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Google's new senior VP will explore technology's impact on society
Google has hired a new senior VP that will explore technology's impact on society — right as many are blaming the company for some of the world's ills.
Google reportedly plans to release an AR headset in 2024
Google is reportedly building an AR headset it hopes to release in 2024, helping it compete against Apple and Meta.
Google Play Games are available on Windows in a three-country beta
Google Play Games are now available on Windows, but only as part of a three-country beta.
YouTube (mostly) abandons its original content ambitions
YouTube is shrinking its Originals program to focus on Shorts, its Black Voices Fund and shopping.
California judge says Google's non-disclosure agreements violate state law
A judge has ruled Google's non-disclosure agreements violate California labor law, potentially letting former workers talk about their experiences.
Google wants to work with government to secure open-source software
Google has called on the US government to take a more proactive role in identifying and protecting open-source projects that are critical to internet security.
Google Fiber workers in Kansas City make a bid to unionize
A supermajority of customer service workers, jointly employed by Google and BDS Connected Solutions, have signed union cards with a division of the Communication Workers of America, and are petitioning the NLRB for recognition.
Russia fines Google $98 million over 'banned content'
A Russian court levied a 7.2 billion rouble ($98 million) fine against Alphabet on Friday for what it claims are repeated failures by the company to delete illegal content from its services.
Google is the latest to cancel its in-person CES 2022 plans
Following Lenovo and Intel, Google has become the latest company to announce it won't have a physical presence at CES 2022.
Lenovo, Intel among growing list of companies that won't attend CES 2022
Lenovo has become the latest company to announce it won’t have a physical presence at CES 2022.
Sidewalk Labs products will be folded into Google proper
The CEO of the smart city company is stepping down due to health concerns.
Google won't raise employee pay to match inflation
Despite a lengthy streak of record profits, Google executives told workers on Tuesday they wouldn't be receiving raises to offset rising inflation.
Three Google workers sue over alleged violations of 'don't be evil' motto
Former Google workers have sued the company for allegedly violating the 'don't be evil' part of its policy by firing them for opposing controversial projects.
Google faces more detailed allegations in updated US antitrust lawsuit (updated)
States led by Texas have filed an updated lawsuit against Google that sheds more light on a secret ad program.
Alphabet's Isomorphic Labs is a new company focused on AI-driven drug discovery
The company states its goal is to “reimagine” the process of developing new drugs with an AI-first approach.
Google pursues Pentagon cloud contract in spite of past employee concerns
Three years after its involvement with the military’s controversial Project Maven program led to employee strife within its walls, Google reportedly hopes to once again work with the Pentagon.
Waymo will start operating in New York City
Waymo will start testing its self-driving vans in New York City on November 4th, helping it prepare for heavy traffic and snow.
Alphabet's Wing tests drone deliveries from shopping center rooftops in Australia
Alphabet subsidiary Wing has launched a pilot program that will have its drones fly products from the rooftops of shopping centers.
Alphabet's Project Taara is beaming high-speed internet across the Congo River
Alphabet's Project Taara moonshot successfully established high-speed internet in the Congo.
Waymo opens its self-driving taxis to 'Trusted Testers' in San Francisco
Alphabet's fully autonomous driving unit Waymo is ready to offer rides to select passengers in San Francisco.