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Google’s Fitbit Seeking FDA Approval for Passive Heart Rate Monitoring
Following a large-scale virtual health study, Google has submitted Fitbit's passive heart rate monitoring algorithm for review by the US Food and Drug Administration.
Google to Allow Spotify to Offer Alternative In-App Payment Options
Google has announced it is running a pilot to allow a "small number of participating developers" to offer an additional payment option next to Google Play's payment system.
Google I/O 2022 to Kick Off May 11-12 and Stream Online
Google I/O 2022 will take place from May 11-12 and will be available online.
Google Acquires Cybersecurity Firm Mandiant for $5.4 Billion US
The acquisition will complement Google Cloud's existing security services and together, the companies will deliver a security operations suite as well as advisory services.
Spotify Removes RT and Sputnik Content, Closes Russian Office
Spotify is closing its Russian office and removing RT and Sputnik content from its platform.
Google Maps Restricting User-Submitted Tag Features in Ukraine
Users have accused Google Maps of hosting content that has allegedly been used to target airstrikes on Ukrainian cities like Kyiv and Kharkiv.
Google Removes Russia’s RT, Sputnik Apps from Play Store
It's the latest in the company's efforts to rein in Russian disinformation about the Ukraine conflict across its platforms.
YouTube Blocks Russian RT and Sputnik Channels in Europe Amid Ukraine Invasion
Google is blocking YouTube channels connected to RT and Sputnik across Europe amid Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Google Pixel 7 to Feature Second-Gen Tensor Chipset: Rumour
The Android 13 Developer Preview indicates that the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro, codenamed "Cheetah" and "Panther," will feature 2nd-gen Tensor chipsets.
Google Home iOS App Brings Chromecast Remote to iPhone
Google says the Home app will be rolling out a remote to control Chromecast soon.
Google Unveils Chrome OS Flex for Older PC and Mac Computers
Google has announced a free software tool Chrome OS Flex that can give a "second life" to many outdated computers. Everyone probably has that one dying laptop that barely has enough juice to keep up with macOS Monterey or Windows 11. But instead of being dead weight, Google is giving us the option to convert them into Chromebooks with...
YouTubes Again Extends Picture-in-Picture Testing for iOS App
YouTube has again extended its Picture in Picture test on iPhone and iPad, which was originally supposed to end last October.