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Volkswagen and Ford Motor Co have also been in discussions over how much the German automaker will invest in the No. 2 US automaker’s self-driving vehicle unit.

Alphabet's Waymo seeks outside investors

Other potential investors could include automakers that now make cars for Waymo - Fiat Chrysler and Jaguar

12 Mar 2019 9:33 AM

The committee’s hearing will examine “the impact on competition and innovation” regarding the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Privacy lawyers for Google, Intel to appear at senate judiciary hearing

Google and Intel will testify before the US Senate Judiciary Committee to discuss consumer controls and opt-ins.

12 Mar 2019 9:32 AM

Google is likely to announce more about the purported game streaming service and the controller at its upcoming Game Developers Conference later this month. (Photo: AP)

Google patent hints at controller for its upcoming game streaming service

A patent filed by the internet search giant describes what appears to be a hand-held controller for the game streaming service.

11 Mar 2019 2:12 PM

In a robbery case last October, the police asked for a warrant to identify all mobile devices in an area around the victim couple’s house.

How police use reverse search warrants to extract your location from Google

The police consider the reverse search warrant method useful in cases such as robbery.

11 Mar 2019 10:32 AM

Seeking to stand out in a crowded field vying to be the Democratic candidate for president in 2020, Warren said at a campaign event in Queens that it was time to challenge the increasing dominance of America’s biggest technology companies.

Break up Amazon, Facebook, Google: Warren

Other Democratic candidates have also weighed in on the issue.

11 Mar 2019 7:57 AM

A new “gender-inclusive” couple emoji was also approved among 230 new characters. (Photo: AP)

Emoji gods approve skin-tone options for couples of colour

Until now, emoji of two or more people on various platforms and devices have been available only in the default yellow.

10 Mar 2019 5:05 PM

What makes the security vulnerability different from previous exploits is that the browser needs to be restarted for the fix to take effect. To ensure safety, ensure you are updated to the latest version 72.0.3626.121 that comes with the fix.

Here's why you should update Google Chrome right away

Google revealed that the bug was being used in concert with a second vulnerability in the system.

09 Mar 2019 10:46 AM

Google included 91 per cent of Googlers in its analysis for the last year.

Did Google just pay women higher than men for the same role?

Google revealed that it paid men less in 2018 compared to women for Level 4 Software Engineer role.

06 Mar 2019 11:45 AM

Backstory stores huge amounts of information provided by the Chronicle’s customers.

This tool lets companies Google their systems for hackers

Backstory is a cloud service where companies can privately upload, store, and analyse their internal security.

06 Mar 2019 11:24 AM

Google will modify its ad policies and systems to block advertisers from running ads that fall under the purview of the definitions set out in Bill C-76. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan, File)

Google plans to ban political ads before Canada election

For the duration of the 2019 federal election campaign, Google will not accept advertising regulated by Bill C-76.

05 Mar 2019 3:52 PM

A fast processor and plenty of memory for multitasking with 4GB of RAM, Google says that you can quickly and easily take care of everyday tasks on the Moto G7.

Google announces new Moto G7 for Google Fi

You can preorder the Moto G7 for just $249 (typically $299) on the Google Fi website.

02 Mar 2019 10:55 AM

Facebook has not provided details of its actions against political ads in January nor the number of fake accounts deleted due to malicious activities targeting the European Union.

Google, Facebook, Twitter fail to live up to fake news pledge

The tech companies and trade bodies representing the advertising industry signed up to a voluntary code of conduct.

01 Mar 2019 1:31 PM

Google became the latest of a handful of tech companies to announce it would no longer require employees to arbitrate employment disputes. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan, File)

Google workers support proposed US laws to curb mandatory arbitration

Mandatory arbitration, which prevents people from taking disputes to court, has become a big target for workers’ rights activists.

01 Mar 2019 11:34 AM

If past leaks are anything to go by, the upcoming Lite versions of the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL are expected to sport a plastic casing similar in overall design and ditch the dual camera on the front and dual front-facing speakers to make for an affordable buy. (Photo: Android Authority)

Google Pixel 3 Lite phones pass FCC

The FCC filings mention eight models in all, which may indicate the different colours, storage capacities, and sizes.

01 Mar 2019 10:56 AM

Some Facebook content reviewers in India complain of low pay, high pressure

Seven content reviewers at Genpact said in interviews late last year, early in 2019 that their work was underpaid, stressful and traumatic.

28 Feb 2019 4:37 PM

Google looks forward to seeing more Android-powered foldable devices from other manufacturers, and they continue to make improvements to the operating system for a smooth experience on these phones.

Shaping the future of mobile with Android

Android will power the emerging category of phones with screens that can bend and fold.

26 Feb 2019 12:07 PM

Over the coming months for English users around the globe, Messages will start showing suggestions so you can get more information from the Google Assistant about movies, restaurants and weather.

Google Assistant on phones for everyone, everywhere

Google, at Mobile World Congress, announced more phones with a dedicated Google Assistant button.

26 Feb 2019 12:01 PM

Google said that it is bringing the Google Assistant to its native Messages app on Android phones.

Add a touch of AI with Google Assistant in Android Messages

The AI-enhancement will add more context to your conversations, primarily in three areas - movies, restaurants, and weather.

26 Feb 2019 11:02 AM

RCS is an upgrade to SMS on a global scale. (Photo: YouTube)

HDFC Bank collaborates with Route Mobile Limited to showcase RCS Business Messaging.

Route Mobile is among the leading cloud-communications platform service providers to enterprises, OTT players and mobile network operators.

23 Feb 2019 12:38 PM

iFFALCON, Flipkart launch 55-inch 4K Google TV for Rs 37,999

Under the latest campaign, iFFALCON will make the Google-certified Android TVs available at huge discounts.

23 Feb 2019 12:02 PM

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