Google stories - Page 23
Google rolls out top-requested features on Google Meet
Fri, 24th Apr 2020
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hybrid & remote work
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google
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wfh
Google Meet has launched four major new features to enhance virtual collaboration, including expanded tiled layout and AI-driven low-light mode.
Google unveils ambitious plan for '24/7 carbon-free data centres'
Thu, 23rd Apr 2020
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power / energy
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datacentre infrastructure
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cleantech
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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hybrid & remote work
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uc
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video conferencing
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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personal computing devices
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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cybersafety
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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hybrid & remote work
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Google unveils 12 essential tips to enhance productivity for remote workers, suggesting tools like Gmail, Google Drive, and Hangouts for seamless collaboration.
Zerto 8.0 launched with strategic partners Google and VMware
Thu, 26th Mar 2020
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virtualisation
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dr
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data analytics
Zerto 8.0 brings disaster recovery and data protection for hybrid and multi-cloud with Google Cloud and Azure.
Google offers Hangouts features for free in midst of COVID-19
Thu, 26th Mar 2020
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hybrid & remote work
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google
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wfh
Google is offering free access to advanced Hangouts Meet features to all G Suite users until July 1, 2020, to aid remote working during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Smart speaker market continues to grow - report
Tue, 24th Mar 2020
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digital entertainment
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alibaba
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amazon
Smart speakers have seen a 53% growth, but the impact of COVID-19 on the industry remains uncertain, according to Futuresource Consulting.
COVID-19: Google releases new info hub for distance learning
Mon, 23rd Mar 2020
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edutech
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e-learning
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hybrid & remote work
Teach From Home is a central hub of information, tips, training and tools. Plus, Google earmarks US$10 million for distance learning.
Fighting climate change with AI
Mon, 23rd Mar 2020
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ai
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cleantech
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ml
As global warming accelerates, AI emerges as a powerful tool in the fight against climate change, offering advanced analytics and energy-saving solutions.
COVID-19: Google and Facebook must step up to help businesses
Fri, 20th Mar 2020
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google
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facebook
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covid-19
Online ad giants urged to aid tourism operators hit by COVID-19. Arival research calls on Google and Facebook to offer advertising credit.
Kaspersky named one of the top 100 global innovators
Mon, 16th Mar 2020
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cybersecurity
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facebook
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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.
AI will be unstoppable with market value to jump 457% by 2025
Wed, 11th Mar 2020
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digital transformation
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ai
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ibm
As a result of AI entering the mainstream, one in five workers in a nonroutine job will rely on it for at least part of their role, according to Learnbonds.
Google Cloud’s plan to corner telecom market
Tue, 10th Mar 2020
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uc
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crm
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data analytics
Google Cloud unveils new telecom strategy, targeting 5G monetisation, data-driven customer experience & efficiency.
Cisco names Women in IT Award winners
Mon, 9th Mar 2020
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cisco
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women in technology
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google
As part of the company’s Women of Impact Month, it held an awards ceremony to honour just a few of the women making strides in the IT industry.
Samsung's commitment to eSIMs to overhaul market - report
Thu, 5th Mar 2020
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personal computing devices
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samsung
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apple
Samsung’s adoption of eSIM technology in its S20 range is set to surge global shipments to over 225 million, transforming the smartphone market.
Google Cloud commits to AU with new Melbourne region
Thu, 5th Mar 2020
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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edge computing
Google Cloud extends its commitment in Australia with a new Melbourne region set to launch in 2021, boosting infrastructure and job creation.
Mobile game downloads jump 40% in three years
Tue, 3rd Mar 2020
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gaming
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smartphones
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digital entertainment
The market is the single largest revenue source of the entire gaming industry, and downloads have been rising steadily since 2016.
Google Cloud to invest $10b in US presence in 2020
Tue, 3rd Mar 2020
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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investment
Google will invest more than $10 billion in its United States offices and data centers in 2020, Google CEO Sundar Pinchai declared last week.