Google has acquired San Francisco-based fitness tracker brand Fitbit for $2.1 billion (£1.6 billion). The deal is Google’s biggest consumer purchase since it paid $3 billion for smart home brand Nest five years ago. With the coming together of two large technology companies, unsurprisingly, the deal has received instant scrutiny. …
Read More »Google introduces Pixel 4 smartphone, Pixel Buds, Nest Wifi system and Nest Mini assistant
At its recent Pixel event, Google has unveiled the latest version of its Pixel smartphone, wireless earphones, a new Wifi system and an updated home assistant. Pixel 4 (pictured above) The Pixel 4 smartphone features two cameras on the back of the phone, including a new telephoto lens. When you …
Read More »How is Google’s repair ads ban affecting tech businesses?
As Google removes adverts related to computer repairs in a bid to stop scammers, how is this affecting legitimate businesses? Tech For Techs asks its members. MIKE WHITEHOUSE, SUNDERLAND COMPUTER REPAIRS “I have worked with Google for a long time and I’ve resigned myself to having to spend £300 a …
Read More »‘Compliance is no joke’: Security industry reacts to Google’s £44m GDPR fine
“Over the next few months, we can expect to see other big brands dragged over the coals,” warns Certes Networks.
Read More »Google at CES 2019: Out of the darkness and into the light
In his latest CES roundups, Tricca MD Paul Richens looks at what Google has to offer at its separate pavilion outside the LVCC.
Read More »FAANG: Tech giants loses $1 trillion in collective stock value
Despite being worth $1 trillion on its own in August, Apple reports stock loses of $253 billion.
Read More »Are we at risk of tech giants taking over the high street?
With recent rumours that Google is planning to open up its first dedicated retail store, Laura Barnes looks at how this move could transform the high street, and what indies have to offer that big brand can’t.
Read More »Google allegedly geared up for first permanent physical retail store
The new Chicago space will give consumers a chance to get hands-on with Google’s expanding line of products.
Read More »PCR Five for Friday (18/05/2018)
The deal is off for Xerox while the move is on for Kaspersky
Read More »Google announces Google One premium cloud offering
Out with the Drive, in with the One
Read More »