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Google I/O: AI For Google Search
At its annual developer conference, Google revealed new hardware and software, with a focus on artificial intelligence (AI)
Google Deploys Passkeys, Cites ‘Beginning Of End’ For Passwords
No need for a password to login into Google accounts, as they now support passkeys to replace passwords and 2FA
Apple, Google Submit Proposal To Tackle AirTag Stalking
Tech giants Apple and Google agree rare partnership to tackle stalking problem via location-tracking devices
Godfather Of AI, Geoffrey Hinton, Quits Google
Pioneer of neutral networks resigns from Google, to speak openly about misinformation and the dangers of AI
Alphabet Beats Expectations, Announces $70 Billion Share Buyback
Shares in Alphabet rise after its first quarter results beat expectations, despite reduced ad spending, TikTok competition etc
Alphabet To Merge AI Units Deepmind And Google Brain
One better than two? Alphabet doubles down on artificial intelligence, by merging two of its key AI divisions
Google’s Pixel Fold, Set For June Launch – Report
Internal documents reportedly show Google is planning to launch its first foldable smartphone, dubbed the Pixel Fold, in June
Google To Face Trial Over Sonos Patents, Judge Rules
Bitter patent battle between Sonos and Google to continue, after judge rules the later must face trial on 8 May
Google Staff In London Walkout Over Job Cuts
Some of Google's 5,000 staff in the UK walkout over dispute about job cuts, mirroring similar walkout in Zurich last month
Judge Rules Google Deleted Chats In Antitrust Case
US federal judge rules Google intentionally sought to “hide the ball” in high profile antitrust case by automatically deleting evidence
Google Glass Ends For Business Users
End of the road. Business successor to Google Glass known as Glass Enterprise, is to halt enterprise sales and stop software support
Alphabet’s Sundar Pichai Admits Some Google Offices Are Like ‘Ghost Town’
Google CEO defends desk-sharing policy during staff meeting, and admits that some offices are like a ‘ghost town’
Waymo Cuts 8 Percent Of Staff
Alphabet's self-driving car division admits it has cut approximately 8 percent of workforce in two rounds of layoffs this year
DoJ Alleges Google Deleted Evidence In Antitrust Case
Serious allegation of misconduct made against Google by US Department of Justice, in its antitrust case against the firm
YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki Steps Down
One of the first Google employees, YouTube's CEO Susan Wojcicki, has confirmed she is stepping down after 25 years
Google Shares Still Down After Bard AI ChatBot Blunder
Shares in Alphabet still down, days after launch of Google's AI powered chatbot was blighted by demo of flawed response
Alphabet Earnings Miss Expectations, As YouTube Declines
Google parent Alphabet has felt the impact of reduced advertising spending, after its latest financials mostly missed Wall Street expectations
US DoJ Sues Google Over Online Ad Domination
US DoJ, plus eight US states, sue Alphabet's Google for its dominance in online advertising market, amid calls for it to be broken up
Google Parent Alphabet To Cut 12,000 Jobs
Google parent Alphabet to cut 12,000 jobs worldwide, as tech companies forced to scale back following pandemic-era 'hypergrowth'
Google Delays Portion Of Bonus Payments To Staff
Alphabet is to defer a portion of the bonus given to staff until later in the year - in a move that surprises the workforce
YouTube Tests Free Ad-Supported Streaming Channels
Alphabet's YouTube is reportedly testing free ad-supported TV channels to challenge the likes of Roku and others
Alphabet Unit Verily To Axe 15 Percent Of Staff – Report
Verily is to axe 15 percent of its workforce as it reportedly seeks to distance itself from Google owner Alphabet
Europe’s Top Court Rules Google Must Remove ‘Inaccurate’ Data
Fresh development in 'right to be forgotten' case, as CJEU rules Google must remove data from online search results if proved inaccurate
Alphabet To Merge Waze And Google Maps Teams
CEO of Waze to depart Google after confirmation Waze and Google Maps teams will merge, as standalone Waze app to remain
Meta Warns It May Remove US News Content
Facebook owner warns American Congress it may remove US news from its platform if it passes “ill-considered journalism bill”
UK To Probe Apple, Google ‘Stranglehold’ On Mobile Browsing
British Competition and Markets Authority launches investigation into mobile browsers, targetting Apple and Google domination
Waymo Gains CPUC Approval For San Francisco Taxi Service
California regulators approve Waymo for San Francisco robo taxi service, as a new self-driving car is unveiled with no steering wheel
Google Settles US States Location Tracking Lawsuit
Alphabet agrees to pay $391.5m settlement after 40 US states sued it for misleading consumers over location tracking practices
Alphabet To Cut Hiring By Half, As YouTube Declines
Second bellwether for tech sector posts its financials – Alphabet reveals disappointing ad sales, sparking fears for digital media sector