Google to Release Own Antivirus?

Google is leading innovation when it comes to the web and isn’t afraid to get involved in anything and everything they can be. With that said, a video was recently posted on Google’s Youtube page titled “How to protect your computer from malware” (below). For a company who recently launched an operating system based around it being virus-proof this seems quite interesting - makes me think that Google could be releasing the one thing they haven’t even mentioned yet, Google antivirus.

Think about it, Google has done everything so far, from maps to phones. Many ideas go untouched and get discontinued like GNotebook, or GHealth (I hope they bring back notebook, I never got a chance to use it). And now with Chrome expected to surpass Firefox soon in users I would bet that Google’s next big plan is to develop their own antivirus. Google has yet to even mention the idea, which seems to be common when it comes to Google app development (it’ll be announced when it’s released).

Hopefully if released, the antivirus will stick to Google’s morals - open and free.  And if so, Google will definitely give other popular antivirus’ like AVG or Norton a good run for their money - because if there’s a company that most people know and trust, it’s Google. Do you think Google is planning on releasing their own antivirus? Let me know in the comment box below or on Twitter and if Google does release anything be sure to check back here the day of for reviews and news about it.

Roboweek is Here! Are You Ready?

Today’s pretty exciting, for a few reasons. First of all, the second annual #Roboweek starts TOMORROW. And no, I’m not messing with you. National Robotics Week is a real event (nationalroboticsweek.org), and is a week long of celebrating...well you know...robots! I don’t know about you, but I plan on celebrating all week by the only way I know how - blogging! Everyday throughout #roboweek I will be posting solely about robots, so make sure to check back here daily! To find out about local #roboweek events, follow @roboweek and tweet all of your traditions and news to them using the #roboweek hashtag. Robots everywhere are begging you! They need a week of appreciation (you would too if you worked over 100 hours a week)!

The second big announcement is that I have developed a Chrome app for RoboTechEd! That’s right, you can now get easy access to your favorite indie blog! Click HERE to download it, and don’t forget to rate it! Feel free to give any help and suggestions by tweeting @Roboteched or emailing me HERE. It only takes 5 seconds, and will guarantee you never miss a #Roboweek post!

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