Microsoft accused of making Bing look just like Google search — and Google fires back Microsoft is trying to make you think you're using Google when searching on Bing. And Google isn't happy. Tom’s Guide · Jan 7, 2025
Google Chrome Link to Highlight feature tipped to be working with PDFs soon Chrome has been tipped to be testing new features lately, and the newly spotted one sounds promising. Android Central · Jan 6, 2025
Meta Blames 'Error' After Being Exposed for Hiding LGBTQ Content from Instagram Search Results Meta has reportedly been restricting user access to LGBTQ+ content after classifying it as "sensitive content" or "sexually suggestive content". Latin Times · Jan 6, 2025
TikTok could be banned in the US in days. Creators are left in limbo The fate of TikTok is keeping creators and small business owners in anxious limbo as they await a decision from the Supreme Court that could upheld their livelihoods The Independent UK · Jan 5, 2025
Google resolves issue causing Nest speakers, displays to fail answering basic requests The problem led to Nest products being unable to answer simple commands, like requests for the time or weather. Android Central · Jan 3, 2025
The most important tech stories of 2024, and also my favorite ones Today, we’re looking at a few themes that will influence the online and offline worlds in 2025 The Guardian - US · Dec 31, 2024
That’s the way the internet cookies will crumble Given third-party cookies are facing the crunch, Jon Bentley offers a taste of what online brands are cooking up instead T3 · Dec 30, 2024
Google files proposal to counter DOJ plan to sell Chrome Google delivered its own proposal to the DOJ's interest in it selling Chrome. Android Central · Dec 23, 2024
New Google Calendar notification attack could be hiding in your inbox — here's how to protect yourself This new attack method is using Google Calendar to try to bypass security measures and phish victims. Tom’s Guide · Dec 18, 2024
Judge Rejects Meta's Attempt to Seal Various Information About Moderating Practices "The manner in which Meta moderates content from an adult platform competing with OnlyFans versus content that originates from OnlyFans is directly at issue. Therefore, Meta's general policies which articulate the extent to which sexual content is permitted on any of Meta's social media platforms are also relevant." Reason · Dec 17, 2024
Irish Man Jailed in UAE for Leaving Negative Work Review, Could Spend Christmas in Prison A Northern Irish man faces Christmas in UAE jail after posting a negative Google review of his former Dubai employer. International Business Times UK · Dec 17, 2024
Google and Apple warned by Congress to be ready to remove TikTok from app stores — here's the date US lawmakers sent a letter to Google and Apple warning both companies to prepare to remove TikTok from the app stores. Tom’s Guide · Dec 16, 2024
TikTok asks Supreme Court to block potential ban More than 170 million Americans use TikTok, with a nationwide ban set to come into force on January 19 The Independent UK · Dec 16, 2024
Court denies TikTok's request to halt enforcement of potential US ban until Supreme Court review A federal appeals court has left in place a mid-January deadline in a federal law requiring TikTok to be sold or face a ban in the United States The Independent UK · Dec 14, 2024
Top News · Dec 13, 2024 US Lawmakers Urge Apple And Google To Remove Tiktok US lawmakers push for potential TikTok ban, citing national security concerns. Uncertainty looms over TikTok's future in the US amid legal battles.
Tom’s Guide · Dec 13, 2024 Samsung XR headset suggests the end of 'Hey Google' is imminent — here's why It looks as if Google's fully moving towards Gemini and leaving Google Assistant behind, as its Android XR demo shows off a new hotword for getting digital help.
Tom’s Hardware · Dec 12, 2024 Microsoft Recall screenshots credit cards and Social Security numbers, even with the "sensitive information" filter enabled Despite promising to filter personal data out, Recall still captures it.
The Guardian - AU · Dec 12, 2024 Meta, TikTok and Google will be forced to pay for Australian news. What does it mean for you? The Albanese government has unveiled a charge to incentivise digital platforms to pay publishers. Here’s what you need to know
Windows Central · Dec 12, 2024 Microsoft's Edge browser significantly boosted its market share on this one popular adult site Pornhub's all-important year in review reveals evolving browser habits, offering Microsoft's platform a mixed bag. Let's take a deeper dive. It's SFW, I promise.
Android Central · Dec 11, 2024 Meta resolves outage that left Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram, more unavailable for hours Nearly all of Meta's services, including Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram, Threads, and Messenger, are currently down.
Salon · Dec 11, 2024 Abortion bans impact contraception care Contraception is not directly implicated by limited abortion access, yet it's profoundly impacted, researchers say
Al Jazeera · Dec 11, 2024 Google pulls bad McDonald’s reviews after Luigi Mangione’s arrest Internet users flood outlet with bad reviews after tip-off leads to arrest of suspect in UnitedHealthcare CEO’s killing.
Android Central · Dec 10, 2024 Google is suing to block CFPB oversight over Google Pay, calling it 'government overreach' Since Google Pay is no longer available in the US, Google doesn't think it deserves to be supervised.
Latin Times · Dec 9, 2024 Altoona McDonald's Flooded with Angry 1-Star Reviews After Arrest of Suspected UnitedHealthcare CEO Killer: 'Rats Everywhere' All three McDonald's location in Altoona, Pennsylvania, are getting inundated with 1-star reviews after the alleged killer was arrested at one of them.
Android Central · Dec 8, 2024 Google Wallet adds digital ID support in yet another US state You can now add New Mexico state IDs to your digital wallet.