What’s trending in PH in 2019? Google reveals Filipinos’ top search queries

Neil Arwin Mercado - Inquirer.net 12/13/2019

MANILA, Philippines — As we approach the end of the year 2019, Google Philippines revealed Thursday the top search queries made by Filipinos this year—ranging from personalities, events, entertainment, music, and news, among others. During a thanksgiving…

EU top court rules in favor of Google on search engine issue

Associated Press 09/24/2019

BRUSSELS — Google won a major case in the European Union on Tuesday, when the bloc’s top court ruled that the U.S. internet giant doesn’t have to extend the EU’s “right to be forgotten” rules to its…

On Buwan ng Wika, Google adds Baybayin on GBoard, Cebuano on Word Lens

Neil Arwen Mercado of Inquirer.net 08/29/2019

MANILA, Philippines — You can now use Baybayin and other indigenous scripts when searching through Gboard, as well as translate Cebuano words using Word Lens. Google launched these new features Thursday in culmination of the month of…

Google PH pays tribute to Rizal’s 158th birthday

Raul Constantine L. Tabanao 06/19/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Google Philippines featured a special doodle of country’s national hero, Jose Rizal, in celebration of his 158th birthday on Wednesday, June 19, 2019. The static doodle illustrates a portrait of Rizal,  a quill…

Google to provide free unli wifi in CSBT

Morexette Marie B. Erram 02/14/2019

  CEBU CITY, Philippines – Passengers, drivers, conductors, and staff of the administration of the Cebu South Bus Terminal (CSBT) may soon enjoy free, high-speed and unlimited access to the internet. This developed after Google announced on…

Google won’t sell facial recognition tech for now

CNET 12/19/2018

GOOGLE will refrain from selling facial recognition products until it can come up with policies that prevent abuse of the controversial technology, the search giant said in a blog post on Thursday. The tech giant is working…

Google workers walk out in global protest over sexual harassment cases

AFP 11/02/2018

Thousands of Google employees joined a coordinated worldwide walkout Thursday to protest the US tech giant’s handling of sexual harassment as the chief vowed “concrete steps are coming” in response to the concern. Google employees poured out…

New iPhones aim to fuel momentum in slowing smartphone market

AFP 09/10/2018

SAN FRANCISCO — Apple is set to unveil new iPhones, aiming to gain fresh momentum in the premium segment of a global smartphone market showing signs of fatigue. In its usual secretive style, Apple has remained mum…

Volvo partners with Google to embed apps in next-gen infotainment systems

motioncars.inquirer.net 06/18/2018

Volvo Cars announced it has been working with Google to embed voice-controlled Google Assistant, Google Play Store, Google Maps, and other Google services into its next-generation Sensus infotainment system, based on Google’s Android operating system. As the…

Google DevFest 2017 focuses on programmers, startups

Elizah Dela Rosa 11/20/2017

What qualities are sought for by companies when hiring programmers? These are some of the questions raised during the 5th Developers Fest spearheaded by online search giant Google in its GDayX Cebu 2017 event held at JCentre…

Google and AutoNation partner on self-driving car program

AP 11/06/2017

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Google is partnering with AutoNation, the country’s largest auto dealership chain, in its push to produce self-driving cars for wide use. AutoNation said Thursday that its dealerships will provide maintenance and repairs for…

Big names to speak at Cebu biz confab

Victor Anthony V. Silva 09/25/2017

THIS year’s Visayas Area Business Conference (VABC) is all set to happen in Cebu City this week, with only the best speakers lined up to share valuable knowledge to hundreds of participants. The Cebu Chamber of Commerce…

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