Google settles lawsuit following allegations of secretly recording smart device users
Google has settled a lawsuit for $68 million following allegations of secretly recording smart device users. Here's what we know.
Google has settled a lawsuit for $68 million following allegations of secretly recording smart device users. Here's what we know.
Social media ban in Australia starts for children under 16: Here's how it works
Hundreds of thousands of social media accounts are being deactivated as the world’s first social media ban goes into effect now in Australia for kids under 16. Here’s how it will work.
Hundreds of thousands of social media accounts are being deactivated as the world’s first social media ban goes into effect now in Australia for kids under 16. Here’s how it will work.
What the world searched on Google in 2025: Trends, tech and tragedy
Google’s top trending searches of 2025 reveal a year shaped by political shock, pop-culture sensations and major tech news.
Google’s top trending searches of 2025 reveal a year shaped by political shock, pop-culture sensations and major tech news.
Google to pay $425 million after years of improper spying on smartphone activity
A federal jury found Google violated California privacy laws affecting 98 million users over an 8-year period.
A federal jury found Google violated California privacy laws affecting 98 million users over an 8-year period.
Man wins payout after Google photographs him in the nude in his yard
An Argentine court has ordered Google to pay a man who was photographed completely naked in his backyard by a Google Street View car.
An Argentine court has ordered Google to pay a man who was photographed completely naked in his backyard by a Google Street View car.
Pot photos pop up in Taylor police Google search
The Taylor Police Department got a real surprise ? when they learned what comes up when you Googled their department. A whole lot of pictures of cannabis plants and videos!
The Taylor Police Department got a real surprise ? when they learned what comes up when you Googled their department. A whole lot of pictures of cannabis plants and videos!
Google offering buyouts to employees across the company
The tech giant is offering the buyouts in several key divisions of the company as part of a cost savings effort.
The tech giant is offering the buyouts in several key divisions of the company as part of a cost savings effort.
Google reaches $1.4B settlement with Texas over claims of tracking, collecting private data
Google will pay Texas $1.4 billion to settle a 2022 lawsuit that claims the company collected users' private data without permission.
Google will pay Texas $1.4 billion to settle a 2022 lawsuit that claims the company collected users' private data without permission.
Google’s online ad business found to be an illegal monopoly by federal judge
A federal judge ruled that Google illegally monopolized key parts of the digital ad market, marking the company’s second major antitrust loss in less than a year.
A federal judge ruled that Google illegally monopolized key parts of the digital ad market, marking the company’s second major antitrust loss in less than a year.
Google Calendar update removes Black History Month, Pride Month
Google Calendar has removed references to Black History Month, Pride Month, saying the manual additions were not sustainable.
Google Calendar has removed references to Black History Month, Pride Month, saying the manual additions were not sustainable.
Google Maps will show 'Gulf of America,' 'Mount McKinley' after government updates
Google Maps will reflect President Trump’s changes in the United States and will show the Gulf of America and Mount McKinley. Here's what to know.
Google Maps will reflect President Trump’s changes in the United States and will show the Gulf of America and Mount McKinley. Here's what to know.
Top Google searches of 2024
Take a look at some of the topics people searched for the most on Google in 2024.
Take a look at some of the topics people searched for the most on Google in 2024.
DOJ is considering breaking up Google: Report
The Justice Department is looking into dismantling Google following a judge’s ruling last week that Google had an illegal monopoly on the online search market.
The Justice Department is looking into dismantling Google following a judge’s ruling last week that Google had an illegal monopoly on the online search market.
After Google fires workers who protested Israel deal, what are employees rights?
Last month, Google fired 50 employees for protesting their deal with Israel's government. It begs the question -- what are employee's rights for voicing their opposition to their empoyers?
Last month, Google fired 50 employees for protesting their deal with Israel's government. It begs the question -- what are employee's rights for voicing their opposition to their empoyers?
Google to delete billions of 'Incognito' browsing data after lawsuit
Google has committed to deleting billions of records containing personal information gathered from over 136 million internet users in the United States who browse through its Chrome web browser.
Google has committed to deleting billions of records containing personal information gathered from over 136 million internet users in the United States who browse through its Chrome web browser.
Google's AI Gemini could be coming to your iPhone
Apple and Google are in talks to bring the Gemini AI feature to iPhones, here's what you need to know.
Apple and Google are in talks to bring the Gemini AI feature to iPhones, here's what you need to know.
Google suspends Gemini AI after it produces inaccurate images
Gemini users posted screenshots of the images, with Google sharing plans to improve the AI service.
Gemini users posted screenshots of the images, with Google sharing plans to improve the AI service.
Google launches new 'Circle to Search' tool – Here's how it works
Google said its new “Circle to Search" feature is launching this month, but only on certain smartphones.
Google said its new “Circle to Search" feature is launching this month, but only on certain smartphones.
Google searches for 'sleep' reached all-time high in 2023, new study notes
More than one-third of U.S. adults said they slept worse in 2023 than in previous years, according to the Sleep Foundation. And one generation in particular was at the top of the list for sleep challenges.
More than one-third of U.S. adults said they slept worse in 2023 than in previous years, according to the Sleep Foundation. And one generation in particular was at the top of the list for sleep challenges.
Google begins disabling browser cookies: What you need to know
Google has begun phasing out third-party cookies that can track users across the Internet.
Google has begun phasing out third-party cookies that can track users across the Internet.