Google – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com Breaking News, Nigeria News and Top Stories Thu, 19 Mar 2026 07:19:52 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://www.theinfostride.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/cropped-The-InfoStride-Favicon-150x150.png Google – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com 32 32 Google pledges N3bn to boost Nigeria’s AI capacity https://www.theinfostride.com/google-pledges-n3bn-to-boost-nigerias-ai-capacity/ https://www.theinfostride.com/google-pledges-n3bn-to-boost-nigerias-ai-capacity/#respond Thu, 19 Mar 2026 07:04:19 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=472603 Google has announced a commitment of N3bn to strengthen Nigeria’s artificial intelligence capacity, marking one of the company’s most significant investments aimed at accelerating technological development in the country. The pledge, made as part of broader initiatives to support innovation across Africa, reflects Google’s strategic focus on expanding digital infrastructure, nurturing local talent, and promoting [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/google-pledges-n3bn-to-boost-nigerias-ai-capacity/feed/ 0 Google Empowers African Students With Free Access to Advanced AI Tools https://www.theinfostride.com/google-empowers-african-students-with-free-access-to-advanced-ai-tools/ https://www.theinfostride.com/google-empowers-african-students-with-free-access-to-advanced-ai-tools/#respond Sun, 12 Oct 2025 15:16:39 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=468890 In a bold move to drive digital inclusion and foster innovation across Africa, Google has unveiled a groundbreaking initiative that grants university students in Nigeria and other African countries free access to its premium artificial intelligence (AI) tools for one year. The initiative, which officially began on October 7, 2025, aims to equip young Africans [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/google-empowers-african-students-with-free-access-to-advanced-ai-tools/feed/ 0 Tech Giants ready to Invest $320 Billion in AI Development https://www.theinfostride.com/tech-giants-ready-to-invest-320-billion-in-ai-development/ https://www.theinfostride.com/tech-giants-ready-to-invest-320-billion-in-ai-development/#respond Wed, 23 Jul 2025 22:30:34 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=402682 Google, Microsoft, and other major technology companies are gearing up for a massive $320 billion investment in artificial intelligence (AI) over the coming years. This unprecedented spending spree highlights the growing competition in AI innovation, as companies race to dominate the industry with cutting-edge advancements. The investment is expected to cover a wide range of [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/tech-giants-ready-to-invest-320-billion-in-ai-development/feed/ 0 AI Showdown: Comparing the World’s Leading Artificial Intelligence Tools in 2025 https://www.theinfostride.com/ai-showdown-comparing-the-worlds-leading-artificial-intelligence-tools-in-2025/ https://www.theinfostride.com/ai-showdown-comparing-the-worlds-leading-artificial-intelligence-tools-in-2025/#respond Sun, 20 Apr 2025 14:47:20 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=408738 Artificial intelligence (AI) continues to reshape the global digital landscape, with advanced tools driving innovation across sectors from education and finance to creative arts and cybersecurity. As AI becomes increasingly mainstream, businesses, developers, and everyday users face the challenge of choosing the right tool for their needs. Here’s a comparison of some of the most [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/ai-showdown-comparing-the-worlds-leading-artificial-intelligence-tools-in-2025/feed/ 0 Bianca Censori Is The Most Googled Person On Earth – Kanye West https://www.theinfostride.com/bianca-censori-is-the-most-googled-person-on-earth-kanye-west/ https://www.theinfostride.com/bianca-censori-is-the-most-googled-person-on-earth-kanye-west/#respond Wed, 05 Feb 2025 10:20:29 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=402461 Popular rapper, Kanye West has come out to brag about the dress his wife, Bianca Censori rocked to the Grammys. He recently had his say via his social media page, and fans have been reacting. According to him, he and his woman definitely beat the Grammys with the outfit, and he needs the world to [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/bianca-censori-is-the-most-googled-person-on-earth-kanye-west/feed/ 0 Moniepoint Achieves Unicorn Status Following $110 Million Investment from Google and DPI https://www.theinfostride.com/moniepoint-achieves-unicorn-status-following-110-million-investment-from-google-and-dpi/ https://www.theinfostride.com/moniepoint-achieves-unicorn-status-following-110-million-investment-from-google-and-dpi/#respond Wed, 30 Oct 2024 21:52:06 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=392753 Moniepoint, a leading fintech company based in Nigeria, has recently attained unicorn status after securing an impressive $110 million in funding from notable investors, including Google and Development Partners International (DPI). This significant milestone not only underscores the rapid growth and potential of Moniepoint but also highlights the increasing interest in Africa’s burgeoning fintech landscape, [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/moniepoint-achieves-unicorn-status-following-110-million-investment-from-google-and-dpi/feed/ 0 Google Is Controlled By Far-Left Activists – Elon Musk https://www.theinfostride.com/google-is-controlled-by-far-left-activists-elon-musk/ https://www.theinfostride.com/google-is-controlled-by-far-left-activists-elon-musk/#respond Sat, 12 Oct 2024 11:00:24 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=390867 Popular Billionaire, Elon Musk has come out to blast Google. He recently had his say via his X page, and the world has been reacting. According to him, someone recently did a Google search for Trump’s latest podcast, and the stories that came up were of a podcast host laughing at Trump when he described [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/google-is-controlled-by-far-left-activists-elon-musk/feed/ 0 Google Play Unveils Game Pass-Like Subscription Service and More https://www.theinfostride.com/google-play-unveils-game-pass-like-subscription-service-and-more/ https://www.theinfostride.com/google-play-unveils-game-pass-like-subscription-service-and-more/#respond Wed, 24 Jul 2024 18:59:20 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=384960 Google is launching a series of new features for its Google Play store on Android, including a subscription service similar to Game Pass, improved app comparison tools powered by AI (artificial intelligence), and the chance to win a Pixel phone through its reward program. Google Play is introducing categorized Collections that showcase content from apps [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/google-play-unveils-game-pass-like-subscription-service-and-more/feed/ 0 Google unveils new AI-driven features for Play Store https://www.theinfostride.com/google-unveils-new-ai-driven-features-for-play-store/ https://www.theinfostride.com/google-unveils-new-ai-driven-features-for-play-store/#respond Wed, 24 Jul 2024 18:34:19 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=384943 Tech giant, Google continues to find ways to put AI into everything it does as it launched a series of advanced features for its Play Store, aimed at encouraging users to explore and engage with content beyond just downloading apps. The company stated that this is an approach to enhancing user experience on the Play [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/google-unveils-new-ai-driven-features-for-play-store/feed/ 0 Ookla’s Insights on 5G Page Load Speed in Nigeria and 8 Other Countries https://www.theinfostride.com/ooklas-insights-on-5g-page-load-speed-in-nigeria-and-8-other-countries/ https://www.theinfostride.com/ooklas-insights-on-5g-page-load-speed-in-nigeria-and-8-other-countries/#respond Sun, 30 Jun 2024 19:41:34 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=382147 Ookla has delved into Speedtest quality of experience data to evaluate whether 5G fulfils its promise and potential. In the assessment, Okla analysed the page load speeds (measured in milliseconds) of three popular services across nine major countries during the first quarter of 2024. The three popular services in consideration are Facebook, Google and YouTube from [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/ooklas-insights-on-5g-page-load-speed-in-nigeria-and-8-other-countries/feed/ 0 Google Settles Landmark $5 Billion Privacy Lawsuit: Tech Giant Agrees to Unprecedented Settlement https://www.theinfostride.com/google-settles-landmark-5-billion-privacy-lawsuit-tech-giant-agrees-to-unprecedented-settlement/ https://www.theinfostride.com/google-settles-landmark-5-billion-privacy-lawsuit-tech-giant-agrees-to-unprecedented-settlement/#respond Fri, 29 Dec 2023 19:10:59 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=365923 Tech behemoth Google has recently agreed to a substantial $5 billion settlement in a legal battle centered around allegations that it clandestinely tracked the internet activities of millions of users who believed their online browsing was conducted privately. The development unfolded as U.S. District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers in Oakland, California, decided to pause a [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/google-settles-landmark-5-billion-privacy-lawsuit-tech-giant-agrees-to-unprecedented-settlement/feed/ 0 Google Settles: $630M Payout in Landmark Play Store Dispute with U.S. Consumers https://www.theinfostride.com/google-settles-630m-payout-in-landmark-play-store-dispute-with-u-s-consumers/ https://www.theinfostride.com/google-settles-630m-payout-in-landmark-play-store-dispute-with-u-s-consumers/#respond Wed, 20 Dec 2023 18:52:03 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=364918 Google has recently announced a significant settlement in the amount of $630 million to be paid to its United States consumers, concluding a dispute related to the app distribution policies of the Play Store. Additionally, the tech giant will contribute an additional $70 million to a fund designated for use by the states, resulting in [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/google-settles-630m-payout-in-landmark-play-store-dispute-with-u-s-consumers/feed/ 0 Google’s Hustle Academy Empowers 15 Nigerian Entrepreneurs with N75 Million Boost https://www.theinfostride.com/googles-hustle-academy-empowers-15-nigerian-entrepreneurs-with-n75-million-boost/ https://www.theinfostride.com/googles-hustle-academy-empowers-15-nigerian-entrepreneurs-with-n75-million-boost/#respond Thu, 23 Nov 2023 15:51:55 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=361663 Infostride News has proudly reported that Google’s Hustle Academy has allocated a collective sum of N75 million to support 15 small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) in Nigeria. This financial injection is coupled with an invaluable offering of mentorship and ongoing assistance through Google’s initiative. In an official statement released on Thursday, Infostride News highlighted Google’s [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/googles-hustle-academy-empowers-15-nigerian-entrepreneurs-with-n75-million-boost/feed/ 0 Google Seeks Dismissal of $150M Nigerian Damages Lawsuit https://www.theinfostride.com/google-seeks-dismissal-of-150m-nigerian-damages-lawsuit/ https://www.theinfostride.com/google-seeks-dismissal-of-150m-nigerian-damages-lawsuit/#respond Tue, 14 Nov 2023 16:19:36 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=360431 Infostride News, an online news platform, reported that Google LLC, a prominent American multinational technology company, is currently facing legal proceedings as it seeks to have a $150 million lawsuit filed against it by a Nigerian, Mr. Chianugo Peter, dismissed. The lawsuit also names GoDaddy.com as a co-defendant. According to documents filed in the Federal [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/google-seeks-dismissal-of-150m-nigerian-damages-lawsuit/feed/ 0 Globally Uniting Tech Giants: Google, Microsoft, and Meta Join Forces to Enhance App Security https://www.theinfostride.com/globally-uniting-tech-giants-google-microsoft-and-meta-join-forces-to-enhance-app-security/ https://www.theinfostride.com/globally-uniting-tech-giants-google-microsoft-and-meta-join-forces-to-enhance-app-security/#respond Fri, 10 Nov 2023 15:45:21 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=360049 In a major collaborative effort to enhance global app security, three tech giants, namely Google, Microsoft, and Meta, have united to fortify the App Defense Alliance. Originally initiated by Google in 2019, the App Defense Alliance was designed to uphold the security of the Google Play Store and the broader Android app ecosystem by concentrating [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/globally-uniting-tech-giants-google-microsoft-and-meta-join-forces-to-enhance-app-security/feed/ 0 Google’s Bold Move: Bidding Farewell to Passwords in Favor of Secure Passkeys https://www.theinfostride.com/googles-bold-move-bidding-farewell-to-passwords-in-favor-of-secure-passkeys/ https://www.theinfostride.com/googles-bold-move-bidding-farewell-to-passwords-in-favor-of-secure-passkeys/#respond Wed, 11 Oct 2023 20:16:29 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=356697 In a groundbreaking stride towards bolstering online security and simplifying user authentication, Google is ushering in an era where passwords may become obsolete. The tech giant is embarking on a mission to persuade users to transition from traditional passwords to “passkeys,” a more secure, convenient, and user-friendly alternative. This move not only aims to enhance [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/googles-bold-move-bidding-farewell-to-passwords-in-favor-of-secure-passkeys/feed/ 0 The Battle of Search Engines: Bing vs Google in the Modern Digital Landscape https://www.theinfostride.com/the-battle-of-search-engines-bing-vs-google-in-the-modern-digital-landscape/ https://www.theinfostride.com/the-battle-of-search-engines-bing-vs-google-in-the-modern-digital-landscape/#respond Sun, 08 Oct 2023 11:08:50 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=356424 In the ever-evolving world of the internet, search engines play a pivotal role in helping users find the information they seek. Among the multitude of search engines available, Google and Bing stand out as two of the most prominent players. While both platforms serve the same fundamental purpose, they have distinct features, algorithms, and user [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/the-battle-of-search-engines-bing-vs-google-in-the-modern-digital-landscape/feed/ 0 Google Bard vs. Other AI Language Models: Pioneering Multimodal Understanding https://www.theinfostride.com/google-bard-vs-other-ai-language-models-pioneering-multimodal-understanding/ https://www.theinfostride.com/google-bard-vs-other-ai-language-models-pioneering-multimodal-understanding/#respond Tue, 03 Oct 2023 11:11:08 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=356049 In the ever-evolving field of artificial intelligence, Google Bard has emerged as a transformative player, pushing the boundaries of AI language models. This article provides a comprehensive comparison of Google Bard with other prominent AI language models like GPT-3, BERT, and RoBERTa, highlighting the innovative multimodal capabilities that set Google Bard apart. The Rise of [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/google-bard-vs-other-ai-language-models-pioneering-multimodal-understanding/feed/ 0 Google Bard: A Multimodal Marvel in the World of AI Language Models https://www.theinfostride.com/google-bard-a-multimodal-marvel-in-the-world-of-ai-language-models/ https://www.theinfostride.com/google-bard-a-multimodal-marvel-in-the-world-of-ai-language-models/#respond Tue, 03 Oct 2023 10:59:03 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=356045 In the realm of artificial intelligence (AI) and natural language processing (NLP), Google Bard emerges as a promising new entrant with its unique multimodal capabilities. In this article, we’ll delve into what sets Google Bard apart from other AI language models and explore the potential implications of its innovative approach. The Rise of Google Bard [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/google-bard-a-multimodal-marvel-in-the-world-of-ai-language-models/feed/ 0 ChatGPT vs. Bard and Beyond: A Comprehensive Comparison of AI Language Models https://www.theinfostride.com/chatgpt-vs-bard-and-beyond-a-comprehensive-comparison-of-ai-language-models/ https://www.theinfostride.com/chatgpt-vs-bard-and-beyond-a-comprehensive-comparison-of-ai-language-models/#respond Tue, 03 Oct 2023 10:47:14 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=356042 In the ever-expanding world of artificial intelligence (AI) language models and natural language processing, OpenAI ChatGPT and Google Bard are two formidable contenders, each offering unique features and capabilities. This article briefly explores how these models stack up against each other and introduces some other notable AI language models (such as BERT, RoBERTa, XLNet etc.) [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/chatgpt-vs-bard-and-beyond-a-comprehensive-comparison-of-ai-language-models/feed/ 0 Google Has Failed Me On The Definition Of True Democracy – Jim Iyke https://www.theinfostride.com/google-has-failed-me-on-the-definition-of-true-democracy-jim-iyke/ https://www.theinfostride.com/google-has-failed-me-on-the-definition-of-true-democracy-jim-iyke/#respond Mon, 20 Mar 2023 22:55:52 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=343742 Nollywood actor, Jim Iyke has come out to share his thoughts about the comment the Oba of Lagos made about Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour ahead of the election and reports surrounding the election. He recently had his say via his social media page, and fans have been reacting. Recall that the Oba said that the incumbent Governor [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/google-has-failed-me-on-the-definition-of-true-democracy-jim-iyke/feed/ 0 BudgIT launches TrackaMobile 2.0 App to aid Participatory Governance at the Subnational Level https://www.theinfostride.com/budgit-launches-trackamobile-2-0-app-to-aid-participatory-governance-at-the-subnational-level/ https://www.theinfostride.com/budgit-launches-trackamobile-2-0-app-to-aid-participatory-governance-at-the-subnational-level/#respond Mon, 14 Nov 2022 22:48:26 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=336077 BudgIT Foundation, a foremost civic tech organization leading the advocacy for fiscal transparency and accountability in Nigeria, has launched the Tracka Mobile 2.0 Application to aid participatory governance at the subnational level. The Tracka Mobile 2.0 Application is BudgIT’s first mobile application in ten years. It was developed under the Strengthening Civic Advocacy and Local [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/budgit-launches-trackamobile-2-0-app-to-aid-participatory-governance-at-the-subnational-level/feed/ 0 Google parent Alphabet profit soars as ads surge https://www.theinfostride.com/google-parent-alphabet-profit-soars-as-ads-surge/ https://www.theinfostride.com/google-parent-alphabet-profit-soars-as-ads-surge/#respond Sun, 13 Mar 2022 01:35:02 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=320420 Google parent Alphabet on Tuesday quarterly profit tripled, as money poured in from ads on its search engine and YouTube video platform. “There was a rising tide of online activity in many parts of the world, and we’re proud that our services helped so many consumers and businesses,” Alphabet chief executive Sundar Pichai said of [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/google-parent-alphabet-profit-soars-as-ads-surge/feed/ 0 Women’s Day : Google reveals $1m grant to support women entrepreneurs https://www.theinfostride.com/womens-day-google-reveals-1m-grant-to-support-women-entrepreneurs/ https://www.theinfostride.com/womens-day-google-reveals-1m-grant-to-support-women-entrepreneurs/#respond Wed, 09 Mar 2022 14:44:26 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=320066  Google.org which is a philanthropic arm of Google is committing $1 million in charitable funding to support programmes helping women entrepreneurs to grow their businesses, as part of a series of new initiatives aimed at supporting women-owned businesses.   The announcement was made yesterday. Head Brand and Reputation, Africa – Google, Mojolaoluwa Aderemi-Makinde, said research [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/womens-day-google-reveals-1m-grant-to-support-women-entrepreneurs/feed/ 0 Google’s parent company invests $1 billion in CME Group https://www.theinfostride.com/googles-parent-company-invests-1-billion-in-cme-group/ https://www.theinfostride.com/googles-parent-company-invests-1-billion-in-cme-group/#respond Fri, 05 Nov 2021 21:33:33 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=312121 Google’s parent company, Alphabet Inc. has made a $1 billion equity investment in the Chicago Mercantile Exchange Group, the exchange responsible for many crypto derivatives products. This marks the first time the company is investing in cryptocurrency-related products. In a press release by CME group, the company announced the $1 billion investment from Alphabet in [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/googles-parent-company-invests-1-billion-in-cme-group/feed/ 0 Swiss Court Rejects Google Appeal Over Government Cloud Computing Contract https://www.theinfostride.com/swiss-court-rejects-google-appeal-over-government-cloud-computing-contract/ https://www.theinfostride.com/swiss-court-rejects-google-appeal-over-government-cloud-computing-contract/#respond Wed, 20 Oct 2021 21:00:29 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=310884 A Swiss court has dismissed Google’s bid to block the award of a government cloud computing contract worth up to 110 million Swiss francs ($119 million) to rival bidders. “In an interim decision, the Federal Administrative Court rejects Google‘s request to grant suspensive effect to its appeal. The Federal Office for Buildings and Logistics may [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/swiss-court-rejects-google-appeal-over-government-cloud-computing-contract/feed/ 0 Google Makes Plans Invest $1bn To Improve Internet Access In Africa https://www.theinfostride.com/google-makes-plans-invest-1bn-to-improve-internet-access-in-africa/ https://www.theinfostride.com/google-makes-plans-invest-1bn-to-improve-internet-access-in-africa/#respond Wed, 06 Oct 2021 20:24:35 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=309698 Google said on Wednesday that it will invest $1 billion over the next five years to improve internet access in Africa and boost entrepreneurship. According to the World Bank, Internet reliability is a concern in Africa, where only about a third of the continent’s 1.3 billion inhabitants have broadband access. However, with over half of [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/google-makes-plans-invest-1bn-to-improve-internet-access-in-africa/feed/ 0 Google Announces a $1 billion Investment to help Africa’s Digital Transformation https://www.theinfostride.com/google-announces-a-1-billion-investment-to-help-africas-digital-transformation/ https://www.theinfostride.com/google-announces-a-1-billion-investment-to-help-africas-digital-transformation/#respond Wed, 06 Oct 2021 20:15:18 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=309695 Google has announced a commitment to invest $1 billion in Africa’s digital transformation over the next five years. Sundar Pichai, Google’s CEO, confirmed the news on Wednesday at the Google for Africa event. The investment, he claims, will include the landing of the Equiano subsea cable, which will enable higher internet speeds and reduced connectivity [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/google-announces-a-1-billion-investment-to-help-africas-digital-transformation/feed/ 0 Google discontinues Pixel 5, Pixel 4a 5G smartphones ahead of Pixel 6 launch https://www.theinfostride.com/google-discontinues-pixel-5-pixel-4a-5g-smartphones-ahead-of-pixel-6-launch/ https://www.theinfostride.com/google-discontinues-pixel-5-pixel-4a-5g-smartphones-ahead-of-pixel-6-launch/#respond Mon, 23 Aug 2021 20:35:08 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=304605 Google recently announced the launch of the Pixel 5a smartphone in select countries around the globe. In addition to that, the company gave a glimpse of its upcoming Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro smartphones via the medium of its online Google Store in the US. What the tech giant hasn’t done up until now [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/google-discontinues-pixel-5-pixel-4a-5g-smartphones-ahead-of-pixel-6-launch/feed/ 0 Google Health boss leaves to become CEO of health tech company Cerner https://www.theinfostride.com/google-health-boss-leaves-to-become-ceo-of-health-tech-company-cerner/ https://www.theinfostride.com/google-health-boss-leaves-to-become-ceo-of-health-tech-company-cerner/#respond Fri, 20 Aug 2021 21:47:29 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=304426 Google Health VP David Feinberg will become the CEO and president of electronic health records company Cerner in October, taking over for current CEO Brent Shafer, Cerner announced on Thursday. Feinberg had previously led Google’s health care initiatives since 2018 in a role that was created when he was hired. Feinberg’s departure from Google suggests [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/google-health-boss-leaves-to-become-ceo-of-health-tech-company-cerner/feed/ 0 Google Pixel 5a with 5G goes up for pre-order https://www.theinfostride.com/304258-2/ https://www.theinfostride.com/304258-2/#respond Wed, 18 Aug 2021 22:04:05 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=304258 Google has taken the wraps off the latest of its Xa series accessibly priced smartphones. The new Pixel 5a with 5G (there is no 4G version) can be checked out on Google’s US devices site; but no official product page was available for UK dwellers at the time of writing. If you do live state-side [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/304258-2/feed/ 0 Google fails to reach agreement with Russian TV channel over YouTube blocking lawsuit https://www.theinfostride.com/google-fails-to-reach-agreement-with-russian-tv-channel-over-youtube-blocking-lawsuit/ https://www.theinfostride.com/google-fails-to-reach-agreement-with-russian-tv-channel-over-youtube-blocking-lawsuit/#respond Tue, 17 Aug 2021 21:23:29 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=304144 Alphabet’s Google failed to reach a settlement with a TV channel it has blocked that is owned by a sanctioned ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin; the Tsargrad channel said in a statement Monday. Tsargrad accused Google of delaying substantive negotiations, according to the statement. Google didn’t immediately comment. Last month, a Moscow court of [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/google-fails-to-reach-agreement-with-russian-tv-channel-over-youtube-blocking-lawsuit/feed/ 0 Google infringed 5 Sonos patents https://www.theinfostride.com/google-infringed-5-sonos-patents/ https://www.theinfostride.com/google-infringed-5-sonos-patents/#respond Sun, 15 Aug 2021 19:34:48 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=303924 A U.S. trade judge ruled on Friday that Alphabet Inc’s Google infringed five patents belonging to Sonos Inc that concern smart speakers and related technology; a decision that could lead to an import ban. The brief ruling from Charles Bullock, the chief administrative law judge of the U.S. International Trade Commission; did not explain why [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/google-infringed-5-sonos-patents/feed/ 0 Google allegedly considered buying Epic Games to remove app store competition https://www.theinfostride.com/google-allegedly-considered-buying-epic-games-to-remove-app-store-competition/ https://www.theinfostride.com/google-allegedly-considered-buying-epic-games-to-remove-app-store-competition/#respond Tue, 10 Aug 2021 10:55:10 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=303475 Last year, Epic Games’ flagship game Fortnite was booted off Apple and Google’s app stores after the games developer introduced a new payment system; that sidestepped their payment systems and in-app purchase commissions. Shortly after, Epic would go on to file antitrust lawsuits against both Apple and Google across numerous jurisdictions; with unsealed court documents [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/google-allegedly-considered-buying-epic-games-to-remove-app-store-competition/feed/ 0 How useful is Google Chrome’s new privacy security review tool? https://www.theinfostride.com/how-useful-is-google-chromes-new-privacy-security-review-tool/ https://www.theinfostride.com/how-useful-is-google-chromes-new-privacy-security-review-tool/#respond Sun, 08 Aug 2021 23:07:54 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=303334 Google is working on a new Chrome tool, called Privacy and Security review, which complements the browser’s Safety Check feature. Safety Check, designed to check standard protections, extensions, passwords, device software and updates, was introduced some time ago. Privacy and Security review walks users through a series of configuration pages “hat helps the user to [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/how-useful-is-google-chromes-new-privacy-security-review-tool/feed/ 0 Apple Bans Unjected Dating App https://www.theinfostride.com/apple-bans-unjected-dating-app/ https://www.theinfostride.com/apple-bans-unjected-dating-app/#respond Fri, 06 Aug 2021 20:50:57 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=303124 Unjected, a new social media dating app, particularly for those who have not been vaccinated against Covid-19 and have no desire to do so; has been banned by Apple from App Store. The reason for the ban on Unjected app is violation of Apple policies and for spreading misinformation on the Covid-19 pandemic. Unjected app [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/apple-bans-unjected-dating-app/feed/ 0 Ways to upgrade your email experience on a PC or smartphone https://www.theinfostride.com/ways-to-upgrade-your-email-experience-on-a-pc-or-smartphone/ https://www.theinfostride.com/ways-to-upgrade-your-email-experience-on-a-pc-or-smartphone/#respond Thu, 05 Aug 2021 22:01:23 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=303049 Gmail is the most popular free email service available today, and the service is used by most Android smartphone users; who usually own a Google account. While Gmail is a very simple service to learn and use, Google’s mail service can be a powerful tool if you know how to use it properly. The free [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/ways-to-upgrade-your-email-experience-on-a-pc-or-smartphone/feed/ 0 Microsoft will require vaccinations for U.S. workers, vendors, office visitors https://www.theinfostride.com/microsoft-will-require-vaccinations-for-u-s-workers-vendors-office-visitors/ https://www.theinfostride.com/microsoft-will-require-vaccinations-for-u-s-workers-vendors-office-visitors/#respond Wed, 04 Aug 2021 21:22:40 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=302947 Microsoft said Tuesday it will require employees to be vaccinated against the coronavirus; in order to enter its U.S. offices, starting in September. The software company will also seek proof of vaccination; for vendors and guests visiting the campus. The move comes a week after U.S. government agencies and other technology companies said they will [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/microsoft-will-require-vaccinations-for-u-s-workers-vendors-office-visitors/feed/ 0 Google leaks unannounced Nest security cameras on its own online store https://www.theinfostride.com/google-leaks-unannounced-nest-security-cameras-on-its-own-online-store/ https://www.theinfostride.com/google-leaks-unannounced-nest-security-cameras-on-its-own-online-store/#respond Wed, 04 Aug 2021 20:55:19 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=302930 Google has apparently leaked some unannounced Nest security cameras right on its own online store (thanks for the tip, Eric!). Google confirmed in January that it would be releasing a new lineup of security cameras this year, and it seems like the company’s store may have just revealed what’s on the way. As far as [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/google-leaks-unannounced-nest-security-cameras-on-its-own-online-store/feed/ 0 Google will now tell users exactly why it showed specific search results to users https://www.theinfostride.com/google-will-now-tell-users-exactly-why-it-showed-specific-search-results-to-users/ https://www.theinfostride.com/google-will-now-tell-users-exactly-why-it-showed-specific-search-results-to-users/#respond Mon, 26 Jul 2021 21:11:23 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=302110 The search giant- Google recently revealed the information that it attaches to search results to display its users; why they get the website recommendations including the ‘matching keywords’ and ‘related terms’ as well as other pages that are nearby the local area. According to Mashable India, Google recently unveiled the information behind this search algorithm [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/google-will-now-tell-users-exactly-why-it-showed-specific-search-results-to-users/feed/ 0 Zero-day bug attack: Google, Microsoft, Apple scramble updates to protect you from DevilsTongue spyware https://www.theinfostride.com/zero-day-bug-attack-google-microsoft-apple-scramble-updates-to-protect-you-from-devilstongue-spyware/ https://www.theinfostride.com/zero-day-bug-attack-google-microsoft-apple-scramble-updates-to-protect-you-from-devilstongue-spyware/#respond Tue, 20 Jul 2021 16:15:42 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=301374 Google and Microsoft have released a patch to two critical vulnerabilities in their operating systems; that were exploited by a spyware that has reportedly been sold to governments by Israeli developer Candiru. In its report that was released earlier this week, Citizen Labs has said that Candiru’s spyware (called DevilsTongue by Microsoft) can infect and [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/zero-day-bug-attack-google-microsoft-apple-scramble-updates-to-protect-you-from-devilstongue-spyware/feed/ 0 Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge to change your copy-paste method https://www.theinfostride.com/google-chrome-and-microsoft-edge-to-change-your-copy-paste-method/ https://www.theinfostride.com/google-chrome-and-microsoft-edge-to-change-your-copy-paste-method/#respond Wed, 14 Jul 2021 18:21:04 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=300743 Google Chrome is one of the most powerful web browsers available today, and Google’s Chromium team is always looking at adding new features to the popular browser. In fact, the Chromium browser engine not only powers Chrome, but also Microsoft Edge, Brave browser, Vivaldi, Opera, and more. Then there is Microsoft, freshly off announcing its [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/google-chrome-and-microsoft-edge-to-change-your-copy-paste-method/feed/ 0 Google boss shares tip on how to keep data safe https://www.theinfostride.com/google-boss-shares-tip-on-how-to-keep-data-safe/ https://www.theinfostride.com/google-boss-shares-tip-on-how-to-keep-data-safe/#respond Tue, 13 Jul 2021 20:51:13 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=300660 As data protection emerges as one of the burning issues of the digital space, so has the search for one-stop privacy solutions. Sundar Pichai, the Indian-born CEO of tech giant Google LLC, shared a few of his tips in this regard to help users arrive at their privacy needs. In an interview with the BBC [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/google-boss-shares-tip-on-how-to-keep-data-safe/feed/ 0 Google sued by 37 US states over PlayStore’s huge commissions https://www.theinfostride.com/google-sued-by-37-us-states-over-playstores-huge-commissions/ https://www.theinfostride.com/google-sued-by-37-us-states-over-playstores-huge-commissions/#respond Thu, 08 Jul 2021 20:54:15 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=300082 Thirty-seven US state and district attorneys general sued Alphabet’s Google on Wednesday; alleging that the search and advertising giant violates antitrust law in running its app store for Android phones.   The lawsuit, one of a series that has been filed against Google in the United States, follows complaints from app developers about the management [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/google-sued-by-37-us-states-over-playstores-huge-commissions/feed/ 0 Trump sues Facebook, Twitter, Google over social media bans https://www.theinfostride.com/trump-sues-facebook-twitter-google-over-social-media-bans/ https://www.theinfostride.com/trump-sues-facebook-twitter-google-over-social-media-bans/#respond Thu, 08 Jul 2021 19:23:25 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=300053 Former President Donald Trump sued Facebook Inc., Twitter Inc., Alphabet Inc.’s Google and their chief executives, raising the stakes in his battle against social media giants who have blocked him. Billing the effort during a Wednesday press conference as a move to defend First Amendment rights; Trump filed three separate class-action lawsuits in federal court [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/trump-sues-facebook-twitter-google-over-social-media-bans/feed/ 0 Google Chrome will soon direct you away from insecure websites https://www.theinfostride.com/google-chrome-will-soon-direct-you-away-from-insecure-websites/ https://www.theinfostride.com/google-chrome-will-soon-direct-you-away-from-insecure-websites/#respond Mon, 05 Jul 2021 20:44:00 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=299643 Google is working on a new Chrome feature that is going to automatically direct users away from websites that are not secure and are still using HTTP. Users will be directed towards sites that use HTTPS instead of HTTP. Google has long been a proponent of using HTTPS and it had started marking all HTTP [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/google-chrome-will-soon-direct-you-away-from-insecure-websites/feed/ 0 Google to clamp down on online financial scams in Britain https://www.theinfostride.com/google-to-clamp-down-on-online-financial-scams-in-britain/ https://www.theinfostride.com/google-to-clamp-down-on-online-financial-scams-in-britain/#respond Thu, 01 Jul 2021 19:20:45 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=299145 Google will clamp down on financial fraud on its platform in Britain; saying on Wednesday that all financial services will need to be verified by the regulator before they can advertise. Britain’s financial watchdog issued 1,200 consumer warnings last year about scams advertised via social media platforms by fake companies; double the number in 2019. [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/google-to-clamp-down-on-online-financial-scams-in-britain/feed/ 0 Google pushes back blocking of tracking cookies on Chrome to late 2023 https://www.theinfostride.com/google-pushes-back-blocking-of-tracking-cookies-on-chrome-to-late-2023/ https://www.theinfostride.com/google-pushes-back-blocking-of-tracking-cookies-on-chrome-to-late-2023/#respond Sat, 26 Jun 2021 09:48:08 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=298552 Google’s Chrome web browser will not fully block tracking cookies until late 2023, the Alphabet Inc company said on Thursday; delaying by nearly two years a move that has drawn antitrust concerns from competitors and regulators. Google Chrome Google had wanted to bar reams of ad-personalisation companies from gathering users’ browsing interests through cookies from [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/google-pushes-back-blocking-of-tracking-cookies-on-chrome-to-late-2023/feed/ 0 Google is searching for a new method to classify skin tones to curb bias in products https://www.theinfostride.com/google-is-searching-for-a-new-method-to-classify-skin-tones-to-curb-bias-in-products/ https://www.theinfostride.com/google-is-searching-for-a-new-method-to-classify-skin-tones-to-curb-bias-in-products/#respond Sat, 19 Jun 2021 18:08:53 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=297710 Alphabet Inc’s Google told Reuters this week it is developing an alternative to the industry-standard method for classifying skin tones; which a growing chorus of technology researchers and dermatologists says is inadequate for assessing whether products are biased against people of color. At issue is a six-color scale known as Fitzpatrick Skin Type (FST); which [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/google-is-searching-for-a-new-method-to-classify-skin-tones-to-curb-bias-in-products/feed/ 0 Apple, Google investigated by UK competition body https://www.theinfostride.com/apple-google-investigated-by-uk-competition-body/ https://www.theinfostride.com/apple-google-investigated-by-uk-competition-body/#respond Tue, 15 Jun 2021 20:54:34 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=297371 The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has confirmed it is investigating Apple and Google over their dominant position in the mobile phone market. It is “taking a closer look” at the “effective duopoly” the two firms have. That includes the operating systems Android and iOS, both app stores, and Safari and Chrome web browsers. [...]

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