Google has been running its sub-company Google Auto LLC to manufacture self-driving cars, according to documents obtained by The Guardian. It was established 2011 when Google replaced its self-drivingPrius with Lexus SUVs.
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Google secures patent on Watch Time for video contents
Google secured a patent for their Watch Time which gives the scores to video contents and uses a scoring system to determine the searchability of the video content. If users tend to watch a video for a longer period of time, it will get a higher score that will make it searchable, and vice versa.
Google forms a conglomerate with Alphabet as the umbrella company
Google is restructuring its organization with an announcement of a new corporate name- Alphabet Inc. Google founder and CEO Larry Page will lead as the Alphabet CEO while co-founder Sergey Brin will be its president.
Google and Phone Vendors change approach, vow to release security updates on monthly basis
With the hack scare rising (specifically the Stagefright hack), Google and phone vendors has drastically changed the way they approach things by releasing security updates, on the devices that are prone to hacks and viruses, on a monthly basis.
New Easy Options For Android Apps Beta Testing
Google announced new tools to ease up beta testing of apps for developers, July 30. Developers can now test to test titles and gather user feedback via closed betas using email addresses and open betas.
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