Google Invests $500M into Virtual Reality

Google has invested over $500 million into the world of  virtual reality. Google has made headlines this morning after investing money into Magic Leap that claims to have invented a new form of virtual reality. Offering $542 million, Googles funding into the company has now become the second largest investment this year following Uber who … Read more

Google Doodle Celebrates 16 Years: Here are some of the Best

The beloved time wasting Google Doodle is celebrating it’s 16th Birthday today. The Google Doodle celebrated is celebrating 16 years online today and it’s still going strong. Google began animating their logo on the homepage to celebrate certain occasions such as birthdays and holidays. The trend took off and people have been loving Google Doodle’s … Read more

Google Warned by EU to Make Changes

Google has been warned by the EU to make changes to their search engine results or face a huge fine. Google is being accused of not giving other search engines prominence in their search results which has cause European Commissioners to fight back. Joaquin Alumnia, one Competition Commissioner stated that the next logical step if … Read more

Google Gives YouTube a Big Boost

Google has unleashed a new strategy to help YouTube creators produce more high quality content for the site. Google is putting millions into creating a wide range of content including, teaming up with big Hollywood producers. Alex Carlos, head of YouTube original content stated that the site was making “another important investment” by funding “new … Read more

Google Snaps up Polar and Lift Labs

While the media and tech world have been busy focussing on Apple this week, Google has been acquiring companies left and right, including Polar. Polar, a media poll company has been acquired by Google this week in order to help the tech giant expand their social media reach. Polar, which has clients such as HBO … Read more

Google Ordered to Pay Back $19M to Customers

Google is being ordered to refund over $19 million in unauthorized app purchases. Free apps that offer misleading in-app purchases have come under scrutiny as Google is ordered to pay customers back after some racked up huge bills unknowingly. The same issue occurred with Amazon and Apple and now it seems that Google has also … Read more