Google has been fined €2.42 billion ($2.7bn) by the European Commission after it ruled the company had distorted the market by promoting its own shopping comparison service at the top of search results.
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Over 80% of UAE centennials are mobile gamers: study
The global gaming market will reach over $115 billion in 2018. At over $50 billion, the mobile gaming industry accounts for nearly half of all the global gaming revenue.0 4322
Google to stop scanning Gmail accounts for ad purposes
In a blog post on Friday, Google Cloud SVP, Diane Greene, said G Suite’s Gmeila is already not used as input for ads personalisation, and Google will follow suit later this year with the free Gmail service.
Masdar Institute hosts workshop on building a lunar rover
The Yahsat Space Lab at Masdar Institute of Science and Technology hosted a workshop on how to build a lunar rover capable of exploring the moon’s rocky terrain, led by TeamIndus ‒ one of five teams competing for the Google Lunar XPRIZE.
Google outlines new policies to curb online terror
Alphabet Inc’s Google has announced that it will implement additional measures to identify and remove terrorist or violent extremist content on its video sharing platform YouTube.
Nokia 6, Nokia 5 and Nokia 3 now available in the UAE
HMD Global, the manufacturer of Nokia phones, has announced its first Nokia smartphone range – comprising of the Nokia 3, Nokia 5 and Nokia 6.
Google launches Qibla Finder app
Google has launched the Qibla Finder, a new web service which helps users find the right direction of the Qibla in Makkah using augmented reality.
Google, Microsoft & Uber warn of data centre skills shortage
The data centre industry must find ways to attract new talent to solve engineering challenges such as the need for more environmentally friendly and energy efficient facilities, key industry figures have claimed.
Google to introduce Chrome ad-blocking feature
Google has announced that it will soon introduce a new feature that will filter and block ‘bad ads.’
Google uses machine learning to improve security for Gmail
Google has pushed four new security features to enterprise users on G Suite, the search giant’s hosted business offering.
Android creator Andy Rubin unveils Essential Phone
Andy Rubin, the creator of Android, has launched a smartphone and Smart Home assistant under his new company called Essential.