HIGHLIGHTS Official switch from branding will reportedly be done in 2017 Google earlier renamed its Google Cast app to Google Home Technology helps users to stream content to television or speakers…
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Gotta go fast: UK government pledges £400m fund to boost internet speeds
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Google’s DNI fund puts €24M into 124 news projects across Europe
Google’s ongoing effort to rehabilitate its reputation with the world of publishing in Europe took another step forward today. The Digital News Initiative, a group formed by the search giant …
Microsoft Offers EU Concessions Over Its $26 Billion LinkedIn Bid
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With Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, Harry Potter Magic Comes to Amazon.com
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YouTube just made Daydreams come true for VR video
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