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Google Announces “Knowledge Graph”

Knowledge Graph 1 Google Announces “Knowledge Graph”

Google announced today its initiative to create a “Knowledge Graph”, a faster and easier way to get answers and explore information.

“Let’s say I’m looking for [Andromeda], which could be a Galaxy, TV series or a Swedish band. Knowledge Graph distinguishes between each of these meanings to select just what I’m looking for. This means less typing, Lee Junyoung, Engineering Manager explained.

In another example, I am going to Chicago for the wedding of a friend and I’ve heard that I should visit the Millennium… Read More

2012
05/17
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Chrome for Android Will Soon Get Rid Of Beta Status

Chrome for Android Chrome for Android Will Soon Get Rid Of Beta Status

Chrome for Android mobile platform can get a few more minor updates with corrections and additions before the full version will be released. Now developers have introduced support for new languages, the ability to add bookmarks in the start screen and view full versions of Web pages, just as it does on the desktop.

“We have already launched a Beta 2. In this version, several things have been improved. We have fixed a number of bugs and improved the stability of the browser. I believe… Read More

2012
04/26
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Surprise: Microsoft Is One of the Main Linux Kernel Contributors

Surprise: Microsoft Is One of the Main Linux Kernel Contributors

For the first time ever and probably only temporarily, Microsoft may be considered one of the main contributors to Linux. The company, which has portrayed the free operating system as a form of cancer, was classified at 17th place in the list of the largest contributors of Linux kernel.

Report from the Linux Foundation, released on 3rd April, summarizes those who have contributed to the Linux kernel. The 10 largest contributors listed in the report are familiar names; Red Hat, Novell, Intel, IBM, Texas… Read More

2012
04/04
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Google Chrome hacked at Pwn2Own 2012

Chrome Logo Large Google Chrome hacked at Pwn2Own 2012

Chrome was one of the few browsers that emerged unscathed during the 2011 Pwn2Own 2011, a competition which brings together hackers from around the world to violate the security of browsers and mobile devices. For this reason, hackers put the emphasis on the Google software and managed to hack.

Vupen Team violate the security of Chrome, the same team as in Pwn2Own 2011 hacked into Safari. The plan for hacking Chrome at Pwn2Own 2012 was developed for six weeks, as explained the experts of Vupen… Read More

2012
03/13
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Google offers $ 1 million reward to hack Chrome

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Google has announced that it will offer rewards of up to $ 1 million for those who discover flaws in their browser Chrome. The award is part of an effort to improve the security of Chrome and use the community support for this.

To win, hackers must comply with certain requirements and find faults with specific rules. Those who gain access to the Windows access permissions through Chrome own bugs, will receive $ 60,000. Anyone

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2012
02/29
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Facebook could face €100,000 fine for holding deleted data

Facebook Logo Facebook could face €100,000 fine for holding deleted data

Facebook could face a fine of up to €100,000 ($139,000) after an Australian law student discovered that the social networking site held 1,200 pages of personal data about him, much of which he had previously deleted.

Max Schrems, 24, requested a copy of his data after attending a lecture hosted by Facebook’s chief executive, Mark Zuckerberg whilst he was on an exchange program at Santa Clara University in California. He eventually received a CD from the social networking giant, and was shocked to find information through… Read More

2011
10/21
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