By Rachel Lerman and Matt O’Brien Published 4:49 pm PDT, Wednesday, May 8, 2019 Alexander Hunter demonstrates the Nest Hub Max, a new addition to the smart home lineup, at Google I/O conference. Alexander Hunter demonstrates the Nest Hub Max, a new addition to the smart home lineup, at Google I/O conference. Photo: Jeff Chiu / Associated Press Photo: Jeff Chiu / Associated Press Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Image 1 of 1 Alexander Hunter demonstrates the Nest Hub Max, a new addition to the smart home lineup, at Google I/O conference. Alexander Hunter demonstrates the Nest Hub Max, a new addition to the smart home lineup, at Google I/O conference. Photo: Jeff Chiu / Associated Press Google expands privacy … [Read more...] about Google expands privacy tools, updates speakers and phones
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Google’s privacy push gets a mixed reception
Rachel Lerman and Matt O'Brien Associated Press Published 5:06 PM EDT May 8, 2019 Mountain View, Calif. – Google announced new privacy tools Tuesday intended to give people more control over how they’re being tracked on the go or in their own home, part of a broader effort by big tech companies to counter increasing scrutiny of their data collection practices. Trouble is, few experts appear ready to celebrate Google’s moves. CEO Sundar Pichai kicked off the company’s annual developer conference by noting that the company wants to do more to stay ahead of “constantly evolving user expectations” on privacy. That focus echoed throughout the day, with the company demonstrating how many of its artificial intelligence capabilities – including some facial recognition and voice searches – are beginning to be processed on devices, rather than by constantly sending information to company servers. Some critics, however, say Google’s … [Read more...] about Google’s privacy push gets a mixed reception
Google’s privacy promises don’t sway many experts
Rachel Lerman and Matt O'brien, Ap Technology Writers Updated 12:12 am PDT, Wednesday, May 8, 2019 Google's Alexander Hunter gives a demonstration of the Nest Hub Max at the Google I/O conference in Mountain View, Calif., Tuesday, May 7, 2019. Google's Alexander Hunter gives a demonstration of the Nest Hub Max at the Google I/O conference in Mountain View, Calif., Tuesday, May 7, 2019. Photo: Jeff Chiu, AP Photo: Jeff Chiu, AP Image 1 of / 23 Caption Close Image 1 of 23 Google's Alexander Hunter gives a demonstration of the Nest Hub Max at the Google I/O conference in Mountain View, Calif., Tuesday, May 7, 2019. Google's Alexander Hunter gives a demonstration of the Nest Hub Max at the Google I/O conference in Mountain View, Calif., Tuesday, May 7, 2019. … [Read more...] about Google’s privacy promises don’t sway many experts
Google promises better privacy tools, smarter AI assistant
Rachel Lerman and Matt O'brien, Ap Technology Writers Updated 6:47 pm PDT, Tuesday, May 7, 2019 Google CEO Sundar Pichai speaks during the keynote address of the Google I/O conference in Mountain View, Calif., Tuesday, May 7, 2019. Google CEO Sundar Pichai speaks during the keynote address of the Google I/O conference in Mountain View, Calif., Tuesday, May 7, 2019. Photo: Jeff Chiu, AP Photo: Jeff Chiu, AP Image 1 of / 13 Caption Close Image 1 of 13 Google CEO Sundar Pichai speaks during the keynote address of the Google I/O conference in Mountain View, Calif., Tuesday, May 7, 2019. Google CEO Sundar Pichai speaks during the keynote address of the Google I/O conference in Mountain View, Calif., Tuesday, May 7, 2019. … [Read more...] about Google promises better privacy tools, smarter AI assistant
Goodbye console? Google launches game-streaming platform
Mae Anderson, Ap Technology Writer Updated 4:47 pm PDT, Tuesday, March 19, 2019 FILE - In this Dec. 17, 2018, file photo a man using a mobile phone walks past Google offices in New York. Google says it plans to launch a video-game streaming platform called Stadia, positioning itself to take on the traditional video-game business. less FILE - In this Dec. 17, 2018, file photo a man using a mobile phone walks past Google offices in New York. Google says it plans to launch a video-game streaming platform called Stadia, positioning itself to ... more Photo: Mark Lennihan, AP Photo: Mark Lennihan, AP Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Image 1 of 1 FILE - In this Dec. 17, 2018, file photo a man using a mobile phone walks past Google offices in New York. Google says it plans to launch a … [Read more...] about Goodbye console? Google launches game-streaming platform