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Google Faces Fresh Privacy Complaints From EU Consumer Groups

Privacy quest. Google is a repeat offender, says BEUC, as ten European consumer groups file complaints with their data protection…

2 years ago

Google To Shut Down Hangouts Later This Year

Another app closure. Google Hangouts will be shut down in November this year, as conversations are moved onto Google Chat

2 years ago

Most Brits Concerned About Their Search History Data, ExpressVPN Finds

Ooh matron! Half of Brits would change online behaviour if their search history was made public, ExpressVPN research finds

2 years ago

Google Tells Staff They Can Relocate After Roe v Wade Ending

After US Supreme Court last week removed women's reproduction rights, Google tells staff they can relocate without explanation

3 years ago

Google Jobs Service Hit By Fresh Antitrust Complaint In Denmark

Danish competitor files fresh antitrust complaint against Google for Jobs, saying its search traffic fell 20 percent due to alleged…

3 years ago

Google Warns Of Italian Spyware On Apple, Android Phones

Italian company's hacking tools have been used to spy on Apple, Android smartphones in Italy and Kazakhstan, warns Google

3 years ago

Google News Returns To Spain After 2014 Closure

After an eight year absence, Alphabet re-opens its Google News service for users in Spain, after a dispute over publisher…

3 years ago

German Regulator Probes Google Maps Under New Rules

Germany's antitrust regulator opens new probe into Google Maps terms, using new powers already applied in two previous cases against…

3 years ago

CMA Boss Warns UK ‘Falling Behind EU’ On Tech Regulation

Britain risks becoming 'rule taker' as government puts off legislation to empower CMA's digital markets regulator, as EU speeds ahead…

3 years ago

EU’s ‘Revised’ Disinformation Code Of Practice Backed By Tech Giants

EU's “strengthened” Code of Practice on Disinformation is signed by 34 tech firms, platforms and civil groups to beef up…

3 years ago

Google Fined $260,000 By Russia Over No Local Data Storage

Moscow fines Google $260,000 for refusing to store data in Russia, despite Google's Russian subsidiary filing for bankruptcy last month

3 years ago

Google Engineer Claims AI Has ‘Feelings’

Google engineer placed on administrative leave after claiming conversation simulator may be sentient, highlighting ethical challenges posed by such systems

3 years ago

Smaller Firms Support US Tech Competition Bill As Giants Resist

Dozens of smaller tech companies and organisations sign letter supporting American Innovation and Choice Online Act as tech giants warn…

3 years ago

Australian Court Orders Google To Pay Politician Over ‘Abusive’ YouTube Videos

Google ordered to pay Australian politician $515,000, after it allegedly profited from abusive and defamatory YouTube videos

3 years ago

Russia Seeks New Fines Against Google, Other Tech Players

Russian communications regulator opens cases against Google and six other tech firms amidst mounting tensions with foreign companies

3 years ago

Amazon Shareholders Narrowly Approve Executive Pay

Amazon shareholders deliver rebuke in narrow approval for executive pay, as Facebook owner Meta and Google also face increasing investor…

3 years ago

Google Invests In India’s Mohalla Amidst Short Video boom

Google contributes to $300m funding round that values Mohalla Tech at nearly $5bn as social media company expects profitability in…

3 years ago

Google Faces Second UK Probe Over Ad Practices

UK's competition watchdog launches second investigation of Google's ad tech practices, and whether it may have favoured its own services

3 years ago

Global Digital Tax Law Not Ready Until 2024, Says OECD

Corporation tax delay. Rollout of 15 percent tax agreement for big name corporations only likely in 2024, says head of…

3 years ago

Texas Social Media Law Battle Heads To Supreme Court

Battle between Texas and social networking giants reaches US Supreme Court, and it could decide future of online content moderation…

3 years ago

Google Sued For Use Of NHS Data Of 1.6 Million Brits

Lawsuit alleges Google and Deepmind Technologies used NHS data of 1.6 million Britons 'without their knowledge or consent'

3 years ago

Google’s Russian Unit To File For Bankruptcy – Update

Google subsidiary in Russia has its local bank account seized by authorities, and responds by announcing intention to file for…

3 years ago

Google Unveils Smartphone, Watch, Tablet, Glasses At I/O Conference

Bunch of hardware reveals from Google at its I/O developer conference, including new Pixel smartphones, smartwatch, tablet, earbuds, and AR…

3 years ago

Elon Musk To Reverse ‘Stupid’ Twitter Ban Of Donald Trump

Former President Donald Trump could be returning to Twitter, after Elon Musk says he would reverse 'morally wrong' Twitter ban

3 years ago

Google Fires Senior Researcher In Latest AI Row

Google fires senior researcher in dispute over findings on AI and chip design, in latest controversy to affect artificial intelligence…

3 years ago

Google Calls For Dismissal Of £1.25bn EU Antitrust Fine

Google begins laying out arguments in Luxembourg's General Court calling for the dismissal of a £1.25bn EU antitrust fine over…

3 years ago

Alphabet Profit Slides As YouTube Misses Expectations

Tech giant posts mixed first quarter results, as Alphabet contends with rising inflation, increased YouTube competition, and falling ad spend

3 years ago

Pixel Watch Render Suggests Fitbit Integration

After years of rumours about potential Google’s Pixel Watch, render from respected leaker is revealed, touting name from the Lord…

3 years ago

Google To Open Product Development Centre In Nairobi

Utilising local talent as Google says is to open a product development centre in the Kenyan capital Nairobi, to better…

3 years ago