The top executives of four tech giants have agreed to testify together before the House Judiciary Committee, reports said. The chief executives of Apple Inc., Amazon.com, Facebook Inc. and Google agreed to attend the hearing on antitrust to be held … Read more…
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Apple, Google, Amazon and Facebook CEOs agree to testify before House committee
Apple CEO Tim Cook had appeared to be the last to confirm his attendance at a late July hearing, according to a recent report from Politico. Tech BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Google buys smart glasses company North
Despite the failure of Google Glass to go mass market, the tech giant remains keen on smart glasses. BBC News – Technology BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Google discontinues its affordable Pixel 3a and 3a XL phones
Google has officially discontinued its Pixel 3a and 3a XL phones, it has confirmed in a statement sent to Android Police. It was previously marked “Out of Stock” on the US Google Store, but now its listing says it’s already … Read more…
Google stops storing photos from WhatsApp and Instagram
The Google Photos app will no longer automatically store images and videos from social media apps. BBC News – Technology ENTERTAINMENT UPDATE:
Google Strikes Deals to Pay Some Publishers for News
Google said it has reached agreements with selected publishers around the world to license news content, a significant development in the yearslong tug of war between the tech giant and media companies. WSJ.com: WSJD BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Amazon, Google, Facebook take aim at Trump visa ban
U.S. President Donald Trump has suspended the entry of some foreign workers in a bid to boost domestic hiring, sparking opposition from corporate America and tech sector executives. News – FashionNetwork.com USA BEST DEAL UPDATE: Shop Men’s & Women’s Best … Read more…
DOJ fielding news industry’s antitrust complaints about Google
Google is getting fat off the struggling news industry by using its position as the nation’s dominant search engine to force publishers into unfair agreements, according to a new research report. The Alphabet-owned internet company has become such a powerful … Read more…
Seeing isn’t always believing: Google starts fact-checking images
Google will identify some images with a fact-check label, expanding the feature from standard non-image searches and YouTube. Technology BEST DEAL UPDATE:
A Former Google Executive Takes Aim at His Old Company With a Start-Up
Sridhar Ramaswamy once ran Google’s $ 115 billion advertising arm. But he grew disillusioned and worried that growth was too much of a priority. NYT > Technology BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Google and WWF Sweden unveil fashion sustainability platform
Building on the work of two previously debuted tools, Google and WWF’s new platform will use a variety of data types to help the fashion world make more responsible sourcing decisions when choosing raw materials. News – FashionNetwork.com USA BEST … Read more…
Facebook buys start-up in latest push to take on Apple and Google at street-level mapping
Swedish mapping start-up Mapillary has been acquired by Facebook for an undisclosed sum. Europe News BEST DEAL UPDATE: SPECIAL NEWS UPDATE: Click today to request your free ACRX discount prescription card and save up to 80% off of your medicine! … Read more…
Google Maps may offer routes connecting bikes and cars to public transit
Google Maps code hints that the app may soon provide routes that link 'first mile' transportation to public transit. Yahoo Tech SPECIAL DISCOUNT UPDATE:
EU antitrust regulators set July 20 deadline for Google, Fitbit deal
EU antitrust regulators will decide by July 20 whether to clear Google’s $ 2.1 billion bid for fitness trackers company Fitbit , a deal that has prompted concerns from consumer groups and privacy advocates. News – FashionNetwork.com USA BEST DEAL … Read more…
Google will shut down its AI-guided Photos printing service on June 30th
Google is ending its AI-guided Photos printing trial service on June 30th, but it might lead to a similar feature in the long run. Yahoo Tech SPECIAL DISCOUNT UPDATE:
How Google and Facebook’s 8,000-mile undersea data cable got caught in U.S.-China feud
U.S. officials on Wednesday said an undersea data cable backed by Google and Facebook should not connect through Hong Kong over concerns that the Chinese government might be able to access sensitive data. Team Telecom, a government working committee with … Read more…
Australian regulator raises concerns over Google, Fitbit deal
Australia’s consumer watchdog on Thursday raised initial competition concerns over Alphabet Inc-owned Google’s $ 2.1 billion (1.67 billion pounds) bid for fitness tracker company Fitbit. News – FashionNetwork.com USA BEST DEAL UPDATE: Shop Men’s & Women’s Best Sellers at Merrell.com. … Read more…
Google Sets Hiring Goal to Advance Black Executives
Google announced a new hiring goal to dramatically boost the number of black executives at the search giant. WSJ.com: WSJD BEST DEAL UPDATE:
If Google Was a Guy: Quarantine Edition (Part 2)
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Huawei’s P40 Pro Plus smartphone has a powerful camera — but the lack of Google is a big drawback
Huawei is challenging Samsung in the smartphone photography department. But Samsung has something Huawei can’t offer. International: Top News And Analysis SPECIAL NEWS UPDATE: Click today to request your free ACRX discount prescription card and save up to 80% off … Read more…
Google Maps adds new features to help protect you from coronavirus
Google Maps introduced new features this week that make it easier to drive or take public transportation in the midst of the novel coronavirus pandemic. Google Maps will now alert you if your trip on a bus, train, or subway … Read more…
Google Maps to show coronavirus-related travel restrictions
Google is adding features on its Maps service to alert users about COVID-19-related travel restrictions to help them plan their trips better, the Alphabet unit said on Monday. The update would allow users to check how crowded a train station … Read more…
Chinese Hackers Target Email Accounts of Biden Campaign Staff, Google Says
The technology giant also confirmed reports that Iran had targeted President Trump’s campaign, underscoring the persistent threat of hackers in the 2020 election. NYT > Technology BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Google, Apple Struggle to Regulate Covid-19 Tracing Apps
With no national standards, technology giants have become gatekeepers in the coronavirus-tracing market. WSJ.com: WSJD BEST DEAL UPDATE:
My favorite hidden Google Assistant trick
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Google takes down app that removes Chinese software
Remove China Apps was developed by an Indian company, amid rising tension between the two nations. BBC News – Technology BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Craziest Things Ever Captured On Google Maps
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Google Rescinds Offers to Thousands of Contract Workers
The company made the cost-cutting move as it navigates a slump in advertising created by the pandemic. NYT > Technology BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Google reportedly rescinds job offers for thousands of contractors and temporary workers
Last month, CEO Sundar Pichai told employees hiring and investments would slow during the uncertainty created by the coronavirus pandemic. Tech BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Arizona sues Google over allegations it illegally tracked Android smartphone users’ locations
Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich sued Google on Wednesday, alleging the tech giant violated its users’ privacy by collecting information about their whereabouts even if they thought they had turned off such digital tracking. Technology BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Trump expected to sign executive order that could threaten punishment against Facebook, Google and Twitter over allegations of political bias
The move comes two days after Twitter took the rare step of labeling one of the president’s tweets and linking viewers to news articles that fact-checked his claims. Technology BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Google faces antitrust case in India over payments app
India’s antitrust body is looking into allegations that Alphabet Inc’s Google is abusing its market position to unfairly promote its mobile payments app in the country, five sources familiar with the case said. News – FashionNetwork.com USA BEST DEAL UPDATE: … Read more…
Arizona sues Google over ‘deceptive’ location tracking
Arizona’s attorney general has filed a lawsuit accusing Google of misleading customers into thinking their location isn’t being tracked ABC News: Technology BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Google says it will let workers expense $1,000 worth of office furniture
Google employees who don’t want to return to the office this summer can start shopping for a nice home office. The search giant said Tuesday that it will begin letting employees come back to the office beginning July 6, and … Read more…
Google outlines plan to get some employees back to the office
In a blog post, Google and Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai gave an overview of the company’s plan to return its workforce to some semblance of normalcy—or at least a new normal. Google will begin opening some of its office buildings … Read more…
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Google says 70 percent of serious security bugs are memory safety issues
Google notes in this memory safety report that Chromium’s security architecture was designed to assume that such bugs exist, using sandboxes to help stop them from taking over host machines. It’s an effort that has allowed the team to stay … Read more…
Work-from-home won’t replace company offices, argues CEO whose tenants include Google and Snap
“The ability to mentor younger employees” and develop company culture are “very difficult to do” over videoconferencing, Boston Properties CEO Owen Thomas told CNBC on Thursday. Real Estate BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Why All the Shouting About Google?
Here’s the one question that matters: Does Google rig the system to squash its rivals and hurt us? NYT > Technology BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Google Pixel 3A Deal: WIRED’s Favorite Android Phone Is Nearly Half Off
Google’s affordable Pixel is still our favorite Android phone, and it’s never been a better value. Feed: All Latest BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Google says it won’t build AI tools for oil and gas drillers
Google says it will no longer build custom artificial intelligence tools for speeding up oil and gas extraction, separating itself from cloud computing rivals Microsoft and Amazon. A statement from the company Tuesday followed a Greenpeace report that documents how … Read more…
Apple, Google Unveil Technology for Covid-19 Exposure Alerts
The technology can help governments track the spread of the coronavirus through apps that notify mobile-device users if they have been exposed to someone who tested positive. WSJ.com: US Business BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Google gets Serious Sam 4 as a Stadia exclusive this August
Google was able to convince publisher Devolver Digital to make Serious Sam 4 a Stadia exclusive for one year. This agreement did not affect the PC release. TechSpot BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Apple, Google Unveil Technology for Covid-19 Exposure Alerts
The technology can help governments track the spread of the coronavirus through apps that notify mobile-device users if they have been exposed to someone who tested positive. WSJ.com: WSJD BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Apple and Google launch coronavirus exposure software
Apple launched its “exposure notification” software Wednesday, giving state and national governments the ability to build mobile applications that may tell people when they’ve been near people who have the coronavirus. Technology BEST DEAL UPDATE:
At Home Newsletter: All the Google Docs that are fit to print.
A new project takes you into the lives of reporters and editors who aren’t just covering the pandemic, they’re living it. NYT > Style BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Huawei says its operating system can rival Google, Apple — but experts say it might be a struggle
Huawei has been blocked from Google’s Android mobile operating system since 2019. It is pushing its own HarmonyOS as an alternative, but analysts said it could struggle in international markets. US Top News and Analysis COMMUNITY NEWS UPDATE: Click today … Read more…
Apple, Google debut COVID-19 smartphone technology
Apple and Google on Wednesday released long-awaited smartphone technology to automatically notify people if they might have been exposed to the coronavirus. The companies said 22 countries and several US states are already planning to build voluntary phone apps using … Read more…
Apple and Google release marks ‘watershed moment’ for contact-tracing apps
The technology companies say 22 countries have requested access to their contact-tracing system. BBC News – Technology SPECIALS DISCOUNT UPDATE:
Rainbow Six ‘copy’ lands Apple and Google in copyright court
Ubisoft alleges a new, popular mobile game is a blatant copy of its major shooter Rainbow Six: Siege. BBC News – Technology BEST DEAL UPDATE:
U.S. Is Said to Plan to File Antitrust Charges Against Google
The case may be joined by state attorneys general in what would be one of the biggest antitrust actions by the United States since the late 1990s. NYT > Business > DealBook SPECIAL NEWS BULLETIN: SPECIAL NEWS BULLETIN: Click today … Read more…
Google likely to face federal, state antitrust lawsuits in coming months, sources say
The Justice Department and top state attorneys general are likely to file antitrust lawsuits against Google, according to two people familiar with the matter, as regulators prepare to take more aggressive aim at the tech giant’s search-and-advertising empire. Technology BEST … Read more…
DOJ, States Likely to Bring Antitrust Suits Against Google
Both the Justice Department and a group of state attorneys general are likely to file antitrust lawsuits against Alphabet’s Google—and are well into planning for litigation, according to people familiar with the matter. WSJ.com: US Business SPECIAL NEWS UPDATE: Click … Read more…
DOJ, States Likely to Bring Antitrust Suits Against Google
Both the Justice Department and a group of state attorneys general are likely to file antitrust lawsuits against Alphabet’s Google—and are well into planning for litigation, according to people familiar with the matter. WSJ.com: WSJD BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Report: Google facing onslaught of antitrust cases in US
The Wall Street Journal reported that federal and state regulators are preparing to file antitrust lawsuits alleging that Google has abused its dominance of online search and advertising to stifle competition and boost its profits ABC News: Top Stories SPECIAL … Read more…
Justice Department and State AGs likely to file antitrust lawsuit against Google, WSJ says
The company is likely to face lawsuits related to antitrust in coming months, according to a report by the Wall Street Journal. Tech BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Report: Google facing onslaught of antitrust cases in US
The Wall Street Journal reported that federal and state regulators are preparing to file antitrust lawsuits alleging that Google has abused its dominance of online search and advertising to stifle competition and boost its profits ABC News: Technology BEST DEAL … Read more…
Google spotlights more suspected Oculus VR gadget-scam ads
Some large ads at the top of its results were for sites it now believes were stealing users’ cash. BBC News – Technology ENTERTAINMENT UPDATE:
WSJ: Google will 'likely' face antitrust lawsuits later this year
Antitrust investigations by the Department of Justice and several state attorneys general could lead to lawsuits against Google in a few months. Yahoo Tech SPECIAL DISCOUNT UPDATE:
Zoom And Google Hangouts Are Making Kids Miserable
Video calls can be a harsh reminder of the sudden changes in your child’s life. Parenting BEST DEAL UPDATES:
Zoom And Google Hangouts Are Making Kids Miserable
Video calls can be a harsh reminder of the sudden changes in your child’s life. Parenting BEST DEAL UPDATES:
Google Meet: Now Free for Everyone
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Everyone can Google Duo
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Google Parent Alphabet Drops Controversial ‘Smart City’ Project
Alphabet subsidiary Sidewalks Labs said it is abandoning a project to develop a “smart city” in a Toronto neighborhood, citing the economic uncertainty and harm to Toronto’s real-estate market caused by the coronavirus pandemic. WSJ.com: WSJD BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt is reportedly no longer an advisor to the company
While Schmidt might not have his technical advisor role anymore, he remains an Alphabet shareholder after leaving the board seat he held for 18 years. Tech BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Coronavirus: Google ends plans for smart city in Toronto
Sister firm Sidewalk Labs cites Covid-19 as the reason for stepping back from its ambitious plan. BBC News – Technology ENTERTAINMENT UPDATE:
Google tells employees they can no longer expense lunch while working from home
Google for years has prided itself on an extensive offering of employee perks including on-site massage therapists and free gourmet cafeterias. But now that those employees are working from home, they will no longer be able to expense food or … Read more…
Nostalgia Items Lead Google Searches Among Baby Boomers
The nostalgia trend is still going strong, according to a new Coventry Direct report. Coventry Direct, a life insurance policy educational platform, released a report looking back to the childhoods of Baby Boomers during the Sixties and Seventies, focusing on … Read more…
Facebook and Google extend work from home to year end
The tech giants plan to re-open offices soon but will allow employees to work remotely throughout 2020. BBC News – Technology BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Sotheby’s Teams With Google for Virtual Experience Charity Auction
MAY DAY AUCTION: Sotheby’s is teaming with Google to host an online charity auction of virtual experiences, bringing together some of the most prominent industry figures in the worlds of fashion, film, art and public affairs. You can get a … Read more…
Google tells employees they can’t expense food or other perks when working from home
After employees say they miss perks such as free food, Google launched a new policy clarifying they can’t expense these perks while working from home, according to internal documents seen by CNBC. Tech BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Apple, Google reveal what a coronavirus tracing app might look like
Apple and Google have developed a standard API that authorities can use to create coronavirus contact tracing apps for specific countries or communities. These apps rely on a phone’s Bluetooth connectivity to ping nearby devices and create local records of … Read more…
UK government invited Google DeepMind exec to critical coronavirus meeting
DeepMind cofounder and CEO Demis Hassabis attended a meeting of the scientific advisory group for emergencies (Sage) on March 18. Europe News BEST DEAL UPDATE: SPECIAL NEWS UPDATE: Click today to request your free ACRX discount prescription card and save … Read more…
Google Fights COVID Misinformation, Prepares for ‘Next Wave’
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Coronavirus in Context: The Google Response to COVID-19 | WebMD
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Mapping Rainbows with Google My Maps
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