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Asus and Google introduce $249 convertible Chromebook Flip

Asus and Google have introduced the Asus Chromebook Flip, a $249 convertible device running Google's Chrome OS

Google Play Newsstand app makes pay content available in four new countries; iOS version of app gets updated

The Google Play Newsstand app includes the Philippines, Taiwan, Poland and Ukraine in the countries where pay content is available for purchase.

Land of the Free: Google Fiber announces free high-speed internet access to residents of public housing

In a revolutionary move, Google Fiber has announced its plan to offer high-speed free internet access to public housing residents.

Microsoft restructures phone business; cuts 7,800 jobs

Microsoft is laying off 7,800 positions globally and writing off about $7.6 billion in impairment charge related to its Nokia business.

Waze starts carpooling scheme in Tel Aviv; rep says scheme is not in competition with Uber

Mapping provider Waze has started a ridesharing scheme in a suburb of Tel Aviv, which the company says is not in competition with Uber,

Clear Channel Partners With Google To Bring iHeartRadio To Your Car With Android Auto

Clear Channel joined Google to bring internet radio streaming to your automobiles via iHeartRadio. Now you can play iHeartRadio on Android Auto without draining your devices.

Google Confirms Acquisition of Agawi

After a year of nearly unannouced acquisition, Google now confirms buying Agawi, an app/games streaming startup company from Silicon Valley.

Another Moon Shot Project: Google Launches Sidewalk Labs, Aims for More Livable Cities

The technology giant has formed a New York based company Sidewalk Labs that will foccus on tackling urban issues including cost of living, transportation, energy usage, pollution, greenspace and more.

Google shareholders dismiss ISS recommendations to withhold vote as all director-candidates got re-elected

Despite ISS warnings, Google sharehoders reelected all eleven board of directors in its annual stockholders meeting held on 3 June. ISS warned investors against voting for John Doerr, Paul Otellini, and Ram Shriram in connection with executive pay awarded to Executive Chairman Eric Schmidt and Chief Business Officer Omid Kordestani.

Google demands studio firms to comply to summons

The search engine company, Google appealed to the New York federal judge to enforce a summon issued against the movie companies. Google accuses studio firms of conspiring with Mississippi AG against it.

Google must boost hiring of women, Blacks, and Hispanics as data show 1%, 2%, and 3% of employment respectively

Google releases data showing an increased hires of women by 1 percent, Black communities by 2 percent, and Hispanic backgrounds by 3 percent. However, the company is doubling its effort to “build a workforce more reflective of the diversity of people we serve.”

Intel and Altera may become big players in ‘Internet of Things’; to rival Google’s Project Brillo and Weave

Intel Corp. buys Altera Corp. for $16.7 billion as a way to invest in the “Internet of Things (IoT).” Both companies will rival Google’s own IoT service: Project Brillo and Weave.

iOS 9 to defend Apple’s title as ‘most valuable brand’; Google arms Android M to regain it

Apple gained the title as the world’s “most valuable brand” this year. However, it seems Google is set to retrieve this title by the release of Android M as well as the rumored roll out of two Google Nexus devices, similar to Apple’s upcoming iPhone 6s product lines. But are these enough?

Disconnect.Me Files Antitrust Case against Google; Google dismissed the allegation as baseless, but is it?

Disconnect.Me filed antitrust complaint against Google after the giant Android company had again banned its recent mobile app, the Disconnect Mobile. The app blocks both malware and invisible trackers that can access personal information and Internet activities of users guised as ads. For Disconnect.Me, this is a step to restoring our right to privacy; but for Google, it is preventing online businesses from gaining revenues through advertisements.

Google Extends Data Centers In Asia; Assuring Asians Faster Load of Internet Services

Google announced their expansion of data centers in Asia particularly Singapor, Hong Kong and Taiwan promising a quality service to its Asian Internet users.

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Protect Your Wallet: FBI Warns of Rising Elder Fraud Targeting Seniors

According to a recently released FBI report, Americans over 60 were the victims of so-called elder fraud crimes more often last year than any other year, accounting for an estimated $3.4 billion in total reported losses.

Is China's Central Bank Gold-Buying Spree A Precursor for War? Part I of II

Since 2009, China has more than doubled its gold reserves. In wartime, particularly in wars perpetrated in violation of international law, the resulting international sanctions can force an invader state to rely on its gold reserves. Thus if a country is preparing to go to war and incur sanctions, it will ensure it has an ample reserve of gold.

Milei's Radical Approach to Overhauling Argentina's Fiscal Deficit

Javier Milei, the libertarian president of Argentina, is intensifying his efforts to reduce the nation's large budget deficit by focusing more on "chainsaw" expenditure cutbacks and "blender" austerity measures that reduce buying power and, he believes, curb out-of-control inflation.

Ethereum Fights Back Against SEC Security Label

According to a court document filed on Monday, for over a year, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has been looking into whether or not Ethereum could be considered a security.

Ex-Binance CEO Jailed, Industry Faces Regulatory Heat

Former Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao, commonly known as CZ, expressed appreciation for the support from the crypto community following his sentencing to four months in U.S. prison for money laundering charges.

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JPMorgan Predicts No Rate Cuts, Potentially Boosting Returns

JPMorgan Chase & Co. President Daniel Pinto suggested that the Federal Reserve might not cut interest rates at all this year due to persistently high inflation.

Should You Sell Your Bitcoin? Schiff Sounds Alarm on Crypto Winter

Through a series of tweets on the social media site X on Wednesday, economist and gold bug Peter Schiff shared his thoughts on bitcoin and the state of the US economy.

Bitcoin Investor Microstrategy Ups the Ante: Should You Invest in Crypto?

After the most recent acquisition, Microstrategy, "the world's first bitcoin development company" and a software intelligence company listed on the Nasdaq, said that it currently possesses 214,400 bitcoins.

Quantum Conundrum: Can Blockchains Find a User-Friendly Security Upgrade?

Johann Polecsak, co-founder of the QAN blockchain platform, contends that public blockchains like Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana are still unprepared to adopt post-quantum cryptography without having a major impact on users, even as the possibility of quantum computers breaking current cybersecurity standards grows.

Can You Afford the American Dream? Homeownership Costs Skyrocket

According to real estate company Redfin, purchasing a home is more expensive than it has been in at least the past ten years. Homebuyers are faced with the twin whammy of rising mortgage rates and housing prices.

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