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• The Most Iconic Tech Innovations of the 2010s

  As the decade comes to an end, we rounded up the most important and innovative tech products, trends, and breakthroughs that have shaped how we use technology.

  6 years, 6 months By Rob Marvin
• Chrome's Tab Context Menu Is Losing Options

  If you're a power user reliant on the Chrome web browser, you're probably going to miss some of the menu options being removed.

  6 years, 8 months By Matthew Humphries
• BBC to Launch 'Beeb' Voice Assistant in 2020

  Although the assistant will not be able to replicate all of the functionality of Google, Amazon, or Apple's assistants it will offer new ways for customers to interact with existing BBC content and help people find content on the corporation's platform.

  6 years, 9 months By Adam Smith
• How to Manage Your Browser Extensions

  Some browser extensions have been found to collect your data, including identifying information. Take a few minutes to review your extensions to make sure you're not at risk.

  6 years, 9 months By Jill Duffy
• Google Starts Ditching Passwords in Web Logins for Android Users

  You'll now be able to log in with whatever option you use to unlock your Android smartphone. The technology uses FIDO 2.0, a new login standard that replaces traditional passwords for more secure and convenient alternatives.

  6 years, 9 months By Michael Kan
• NatWest Trials Voice Banking via Google Assistant

  The trial will take place over three months with 500 NatWest customers, who will be able to ask “What’s my balance?”, “What’s my latest transactions?” and “What’s my pending transactions?" to their Google Home speakers.

  6 years, 9 months By Adam Smith
• How Much Would You Spend To Use Your Favorite Free Apps?

  Many of our most-used apps are free. Would we still use them if they weren't? A recent study found that only 64 percent of respondents would pay for Facebook, though 89 percent would willingly spend a few bucks a month on WhatsApp.

  6 years, 9 months By Jake Leary
• Google Researcher: The iPhone Is Not Exactly a Paragon of Security

  At Black Hat, a Google security researcher details numerous bugs in iMessage that could be exploited remotely without interaction from the victim.

  6 years, 9 months By Max Eddy
• Trolls Falsely List LA Mansion as Homeless Shelter on Google Maps

  Prank staged by fans of popular streamer Ice Poseidon, aka Paul Denino, causes dozens of homeless to seek shelter in his former home.

  6 years, 9 months By Jake Leary
• Google's Lightweight Photo App Gallery Go Launches

  It's designed to work offline, automatically organizes your photos, and makes them look better using simple editing tools, all while only requiring a 10MB download.

  6 years, 10 months By Matthew Humphries
• Tech Giants Face Justice Department Antitrust Probe

  The review is bound to pull in Amazon, Facebook, and Google, which have all faced accusations of anti-competitive behavior.

  6 years, 10 months By Michael Kan
• Google to Minimize the Data Collected by Chrome Extensions

  'We're requiring extensions to only request access to the least amount of data' by Oct. 15, Google says. Those who fail to comply could get booted from the Chrome Web Store.

  6 years, 10 months By Michael Kan
• DeepMind's AI to Take on Human StarCraft II Players on Battle.net

  For research purposes, the AlphaStar AI will partake in a 'small number of games' on Battle.net, which hosts StarCraft II, but only for a limited time.

  6 years, 10 months By Michael Kan
• Why Do We Need Supercomputers and Who Is Using Them?

  Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory is home to several supercomputers, including Sierra, the world's second fastest. We stopped by to find out how these supercharged computers handle everything from virtual nuclear weapons tests to weather modeling.

  6 years, 10 months By Michael Kan
• Google Maps Will Now Tell You How Busy Your Bus, Train Is

  The search giant uses data provided to it by users, as well as using machine learning to tell you if your bus or tube has been delayed. Google is providing this information for a number of UK cities, including London, Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, and Edinburgh.

  6 years, 11 months By Adam Smith