Google stories - Page 37
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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martech
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cybersecurity
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google
Urgent! Developers using Firebase must check configuration: Comparitech finds 4.8% of apps on Google Play leak personal data, risking millions of users.
Google unveils ambitious plan for '24/7 carbon-free data centres'
Thu, 23rd Apr 2020
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datacentre infrastructure
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power / energy
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clean technologies
Google aims for '24/7 carbon-free' data centres by using a new computing platform that shifts tasks to times when greener energy sources are plentiful.
Google Meet's popularity explodes as video becomes the new normal
Wed, 15th Apr 2020
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uc
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hybrid & remote work
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google
Google Meet sees explosive growth, adding over two million new users daily as global reliance on remote communication surges amid the pandemic.
Google leads donations as tech sector pledges US$1.4 billion to COVID-19 crisis
Mon, 13th Apr 2020
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network infrastructure
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digital entertainment
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healthtech
Tech giants donate over $1.4bn to combat COVID-19 crisis. Google leads with $800m, followed by Cisco ($225m) and Facebook ($120m).
Google Chrome postpones changing cookie policy in wake of COVID-19
Tue, 7th Apr 2020
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data privacy
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
Google Chrome delays its SameSite Cookie policy update due to COVID-19, to ensure stability for essential services websites like banking and healthcare.
Google's 12 remote working tips for better productivity
Fri, 27th Mar 2020
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uc
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hybrid & remote work
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google
Google unveils 12 essential tips to enhance productivity for remote workers, suggesting tools like Gmail, Google Drive, and Hangouts for seamless collaboration.
Kaspersky named one of the top 100 global innovators
Mon, 16th Mar 2020
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cybersecurity
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google
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amazon
For the second year, it made the Derwent Top 100 Global Innovator list by Clarivate Analytics, which includes giants like Amazon, Facebook and Google.
Google expands Titan security keys across parts of EU & Asia
Mon, 24th Feb 2020
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google
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fido alliance
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security keys
Google's Titan security keys are now available in Canada, France, Japan, and several European countries, enhancing protection for high-risk users.
IBM report projects evolution of phishing, ransomware and spoof tech
Wed, 19th Feb 2020
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malware
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ransomware
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phishing
IBM's latest report reveals that cybercriminals are evolving, employing phishing, ransomware, and spoofing tactics. Recycled credentials pose growing threats.
Global smart home market set for rapid growth in near future
Tue, 4th Feb 2020
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uc
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smart home
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5g & beyond
The valuation of the global industry has doubled since 2017, and is set to reach $158 billion in the next four years.
Google adds iPhone capability to Advanced Protection Program
Mon, 20th Jan 2020
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phishing
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email security
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google
iPhone users are now able to use their phones to sign up to Google's Advanced Protection Program, using the iPhone's built-in security key technology.
Are they spying? Young people wary of virtual assistants
Sat, 18th Jan 2020
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cybersecurity
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google
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siri
Young people are increasingly wary of virtual assistants due to fears of hacking, eavesdropping, and data theft, new Maintel research reveals.
Google Cloud sets sights on network intelligence automation
Fri, 15th Nov 2019
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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multi-cloud
Google's new Network Intelligence Centre aims to revolutionise cloud migrations and network management efficiency.
The dawn of a new age: Google cracks quantum supremacy
Thu, 24th Oct 2019
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data science
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quantum computing
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google
Google's Sycamore quantum computer achieves quantum supremacy by solving a complex computation in 200 seconds, outperforming classical computers.
Google rolls out new Anthos capabilities for cloud
Tue, 17th Sep 2019
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cybersecurity
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google
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cloud services
Google Cloud's Anthos enhances versatility with new features for diverse environments, boosts security & automation.
Google report unlocks AI's power for social good
Mon, 16th Sep 2019
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supply chain
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ai
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ai models
Google's AI Impact Challenge has attracted over 2600 applications worldwide from organizations with no experience in AI.
Wipro and Google Cloud expand partnership to drive cloud adoption
Wed, 4th Sep 2019
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devops
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hyperscale
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public cloud
Wipro's industry-focused solutions, with Google Cloud technologies embedded at their core, will enable enterprises to future-proof their IT investments.
Google's new approach to machine learning without the privacy worries
Wed, 28th Aug 2019
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ai
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google
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ml
Google's Federated Learning keeps AI insightful yet private by training models on devices, then combining anonymized learningsāreducing privacy concerns.
The dark side of apps: Security threats on the rise
Wed, 21st Aug 2019
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endpoint protection
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edr
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apps
Security threats targeting mobile devices are increasing, with one security firm citing the large number of users as a key reason.