According to reports, Google is aiming to empower its search engine even further. The company will enable app downloads straight from the search screen, circumventing the Play Store. FULL STORY >

The Taiwanese company has rolled out the newest model in its Chromebook 11 line, with the CB3-131 destined for South Africa, landing in Q2 for R4 500. FULL STORY >

In an effort not to be left behind, Google appoints Clay Bavor to head up its new Virtual Reality division and focus on developing projects in that particular field. FULL STORY >

As it has done for the past few years, Google has released a video detailing what online users searched for during 2015. FULL STORY >

ccording to the Google Maps blog, the Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu, located 2400 metres above sea level, has been given the Street View treatment and is ready for exploration. FULL STORY >

As Google's self-driving cars ramps up their efforts, a newly discovered patent filing could see new prototype vehicles with a series of lights and signs to alert other drivers and pedestrians. FULL STORY >

A program that's designed to make web pages load faster than normal, Google's Accelerated Mobile Pages has its sights set on topping Facebook's Instant Articles. FULL STORY >

In an effort to keep pace with other social media platforms, Google+ undergoes a slight redesign with Google focusing on user-curated content and online community discussions. FULL STORY >

Amassing nearly 2 million kilometres on the road to date, Google says its self-driving cars are yet to receive a ticket. FULL STORY >

First detailed at Baselworld 2015 earlier in the year, luxury watchmaker Tag Heuer has now debuted its Connected Watch, which is set to retail for $1500. FULL STORY >

According to reports, Google is aiming to get on the same level as Apple and Samsung, by designing its own set of smartphone chips with the help of a partner. FULL STORY >

Funded and coordinated by Google and Alphabet, Project Loon's balloons reach the upper stratosphere to provide broadband coverage. In 2016, the company aims to launch 300-plus of them. FULL STORY >

Ranking global brand's values, Interband lists the top 100, with Apple ranking first, followed by Google Coca-Cola and Microsoft. FULL STORY >

Following Google's Nexus event, the company officially debuted its new Nexus lineup of smartphones, the 5X and 6P, each designed by a different manufacturer. FULL STORY >

John Krafcik, former CEO of Hyundai America gets headhunted by Google to take over its Self-Driving car division from late September this year. FULL STORY >