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Google Faces Irish Advertising Probe For GDPR Compliance
Irish data protection watchdog begins investigation to see if Google is obeying GDPR with its advertising services
Google Restricts Huawei’s Access To Android After US Blacklisting
Google says it is 'reviewing the implications' of the US ban but that current Huawei Android devices will retain access to the Google Play store and Google security services
Google Faces Italian Antitrust Probe Over Smart Devices
Alleged smart device domination by Google is under investigation by Italy's competition watchdog
Questions Surround HTC After China Retreat
HTC 'temporarily closes' Chinese outlets. Is this the end for pioneering Android smartphone maker?
Third Android Q Beta Available For Download
New mobile operating system concentrates on improving security, privacy and 'digital wellbeing'
Google Surprises With Budget Pixel 3a Smartphone
Taking the fight to Samsung, Apple, as Google launches cut price Pixel 3a and 3a XL smartphones
Google ‘Set To Roll Out’ Ad Tracker Blocking In Chrome
The move could help Google improve its privacy image – while at the same time giving it an advantage over rivals in the online ad market
Google To Auto-Delete Web Search History
Google to offer users the option to auto-delete location history and web search data that it harvests
Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt To Leave Alphabet’s Board
Former CEO who grew Google into today's powerhouse is to step down from board of directors
US Supreme Court Seeks Trump’s Input On Oracle’s Android Lawsuit
Trump administration views on Oracle's Android lawsuit against Google sought by Supreme Court
Warning About Chrome Flaw In Address Bar
Researcher finds simple exploit in Chrome for mobile that could be used to launch phishing attacks
Google, Facebook To Work With Samaritans On Unsafe Content
Health Secretary announces tech giants will work with Samaritans to limit harmful online content
Google Staff Meet To Discuss Corporate Retaliation For Walkout
'Town Hall' meeting after staff allege Google regularly retaliates against employees who speak out
Twitter, Google Urged To Do More In Fight Against Fake News
Warning from European Commission comes ahead of European Parliament elections next month
Google To Give Android Users Choice Of Browser, Search Engine
'No more penalties please EU', as Google confirms browser and search choice for Android users
Microsoft Turns Down Police Contract Over AI Bias Concerns
Ethical use of AI prompted Redmond to turn down chance to win police facial recognition contract
Controversial EU Copyright Reform Clears Final Hurdle
EU member states, including the UK, adopt sweeping copyright changes intended to adjust rules for the digital age
Google Partners For Open Source Tech On Cloud Platform
Google announces 'strategic partnerships' with seven open source companies, as CEO questions rivals' attitudes
Google’s Wing Drones To Begin Deliveries In Australia
Google claims launch of world's first commercial drone delivery service in the land down under
Google Transatlantic Cable Transmits 250TB/s Of Data
More speed vicar? Google Cloud customers in European to gain boost from undersea cable to US capable of carrying 250TB per second
Vestager Calls For Europe To ‘Take The Lead’ On Digital Tax
European countries should push ahead with taxes aimed at fairer digital taxation and allow the rest of the world to catch up, says EU competition commissioner
Google Disbands AI Advisory Council
That lasted long. Google pulls the plug on AI council over concern of a couple of its female members
Google Pulls Plug On Failed Google+ Social Network After Data Breach
Other products retired this spring include Inbox by Gmail, the Goo.gl URL shortener and older Pixel smartphones
Google’s DeepMind Prepares Clinical Device For Eye-Scan Diagnoses
London-based AI unit demonstrates real-time diagnosis of eye health using cloud-based prototype, as it plans clinical trials
Google Forms Advisory Council To Guide AI Development
How to ensure fairness and ethics in machine learning and artificial intelligence? Google creates advisory body
European Parliament Backs Controversial Copyright Reform
The vote brings in sweeping reforms intended to ensure publishers and content creators are compensated for material used online, but critics fear unintended consequences
Google Stung By 1.49bn Euro Fine Over Advertising Practices
Third EU fine in two years for Google as European Commission rules its advertising service broke antitrust rules
Google Paid Executive $45m After Sexual Assault Allegation – Report
Court documents show Google executive paid tens of millions of dollars after he was forced to resign
Government Review Urges Law Overhaul To Tackle Facebook, Google Domination
Competition laws need overhaul to tackle dominance of tech giants such as Facebook, Google and Amazon