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November 5, 2015

Google confirms intention to launch kid-friendly versions of its products

Google has confirmed it's preparing to roll out child-oriented versions of its most popular products some time next year. The initiative will see "fun and safe" versions of YouTube and Search launched for kids and will also incorporate educational elements. The post Google confirms intention to launch kid-friendly versions of its products appeared first on Digital Trends.

November 5, 2015

Google improves account security with special USB key

Google on Tuesday announced support for Security Key for its Web services. The Mountain View company promises that the system, which uses a special USB stick, will provide stronger online protection for "particularly security-sensitive" individuals. 

November 5, 2015

New Google messaging app rumored for 2015, with no Google account needed

Google could be working on a new app to compete with WhatsApp, Line, and other popular instant messaging apps. If you're wondering what's wrong with Hangouts, this new app may not need the user to have a Google account. The post New Google messaging app rumored for 2015, with no Google account needed appeared first on Digital Trends.

November 5, 2015

Google said to be considering historic LA aircraft hangar as office space

Google could be about sign a deal to take over a massive aircraft hangar in LA where Howard Hughes' famous 'Spruce Goose' plane was built. A report Tuesday described the space as "atypical," suggesting it would be perfect for the Web giant.

November 5, 2015

10 awesome things you didn't know your phone could do

Friends don’t let friends have smartphone skill envy. Here are some of my favorite secrets buried in your phone settings that you probably don't know, but will use now.

November 5, 2015

10 awesome Google features you should be using

Google has many tricks and products that you don’t need to spend money on, some of which will make your life easier, and others that will just blow your mind.

November 5, 2015

Google uses ‘unique digital fingerprinting’ to detect child porn in Gmail accounts

A cyber-tip created by Google and reported to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children put a convicted sex offender back in police custody – after the Internet giant used highly-sophisticated technology to detect alleged images of child porn stored on the Houston man’s Gmail account.

November 5, 2015

Google uses its Street View cars to sniff out gas leaks in US cities

Mindful that Google's Street View cars cover thousands of miles of roads in a methodical and organized way, an environmental agency recently contacted the Web company to suggest fitting the vehicles with sensors to detect potential hazards such as gas leaks. 

November 5, 2015

Google Maps rolls out handy distance calculation tool

Whether you're planning a cross-country road trip, a Sunday morning bicycle ride or a leg-punishing marathon route, Google Maps now lets you easily measure the distance between points with a new feature rolled out Wednesday. 

November 5, 2015

Augmented reality makes us more human, not less

If standing next to someone with Google Glass bothers you, if you're turned off by the idea of your children playing with virtual toys rather than real ones or if you're afraid of a world where any stranger on the street can get your profile using facial recognition, I have three words for you: Get over it!