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Google is hardening Android security at the firmware level

TechSpot

Google says it's working on a new way to boost the security of its Android operating system by reinforcing it at the level closest to the actual hardware it's running on. The decision aligns with the general trend of securing less visible components of the software stack to add more. Read Entire Article

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Google reportedly monitored data from rival Android services to build new apps

TechSpot

The success of Android can be attributed not only to the breadth of hardware options but also to the sheer number of apps that have been developed for it, including those made by Google -- the developer behind the popular mobile operating system.

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Google staffs up to build OS for unknown ‘innovative AR device’

The Verge

Google is hiring an “Augmented Reality OS” team focused on building software for an “innovative AR device,” according to job listings spotted by 9to5Google. Lucovsky previously worked at Meta developing an in-house alternative to Android to power the company’s hardware, and also co-authored the Windows NT operating system.

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Google: Innovating in AI but can they catch up with cloud leaders?

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We track Google ( NASDAQ:GOOGL ) as a Tech Titan , of course. From an enterprise IT standpoint, their championing of the Android operating system has earned them a place in the mobility domain, and their Google Apps offering helped show many businesses that the cloud can work for office automation. Research Team.

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You can now turn your old Mac or PC into a Chromebook with the public release of ChromeOS Flex

TechSpot

On Thursday, Google announced that it has moved ChromeOS Flex from "early access" to "general availability." Flex is a fork of the Chromebook operating system that is compatible with most hardware. Google has certified nearly 400 devices that can run Flex without issues, including various Apple models.

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Google is still making its mysterious Fuchsia OS, and now it wants your help

The Verge

Image: Google. It’s been over four years since we first found out that Google is developing a new operating system called Fuchsia. It’s been a while since we’ve seen a dive into the code and documentation Google has made available, though there are some early UI examples. Fuchsia is really not about that.

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Google is making its first in-house smartwatch that could launch in 2022

The Verge

Google is finally making its own in-house smartwatch that’s set to launch in 2022, according to a person familiar with the matter and a new report from Insider. The watch is being worked on by Google’s Pixel hardware group separately from Fitbit, which Google bought for $2.1 Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge.

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