May 3, 2016 Google works to rank sites based on ‘truthfulness’ In a step that critics worry will inject political bias into search results, a Google research team released a report this month on ranking search results based on how factual websites are. They propose eventually using that to change Google rankings, which are currently based on website popularity.
May 3, 2016 5 more digital tricks you'll use almost every day Whether you’re skiing or going to the beach, place your phone in a sandwich bag to prevent damage — and best of all, you can still use the touch screen. Need a fast charge? Put your phone in airplane mode to speed up the process by around 25 percent. And if you need to pump up the volume in a flash, set your phone inside a plastic, glass or paper cup, sans liquid of course.
May 3, 2016 3D medical apps ease anxiety, hasten healing for surgical patients Just saying the word “surgery” to a patient often creates a dilemma for doctors. The patient invariably withdraws, and is no longer receptive to any other information, making planning for the procedure, and follow-up care, like physical therapy, difficult.
May 3, 2016 Google revamps Glass project, ends Explorer sales Google has announced a major shakeup of its Google Glass business, refocusing its efforts around enterprise applications and ending its Explorer program where individuals could buy the high-tech eyewear.
May 2, 2016 Google patented a crazy device it wants to inject into your eyeball We may be accustomed to seeing high-tech companies file patents for out-there concepts and technologies, but a new patent from Google takes the cake.
April 29, 2016 Report: Google tests 'trips' planning app The company is also rolling out an updated version of Google Photos for Android.
April 22, 2016 Office Slides? A Draft Beer Bar? Check Out These 6 Innovative (and Fun) Workspaces 'There is overwhelming evidence that the design of an office impacts the health, well-being and productivity of its occupants,' says a recent report.
April 22, 2016 Check Out Bad Lip Reading's Hilarious New Video 'Bernie & Hillary' Sanders and Clinton share the stage in a weird and wonderful smackdown.
April 20, 2016 Google might build its own digital city of the future Google is seriously thinking about building its own city that will serve as a showcase for some of the futuristic technologies that it's developed.
April 5, 2016 Taliban app makes it into Google Play, briefly The Taliban has been taking pointers from the Islamic State's online presence, keeping its social media accounts and website updated and fresh, and even launching a new app through the Google Play store last week.