"App Store Freedom Act" would force Apple and Google to allow third-party app stores
Sideloading and third-party payments on mobile devices... by default
When Gmail beta debuted in 2004, how much free storage did it offer?
Let's not forget Hotmail offered a generous free 2MB at the time.
Android 16 beta reveals new desktop mode to turn your phone into a PC
Similar to Samsung's DeX desktop mode, but for Pixel devices
Google launches "100 Zeros" movie and TV venture to boost its brand image
Hoping to influence pop culture and public perception, and to "promote tech"
Android is getting a new look with Google's Material 3 Expressive
New design language leaks ahead of I/O
DOJ confirms it wants to break up Google's advertising tech monopoly
The judge has set a September trial to consider remedies
Meta, Spotify, and others unite to challenge the Apple-Google app store duopoly
The walled gardens will crumble if the new alliance has anything to say about it
Google research exposes ongoing global risk from zero-day vulnerabilities
Traditional targets are becoming more secure, while government-backed hackers are feasting
Google offers free repairs or payouts for Pixel 7a devices with battery issues
The program offers eligible users a free battery replacement or the option to return their phones, depending on region and warranty status. In the US, Google provides mail-in and walk-in repairs. Where repairs aren't available, in-warranty users can receive $456, while out-of-warranty users can choose a $200 payment or a $300 Google Store discount. Signs of battery swelling include device bulging, back cover separation, and rapid battery drain.
Google argues it's the only one capable of managing Chrome, because, of course
Monopolies always claim disaster when their market dominance is challenged
"Godfather of AI" warns there's a 10 to 20% chance AI could seize control
"People haven't got it yet, people haven't understood what's coming"
The reality of today's tech industry: layoffs, long hours, AI threats, and few perks
Silicon Valley's not so hot anymore
In a nutshell: It had long been said that a career in tech was the ultimate dream: high salaries, security, and a huge number of perks made for some very happy workers. But things look quite different today. The tech world has seen the highest number of layoffs of any private sector industry this year; perks have been cut; salaries aren't increasing in line with the extra demands; and there's the constant spectre of AI.
Chrome is worth around $50 billion, DuckDuckGo CEO guesstimates
OpenAI, Perplexity, and even Yahoo have said they would like to buy Chrome
YouTube at 20: The Video-Sharing Site That Conquered the Internet
YouTube is now 20, from scrappy startup to $450 billion media giant. Once an afterthought in digital TV debates, it now rivals Netflix, fuels billion-dollar creators, and reshapes entertainment.
Google is shelling out big bucks to put Gemini AI on Samsung devices
Turning your business into a monopoly can actually cost quite a lot, it seems
Google tells some remote workers to return to the office or face termination
Google says get back or get lost
Blue Shield of California shared private health data of 4.7 million members with Google without consent
A lot of personal details were used for targeted advertising
Google Chrome abandons plans to phase out third-party cookies
Google's u-turn leaves digital advertising industry in limbo
OpenAI wants to buy Chrome if Google is forced to sell
The big picture: If Google really is forced to sell Chrome – as proposed by the DOJ after the company was ruled a monopoly in its antitrust trial – OpenAI could emerge as a potential buyer. The ChatGPT maker has admitted it's interested in acquiring the world's most popular browser and turning it into an "AI-first" experience.
Google demos Android XR smart glasses with Gemini AI, visual memory, and multilingual capabilities
Watch Google's glasses recall objects, translate languages, and display speaker notes in real time
Judge rules Google built illegal ad monopoly, DOJ threatens another breakup
"We won half of this case and we will appeal the other half" says Google
Google offers free Gemini AI tools and 2TB storage to US college students
AI companies are fiercely competing to win over the highly sought-after student userbase
Android phones will auto-reboot after 3 days of inactivity
Frustrating criminals and law enforcement
Google hit with antitrust order in Japan over preinstalled Android apps
Google has been ordered to end revenue-sharing deals that limit competition
New Chrome update to fix a long-standing bug in user privacy for visited links
The problem has plagued the web for 20 years