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Google Layoffs Hit Hard: Android and Pixel Departments Streamlined, What's Behind the Cuts?
Google's shock layoffs hit Android and Pixel teams, raising fears for mobile innovation. Discover why it's happening and what's next for tech fans.
Google Messages Adds 'Unsubscribe' Button to Stop Spammy Texts, But It's Only Available in Few Regions
Google Messages now lets you easily opt out of spam texts with a new "Unsubscribe" button—no more unwanted messages.
Google Cloud Facilitates AI Surveillance Along U.S.-Mexico Border Despite Prior Denials: Report
In 2020, Google Cloud CEO told employees that the company was "not working on any projects associated with immigration enforcement at the southern border"
Google Accused of 'Woke Discrimination' After Ex-Exec Claims Female Boss Ruined His Career
A former Google executive is suing his ex-manager for discrimination and retaliation after experiencing sexism in the workplace, claiming only women were included in meetings and considered for promotions.
Google Sues Maryland Business Owner Over Fake Listings, Consumer Data Sales
Google is suing Yaniv Asayag and co-conspirators for creating fake business listings, misleading customers, and selling personal data.
Google Parent Alphabet to Buy Wiz for $32B in Cloud Security Push
Google acquires cybersecurity startup Wiz for $32B, its largest deal yet, aiming to strengthen cloud security amid rising AI-driven cyber threats.
Google's Gemini 2.0 Flash Model Helps Remove Watermarks From Images, Generatively Fill Gaps
Google's latest AI model, Gemini 2.0 Flash, is celebrated for its capabilities to remove watermarks from images excellently.
New Report Warns About Risks Of Using Phones To Tap To Pay
The watchdog report warns users could be harmed unless backups like physical cards or cash are used with digital wallet transactions.
Texas Company Raises $350 Million To Produce AI-Powered Humanoid Robots
The funds will allow Apptronik to develop its "groundbreaking" robot, Apollo, that will be able to work in manufacturing and later in healthcare.
Google Cites Trump Admin's 'Legal Directions' As Company Faces Backlash for Getting Rid of DEI Initiatives
Google cited the Trump administration's "legal directions" but insists that they still care about diversity efforts after backlash for removing DEI initiatives.
Google Changes Name Of Gulf Of Mexico To 'Gulf Of America' For US Users
Google on Monday changed the name of the Gulf of Mexico to "Gulf of America" for those using its Maps platform inside the United States, complying with an executive order by President Donald Trump.
Google Halts Workplace Diversity Push
Google parent company Alphabet has stopped making diversity and inclusion a workplace priority, according to a filing Wednesday with US regulators.
Google Pledge Against Using AI For Weapons Vanishes
Google on Tuesday updated its principles when it comes to artificial intelligence, removing vows not to use the technology for weapons or surveillance.
OpenAI Targets $340B Valuation In New Funding Round
Global tech investor SoftBank Group is in discussions to lead the round, with plans to contribute between $15 billion and $25 billion.
DeepSeek AI Startup Claims 'Malicious Attacks', Temporarily Limits User Registrations
The company's AI Assistant topped the charts on Apple's App Store in the U.S. this week.
Google Promises To Take 'Rigorous Steps' To Combat Fake Reviews
The company agreed to crack down on rogue reviewers and businesses that profit from bogus reviews.
Google To Allow Students To Control Chromebooks With Facial Gestures
Google unveiled new features to Chromebook, including a ground-breaking accessibility tool that lets students control their devices using facial gestures.
Is Your Google Account Hacked? Look for These 4 Key Warning Signs
You also have a responsibility to take action whenever your Google account is hacked. So be mindful of these signs of a hacked account.
Google Reshapes Itself Amid AI Rivalry: 10% Managerial Cuts And A New Vision For 'Googleyness'
Google has reduced its managerial workforce by 10% as part of ongoing efforts to streamline operations amid increasing competition from AI rivals like OpenAI.
Google Unveils Whisk: A New AI Tool For Image Creation
The new AI tool, launched in the United States, allows users to effortlessly create images with a simple drag and drop without needing a single line of text.
Google Faces Two New Antitrust Challenges From India, Canada
India's competition watchdog orders new probe on Google following complaint for alleged discrimination.
US FTC Opens Broader Antitrust Probe Into Microsoft
U.S. regulator is moving for a broader antitrust probe into Microsoft's licensing system.
US Judge Orders No Delay In Trial Of DOJ's Case Against Google
A U.S. judge stated that it will not be delaying the trial of the case filed by the DOJ against Google.
3 Men Plunge To Death In Car After Google Maps Directs Them To Take Unfinished Bridge
Three men died after their car, misled by Google Maps, drove off an unfinished bridge in India.
US Demands For Google Won't End Monopoly, Former Execs Say: 'Can't Ram An Inferior Product Down People's Throats'
While the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) issued antitrust proposals to dismantle Google's search monopoly, former Google executives expressed their skepticism that the measures will actually stop Google's dominance.
'How to Change My Vote' Google Searches Surge in Trump States After Election
The number of times people looked up how to retroactively change their vote after casting their ballots increased significantly on election day in November, raising questions about how many people were informed in regards to the decision they were making.
'Did Joe Biden Drop Out' Google Searches Spike on Election Night, Suggesting Many Americans Had No Idea He Wasn't Running
The spike began around 6 a.m. on Election Day, and continued to rise over the course of the day until reaching its peak at midnight Wednesday.
Google Hits Back at Elon Musk Over Election Interference Claim: 'Very Few People Actually Search This Way'
Google has responded to allegations of election interference after social media users, including billionaire Elon Musk, accused the tech company of deliberately making it easier to vote for Vice President Kamala Harris than for former President Donald Trump.
US Tech Firms Warn Vietnam Over Draft Law To Hamper Data Centers
U.S. tech firms are warning Vietnamese authorities over their draft law that could hamper the growth of the data center industry in the country.
Russia Orders Google to Pay the Mathematical Equivalent of a Gazillion Dollars for Refusing to Allow Pro-Kremlin Accounts on YouTube
Google faces an unprecedented fine of 2 undecillion rubles in Russia for blocking pro-Kremlin YouTube accounts.