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Technology Published 29 Apr, 2022 05:21pm

High-flying tech giants buffeted by turbulent times, earnings show

Rapid growth seen during the pandemic was not sustainable, and tech firms should have better anticipated that.

Technology Published 23 Apr, 2022 10:47am

New European internet policing rules for Google, Facebook

What is illegal offline will be illegal online

Technology Published 20 Apr, 2022 02:23pm

Google to set up first Africa product development centre in Nairobi

The continent is expected to host 800m internet users by the end of this decade

Technology Published 22 Mar, 2022 11:28pm

EU in final push for Big Tech crackdown

EU lawmakers put the final touches on a new law that would impact Google, Meta, Apple and Amazon

Technology Published 01 Mar, 2022 05:58pm

Google, Meta face penalties in Russia as deadline passes to open local offices

Russian legislation obliges foreign social media companies to open local offices

Must Read Published 27 Feb, 2022 12:53pm

Google blocks RT, other Russian channels from earning ad dollars

Citing 'extraordinary circumstances,' Google's YouTube unit said it was 'pausing a number of channels’ ability to monetize on YouTube'

Must Read Published 16 Feb, 2022 02:09pm

Online privacy, profit clash with fortunes at stake

Facebook and Google are under growing pressure to better balance privacy and ad-targeting

Science Published 03 Feb, 2022 05:09pm

Meta's miss creates Big Tech divide: who's got the data

Meta says macroeconomic issues like supply-chain disruptions and inflation contributed to the earnings miss

Science Published 02 Feb, 2022 04:58pm

India seeks tougher action from US tech giants on fake news

Indian officials hold heated discussions with Google, Twitter and Facebook for not proactively removing fake news

Must Read Published 26 Jan, 2022 01:39pm

Google offers new replacement for advertising cookies

Alphabet Inc's Google on Tuesday announced its second try at enabling advertisers to buy ads based on users' ...

Science Published 25 Jan, 2022 12:24am

Google faces lawsuits over location-tracking practices from U.S. states

Google spokesperson Jose Castaneda says the attorneys general are bringing a case based on inaccurate claims

Life & Style Updated 22 Jan, 2022 05:54pm

Google Doodle celebrates Perween Rehman's 65th birthday

Moin Akhtar was also honoured with a doodle on what would have been his 71st birthday

Health Published 15 Jan, 2022 10:56am

Google mandates weekly COVID-19 tests for people entering U.S. offices

Alphabet Inc's Google is temporarily mandating weekly COVID-19 tests for any person entering Google offices or...

Must Read Published 14 Jan, 2022 02:22pm

Google buys London site for $1 billion

LONDON:Tech giant Google has spent $1 billion to buy a central London building where it is currently a tenant,...

Science Published 12 Jan, 2022 11:23pm

Germany says Google makes concessions in news probe

Google offers to exclude its "Google News Showcase" service from general search results in Germany

Science Published 05 Jan, 2022 05:45pm

Germany paves way to clamp down on Google activities

The decision is the first after an amendment of the German Competition Act came in force

Science Published 24 Dec, 2021 04:22pm

Russia fines Google $98 mn over banned content: court

Moscow court slaps Google with a hefty fine for failing to remove illegal content

Science Published 09 Nov, 2021 09:54pm

Google-owner Alphabet breaches $2 trillion market cap, joins Apple and Microsoft

Alphabet is the top performer this year among the five biggest U.S. tech stocks by sales.

Science Published 19 Oct, 2021 04:50pm

Google faces a fine of up to 20% of Russian revenue this month

Russia has ramped up pressure on foreign tech companies as it seeks to assert greater control over the internet in the country.

Must Read Updated 06 Oct, 2021 04:02pm

Google wants to use AI to time traffic lights more efficiently

By Paresh Dave Alphabet Inc's Google cut fuel use and traffic delays by 10% to 20% at four locations in Israel by...

Science Published 24 Sep, 2021 10:46am

Disabled people can now use Android phones with face gestures

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that 61 million adults in the United States live with disabilities

Business Published 14 Sep, 2021 04:21pm

S. Korea fines Google almost $180 mn for market abuse

The penalty came weeks after South Korea passed a law banning major app store operators such...