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Parts of Google’s I/O developer conference Tuesday could have been downloaded from an Apple event. Speakers touted such privacy features as on-device processing of sensitive data, browser blocking of web tracking, and alerts of smartphone apps using the camera or microphone. “We strictly uphold responsible data practices so every product we build is private by design,” said Google CEO Sundar Pichai in the opening keynote. “And we create easy-to-use privacy and security settings, so you… Source link

Google Cloud is working on a still-unnamed product — with an announcement expected this quarter — involving the sharing of data and insights across user communities in a secure and privacy-safe way. “It’s good to have powerful tools, but you also need easy access to data, because without data, those tools are not really that effective,” Debanjan Saha, vice president and general manager of data analytics at Google Cloud told CRN. “Once you have data and tools, you want to address… Source link

Yandex: expanding e-grocery delivery service in Europe Russia’s NASDAQ-listed tech giant Yandex plans to launch its express e-grocery delivery service in Europe in the second quarter, after its success in the rapid on-demand grocery delivery segment in Russia and Israel. The service, which delivers approximately 2,500 types of goods from local warehouses within 10-15 minutes of receiving an order, is set to begin operating in central Paris under the Yango Deli brand. Yandex… Source link

Bloomberg Investors Take Second Look at Stimulus and Balk at the Bill (Bloomberg) — Inflation was a first-quarter problem. Investors are now fretting over the potential tax bill companies could face as part of President Joe Biden’s proposed $2.25 trillion infrastructure plan.Wall Street suspected that tax hikes were looming even before Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen unveiled a proposed new corporate-tax code on Wednesday to pay for parts of the bill — a change that likely would dent… Source link

T-Mobile (TMUS) made headlines on Wednesday announcing it’s giving away 5G phones in exchange for any mobile phone, but it’s the company’s new 5G home internet service that really deserves attention. Called T-Mobile Home Internet, available in parts of 49 states, the service takes direct aim at the Comcasts (CMCSA), Coxes, and Charters (CHTR) of the world, promising in-home network speeds averaging 100 megabits per second with unlimited data and no caps. “There’s 30 million homes that… Source link

Smart TVs from Sony, TCL, and a handful of other brands are going to look a bit different in 2021 as the companies switch from Android TV to Google TV. But why the change? What’s different about the new Google-branded platform?  While Sony’s smart TVs are the most visible to make the switch, they won’t be the only ones. Other Android TV manufacturers are also shifting to the newer Google TV platform, as Google updates all of its TV software offerings. So what is Google TV, and why would you… Source link

HOUSTON – Google is expected to complete its first Houston office in May, according to InnovationMap. The 12,000 square-foot building, which will be a regional hub for Google Cloud’s sales team, is located in the One Buffalo Heights building at 3663 Washington Ave. The tech giant hasn’t announced how many people will be employed or how many employees will work in the office. According to reports, Google usually hires roughly 60 to 70 employees for its buildings. “Houston is a hub for… Source link

INDIANAPOLIS – This entire NCAA tournament has doubled as a time warp. The games end, and the digital pages flip back to find distant precedents and snapshots of bygone eras. With seemingly every team that advances, there’s a corresponding stroll through the past. The final DeLorean spin came at historic Hinkle Fieldhouse when No. 2 Houston smothered Syracuse with a rugged man-to-man defense in a 62-46 win. That marked Houston’s first trip to the Elite Eight since 1984, with Kelvin… Source link

Oscar De La Hoya’s opponent is TBD. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) Oscar De La Hoya is becoming the latest legendary boxer to come out of retirement, and he has high hopes for a potential opponent. The 48-year-old boxer announced Friday that he is officially returning to the ring on July 3, during a Triller Fight Club event alongside Snoop Dogg. He did so with a literal mic drop. De La Hoya’s opponent is currently TBD, but Triller founder Ryan Kavanaugh told Yahoo Sports’ Kevin Iole that… Source link

Donald Trump has weighed in on a growing issue facing his successor, making bizarre claims about migrants streaming into the country “from everywhere” including war-torn Yemen and the Middle East. The US is facing a growing crisis on its southern border, as a surge of migrants has put the Biden administration on the defensive. The head of Homeland Security acknowledged the depth of the problem on Tuesday but insists it’s under control, saying he won’t revive a Trump-era practice of… Source link