Google to block political ads starting the day after general election
Google announced Friday that they will temporarily halt all political ads directly following Election Day in an attempt to prevent premature claims that a candidate has won.
Google Maps coronavirus update helps users navigate through hotspots
The data featured in the COVID layer is available for all 220 countries and territories that Google Maps supports.
Google, Facebook and Twitter CEOs could face Senate subpoenas
The CEOs of Facebook, Google and Twitter could face subpoenas from the Senate Commerce Committee unless they commit to testifying before Congress on Oct. 1.
States, Justice Department to meet regarding possible Google antitrust suit
State attorneys general and the Justice Department are slated to meet later this week with the hopes of completing an antitrust complaint against tech giant Google.
US judge blocks Commerce Department order to remove WeChat from app stores
A U.S. judge early Sunday blocked the Commerce Department from requiring Apple Inc and Alphabet Inc's Google to remove Chinese-owned messaging app WeChat for downloads by late Sunday.
Google receives $25M tax break from Nevada to build facility
Nevada state officials announced that Google will receive more than $25 million in tax breaks after pledging an additional $600 million for a new data center.
Big Tech's battle for billions leaves lots of collateral damage
The outsized power of Amazon, Apple, Facebook and Google affects every element of our economy and day-to-day lives whether we are willing participants or not.
Australia to amend law making Facebook, Google pay for news
The final draft of the laws will be released by early October
Al Gore promotes movement to cut global emissions in half by 2030
Former Vice President Al Gore will be participating in a climate-focused TED talk as part of a new effort to cut global carbon emissions in half by 2030, he announced Wednesday morning.
Senators skeptical of Google claim it doesn't have ad market monopoly
Republican and Democratic senators alike voiced skepticism Tuesday of Google's reassurances that it is not a monopoly within the digital ad market.
Facebook buys REI’s new HQ in coronavirus sale
Facebook Inc. is buying Recreational Equipment Inc.’s custom-designed new headquarters near Seattle.
Apple loosens some in-app restrictions after friction with developers
Apple has issued new rules for its App Store in an effort to address some of the issues that have cropped up regarding the company's governance of its digital storefront for iPhones.
Google scrubs biased autocomplete suggestions from 2020 election searches
Google is removing some search predictions related to 2020 presidential candidates and voting ahead of Nov. 3.
Yelp executive accuses Google of doing 'a lot to harm consumers and small businesses'
As the DOJ pushes forward with an antitrust case against Google, Yelp Public Policy Senior Vice President Luther Lowe told Fox Business Network Thursday that he too has been impacted by Google’s operations and hopes the case will bring relief to consumers.
Ahead of Apple product launch, Bose unveils new wireless earbuds, smart glasses
Ahead of Apple's product event next week, where it is expected to unveil a new Apple Watch, iPad and perhaps new AirPods, Bose announced its own wireless earbuds as well as sunglasses with integrated speakers.
Facebook, Google, Twitter urged by EU to do more against fake news
Fake news related to COVID-19 has accelerated calls for social media to be more proactive in combating the issue
US Justice Department's Google lawsuit expected in weeks ahead
The department is focusing on allegations that Google violates antitrust law by favoring its own businesses
Varney: America experiencing the 'wealth effect' as stock market rallies
Investors are taking their cue from the retreating virus, and the recovering economy. There is plenty of optimism about the economy, no matter what Joe Biden tells you.
Apple, Google, Amazon to raise prices after European 'digital services tax'
Apple, Google and Amazon announced they will be raising prices for enterprise customers in the U.K. after the government announced a new "digital services tax."
Netflix will let non-subscribers watch 'Stranger Things' and 'Bird Box' for free
Netflix has confirmed that popular shows and movies, such as "Stranger Things," "Bird Box," "The Two Popes" and others will be available to non-subscribers for free.