While the Pixelbook only runs Chrome OS, its hardware isn’t — technically speaking — entirely locked in to the lightweight laptop (and lately, tablet) OS from Google. In fact, according to so…
Shutting Down Doesn’t Fully Shut Down Windows 10 (But Restarting Does)
When you click “Shut Down” on your Windows 10 PC, Windows doesn’t fully shut down. It hibernates the kernel, saving its state so it can boot faster. If you’re experiencing computer problems and need to reset that state, you’ll need to restart your PC instead.
Google’s Safe Browsing now comes integrated into Android apps
Google’s Safe Browsing can now protect you even if you’re not visiting websites on Chrome.
Scientists accidentally produce an enzyme that devours plastic
The accidental discovery could have a significant impact on the global plastic pollution crisis.
US and UK warn that Russia has been hacking routers worldwide
US and UK warn that Russia hacked routers worldwide in a colossal ‘man in the middle’ campaign to snag intelligence from internet infrastructure.
Detecting cancer in real-time with machine learning
Tesla batteries will live longer than expected, survey finds
Telsa battery packs could still have 80 percent capacity after 500,000 miles, if current trends hold.
This is what the new Gmail will look like (exclusive)
Google is about to introduce an entirely new Gmail with smart replies, Google apps plugins, and more. Here’s what it will look like.
How to check if your Facebook info was accessed by Cambridge Analytica
Millions of Facebook users had their data shared with Cambridge Analytica, and the social network now has a tool to see if you were among them.
How to message someone on Hangouts from Google+ on the web and Android
With all the different apps and services Google offers, you’ve got no shortage of choices for how to get in touch with people, ranging from a simple email… by Stephen Schenck in Applications, Google, News
How to Find Out If Your Facebook Data Was Stolen by Cambridge Analytica
Roughly 87 million people had their Facebook data stolen by the political research firm Cambridge Analytica. And starting today, Facebook will finally notify the people who had their information scooped up. About 70 million are in the US, while the rest are primarily in the UK, Indonesia, and the Philippines.
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How to use Chromecast Audio as a whole-home audio alternative to Sonos | Android Central
Great-sounding music is made easy with a Chromecast Audio. And you’ll save a fistful of dollars, too.
How to Limit Any Application’s Bandwidth on Windows
You can restrict Windows Update’s download speed on Windows 10. Some applications also let you limit their bandwidth. But, for applications that don’t have that built in, you’ll need third-party software.
Google Play Music doesn’t get enough credit for what they offer. Great service for music lovers!
Google Play Music doesn't get enough credit for what they offer. Great service for music lovers!
There are many, many music subscriptions out there vying for your time, your tunes, and of course your money, but which one best fits your tastes, your tech, and your wallet? Time to find out!
Google uses wind and solar to offset all of its operational energy use
For every kilowatt-hour of electricity consumed, a kilowatt-hour of renewable energy is added to the grid.
I Want to Preserve My Brain So My Mind Can Be Uploaded to a Computer in the Future
A company called Nectome is developing a technology designed to preserve the brain so the human mind can be uploaded to supercomputers in the future.
Google’s Emoji Scavenger Hunt is a browser-based game that tries to make machine learning fun and accessible
“Machine learning” and “neural network” are familiar terms to anyone who follows what Google is up to these days, but they may not be the most accessible o… by Jason Hahn in Games, Google, News, Videos
Foxconn announces purchase of Belkin, Wemo, and Linksys
For years, Taiwan-based Foxconn has been best-known for manufacturing Apple products, but it also builds countless other consumer electronics. Today, one o… by Corbin Davenport in Legal, News
The first Chrome OS tablet comes from Acer
Acer has introduced the first Chrome OS tablet, but don’t expect to buy one — it’s meant for schools.