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Google agreed to settle the class action for users of its search function between 2006 and 2014.

Justices weigh USD 8.5M settlement with USD 0 to 129M Google users

The justices considered objections to the settlement in a case involving Google searches people do about themselves.

01 Nov 2018 9:41 AM

Android creator Andy Rubin, received an exit package worth USD 90 million as he faced allegations of misconduct.

Another exec out amid sex harassment tension at Google

Google had fired 48 employees in the past two years — including 13 senior executives.

01 Nov 2018 8:17 AM

The case began when a California resident named Paloma Gaos filed a proposed class action lawsuit in 2010 in San Jose federal court claiming Google’s search protocols violated federal privacy law by disclosing users’ search terms to other websites. Google is part of Alphabet Inc. (Photo: AP)

US Supreme Court divided over how Google settled privacy case

The USD 8.5 million Google settlement was challenged by an official at a Washington-based conservative think tank.

01 Nov 2018 7:48 AM

Google has released the latest Android distribution chart for October 2018.

Android Pie still not made a mark on the world

All pre-2016 versions of Android have shown a decrease in the market share, with 2018’s Pie nowhere to be seen.

31 Oct 2018 8:05 PM

The regulatory approval announced Tuesday allows Waymo’s driverless cars to cruise through California at speeds up to 65 miles per hour.

Google spinoff to test truly driverless cars in California

The self-driving cars have travelled millions of miles on the state’s roads since Waymo began as a secretive project within Google.

31 Oct 2018 11:23 AM

Several users of the Pixel 3 XL have reported their handsets to occasionally show the second notch on the corner of the screen.

Notch bug hits the new Pixel 3 XL

Several Pixel 3 XL users are witnessing a bug that adds a second notch to the screen.

30 Oct 2018 5:46 PM

Google demonstrated how its AI technology is already being used to diagnose diseases, help people with disabilities, predict areas likely to flood and protect endangered species. (Photo: AP)

Google to give away USD 25 million to fund humane AI projects

The grant program announced Monday is part of a broader Google initiative called “AI for Social Good.”

30 Oct 2018 9:56 AM

The Top Shot feature on the Pixel 3 XL uses machine learning.

Google Pixel 3 XL review: Pic-a-boo!

The Pixel 3 XL takes imaging performance to the next level

29 Oct 2018 11:54 AM

Manufacturers will be required to rollout at least four Android security updates within a year of the device’s launch. (Representative Image)

Google makes regular Android updates mandatory

Google’s latest contract for Android has made it compulsory to push regular security updates to all kinds of Android phones.

27 Oct 2018 6:49 PM

Amazon was worth $805 billion on Friday, after falling below Microsoft’s in extended trade on Thursday. The drop was equivalent to the combined values of Target Corp and Corning Inc .

Microsoft overtakes Amazon as second most valuable US company

Apple Inc tops the list at over $1 trillion in September.

27 Oct 2018 9:24 AM

Blockchain technology startup Ripple Labs Inc confirmed to Reuters on Friday that it hired Amir Sarhangi, who had been leading Google’s rollout of a new wireless messaging system, as vice president of products.

Blockchain startup hires away Google's messaging tech leader

Blockchain technology startup Ripple Labs Inc hired Amir Sarhangi.

27 Oct 2018 9:21 AM

Google’s newest Chromecast also supports streaming in 1080p at 60 frames per second.

Google launches the new Chromecast for Rs 3,499

The new Chromecast and Google Home work seamlessly together.

26 Oct 2018 8:54 PM

Google has chosen SHAREit as one of its first peer-to-peer sharing app partners

Google has recently chosen SHAREit as its first peer-to-peer sharing app to start its security metadata program integration.

26 Oct 2018 7:57 PM

'We want to assure you that we review every single complaint about sexual harassment or inappropriate conduct, we investigate and we take action,' Google CEO chief executive Sundar Pichai said. (Photo: File | PTI)

Dead serious: Google fires 48 staff, including 13 seniors for sex harassment

Google fired 48 staff in the past two years citing 'an increasingly hard line' on inappropriate conduct.

26 Oct 2018 9:57 AM

Google has updated its policy to require all vice presidents and senior vice presidents to disclose any relationship with a co-worker regardless of reporting line or presence of conflict. (Photo:AP)

Google's Sundar Pichai says 48 employees were fired for sexual harassment

The report said the search engine giant protected three senior executives from allegations of sexual misconduct.

26 Oct 2018 9:25 AM

Overall revenue rose 21 percent to USD 33.74 billion, missing analysts’ estimate by about USD 310 million.

Alphabet misses Wall Street revenue estimates; shares fall

Alphabet disclosed, for example, that passengers of its self-driving Waymo minivans are now paying for rides.

26 Oct 2018 7:57 AM

The meeting was attended by representatives of Facebook, Google, Twitter, Whatsapp, YouTube and Instagram as well as officials from the Department of Telecom and various security agencies. (Photo: AFP)

Govt asks Google, Facebook, WhatsApp to check rumours, texts inciting unrest

Social media have also been asked to put in place system for prompt sharing of info sought by law enforcement agencies.

25 Oct 2018 8:12 PM

Presently the only way to resolve the Google News issue is to disable the app or uninstall it till Google manages to roll out a fix.

Google News bug hogging mobile data

The Google News app has a bug and is reportedly using up gigabytes of mobile data in the background.

24 Oct 2018 10:34 AM

The fee can be as low as USD 2.50 and rises depending on the country and device size. (Photo: AP)

Google to charge Android partners up to USD 40 per device for apps

The new fee goes into effect on Oct. 29 for any new smartphone or tablet models launched in the European Economic Area.

20 Oct 2018 10:32 AM

Google is appealing the ruling but said it is complying in the meantime with the new licensing scheme for devices launched after Oct. 29. (Photo: AP)

Google to charge smartphone makers for Google Play

The new arrangement opens doors for Google’s web search and browser rivals such as Microsoft Corp.

17 Oct 2018 7:52 AM

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