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Trump plans to prosecute Google if re-elected

In a recent post on his social media platform, Truth Social, former US President Donald Trump pledged to seek the prosecution of Google if he wins the upcoming presidential election on November 5, 2024, as per a recent report by Reuters.
29 September 2024

Google Maps will restrict business profiles for fake reviews

Google Maps is tightening its grip on businesses engaging in fake reviews by imposing restrictions on profiles that violate the platform’s Fake Engagement policy, according to the support page of the company.
27 September 2024

Google wins EU antitrust case, overturns $1.7 bln fine

Google secured a victory on Wednesday by overturning a 1.49 billion euro ($1.7 billion) antitrust fine imposed by the European Union (EU).
18 September 2024

Google tests desktop windowing for Android tablets

Google is testing a new desktop windowing feature for Android tablets, allowing users to freely resize and rearrange apps on their screens. The feature, now available as a developer preview, is designed to enhance multitasking by giving users greater control over how they manage apps on their tablets.
15 September 2024

Google loses seven-year battle against $2.7 bln fine

Google has recently lost a battle against a 2.24 billion euro ($2.7 billion) fine that was issued by EU antitrust regulators in 2017. The European Commission issued the fine seven years ago, accusing Google of exploiting its price comparison shopping service to gain an unfair competitive advantage over smaller European competitors.
10 September 2024

US takes on Google's ad tech empire in antitrust trial

The US government specifically alleges that Google controls the market for publishing banner ads on websites, including those of many creators and news providers.
9 September 2024

Google unveils 5 new Android features

Google has recently announced five new Android features that aim to improve user experience across a variety of platforms, from accessibility tools to enhanced navigation.
8 September 2024

Google 'anti-competitive' over online ad tech: UK

US tech titan Google employs "anti-competitive practices" with regards to online advertising, Britain's competition watchdog concluded Friday in provisional findings of a two-year long investigation
7 September 2024

Google to pay up to $250,000 to find bugs in Chrome

To keep Google Chrome safe, the tech giant has been running a program called the Chrome Vulnerability Rewards Program (VRP) for the past 14 years. This program rewards security researchers—people who find and report bugs or vulnerabilities in software—with cash prizes of up to $250,000.
3 September 2024

OpenAI, Meta flex muscles as AI race heats up

OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, said that usage of its iconic chatbot had more than doubled since November to 200 million active monthly users
1 September 2024

Google to build data centre in Vietnam: Report

Alphabet's Google is planning to build a large data centre in Vietnam, according to sources by Reuters.
30 August 2024

Google Meet launches AI-powered “take notes for me” feature

Google Meet has introduced a new AI-powered feature called “take notes for me,” designed to automatically summarise meetings.
29 August 2024

Google updates email collaboration features in workspace

Google is rolling out a new feature in its Workspace apps designed to streamline communication with collaborators.
25 August 2024

Google sales reps allegedly suggested strategies to target teens against policy: Report

Google sales representatives advised ad buyers on ways to target teenage users, despite the company's policy prohibiting targeted advertising based on demographics for those under 18, according to a recent report by AdWeek.
22 August 2024

Google hit with a revived lawsuit over personal data collection

A US appeals court has announced that Google must face a revived lawsuit from Google Chrome users, who claim that Google collected their personal information without their permission, even though they chose not to sync their browsers with their Google accounts.
21 August 2024

Chrome for Android to hide sensitive information during screen sharing: Report

Google is taking steps to enhance privacy on its Chrome browser for Android by redacting sensitive information such as credit card details and passwords during screen sharing and recording sessions, according to a report by Bleeping Computer.
20 August 2024

Google Play Security Reward Program to end submissions by August 31

Google has announced that it will be closing the Google Play Security Reward Program (GPSRP) for new submissions on August 31, 2024.
19 August 2024

US Department of Justice considering breaking up Google: report

The US Department of Justice is exploring the possibility of breaking up Alphabet's Google, as per a recent report by Bloomberg News. This move comes just a week after a judge determined that the company had unlawfully monopolised the online search market.
14 August 2024

Google Photos replaces 'Library' with 'Collections'

'Library', the menu in Google Photos which sorts your favourite photos, stored images, and photo albums, is being replaced with a new menu called 'Collections', according to a recent blog post by Google. In the post, Google states that with 'Collections', it will now be easier to find content saved on your Google Photos account.
12 August 2024

Meta and Google’s secret ad campaign targeted teens on YouTube: report

A recent report by the Financial Times has revealed that Meta and Google covertly collaborated on a campaign that targeted Instagram ads at 13 to 17-year-olds on YouTube, breaking Google’s own rules against advertising to minors.
8 August 2024