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In Focus This Week: Tech Earnings, Third-Quarter GDP, Housing Data
Meta, Alphabet and Microsoft are among companies reporting earnings; new home sales and pending home sales will be released.
Stop Fake News, Hate Speech, Germany Tells Facebook, Twitter
Social media companies may have to pay fines up to $53 million if they fail to remove hate speeches or defamatory "fake news." However, if they comply and remove content, they may face the ire of the public for what is perceived as censorship.
Google (GOOG) Claims It’s Paying Fair Share Of UK Taxes (As Exec Says He Doesn’t Know How Much He’s Paid)
"We believe in paying our taxes, and we want to be seen to be paying the right amount of tax,” Matt Brittin told a parliamentary panel Thursday.
Apple iOS 9 Ad Blockers Pose Big Threat To Google, Facebook And Twitter
Almost a third of Google’s ad revenue could be at risk with the emergence of mobile ad-blocking software.
Google To Introduce 'New Chromecast' Model Sept. 29, Report Says
The revamped Chromecast will reportedly feature improved Wi-Fi, a new design, an audio feature and more.
Tech Stocks Lead Rebound: Netflix Inc (NFLX), Apple Inc (AAPL), Facebook Inc (FB), Google Inc (GOOGL), Amazon.com Inc (AMZN)
Momentum stocks, including Apple, Netflix and Facebook, helped lead the S&P 500 technology sector higher.
OnePlus OxygenOS Version 2.0.1 Rolls Out Friday Starting In India, Includes Stagefright Fix
OnePlus is rolling out a patch to fix known flaws in the Stagefright exploit, as part of the latest version of its OxygenOS Android skin.
Google Alphabet Shakeup Makes Search Giant A 'Venture Capital Firm In Warren Buffett's Clothing'
Experts caution that although Google is modeling its business after the billionaire's investment firm, there are big differences between the two conglomerates.
Apple Inc. (AAPL) Could Become Its Own Wireless Carrier By Running On Existing Mobile Networks: Report
Apple's virtual network could proactively switch between carriers' towers to provide the best reception possible.
Google Glass 2 Arrives For Businesses, Consumers Will Have To Wait: Report
Google's second foray into a wearable computer is aimed primarily at industrial use.
Google Self Driving Car Involved In Two Accidents In June; Involved In First Injury Accident
The car was involved in its first injury accident, causing minor whiplash for three people aboard.
Apple Music Vs. 7 Free Streaming-Music Alternatives To Apple Inc.'s Subscription Service
Music listeners have a number of streaming services to choose from that aren't tied to the Apple ecosystem.
Google To Report Driverless Car Accidents On Dedicated Website
The move is a reversal of the company's previous policy not to disclose accident data on its self-driving vehicles.
Google Maps Accused Of Revealing Secret Locations Of Domestic Violence Shelters
Secret shelter locations are critical for protecting victims of abuse, but nothing is secret in the age of Google.
iPhone Payment System Apple Pay Is About To Get A Rewards Program
A program that would pay you back for using an iPhone to make purchases.
After-Hours News: Amazon.com Inc (AMZN), Google Inc (GOOGL), Microsoft Corporation (MSFT)
The e-commerce giant revealed sales figures for its cloud computing unit, Amazon Web Services, for the first time.
Earnings Preview: Facebook Inc (FB), Google Inc (GOOGL), Microsoft Corporation (MSFT), Amazon.com Inc (AMZN)
This is the pinnacle week for earnings season for the S&P 500, with major tech companies among those reporting quarterly results.
Google Algorithm Change 2015: Website Owners Brace For ‘Mobilegeddon’ As Search Giant Prepares Mobile Tweaks
A change to Google’s search algorithm will give preferences to mobile-friendly websites, but some companies worry their site will be left behind.
Google Plans To Let You Pay To Stop Advertising On YouTube
The service could offer offline playback, a new report says.
Run Android Apps On Windows, Mac OS X, Linux Through ARC Welder On Google Chrome
Users can now "test" out mobile games such as "Candy Crush Saga" on their preferred desktop OS.
Gmail Partial Outage Disrupts IMAP Client Syncing And Functions
The outage only affects those using an email client to read their Gmail messages.
Google Is Bringing Android’s ‘Google Now’ To Chromebooks
The search giant is making its Chromebooks look and feel even more like Android.
Google Inc. Is Rolling Out Fiber To A New Location: Salt Lake City
The tech giant announced the next site for its super-fast Internet service Tuesday.
Google Takes Second Stab At Health Data As Apple's ResearchKit Takes Hold
Following the success of Apple's ResearchKit, Google is revisiting health data products.
Mercedes-Benz F 015 Driverless Car Aims To Change Future As Tesla Inc., Google Inc. Also Try To Roll Out Self-Driving Cars
The German automaker showcased its "Luxury in Motion" F 015 self-driving model this week in California.
Google Manipulated Search Results To Bolster Own Products, FTC Report Finds
Even if a competitor provided better information, Google would often place its services higher on the search results page.
Tag Heuer Embraces Smartwatches Through Partnership With Intel And Google
A traditional Swiss watchmaker hopes to get in on the smartwatch action.
Android Wear Code Hints At Google Developing iPhone-Compatible Smartwatch Software
Android Wear devices could bring cheaper smartwatch options to iOS this summer.
Google Play Enlists Real Humans For App Review Process, Adds Age Ratings
Automated processes will help screeners detect malware and products that run afoul of Play Store policies.
Apple Outage: How To Protect Yourself From Downtime In The Cloud
The cloud may go offline, but if you take certain steps, you'll still be able to function while it's down.