Facebook to open artificial intelligence lab in Paris
Facebook is opening its second AI lab, this time in paris, as the social network looks to find smarter ways of sifting through the food of consumer data it generates for advertisers.
Google solar-powered drone crashes in test flight
Google’s solar-powered drone has crashed landed in a New Mexico desert, putting a dent into the web giant’s plans to deliver internet to more of the world’s population.
Top 20 UK sites: Google and Facebook lead
Google, Facebook and BBC sites where most popular in the UK during April 2015, according to new research from comScore.
Google I/O highlights: Smarter Google Now; unlimited photo storage and Android M revealed
Google’s annual I/O conference attracted 10,000 attendees with 2 million others watching on livestream television. As the web giant grows ever-more influential, we look back at some of the highlights from this year’s event, including Android M, Google Now on tap, mobile payments and the fate of Google Plus…
Google adds buy button to search results
Google is adding a buy button to search results, letting shoppers purchase products directly without having to visit a separate site.
Top tech leaders of 2015: Microsoft CEO Nadella leads the way
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella heads Juniper Research’s newly-released rankings of the most influential executives in the technology space, followed by recently promoted Apple’s Chief Design Officer, Jony Ive.
Microsoft’s Cortana coming to Apple and Android phones
Microsoft’s digital assistant Cortana will be available on iOS and Android devices in in addition to Windows Phone when Windows 10 launches this summer, as the firm begins a cross-platform strategy to rival Siri and Google Now.
Google patents ‘creepy’ web-connected teddies to run homes
Smart teddy bears and artificially intelligent toys may soon be in control of our homes, courtesy of Google, according to new files revealed this week.
Google plans Android-based ‘Internet of Things’ operating system
Google is building an Android-powered operating system code-named Brillo that will run on low-powered devices and requires no screen to function, according to a news report.
YouTube lets users buy direct within pre-roll ads
YouTube is adding product listing ads to retailers’ video ads with TrueView for Shopping, meaning that viewers can click and buy products listed directly within pre-roll videos.