Google fined $32.5 million for infringing on Sonos patentThe two companies have been battling in court over smart speaker technology for years.By N. Ingraham, 05.26.2023
Microsoft appeals for a new US agency to regulate AIVice chair and president Brad Smith also equated AI's importance to that of the printing press. By S. Fielding, 05.26.2023
Google begins opening access to generative AI in searchIf you signed up for the Search Labs waitlist, keep an eye on your inbox.By W. Shanklin, 05.25.2023
YouTube Stories are going away on June 26thYet another addition to the Google graveyard.By K. Holt, 05.25.2023
Google and the European Commission will collaborate on AI ground rulesGenerative AI is advancing so rapidly, world leaders are establishing a voluntary pact while working on enforceable regulations.By W. Shanklin, 05.24.2023
All the big tech layoffs of 2023Amazon, Google and Microsoft are just some of those cutting jobs.By J. Fingas, 05.24.2023
Former Google CEO says AI poses an 'existential risk' that puts lives in dangerEric Schmidt wants to prevent potential abuse of AI.By J. Fingas, 05.24.2023
Chrome makes it easier to customize your browser's lookA new side panel helps you change themes and colors on a whim.By J. Fingas, 05.23.2023
The tech industry's accessibility-related products and launches this weekIn commemoration of Global Accessibility Awareness Day.By C. Low, 05.20.2023
Engadget Podcast: How Apple and Google are highlighting accessibilityAnd we explore how other companies are honoring Global Accessibility Awareness Day.By D. Hardawar, 05.19.2023
Google's account purge will spare YouTube channels with videosThe tech giant will still push through with deleting abandoned accounts by the end of the year. By M. Moon, 05.19.2023
Google's Pixel 8 Pro could have a built-in thermometerA video leak shows the upcoming phone with an infrared temperature sensor.By M. Moon, 05.19.2023
Supreme Court rules in Twitter and YouTube's favor in terrorism liability casesSection 230 protections for online platforms remain intact for now.By K. Holt, 05.18.2023
Google AI can now answer your questions about uncaptioned imagesGoogle Maps will also display wheelchair-accessible places.By J. Fingas, 05.18.2023
Google's latest AI tackles long and costly drug discoveryPfizer and other pharma firms are already using the tech. By S. Dent, 05.17.2023
YouTube’s recommendations are leading kids to gun videos, report saysResearchers posing as 9-year-old were flooded with gun-related content. By K. Bell, 05.16.2023
Google will start purging inactive accounts later this yearIf yours has been dormant for two years, you’ll receive an email reminding you to log in and keep it active.By W. Shanklin, 05.16.2023
Google will pay Texas $8 million to settle claims of 'deceptive' Pixel 4 adsThe payout comes after a deal with the federal government.By J. Fingas, 05.15.2023
Google rolls out fix for Pixel battery drain issueA recent Google app update caused some phones to overheat. By I. Bonifacic, 05.14.2023
Google faces antitrust compliance review in India following Match Group complaintThe tech giant's User Choice Billing system is under scrutiny. By I. Bonifacic, 05.13.2023