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Law
fromwww.cnbc.com
10 hours ago

Meta, Google under attack as court cases bypass 30-year-old legal shield

Meta and Google face legal challenges undermining their protections under Section 230, particularly regarding child safety and content moderation.
fromForbes
1 week ago
Law

Inside Landmark Verdict In Social Media Addiction Trial- And What It Means For Future Of Big Tech

Law
fromIntelligencer
1 week ago

Social Media Companies Are Suddenly Getting Killed in Court

Meta and Google face significant legal consequences for misleading practices and negligence affecting young users' mental health.
Law
fromsfist.com
1 week ago

Meta and Google Found Liable In Landmark Social Media Addiction Case; Meta Also Found Liable In Child Exploitation Case

Meta and Google were found liable for social media addiction affecting teens, resulting in a $6 million verdict for the plaintiff.
Law
fromwww.cnbc.com
10 hours ago

Meta, Google under attack as court cases bypass 30-year-old legal shield

Meta and Google face legal challenges undermining their protections under Section 230, particularly regarding child safety and content moderation.
Law
fromTNW | Insights
2 days ago

Meta and YouTube found liable in landmark social media addiction trial

A California jury found Meta and Google liable for treating social media platforms as defective products, awarding $6 million in damages.
Law
fromLos Angeles Times
6 days ago

L.A. social media addiction verdict set to unleash more lawsuits - and force changes

Meta and Google face significant legal challenges that could reshape social media operations and American tort law.
Law
fromForbes
1 week ago

Inside Landmark Verdict In Social Media Addiction Trial- And What It Means For Future Of Big Tech

Meta and Google were found liable for negligence in designing addictive apps that harmed a young girl's mental health.
Law
fromIntelligencer
1 week ago

Social Media Companies Are Suddenly Getting Killed in Court

Meta and Google face significant legal consequences for misleading practices and negligence affecting young users' mental health.
Law
fromsfist.com
1 week ago

Meta and Google Found Liable In Landmark Social Media Addiction Case; Meta Also Found Liable In Child Exploitation Case

Meta and Google were found liable for social media addiction affecting teens, resulting in a $6 million verdict for the plaintiff.
Mobile UX
fromWIRED
1 day ago

The Google Pixel 10 Is $150 Off

The 128GB Pixel 10 is discounted to $649, offering advanced camera features and hardware improvements over the Pixel 10a.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Google teams up with gas plant for AI datacenter in sharp turn from climate goals

Google partners with Crusoe Energy for a natural gas power plant to supply energy for its Texas datacenter, marking a shift from its carbon-neutral goals.
Mobile UX
fromEngadget
1 day ago

Google releases Gemma 4, a family of open models built off of Gemini 3

Google has released the Gemma 4 family of open-weight models under the Apache 2.0 license, enhancing accessibility for developers.
Digital life
fromPCMAG
1 day ago

Can Perplexity Replace Google Search? I Made the Switch for a Week to Find Out

Perplexity AI offers real-time web results and inline citations, positioning itself as a strong alternative to Google for research and information retrieval.
#gemini-ai
fromThe Verge
1 day ago
Mobile UX

Google Home's latest update makes Gemini better at understanding your commands

Google's Home app update enhances Gemini AI for more natural smart home control and improved device identification.
Mobile UX
fromThe Verge
1 day ago

Google Home's latest update makes Gemini better at understanding your commands

Google's Home app update enhances Gemini AI for more natural smart home control and improved device identification.
Wearables
fromGadgets 360
1 day ago

Google's Next Fitbit Wearable Could Launch Without a Display

Google is developing a screenless Fitbit wearable focused on passive health monitoring, competing with Whoop and Oura, and integrating AI features.
#gmail
Deliverability
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Goodbye mrbrightside416: Google allows users to alter quirky Gmail addresses

Google allows US users to change their Gmail username once every 12 months without losing access to their account.
Deliverability
fromFast Company
3 days ago

Google just made it easier to escape your old Gmail username

Gmail users can now change their email addresses, starting with U.S. users, while retaining their email history and data.
Deliverability
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Goodbye mrbrightside416: Google allows users to alter quirky Gmail addresses

Google allows US users to change their Gmail username once every 12 months without losing access to their account.
Deliverability
fromFast Company
3 days ago

Google just made it easier to escape your old Gmail username

Gmail users can now change their email addresses, starting with U.S. users, while retaining their email history and data.
Tech industry
from24/7 Wall St.
1 day ago

Semianalysis CEO: Google's free cash flow will hit zero next year from AI capex

Google's free cash flow is projected to be nearly zero next year due to massive capital expenditures.
fromEngadget
1 day ago

Google's $20 per month AI Pro plan just got a big storage boost

Users of the AI Pro plan will see their cloud space jump from 2TB to 5TB at no extra cost, usable for AI, Gmail, Google Drive, and Google Photos backups.
Digital life
#search-live
Mobile UX
fromThe Verge
1 week ago

Google's 'live' AI search assistant can handle conversations in dozens more languages

Google expands Search Live, allowing voice and camera searches in over 200 countries with a new AI model for improved responses.
Mobile UX
fromThe Verge
1 week ago

Google's 'live' AI search assistant can handle conversations in dozens more languages

Google expands Search Live, allowing voice and camera searches in over 200 countries with a new AI model for improved responses.
fromwww.gsmarena.com
2 days ago

Google teases its Whoop competitor

Google's new health tracker, teased by Steph Curry, features a Whoop-inspired design and will include a subscription service with an AI-based personal health coach.
Mobile UX
fromArs Technica
3 days ago

You can finally change the goofy Gmail address you chose years ago

The email and other data in your account remain untouched when you migrate to a new username, and you will continue to receive mail destined for your original address.
Deliverability
#ai
fromEngadget
1 week ago
Artificial intelligence

Google Gemini now lets you import your chats and data from other AI apps

Mobile UX
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

Google is launching Search Live globally | TechCrunch

Google expands its AI-powered Search Live feature globally, allowing real-time assistance in over 200 countries.
Data science
fromTNW | Corporates-Innovation
1 week ago

Google's TurboQuant compresses AI memory by 6x, rattles chip stocks

Google's TurboQuant algorithm significantly reduces memory usage for AI models, impacting memory stock prices due to lower physical memory needs.
Artificial intelligence
fromEngadget
1 week ago

Google Gemini now lets you import your chats and data from other AI apps

Google's Gemini introduces features for importing user history from other AI platforms to enhance personalized chatbot interactions.
Mobile UX
fromEngadget
1 week ago

Google begins rolling out Search Live globally

Google has launched Search Live globally, allowing users to ask questions about their surroundings using their phone's camera.
Mobile UX
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

Google is launching Search Live globally | TechCrunch

Google expands its AI-powered Search Live feature globally, allowing real-time assistance in over 200 countries.
Data science
fromTNW | Corporates-Innovation
1 week ago

Google's TurboQuant compresses AI memory by 6x, rattles chip stocks

Google's TurboQuant algorithm significantly reduces memory usage for AI models, impacting memory stock prices due to lower physical memory needs.
Privacy technologies
fromEngadget
3 days ago

Proton adds a secure video conferencing service called Meet to its toolbox

Proton launches Meet, a privacy-focused video-calling service, competing with Microsoft and Google while ensuring user anonymity and security.
#ai-overviews
fromSearch Engine Roundtable
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

Google Rolls Out Hover Pop Up Links In AI Overviews & AI Mode

Google rolled out hover-over pop-up link cards in AI Overviews and AI Mode, adding descriptive link icons to increase engagement and site click-through.
fromSearch Engine Roundtable
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

Google Testing Links In Recipe AI Overviews

Google is testing linked AI Overviews that open hybrid knowledge panels with AI Overviews for recipe entities, producing links but showing awkward, inconsistent behavior.
#seo
Web development
fromSearch Engine Roundtable
1 week ago

Google Adds More Properties For Discussion Forum & QA Page Markup & Documents Robots Tags Outside HTML Head

Google updated its SEO documentation to clarify robots meta tags handling and added new properties for Discussion Forum and QA Page markup.
Web development
fromSearch Engine Roundtable
1 week ago

Google Adds More Properties For Discussion Forum & QA Page Markup & Documents Robots Tags Outside HTML Head

Google updated its SEO documentation to clarify robots meta tags handling and added new properties for Discussion Forum and QA Page markup.
Media industry
fromTheregister
4 days ago

Ex-Google exec Matt Brittin now runs the BBC

Matt Brittin, the new Director-General of the BBC, faces challenges due to his lack of media experience and Google's controversial reputation.
fromFortune
4 days ago

Meet the ex-Google CMO who quit with a seven-figure package by 28-he says getting promoted was easy because he just 'disregarded all the rules' | Fortune

Climbing up was fairly natural and easy, simply because I just disregarded all the status quo and the rules and realized what's the right thing to do, and went all the way with it.
Startup companies
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Calling Epstein Island': Journalists Phoning White House Get Quite the Surprise

A glitch in Google's caller ID mistakenly labeled the White House number as Epstein Island, affecting Android devices but not iPhones.
fromSearch Engine Roundtable
1 week ago

Daily Search Forum Recap: March 27, 2026

Google released the March 2026 core update this morning, which is expected to improve search results and user experience across its platforms.
Online marketing
Privacy technologies
fromBGR
1 week ago

9 Reasons You Should Consider Ditching Google Chrome - BGR

Chrome's dominance in the browser market raises privacy concerns due to its ties with Google's advertising business.
fromwww.seroundtable.com
1 week ago

Google March 2026 Core Update Rolling Out

Google's March 2026 core update is a regular update designed to better surface relevant, satisfying content for searchers from all types of sites. It is not a penalty but promotes great web pages.
Online marketing
Mobile UX
fromGSMArena.com
1 week ago

Android 17 Beta 3 is now available for developers

Android 17 Beta 3 has reached platform stability and introduces new features, including RAW14 support and improved audio routing.
Marketing tech
fromAdExchanger
1 week ago

AdMarketplace's Sam Cox On AI Search: 'This Is A Time For Betting - And Betting Hard' | AdExchanger

AdMarketplace aims to innovate search advertising by leveraging AI for better ad relevance and new formats, led by former Google executive Sam Cox.
Apple
fromThe Verge
1 week ago

Apple will reportedly allow other AI chatbots to plug into Siri

iOS 27 will allow users to choose AI chatbots to link with Siri.
Mobile UX
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

Google Translate's real-time headphone translations feature expands to iOS and more countries | TechCrunch

Google's Live Translate feature expands to iOS and more countries, enabling real-time translations in headphones for over 70 languages.
#social-media-addiction
Law
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

US jury finds Meta, Alphabet liable in landmark social media addiction case

A California jury awarded $3 million to a plaintiff in a landmark lawsuit against Google and Meta for social media addiction.
Digital life
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Meta and Google found liable in landmark social media addiction trial

A jury found Meta and Google liable for creating addictive platforms that harmed a young woman's mental health.
Law
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

US jury finds Meta, Alphabet liable in landmark social media addiction case

A California jury awarded $3 million to a plaintiff in a landmark lawsuit against Google and Meta for social media addiction.
Digital life
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Meta and Google found liable in landmark social media addiction trial

A jury found Meta and Google liable for creating addictive platforms that harmed a young woman's mental health.
#ai-mode
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

How will the UK respond to US court verdict on social media?

The verdict of a jury in Los Angeles, that Google and Meta intentionally built addictive social media platforms is being seen as a landmark, as societies around the world decide how, or whether, to regulate social media further and consider banning children from using it.
UK politics
Social media marketing
fromKqed
1 week ago

Meta, Google Ordered to Pay $6 Million in Social Media Addiction Trial | KQED

The recent verdicts hold social media companies accountable for harmful practices targeting children.
Music production
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

Google launches Lyria 3 Pro music generation model | TechCrunch

Google released Lyria 3 Pro, allowing users to create longer music tracks with enhanced customization and control compared to Lyria 3.
fromSearch Engine Roundtable
1 week ago

Google March 2026 Spam Update Rolls Out

Google announced the March 2026 spam update, stating, 'Today we released the March 2026 spam update to Google Search.' This update is a normal spam update that will roll out globally.
Online marketing
Roam Research
fromSearch Engine Roundtable
1 week ago

Google Tests "Skip Digging, Start Guided Research" Driving Users to Web Guide-like Results

Google's Web Guide, an AI-organized search feature, is being tested with calls to action to enhance user experience in search results.
E-Commerce
fromThe Verge
1 week ago

ChatGPT and Gemini are fighting to be the AI bot that sells you stuff

Google and OpenAI are enhancing AI shopping features, with Google partnering with Gap Inc for purchases through its Gemini AI assistant.
#antitrust
Media industry
fromAdExchanger
1 week ago

Google's Antitrust Teflon; Apple Goes For Map Ads | AdExchanger

Penske Media, Chegg, and the Helena World Chronicle filed antitrust lawsuits against Google, challenging its monopoly in search and ad tech services.
Media industry
fromAdExchanger
1 week ago

Google's Antitrust Teflon; Apple Goes For Map Ads | AdExchanger

Penske Media, Chegg, and the Helena World Chronicle filed antitrust lawsuits against Google, challenging its monopoly in search and ad tech services.
fromNextgov.com
1 week ago

Google launches threat disruption unit, stops short of calling it 'offensive'

"We're now in a position where we can and we must actively shape the outcome of adversary behaviors," she said on stage.
Information security
Digital life
fromBGR
1 week ago

Every Major Brand Actually Owned By Google - BGR

Google's extensive acquisitions have significantly expanded its influence across various technology sectors beyond just search.
fromDaily Kos
1 week ago

New Day Cafe: Google's Reference Desk

Google/Alphabet's control over 90% of the world's search traffic is alarming, highlighting the need for users to be strategic in their search approaches.
Web design
Artificial intelligence
fromFast Company
1 week ago

Google CEO Sundar Pichai's plan to make Gemini the only AI that matters

Sundar Pichai recognized the rapid advancement of AI technology and focused on leveraging Google's resources to compete effectively.
Mobile UX
fromGSMArena.com
1 week ago

Deals: Galaxy S26 series, Pixel 10 lineup, Xiaomi 17 Ultra, Poco X8 Pro Max discounted

Flagship smartphones from Samsung, Google, and Xiaomi are discounted, while mid-range Poco models also see price cuts.
Apple
fromZDNET
1 week ago

How to AirDrop on an Android phone (and the few models that can actually do it)

Android and iPhone users can now share files easily, but currently only Pixel 10 phones support this feature.
Mobile UX
fromZDNET
1 week ago

iPhone 17e vs. Google Pixel 10a vs Samsung Galaxy A56: This budget phone wins it for me

Apple, Google, and Samsung compete in the midrange phone market with new models targeting budget-conscious consumers seeking reliable performance.
fromThe IP Law Blog
2 weeks ago

The Briefing: The Sound of a Lawsuit - David Greene vs Google NotebookLM

David Greene's lawsuit against Google centers on the NotebookLM tool, which utilizes an AI-generated voice that closely resembles his own, raising critical legal questions.
Intellectual property law
Web design
fromInfoWorld
2 weeks ago

Google adds vibe design to Stitch UI design tool

Google's redesign of the Stitch UI enhances creativity and efficiency in the development process through an AI-native infinite canvas.
Retirement
from1500 Days to Freedom
2 months ago

Warren Buffett Bet, Year 8: Yeah Baby, Yeah! - 1500 Days to Freedom

A four-stock, equally weighted buy-and-hold portfolio outperformed the S&P 500 by 13.8% through eight years, driven by Google but carrying high concentration risk.
Intellectual property law
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Web scraper sued by Google claims Google is the one scraping the web

SerpApi contends Google lacks copyright over search results and defends its scraping as equivalent to Google's own practices, denying Copyright Act violations.
Gadgets
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Apple and Google employees customized their own Tudor watches. Now they're up for sale.

Tudor created limited-edition watches for Apple and Google employee collector clubs; two such watches are currently for sale, one recently fetching over $10,000.
Business
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Inside the career rise of Sundar Pichai, Google and Alphabet's current CEO

Sundar Pichai rose from modest Chennai origins to lead Google and Alphabet, steering the nearly $2-trillion company through major challenges and the AI era.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

NPR Host Sues Google Claiming AI Podcast Tool Stole His Voice: Very Weird Experience!'

I was, like, completely freaked out, Greene told The Washington Post on Sunday. It's this eerie moment where you feel like you're listening to yourself. He said colleagues pointed out the likeness in emails and texts. The lawsuit, filed last month in Santa Clara County, California, alleges Google violated his rights by creating a product that mimics his voice without payment or permission.
Artificial intelligence
Apple
fromGadgets 360
13 years ago

Apple, Google reportedly team up to bid for Kodak's patents

Apple and Google partnered to jointly bid on Kodak's imaging patents, combining offers and partners to increase their bid and reduce acquisition costs.
Marketing tech
fromThe Drum
1 month ago

Google unveils new AI ad tools for search, including new formats & animations

Google expanded generative AI in search and advertising, testing SGE-integrated ads and animation tools to boost ad attention and visibility for marketers.
fromEngadget
1 month ago

EU reportedly opens another probe into Google's ads pricing

European Union regulators have already fined Google billions for violating the Digital Markets Act, and being found guilty of anticompetitive behavior in online advertising could add to that total. While the Commission has yet to announce a formal investigation, Bloomberg writes that it has started contacting Google's customers and competitors for information about its dominance across multiple online advertising markets.
Miscellaneous
Miscellaneous
fromYahoo Finance
1 month ago

Google targeted by EU over its search advertising auction practices

EU antitrust regulators are investigating Google's European search ad auctions for practices that may have artificially raised clearing prices and harmed advertisers.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
1 month ago

Google Gemini boss describes working with founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin to win the AI future | Fortune

Larry Page and Sergey Brin returned to hands-on roles at Google, driving an aggressive AI-focused resurgence centered on Gemini models and increased product velocity.
Public health
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Social media lawsuits are putting Section 230 to the test

Major trials target social media companies for alleged harms to children and may force algorithm changes and financial damages.
fromSecurityWeek
1 month ago

EU Unconditionally Approves Google's $32B Acquisition of Wiz

The Commission gathered extensive feedback from customers and rival suppliers of cloud security and cloud infrastructure services, in order to investigate the impact of all material aspects of the transaction. Based on its market investigation, the Commission found that there are several credible competitors that customers could switch to if Google were to bundle Wiz's multi-cloud security platform with its existing products, or in case Wiz's platform no longer worked with clouds other than Google's.
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