S.Korea fines Google $177 million for blocking Android customization
A South Korea's antitrust regulator has fined Alphabet Inc's Google 207 billion won ($176.64 million) for blocking customized versions of its Android operating system (OS), in the U.S. technology giant's second setback in less than a month.
Apple, Google, Amazon spying on you, lawsuits claim
Big tech is listening to your private discussions, lawsuits claim. Should you be worried? A federal judge has given a green light for a class action lawsuit claiming that Apple's Siri voice assistant violates users’ privacy.
TikTok is gaining on YouTube, now leads in average watch time in the US
TikTok is catching up to video giant YouTube according to new data.Users are spending more average watch time each month viewing content on TikTok than YouTube, which “could shake up the rankings in years to come,” according to a new study from App Annie, which provides app market and advertising analytics.
Facebook, Ray-Ban launch smart glasses — who will wear them?
Seven years after the ill-fated Google Glass, and five years after Snap rolled out Spectacles, another tech giant is trying its hand at internet-connected smart glasses, hoping that this time around things might be different and people will actually wear them.
Google 'antiracism' initiative attacks Ben Shapiro, suggests using evidence in argument is racist: report
The search engine giant Google has reportedly rolled out an “anti-racism” initiative, which suggests, among other things, that using evidence in an argument shows White privilege.
Google locks Afghan gov’t email accounts as Taliban seek retribution
Google has temporarily locked some Afghan government email accounts in an apparent attempt to head off the Taliban’s hunt for the identities of former officials who worked with the recently collapsed US-backed administration.
Survey: Owners frustrated when linking phones to vehicles
Automobile quality rose last year, but glitches in pairing smartphones with infotainment systems frustrated owners more than anything, according to a large U.S. survey of auto owners.
Google, Apple hit by first law threatening dominance over app-store payments
Google and Apple Inc. will have to open their app stores to alternative payment systems in South Korea, threatening their lucrative commissions on digital sales.
What data Apple and Google collect on you
Your iPhone and Android device are constantly collecting data about your activity.
Alphabet's Waymo launches autonomous taxi service test in San Francisco
Waymo, Aphabet's autonomous driving tech company, is testing out its taxi service in San Francisco.
Alphabet’s Waymo building Texas autonomous trucking hub
The South Dallas facility will be able to accommodate hundreds of trucks at a time, Waymo announced Wednesday.
Tech employees working from home could see a pay cut as companies push back office returns: report
Employees at Google and other tech companies who opt to work from their homes permanently could reportedly see a pay cut depending on where they live.
New bipartisan bill targets Apple, Google app store payment systems
A new bill introduced on Wednesday by Sens. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., and Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., is looking to break up the power of Apple and Google's app store payment systems.
Pay cut: Google employees who work from home could lose money
Alphabet Inc's Google stands out in offering employees a calculator that allows them to see the effects of a move. But in practice, some remote employees, especially those who commute from long distances, could experience pay cuts without changing their address.
Google founder gets New Zealand residency, raising questions
Google co-founder Larry Page has gained New Zealand residency, officials confirmed Friday, stoking debate over whether extremely wealthy people can essentially buy access to the South Pacific country.
Uber delays office return, makes vaccination mandatory for US employees
Uber Technologies Inc (UBER.N) is pushing back its back-to-office date to late October globally, and all employees in the United States will have to be fully vaccinated before returning to office, a spokesperson said on Thursday.
Google bans ‘sugar daddy’ apps from Android store
Google is banning “sugar daddy” apps from its app store, the company said Wednesday, in a move that brings the Android phone maker in line with competitor Apple.
House Republicans introduce draft bill to strip Big Tech companies of Section 230 protections
Reps. Cathy McMorris Rodgers and Jim Jordan have drafted legislation that would remove Section 230 protections from Big Tech companies and require them to report any content moderation decisions.
Google to require vaccinations, delay return to office until October
Google announced Wednesday that it will require all employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19, and that it plans to extend its work-from-home policy through mid-October as the delta variant becomes more prominent in communities across the United States.
Reclusive Google co-founder Larry Page reportedly hiding out in Fiji
Larry Page, the secretive co-founder of Google, has reportedly spent much of the pandemic hiding out on tropical islands in Fiji, entering the country through a system designed to allow the ultra-wealthy to circumvent COVID-19 travel restrictions.