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Not rewriting the whole OS, of course, but using the language going forward Matthew Hughes Wed 7 Apr 2021 // 12:38 UTC Share Copy Google has signalled support for the Rust programming language in low-level system code to limit the prevalence of memory-based security vulnerabilities. The Android project has largely been built in two languages. Java (and more recently, JVM-compatible languages like Kotlin) have been favoured for higher-level parts of the operating system, such as the UI. OS fundamentals, like the kernel and drivers, have typically been written in C, and,...

December 17th, 2020 Cherlynn Low/Engadget The EU has approved Google’s acquisition of Fitbit more than a year after it was announced, albeit with some catches. There are some “very limited horizontal overlaps” where Google could theoretically abuse its power, the EU said, and this would keep the digital health realm both open and competitive. Most of the conditions revolve around data and Android’s support for rival devices. As reported earlier, Google has agreed to keep health data from Fitbit and other wearables separate from its ad business, and will let European Economic Area user...

The EU Commission Approves Google's Acquisition of Fitbit though Subject to Strict Conditions   In November 2019 Patently Apple posted a report titled "Google's Parent Company Announces Acquisition of Fitbit." The acquisition was announced after the company had a big Q3 2019 earnings miss. The $2.1 billion price tag bought Google a dedicated team to advance their Pixel Watch plans which have been rumored for years. With Fitbit and Alphabet's finances, they may be able to put together a product line that might be able to challenge Apple Watch down the road.   Today, Google finally won Europe...

Ather 450X Ride Experience: Warp Mode Is The Real Deal! Electric vehicles are becoming popular day-by-day with more automobile manufacturers venturing into the segment and consumers adopting the same as well. One such popular Indian electric vehicle company Ather Energy revolutionized the EV segment in India with the launch of Ather 450 EV back in 2018. Fast forward to 2020, the company unveiled the upgraded version of its popular EV – the Ather 450X with built-in 4G, Bluetooth, Warp Mode, and more. I got to test ride the vehicle for some time and in this article, I’ll share the ride expe...