Paresh Dave
Recent articles by Paresh Dave
New Google default wipes users' location, web history after 18 months
Reduces tracking.
Jun 25 2020 11:10AM
Apple-Google contact tracing tech draws interest in 23 countries, some hedge bets
Initial version of system released.
May 21 2020 6:52AM
WHO readies coronavirus app for checking symptoms, possibly contact tracing
To enable people in under-resourced countries to assess.
May 10 2020 8:52PM
Google travel data show lockdown fatigue in Australia, US
Return to parks and jobs as infection rates flatten.
May 4 2020 6:32AM
Google makes Meet video conferencing free to all users, challenging Zoom
Turning its previously business-only tool into a bigger rival to Zoom.
Apr 30 2020 6:28AM
Companies bet on AI cameras to track social distancing, limit liability
Equipping existing security cameras with software that can track compliance.
Apr 28 2020 6:36AM
Google drops charges on shopping service to counter Amazon's surging ad sales
Amid surge in online shopping.
Apr 22 2020 1:00PM
Google's Meet gets Zoom-like layout, Gmail link
Tries to capitalise on security and other concerns with rival services.
Apr 17 2020 6:50AM
Tariff pain turns to gain: US computer stockpiles help meet virus rush
Boston Public Schools ordered 20,000 laptops and had them in hand in four days.
Apr 2 2020 7:11AM
Home-bound users fume as video apps do not sync with TVs
Lack of interoperability "a hot mess".
Mar 27 2020 1:07PM
Google asks users about symptoms for Carnegie Mellon coronavirus forecasting effort
Aiming to predict spread of coronavirus infections.
Mar 25 2020 6:39AM
Google critics see its Firebase tools as another squeeze play
Some devs say software will deepen company's access to consumer data.
Mar 20 2020 12:53PM
Social media giants warn of AI moderation errors as coronavirus empties offices
As companies empty offices and rely on automated takedown software.
Mar 18 2020 6:43AM
Google coronavirus website touted by Trump opens for two California counties
Asks adults in Northern California questions that could get them a free coronavirus test.
Mar 17 2020 6:37AM
Google Maps seeks business, transit reviews in new look as it turns 15
Takes fight to search apps like Zomato, TripAdvisor and Yelp.
Feb 7 2020 6:40AM
Google stays quiet on hardware as it divulges revenue for other two big bets
"Still in the early stages of delivering on our vision for ambient computing".
Feb 5 2020 6:44AM
Google cutting web cookies, ending lucrative tracking tool for advertisers
Tries to satisfy increased privacy demands from users.
Jan 15 2020 1:33PM
Labour group accuses Google of illegally firing workers to stifle unionism
Communications Workers of America union files federal labour charge.
Dec 9 2019 1:37PM
Instagram to collect ages in leap for youth safety, alcohol ads
Will require birthdates from all new users starting on Wednesday.
Dec 5 2019 6:29AM
Google co-founders step aside as Pichai takes helm of parent Alphabet
Brin and Page continue retreat from public roles.
Dec 4 2019 12:49PM
