It's bad enough when you deal with third-party pop-up ads, but it's that much worse when the site itself shows pop-ups. Do you really want to subscribe to that newsletter before you've even read a single word on the page? Google wants to put a stop...
Read More »Google will downplay mobile websites with intrusive pop-ups
It's bad enough when you deal with third-party pop-up ads, but it's that much worse when the site itself shows pop-ups. Do you really want to subscribe to that newsletter before you've even read a single word on the page? Google wants to put a stop...
Read More »Pentax K-70 Firmware Update 1.10
Ricoh have issued a firmware update for the Pentax K-70 digital SLR camera. Read more and comment »
Read More »Google tells you how to vote by state with a simple search
You're running out of excuses to not vote in this year's US presidential election. Google has rolled out a new, state-specific voting guide for anyone who searches "how to vote" or other related queries. Google breaks down the voting process in your...
Read More »Google fined $6.8 million by Russian antitrust body
Russia's antitrust body has slapped Google with a $6.8 million fine after ruling that the firm didn't do enough to open Android up to other companies. Officials believe that the search engine has abused its dominant position by crowding-out domestic...
Read More »‘Futurama’ gets its own quote search engine
Ever since The Simpsons got an encyclopedic search engine through Frinkiac, many TV fans have been wondering one thing: where's the Futurama version? Relax, it's here. The creators of Frinkiac have launched Morbotron, a quote search tool that lets...
Read More »Samyang 35mm F1.2 ED AS UMC CS
The Samyang 35mm F1.2 ED AS UMC CS is a new standard prime for compact system cameras with APS-C sized sensors. Read more and comment »
Read More »Google weaves Olympics highlight videos into your search results
Google is no stranger to providing useful info during Olympic games, but it's kicking things up a notch for Rio. The internet behemoth has teamed up with broadcasters in 60-plus countries (including America Movil, BBC and Japan's NHK) to integrate Ol...
Read More »Government requests for Google data reached new highs in 2015
Governments around the world sent Google 40,677 requests for user data in the second half of 2015, the highest figure the search company has ever posted in its Transparency Report. That's also a significant jump from the 35,365 requests Google saw du...
Read More »Google will help you register to vote in the November election
Google is no stranger to lending a hand with voter registration, and ahead of the November election in the US, the company is helping once again. Starting Monday, when you search "register to vote," the results will includes details on the process, w...
Read More »Nikon D500 Firmware Update C1.02
Nikon have issued a firmware update for the Nikon D500 digital SLR camera. Read more and comment »
Read More »Nikon D500 Firmware Update C1.02
Nikon have issued a firmware update for the Nikon D500 digital SLR camera. Read more and comment »
Read More »Europe widens antitrust probe into Google’s ad business
The European Commission is doubling down on its efforts to dig into whether Google has broken rules around restriction of consumer choice with its search and price comparison products. It maintains that the company abused its search position to promo...
Read More »Google helps you find deals on flights and hotels
Planning a vacation often revolves around the delicate art of booking flights and hotels at just the right moment to get a great deal, and Google knows it. The internet pioneer is rolling out a slew of updates that, for the most part, are focused on...
Read More »Google headquarters faces string of attacks
However much you might be concerned about Google's stance on privacy, it shouldn't cross into violence... unfortunately, however, one person appears to have taken those worries one step too far. Prosecutors have charged Raul Murillo Diaz with arson a...
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