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Google is working on ‘Fuchsia,’ a new operating system that isn’t based on Linux

Avatar for Ben Schoon Aug 14 2016 - 3:13 pm PT
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As per a new Google project over on Github, the company is working on a brand new operating system. The new OS, currently dubbed Fuchsia, would add to Google’s current operating system offerings, namely Android and Chrome OS. This wouldn’t be an upgrade or replacement for either, but rather something completely standalone. Where it differs is in the fact that Fuchsia is not based on Linux — as both Android and Chrome OS are…


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Chris Urmson and two other early members of Google’s self-driving car project are leaving

Avatar for Stephen Hall Aug 5 2016 - 4:20 pm PT
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The long-time CTO and director of Alphabet’s self-driving car project is leaving the Mountain View company, according to a report this afternoon from Recode. Urmson has been on the project for seven years, and two other early — and crucial — members of the project, including Jiajun Zhu and Dave Ferguson are also leaving the project reports say…


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Google & Dashlane introduce a new open source password manager API called ‘Open YOLO’

Avatar for Ben Schoon Aug 4 2016 - 10:40 am PT
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We all have a million passwords to keep track of, so tools that can help us keep them secure and also make them easier to use are always great. To make keeping track of passwords easier, Google has worked with Dashlane to create a new password management API called “Open YOLO” — which stands for “You Only Login Once.”


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Here’s how to pre-order the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 on AT&T, Verizon, Sprint, and T-Mobile

Avatar for Stephen Hall Aug 2 2016 - 12:32 pm PT
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Samsung finally took the wraps off its new Galaxy Note 7 earlier today, but as usual, pre-ordering the phone isn’t exactly the easiest thing to do. As mentioned by Samsung earlier today, the Note 7 going to be available on all four of the major US carriers, but each one is going about pre-orders and special offers in a different way. Keep reading for the full rundown…


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APK teardown hints at future support for image comments on Google+

Avatar for Ben Schoon Jul 20 2016 - 2:53 pm PT
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Google+ has never been the “popular” social network, but 5 years after its creation the social network is still here and still has a strong user base. Over the coming months there are several big changes coming to the platform, including a new UI for the web, but one feature we’ve lacked is the ability to add an image in the comments section. That feature, however, is apparently on its way.


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PSA: Project Fi, Google Hangouts offering free calls to France in wake of recent attack

Avatar for Ben Schoon Jul 14 2016 - 8:34 pm PT
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After a tragic attack in Nice, France, Google has announced tonight that it will be offering free voice calls to the country. These free calls will be available through Google Hangouts (Google Voice) as well as Project Fi. For those in the area, Google will also be pushing Google Now cards with critical updates on the situation.


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Google’s new emoji will improve gender equality by representing both male & female

Avatar for Jordan Kahn Jul 14 2016 - 9:52 am PT
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Following a proposal by Google earlier this year, the Unicode Technical Committee today approved a new set of emoji that aims to improve gender equality.

More than 90 percent of the world’s online population use emoji. But while there’s a huge range of emoji, there aren’t a lot that highlight the diversity of women’s careers, or empower young girls…. the emoji representing women aren’t exactly, well, representative. So we’ve been working to make things better.


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Hangouts for Android v11 finally adds video messaging [Update: And removes merged conversations]

Avatar for Ben Schoon Jul 12 2016 - 6:56 pm PT
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Update: Google has confirmed that Hangouts v11 removes the ability to merged SMS and Hangouts conversations into a single thread. Google says they have done this “because it caused user confusion and had low usage”.

After what seems like an eternity, Google has finally updated Hangouts for Android with video messaging capabilities with version 11 of the app. Hangouts for iOS gained this same functionality early this year and after months of waiting, Android users finally have access…


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PSA: Pokémon Go is getting full access to Google Accounts for iPhone players

Avatar for Stephen Hall Jul 11 2016 - 8:57 am PT
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Update: Niantic has issued the following statement:

We recently discovered that the Pokémon Go account creation process on iOS erroneously requests full access permission for the user’s Google account. However, Pokémon Go only accesses basic Google profile information (specifically, your User ID and email address) and no other Google account information is or has been accessed or collected.

Once we became aware of this error, we began working on a client-side fix to request permission for only basic Google profile information, in line with the data that we actually access. Google has verified that no other information has been received or accessed by Pokémon Go or Niantic. Google will soon reduce Pokémon Go’s permission to only the basic profile data that Pokémon Go needs, and users do not need to take any actions themselves.

Google lets you see the apps connected to your account at the My Account section of its website, and today we noticed something interesting: Pokémon Go, the new hit smartphone game that’s pretty much taking over the world, is getting full access to many users’ Google accounts. That’s the same privilege that Google Chrome and Chromecast get. Currently, this appears to affect those that have used the Google sign in feature in the iOS app…


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A man afraid of Google tracking attacked the Googleplex, torched Street View/self-driving cars

Avatar for Abner Li Jul 5 2016 - 12:08 pm PT
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According to Mercury News, a man behind a series of attacks on Google’s Mountain View campus was charged with arson last week. Fearing that Google was tracking and watching him, Raul Murillo Diaz threw Molotov cocktails at a Street View vehicle, shot the windows of several buildings, and possibly burned a self-driving car.


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Huawei implies that a photo from a $4,500 DSLR was taken by its P9 smartphone [Update: Huawei responds]

Avatar for Ben Schoon Jul 4 2016 - 9:47 am PT
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Update: Shortly after publishing this article Huawei provided us with this statement:

It has recently been highlighted that an image posted to our social channels was not shot on the Huawei P9. The photo, which was professionally taken while filming a Huawei P9  advert, was shared to inspire our community. We recognise though that we should have been clearer with the captions for this image. It was never our intention to mislead. We apologise for this and we have removed the image.

The cameras on our smartphones just continue to get better and better with improved sensors, powerful software, and impressive low light capability. But there are certain things they just can’t do.

With its P9, Huawei implemented an advanced dual-camera system to improve quality of the shots you take, and while they can be certainly impressive, as noted in our full review, Huawei’s marketing department might think just a bit too highly of this camera…


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9to5Toys Last Call: Lexar 128GB flash drive $20, Fitbit Charge HR $85, Galaxy S7 32GB $500, more

Avatar for Stephen Hall Jun 29 2016 - 3:07 pm PT
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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:

Last Call Updates:

This sleek Lexar 128GB flash drive can be yours from only $20 (Reg. $30)

The Fitbit Charge HR Activity, Heart Rate + Sleep Wristband is only $85 (Reg. $100)

Samsung Galaxy S7 32GB (unlocked) for $500 shipped (Reg. $695)

MacBook Air is the best Apple laptop for most everyday users, save $200 today on a pair of the latest models

Save nearly $300 on Apple’s latest 13-inch 256GB Retina MacBook Pro: $1,200 shipped (Reg. $1,499)

mophie’s 1840mAh Battery Case will help your iPhone 6/s make it through the day: $40 (Reg. $60)

Ticket to Ride on iOS and Android drops to its lowest price in years: $2 (Reg. $7)

Apple’s Thunderbolt Display has been put out to pasture, here are the best alternatives at every price point

Vansky’s $23 USB LED light strip gives you multi-color mood lighting

Review: Jaybird’s new Freedom Wireless headphones score high marks on design, sound [Video]

How-to: Put a USB Charging port just about anywhere, without AC power for as little as $50 (Solar+Battery) 

MORE NEW GEAR FROM TODAY:

Philips Hue 2nd Gen LED Starter Kit w/ Siri for $170 shipped

MORE DEALS STILL ALIVE:

The Nest Learning Thermostat will help lower your energy costs throughout the summer: $199 (Reg. $249)

Add 27-inches of real estate to your workspace w/ this LG Ultra-Thin 1080p Monitor: $160 shipped (Reg. $220+)


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Google-backed ‘FASTER’ 9,000km, 60Tbps transpacific fiber optics cable system is now ready to go

Avatar for Abner Li Jun 29 2016 - 2:10 pm PT
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After nearly two years of construction, Google along with a consortium of telecom providers announced the completion of the FASTER broadband cable system that links Japan and the United States. The cable system is the fastest of its kind and stretches nearly 9,000 km across the bottom of the Pacific Ocean.


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9to5Toys Lunch Break: Samsung Galaxy S7 32GB $500, 1-day Logitech sale up to 40% off, more

Avatar for Stephen Hall Jun 28 2016 - 10:10 am PT
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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:

Samsung Galaxy S7 32GB (unlocked) for $500 shipped (Reg. $695)

Amazon 1-Day Sale: Save up to 40% on several Logitech mice, speakers and even a touchscreen Harmony Remote

Save nearly $300 on Apple’s latest 13-inch 256GB Retina MacBook Pro: $1,200 shipped (Reg. $1,499)

Buy a discounted APC Uninterruptible Power Supply to protect & power your electronics during a blackout

Goat Simulator Waste of Space is now available for free on Android (Reg. $5)

Ticket to Ride on iOS and Android drops to its lowest price in years: $2 (Reg. $7)

Apple’s Thunderbolt Display has been put out to pasture, here are the best alternatives at every price point

Vansky’s $23 USB LED light strip gives you multi-color mood lighting

Review: Jaybird’s new Freedom Wireless headphones score high marks on design, sound [Video]

How-to: Put a USB Charging port just about anywhere, without AC power for as little as $50 (Solar+Battery) 

MORE NEW GEAR FROM TODAY:

Add 27-inches of real estate to your workspace w/ this LG Ultra-Thin 1080p Monitor: $160 shipped (Reg. $220+)

MORE DEALS STILL ALIVE:

The Nest Learning Thermostat will help lower your energy costs throughout the summer: $199 (Reg. $249)

Smartphone Accessories: 2-Pack of Mpow MFi Apple-Certified Lightning Cables $8 Prime shipped (Reg. $14), more


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