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YouTube Settlement Latest In Struggles Over Children
YouTube has faced a series of polemics on how it deals with advertising revenues for "creators," who may be penalized for offensive content
Google Maps Help Retrieve Remains Of Man Missing For Years In Florida Lake
Google Earth images lead to the skeletal remains of a missing man inside his car in the Florida lake.
Google Agrees Nearly 1 Bn Euro Tax Settlement With France
French officials lauded the agreement with Google as a demonstration of tax fairness
Google Will Promote Original Reporting With Algorithm Change
Newspapers have often blamed Google's algorithm for plumenting online traffic and the industryâÂÂs decline
Massive UFO Spotted At Area 51 Using Google Earth Map
A massive UFO can be seen in an image taken by the Google Earth Map.
Google Employees Free To Express Views Under Settlement With US
Google said it settled an investigation with a US labor agency by agreeing to remind employees they are free to discuss "workplace issues" but continues to encourage workers to avoid political debates on the job
Google NLRB Settlement: Search Giant Must Guarantee Free Speech To Employees
The settlement calls on Google to actively inform employees they are free to discuss anything with the media without executive approval, although some topics remain off-limits within office walls.
Google Agrees 945M Euro Tax Settlement With France
French officials lauded the agreement with Google as a demonstration of tax fairness
Israeli economic growth overshadows struggles of working poor
A family walks past murals in an impoverished neighbourhood in the Israeli city of Ashkelon
Electronic Arts' Project Atlas Cloud Gaming Service Launches Tonight
Project Atlas is EA's conscious effort to serve players with a “cloud-powered feature” so that they can “engage and enjoy anytime, anywhere and on any device.”
Google Earth Reveals Massive Alien Face In Antarctica
UFO enthusiasts claimed that a satellite image from Google Earth showed a giant alien face in Antarctica. Many of them claimed that it was made by an ancient alien race that lived in Antarctica.
Google Investigation: 50 Attorneys General Examining Digital Advertising Practices
The initial antitrust investigation concerns digital advertising but the AGs made clear the inquiry could reach further.
'Joker' Malware Capable Of Signing Victims Up For Subscription Services Discovered In Google Play Apps
The apps also steal personal information once it has infected the victim's personal device after being downloaded.
Google And Apple Still In Dispute Day Before Apple September Event 2019
A day before the Apple September 2019 event, Google and the iPhone maker are still on the rocks.
Huawei Finds Workaround For Ban With P30 Pro Release
Huawei manages to include the latest Android version into an upcoming device despite being banned from working with Google as of the entity list ban from the U.S. government
DoJ seeks Google records as US states launch antitrust probe of Big Tech
Lawmakers and activists have raised concerns about the growing dominance of online giants such as Google, Facebook and Amazon in key segments of the digital economy
Facebook News: 8-State Coalition Launches Antitrust Investigates Social Media Giant
The antitrust investigation is the latest action by state and federal prosecutors aimed at Silicon Valley's continued growth of influence.
Apple iOS 13.1 Beta 2 Release Notes: What’s New?
Apple has just released the iOS 13.1 Beta 2 for developers likely in preparation for when its new iPhones arrive in the marker. What’s new in the second iOS 13.1 Beta?
YouTube penalty is $170 mn for collecting, sharing data from kids
YouTube, the video service of Alphabet unit Google, will change how it handles content for children under a settlement with US regulators
Google Removes 17,000 YouTube Channels, 100,000 Videos, 500 Million Comments For Hate Speech
Google-owned YouTube removed 17,000 YouTube Channels, Google, 100,000 Videos and 500 Million Comments For Hate Speech
Google Fined: Company To Pay FTC $170 Million For Collecting Children's Private Data Through YouTube
The Federal Trade Commission fined Google $170 million for using YouTube to collect data on young users under 13 without their consent, violating a 1998 child online privacy law.
10 Popular PS4 Games Will Be On Sony PlayStation Now This September
10 new range of PlayStation 4 titles will be out for PlayStation Now this September.
Google to pay $170 mn fine for sharing YouTube kids data
YouTube will pay a fine of $170 million for illegally collecting and sharing data from children on the video-sharing service
Google Subject To Massive Antitrust Probe From State Attorneys
Over 30 state attorneys are reportedly preparing to launch a vast probe into Google's antitrust practices.
Google Map Captures 33-Meter-Wide Alien Vessel Parked In Area 51
A UFO expert claimed that a Google Maps aerial photo of Area 51 showed a massive alien ship docked in one of the secret military base’s hangars. According to the expert, it could be related to Area 51 whistleblower Bob Lazar’s revelations regarding the base’s confidential activities.
Android 10 Release Date Leaked: Download Rollout Starts Today
Android 10—the biggest update to Google‘s mobile operating system may be unveiled on September 3. This follows a leak about the Android 10 or Android Q roll out date updated by Canadian carrier Rogers.
US Adoption Of Mobile Payments Still Lackluster
Mobile payments simply aren't that much more convenient than good old-fashioned plastic.
Huawei Holding Back On Harmony OS, Wants Android For As Long As Possible
Even with the Harmony OS, Huawei is still opting to use an open source Android OS for its future smartphones to preserve its relationship with Google despite the U.S.-China trade war.
Google to pay out $150-200m over YouTube privacy claims: reports
The allegations against YouTube were made by privacy groups who said the platform had violated laws protecting children's privacy by gathering data on users under the age of 13
Huawei To Release 2 New Smartphones With Licensed Android Versions
Chinese smartphone giant Huawei has confirmed that despite the U.S. ban, it will still release new smartphones that run on a licensed version of Android.