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Longtime Google exec resigns from Uber’s board over conflicts of interestLongtime Google exec resigns from Uber’s board over conflicts of interest
BlackBerry DTEK50 review: secure, but not special

You can do better spending between $300 and $400 on a phone

Chris Welch
Stop fretting about the Note 7’s performanceStop fretting about the Note 7’s performance
UK lawmakers say Facebook, Google, and Twitter are ‘consciously failing’ to fight ISIS onlineUK lawmakers say Facebook, Google, and Twitter are ‘consciously failing’ to fight ISIS online
Alphabet is putting serious pressure on Google Fiber to cut costsAlphabet is putting serious pressure on Google Fiber to cut costs
Google now lets you play solitaire and tic-tac-toe in searchGoogle now lets you play solitaire and tic-tac-toe in search
Google will take you on a 360-degree tour of the Kenai Fjords, Bryce Canyon, and other National ParksGoogle will take you on a 360-degree tour of the Kenai Fjords, Bryce Canyon, and other National Parks
LG V20 leak shows the Android phone is keeping its second screenLG V20 leak shows the Android phone is keeping its second screen
Google bringing data-saving Wi-Fi Assistant to all Nexus phonesGoogle bringing data-saving Wi-Fi Assistant to all Nexus phones
The Xperia Z3 isn’t even two years old yet, but it’s not getting NougatThe Xperia Z3 isn’t even two years old yet, but it’s not getting Nougat
Google will punish sites that use annoying pop-up adsGoogle will punish sites that use annoying pop-up ads
Google Daydream VR will reportedly launch in ‘weeks’Google Daydream VR will reportedly launch in ‘weeks’
Here’s how to install Android Nougat on a Nexus right nowHere’s how to install Android Nougat on a Nexus right now
Google keeps ex-Googlers close by investing in their startupsGoogle keeps ex-Googlers close by investing in their startups

Not long ago, Google had one of the biggest social networks — at least in Brazil and India.Social site Orkut had a sizable presence in those two countries but not elsewhere, leading Google to shut its doors in 2014. The founder, Orkut Büyükkökten, is trying again with Hello Network, a new network based on interests.Hello is not part of Google — but it’s got some Google cash.According to multiple sources, Google has recently backed several early startups from former employees, including Hello, adding to Google’s already complex weave of corporate financing.

Android Nougat begins rolling out to Nexus devices todayAndroid Nougat begins rolling out to Nexus devices today

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