Engineers reveal working at Google is like being at the ‘world’s greatest playground’
We already know that Google employees get a ton of perks to keep them happy at their jobs. However, the actual work people do at …
Google can remotely give cops access to at least 74% of all Android devices
There’s a new interesting revelation in the debate on encryption that was reignited after the disastrous attacks on Paris in mid-November. According to a new …
Apple, Google, Facebook and Microsoft warn weaker encryption makes the bad guys stronger
In the wake of last week’s deadly terror attacks in Paris, prominent politicians and senior law-enforcement officials have said that western governments have to rethink their stance …
Google Photos will now help free up storage space on Android phones
When you look at the storage breakdown on your mobile device, chances are good that your photos take up a bulk of space on your hard …
Fascinating website lets you experience the world (with sound) through Google Street View
People always find fun, creative and useful things to do with Google’s open source tools, and this latest project can be filed under all three …
Google can now answer questions you never imagined asking it
Over the past few years, virtual assistants have become a standard feature on mobile and desktop devices alike. Siri is still a fixture in Apple’s …
Know how much of your personal info is online? Google’s new tool will tell you
How much do you really want the world to know about you? If you have a Google account, there’s a new way to control what …
Google is considering building its own smartphone from scratch
Google launched Android many years ago without actually making a smartphone. Instead, the company partnered up with various smartphone manufacturers to create Nexus-branded devices to show …
Google wants everyone to have access to its machine learning technology
Google on Monday announced TensorFlow, a new machine learning system that is being utilized throughout Google’s line of products. The new system is “faster, smarter, …
New update to Google Maps and Search is just what you need this season
If you stick to BGR this holiday season, you can take care of all of your holiday shopping without ever having to leave your house, …
The Nexus 6P might have a serious camera glass issue
Does the Nexus 6P bend easily? Yes, it does, a thorough bend test explained last week, revealing a few design inconsistencies that facilitate bending. That’s …
Google’s greed is to blame for Android’s major security mess
You can’t make a good omelet without breaking a few eggs. Similarly, you can’t take over the smartphone business without compromises, even if that means …
Google to follow in Apple’s footsteps again
A new report from The Information relays that Google is looking to take a page out of Apple’s operational playbook. According to Amir Efrati, Google …
Google finds 11 major Galaxy S6 edge security flaws in just a week
Here’s another reason why Android has constant issues with security: OEMs add their own code to devices that might have big holes of its own. With more …
Highly detailed video shows why Nexus 6P has a serious bending problem
A viral video last week made us question the structural integrity of the Nexus 6P. Does Google’s best Nexus phone yet really bend even easier than the iPhone …
What it’s like to be fired from Google
Google employees are consistently among the happiest of employees of any major tech company but that still doesn’t mean it’s a good fit for everyone. …
Smart new Gmail Inbox feature replies to your emails automatically
Google is introducing a brand-new smart feature to make email even more efficient. Called Smart Replies and available on Inbox by Gmail, the new feature will …
Yet another reason your favorite iPhone app isn’t on Android
There are a multitude of challenges when developing a mobile app for iOS and Android, but as one team of developers discovered after over a year …
Over a million people installed the app that moves you from Android to iOS
When Apple CEO Tim Cook repeatedly says that the iPhone 6 and then iPhone 6s are converting more Android users to iOS, many would wonder what that means …
Google made a 97-year-old woman’s dream come true by making her an engineer for a day
It’s hard enough to get a job at Google when you’re fresh out of college and desperate for work, but 97-year-old Olive Horrell managed to …
Apple and Google are going to own the car industry, warns acclaimed sports car designer
Google and Apple have yet to release their own cars, but the two tech companies are already seen as potential tough adversaries for traditional carmakers. According …
Interactive Google map shows your city’s most popular Halloween costume
Are you still looking for a Halloween costume and are worried that lots of people have already taken your favorite ideas? Well worry not: An …
How Google is forcing Android phone makers to improve battery life
Google is taking a whole new approach to improving battery life on Android devices, which is probably the one problem customers complain most when it …
A collection of the best ‘Back to the Future’ Easter eggs on the web today
Every time something culturally significant happens, the biggest tech companies have to capitalize on it. Whether it’s April Fool’s Day, May 4th or Back to the …
Does Google have a serious mobile problem?
Google has won mobile, some Android fans will tell you, and has been consistently winning for years. The company has a massive market share lead …
How to use Google without being tracked (and 4 search engines that never track you)
I love how “evil” Google is. Do you hear that, Google? I want you to have all of my data, as long as you keep …
Latest malware scam attempts to uninstall and replace your Chrome browser
We’ve become accustomed to malware that invades our browsers — showing us ads we don’t want to see and collecting our information without any warning …
Best navigation app in the world gets massive update and redesign
Being stuck in traffic is probably one of the most annoying things we get to relive a regular basis. Luckily, there are apps that can …
How a kidnapping victim freed himself using Google
If Google is smart, it will invite Belgian businessman Sander Cokelaere to its next Google I/O conference to attest to the power of Google’s mobile app …
Let your friends take over your browser with this crazy Chrome extension
Sharing links on the Internet is already exceptionally simple, but a small group of developers has found a way to take even more steps out …
