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Google Settles With French Newspapers, Agrees To Create $82M Fund

Google has been embroiled in a legal tussle with a number of French newspapers over the fact that the search giant made use of brief snippets of news from their websites. These snippets were presented in the ‘Google News’ section. After a rather long episode of litigation between Google and French newspapers, Google has finally agreed to settle the dispute.

Google Glasses Spotted In FCC Filing

Google seems to be hard at work at its Project Glass. The search giant had promised that it would be making its smart glasses available for developers shortly. A commercial rollout can be expected somewhat later. A recent FCC filing now reveals many such details about Google Glasses which were unknown as of yet.

Google Funds Handing Out Of 15,000 Raspberry Pi Units To UK Schools

Raspberry Pi has fast become the most popular PC last year or so. Being very tiny and ultra cheap, and yet equipped with all basic computing functions, the mini PC has become a darling for the education sector too. Google has now funded 15,000 Raspberry Pis to be handed over to UK schools.

Google Finally Adds Data To North Korea’s Map

Google Maps is the largest online mapping solution. And yet, even after 8 years of its inception, the service had been unable to provide any data about North Korea. Now, Google has finally started carving out the details of North Korea into its Maps, adding street names and other general geographical features.

Google Search Indexes 86000+ HP Public Printers, Open To Hack And Use

Devices connected to internal organizational networks need a bare minimum level of security. But what happens when they are not set up with that minimum security? The consequences are manifest in the fact that Google’s search reveals more than 86000 HP printers, some of which don’t even have a password to stop an outsider from using it.

Google Complies With 88% Of US Information Requests

Over the years, Google has tried to guard itself against the inspection of governments and other powerful organizations alike. It has also been publishing its Transparency reports on a regular basis to tell the world who wants it to cough up what information. Sadly, U.S. tops that list and is often successful in retrieving the information it requires.

Google Seeks Permission To Test Out Experimental Wireless Network

Google is trying to gain a license from the Federal Communications Commission which would allow the search giant to implement an ‘experimental radio service’ in its headquarters. The catch is that Google intends to use unusual frequencies in implementing this wireless network.