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Search Engine Giant Google Inching Towards Comeback in China?

Mar 13, 2017 08:38 AM EDT

American search giant Google is in serious talks with China to make a comeback in the lucrative Chinese market, after the strict censorship issues forced the search engine company to shut its business operation in Mainland China.

Baidu Deep Voice can synthesize speech that will sound natural and realistic by itself.

Baidu Unveils Deep Voice that can Synthesize Human Speech Quickly

Ellie Froilan |

Mar 10, 2017 04:39 AM EST

Baidu has been developing its own AI system for four years, unveiling recently the Deep Voice system that is faster more efficient compared to Google's WaveNet.

Huawei Watch 2 will run under Android Wear 2.0 of Google.

Huawei to Unveil Officially Watch 2 at MWC 2017

Staff Reporter |

Feb 26, 2017 09:14 AM EST

Aside from launching the P10 handset at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2017 in Barcelona, Huawei will officially unveil its new Android Wear 2.0 smartwatch.

Claude Zellweger was the creator of the HTC Vive VR headset and HTC 10.

HTC Vive Designer to Join Google Daydream Team

Ellie Froilan |

Jan 30, 2017 03:44 AM EST

HTC's lead designer, Claude Zellweger, of the Vive has left the company to join the Google Daydream team.

The increase is mainly caused by the increase in demand from China.

Apple iOS Apps Continue to Grow in China

S. Rina |

Jan 18, 2017 10:12 PM EST

Apple apps saw a surge in their downloads in 2016. The increase is mainly caused by the increase in demand from China. The country is now believed to be the biggest market, in terms of revenue, for Apple's iOS App Store.

A smartwatch running on the Android Wear operating system.

Android Wear 2.0 Update Slated for Feb. 9 Release

Phenny Lynn Palec |

Jan 17, 2017 07:23 PM EST

Several rumors claim that the Android Wear 2.0 update is expected to be rolled out on Feb. 9. The information was first shared by notable tipster Evan Blass.

The action has been taken to control the proliferation of fraudulent applications.

China Orders App Stores to Get Registered with the Government

S. Rina |

Jan 15, 2017 08:32 AM EST

The Cyberspace Administration of China has posted a notice on its website asking mobile app stores to officially register on its offices. The action has been taken to control the proliferation of fraudulent applications across the Internet.

Google to Roll Out Android Wear 2.0 Update in February

Phenny Lynn Palec |

Jan 12, 2017 09:46 PM EST

Several reports claimed that Google has been busy working on the next update to its smartwatch operating system. It is widely believed that Google will roll out Android Wear 2.0 into the public in February.

Google Enforces New Rules Regarding Android’s Notification Bundling

Phenny Lynn Palec |

Jan 12, 2017 08:33 PM EST

With the latest release of Google’s Compatibility Definition Document for Android, all Android hardware manufacturers are no longer allowed to make changes when it comes to the notification features of the mobile operating system. The new requirements were made for smartphones that run on the Android 7.1.1 Nougat version.

Google’s Self-Driving Car Division Waymo to Roll Out Cars This Month

Phenny Lynn Palec |

Jan 09, 2017 03:19 AM EST

Waymo, Google’s self-driving car division, announced at this year’s North American International Auto Show that the firm is planning to deploy its fleet of self-driving Chrysler Pacifica minivans on the road later this month.

Google CEO: Emerging Market Like India Needs $30 Smartphone

Theena Ocay |

Jan 07, 2017 03:54 AM EST

Google India-born CEO Sundar Pichai unveiled on Wednesday in an interaction with ET’s Surabhi Agarwal and TV Mahalingamthe about the real need of $30 smartphone in emerging market like India.

Chrysler Fiat, Google to Unveil New Android Car Technology at CES 2017

Phenny Lynn Palec |

Jan 03, 2017 11:47 PM EST

Automaker Fiat Chrysler and tech giant Google are establishing a partnership in order to further enhance the development of self-driving cars. The two companies are also planning to push the development of car information systems.

Honda and Alphabet are reportedly in talks to collaboratively develop autonomous cars.

Honda, Alphabet in Talks over Possible Collaboration in Self-Driving Car Development

Phenny Lynn Palec |

Dec 22, 2016 10:09 AM EST

Japanese auto manufacturer Honda recently said that the company is currently in negotiations with Google's parent company Alphabet to provide vehicles for Waymo, Alphabet's self-driving car division, as part of its development efforts.

100 Modified Chrysler Pacifica Minivans Ready to Join Waymo Fleet

Phenny Lynn Palec |

Dec 20, 2016 04:22 AM EST

Chrysler recently announced that the company has finally completed the construction of 100 Pacifica minivans that will join the Waymo fleet in 2017. Waymo is a former Google project that aims to develop and operate autonomous cars.

Google Play Movies Officially Launches 4K Contents

Phenny Lynn Palec |

Dec 07, 2016 10:21 AM EST

Over the last few weeks, Google has been adding 4K contents on its Play Movies store for the United States and Canada. The tech giant on Wednesday officially announced that 4K contents are now available on its online platform with a selection of more than 125 movies.