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Google now admits it could collect data in Chrome's Incognito mode
Google has updated its disclaimer in Chrome's experimental Canary channel shortly after agreeing to settle a $5 billion lawsuit accusing it of tracking Incognito users.
Google is laying off hundreds of workers who sell ads to big businesses
Google’s latest cuts continue the trend of layoffs at tech companies, which shed thousands of jobs in 2023.
Google Maps finally adds Waze's in-tunnel navigation feature
Google has finally copied the homework of its other GPS app Waze, adding support for Bluetooth beacons so you can navigate in tunnels or other satellite dead zones.
Apple ends Samsung's decade-plus run as global smartphone shipment leader
It's the first time Apple has held the top spot.
Google lays off hundreds of employees in its Assistant, hardware and other divisions
Google has laid off "several hundred" workers in multiple divisions each in a new round of belt tightening.
Google changes its Play Store policy to allow more real-money games
Google will allow more "game types and operators not covered by an existing licensing framework."
Google claims to ‘reaffirm’ Right to Repair support three years after lobbying against it
Google has officially voiced support for Right to Repair (R2R) legislation. Although Google’s motives could be less about newfound altruism and more about shaping regulatory action that seems increasingly inevitable, “A win’s a win,” as they say in sports.
Google removes 'underutilized' Assistant features to focus on 'quality and reliability'
Google has announced that it will eliminate 17 features from its Assistant product, following news that it had laid off "hundreds" of employees from the division.
Everything you missed at CES 2024 Day 2 on the show floor in Las Vegas: AI, trending gadgets and more
Engadget's recap of the most important news out of the second day of CES 2024.
LG TVs will soon be Matter-compatible Google Home hubs
Google is expanding its smart home integration. The company said Tuesday that, in the future, some Google TV and other Android TV products will work as Google Home hubs.
Google apps are coming to select Ford, Nissan and Lincoln vehicles in 2024
Nissan, Ford and Lincoln are rolling out select models with built-in Google Maps, Assistant and Play Store — among other applications — this year, while Porsche is expected to follow suit in 2025.
You can now Chromecast TikTok videos to your TV
Google is introducing a slew of updates to Chromecast and Android to make casting and sharing between non-Apple devices easier.
Android Auto will soon let Google Maps see EV battery levels and tell you where to charge your vehicle
The feature is coming to the Ford Mustang Mach-E and F-150 Lightning soon.
Google Pixel phones and smartwatches are up to 21 percent off
The new Google Pixel 8 is down to its all-time low of $549.
Microsoft Teams finally coming to Android Auto, nearly a year after being announced
Microsoft Teams is finally coming to Android Auto next month, nearly a year after being announced by Google. The details are still a bit scant, but you’ll be able to make and accept calls via your Teams account.
Google has started disabling third-party cookies for Chrome users
Google has just disabled third-party cookies for one percent of Chrome users, years after it first introduced its Privacy Sandbox project.
Google Bard Advanced is coming, but it likely won't be free
The new system will use LLM Gemini Ultra.
The biggest winners in tech in 2023
The Engadget team's verdict on tech's biggest winners in 2023.
Google agrees to settle $5 billion lawsuit accusing it of tracking Incognito users
The 2020 lawsuit said Google was deceiving people into thinking that they could control the information they're willing to share.
Google tweaks Memory Saver and tab group features in latest Chrome update
Google Chrome is getting new security and performance features. The web browser’s latest version (M12) upgrades Safety Check and Memory Saver while adding the ability to save tab groups.