Android Auto is here at last. Google’s mobile platform for integrating content like maps, music, and more from your smartphone to the head unit in your car is now live as the Android Auto app has officially hit the Play Store for download. The new app comes as Google announced via Twitter that Pioneer’s support for Android Auto is now live in three countries…
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App Roundup: Google updates Maps, YouTube, Inbox, Play Music, more

Stephen Hall Mar 19 2015 - 7:55 am PT

Google tends to push several updates to its apps in the middle of the week, and this week has been a particularly eventful one. Updates have landed over the last 24 hours for several apps in Google’s Android inventory, including Inbox, Google Docs (Sheets and Slides, too), YouTube, Quickoffice, Google Maps, and Google Play Music.

Google moving up-market with Android Wear, announcing Tag Heuer smartwatch partnership with Intel

Ben Lovejoy Mar 19 2015 - 6:41 am PT

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While Android Wear has not yet set the world alight, Google is not sitting idly by while Apple grabs all the media attention with its Apple Watch. The company has announced a deal with Tag Heuer and Intel to create a smartwatch version of one of the watchmaker’s best-selling models, the Carrera.

TAG Heuer, Google and Intel have announced a partnership to launch a Swiss smartwatch powered by Intel technology and Android Wear. The effort signifies a new era of collaboration between Swiss watchmakers and Silicon Valley, bringing together each company’s respective expertise in luxury watchmaking, software and hardware.

While the company did not go into details, Reuters reports that the watch “will be a digital replica of the original Tag Heuer black Carrera, known for its bulky, sporty allure, and will look like the original.”

Sincere or not, Tag Heuer CEO Jean-Claude Biver says that he welcomes the launch of the Apple Watch …
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Google aiming to have its self-driving car on the market by 2020

Chance Miller Mar 18 2015 - 12:46 pm PT

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Google’s self-driving car initiative may not be as far off as many might think. During a talk at the TED conference in Vancouver, Google’s head of self-driving cars Chris Urmson said that his team is working to launch the technology onto the market by 2020 (that year may sound familiar if you’ve followed the Apple Car rumors). The executive said that he has an 11-year-old son that could be eligible to get his license in 4 and a half years, although he hopes that won’t be needed thanks to the availability of self-driving cars. “My team and I are committed to making sure that doesn’t happen,” Urmson said (via Re/Code).

iCloud users report Gmail “too many rejections” errors, extended delivery delays

Jeremy Horwitz Mar 17 2015 - 10:46 am PT

Numerous complaints in Apple’s discussion forums have spotlighted a problem preventing iCloud.com and me.com email addresses from receiving Google Gmail messages, with delays lasting hours or days.
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You can now play and pause content on Chromecast with a TV remote

Chance Miller Mar 16 2015 - 7:31 pm PT

According to several users on the Chromecast Subreddit, and corroborated by TechCrunch, you can now play and pause video content on the Chromecast with your TV remote. This feature makes it significantly easier to control your content without having to use your smartphone for everything.

Google to launch ranking adjustment to address growing “doorway page” problem in search results

Chance Miller Mar 16 2015 - 5:20 pm PT

Google today, in a post on its Webmaster Central Blog, has reveled that it will soon launch a ranking adjustment to search results to better address sites that “maximize their search footprint without adding clear, unique value.” This problem occurs when a user searches for a topic and sees a page of results all from the same website, which Google says creates for a frustrating user experience.