Google spreading ‘misinformation’ to beat back Australian law making it pay for news
The tech giant in an open letter claimed it would be forced to hand over users’ search data to news media companies.
Google steps up efforts to protect US election from disinformation
The move comes amid a coordinated effort by online platforms to curb the spread of disinformation and thwart efforts to manipulate voters.
Popular videogame Fortnite pulled off Apple, Google app stores
Game creator Epic Games’ latest update bypasses the app stores on payments, depriving them of the mandated 30% commission.
Now, you can create virtual visiting cards on Google Search’s India-first feature
You can highlight your existing website and social profiles and other information, which will show up in search results.
Google gets sued by Argentine vice-president called thief in search result
Facing charges in nine cases, Cristina Kirchner was twice ordered into pre-trial detention, but parliamentary immunity spared her jail time.
EU probes whether Google bid for Fitbit will give it unfair market advantage
Google has an operating system for smartwatches so Fitbit’s user data will strengthen its already powerful position in targeted advertising.
Tech This Week | What we learned from the US antitrust inquiry
Lawmakers seem to be catching up with technology and so will regulation, so Big Tech should not take things for granted.
Ad revenues hit, Google parent Alphabet profits down by 30 per cent
Revenue regained ground in the second quarter in search and at video-sharing platform YouTube, showing signs of stabilisation by the end.
Australia unveils law forcing Google and Facebook to pay for news content
The aggregators will be given three months to work out a deal on fair pay for news, failing which arbitrators will make a binding decision.
Big Tech including Apple, Facebook reports mixed earnings amid pandemic
Apple delivered surprisingly strong numbers with both its revenue and profit rising, defying analysts' lowered expectations