These are the severance packages tech giants like Google, Meta and Amazon are offering to fired employees
Over 100,000 tech workers have lost their jobs since the year began
Android 13 reaches five percent of Android devices in five months
Android 12 is also still growing
Google parent Alphabet is laying off 12,000 employees
Another day, another tech company making mass layoffs
The Chromium Project will support the Rust programming language
Taking a cautious approach to avoid interoperability issues with C++
Android Auto's big overhaul is finally here with major interface improvements
Split-screen interface refines navigation, messaging, and audio controls
Users report Pixel 7 camera glass spontaneously shattering without cause
Facepalm: If you bought or are considering purchasing the new Pixel 7, watch out for the glass coverings over the camera sensors. Many users report that the protective covers have violently shattered for no apparent reason. To make matters worse, Google seems to be filing complaints in the not-covered-by-warranty category.
Seattle schools sue social media companies for causing "mental health crisis" among children
Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat and YouTube have been named in the suit
TechSpot's top big tech stories of 2022: Why is Amazon building CPUs?
Consumers are becoming more aware of personal privacy
Massive leak reveals Google Pixel roadmap until 2025
More Pro variants, multiple foldables on the table
Google's Pixel 7 is selling for an all-time low price today
Amazon has the Google Pixel 7 in black for just $484, a great holiday deal and $100 off than regular for an already good value Android handset. Snow White and Green versions are also on sale at $499.
Google Pixel 8 to feature a new primary camera sensor with staggered HDR support
Also, hints of an upcoming Google Pixel Tablet Pro
Google is developing an AI tool to better transcribe handwriting
Google demonstrates prescription transcribing, educational YouTube features, and multi-language audio for YouTube videos
YouTube bans Pornhub channel for multiple policy violations
Pornhub's owner denies the claims
Apple, Google, and Mozilla collaborate on Speedometer 3 browser benchmark
Cooperation should ensure fair and accurate benchmarks across Safari, Chrome, and Firefox
Google introduces vulnerability scanner for open-source projects
A community database-backed tool for detecting dependency vulnerabilities
Posting abusive comments on YouTube could lead to a warning and 24-hour timeout
Will it make a difference? YouTube seems to think so
Google will not turn Manifest V2 off in Chrome. Ad blockers are safe, for now
A hot potato: The much debated Manifest V3 tech will not arrive in January as originally planned. Google is listening to developers' feedback, as developers have expressed concern about the short period of time the company was giving the industry to adapt to such a disruptive change.
Google Chrome introduces new modes to save energy and memory
New functionality should help users on laptops with lots of tabs open
Google faces class-action suit over alleged app-store price fixing
Google could face paying almost $5 billion in damages
Google reports on a company selling spyware for Chrome, Firefox, and Windows Defender
Another company similar to RCS Labs and NSO Group
Top US YouTube videos of 2022 led by Technoblade farewell clip
Followed by Will Smith's slap
Google settles lawsuits over "deceptive" Pixel 4 ads involving influencers
The states are demanding $9.4 million in penalties
Elon Musk says he'll build his own smartphone if Apple and Google ban Twitter
Ideas for a name: Twittphone, The Musker, Elon's angry device