Great sound, great build, fit ye sae?

I’ve been reviewing both software and hardware for over 35 years now, but this is the first time I’ve had to take into account geopolitics. But more, much more on that later.

ChromeOS updates cause 100 percent CPU usage, might set you on fire

Google appears to be following Apple's software QA model and releasing software which is not really fit for the purpose.

Infected with Joker malware

Google has removed this week 17 Android applications from the official Play Store which were infected with Joker malware.

Not funding enough

America has "dropped the ball" in funding for basic research, according to former Google chief executive Eric Schmidt.

Multi-billion pound law suit

Search engine outfit Google faces a multibillion-dollar lawsuit in the UK over claims that YouTube routinely breaks privacy laws by tracking children online.

This one goes to 11

Google today launched Android 11, the latest version of its mobile OS, and pushed the source code to the Android Open Source Project (AOSP).

Charged with making offers no one can refuse

Italy’s competition authority has opened an investigation into cloud storage services operated by Apple, Dropbox  and Google, in response to a number of complaints alleging unfair commercial practices.

Barr wants Google in court now even if lawyers think they will get a good kicking

The Justice Department plans to bring an antitrust case against Google as soon as this month, after Attorney General William P. Barr overruled career lawyers who said they needed more time to build a strong case against one of the world's wealthiest, most formidable technology companies.

Cancels lease

Annoying website which stuffs up Google search links and serves up images you can’t actually access, Pinterest has spent a fortune cancelling its large San Francisco office lease.

90Hz display and ultra-wide camera in tow

While Pixel 4a is already up and about as one of the best value smartphone, all eyes are now pointed at the upcoming Pixel 5, which should end up with the Snapdragon 765G SoC, 90Hz screen, and a better camera system.