Pay cut: Google employees who work from home could lose money
Alphabet Inc's Google stands out in offering employees a calculator that allows them to see the effects of a move. But in practice, some remote employees, especially those who commute from long distances, could experience pay cuts without changing their address.
Google founder gets New Zealand residency, raising questions
Google co-founder Larry Page has gained New Zealand residency, officials confirmed Friday, stoking debate over whether extremely wealthy people can essentially buy access to the South Pacific country.
Uber delays office return, makes vaccination mandatory for US employees
Uber Technologies Inc (UBER.N) is pushing back its back-to-office date to late October globally, and all employees in the United States will have to be fully vaccinated before returning to office, a spokesperson said on Thursday.
Google bans ‘sugar daddy’ apps from Android store
Google is banning “sugar daddy” apps from its app store, the company said Wednesday, in a move that brings the Android phone maker in line with competitor Apple.
House Republicans introduce draft bill to strip Big Tech companies of Section 230 protections
Reps. Cathy McMorris Rodgers and Jim Jordan have drafted legislation that would remove Section 230 protections from Big Tech companies and require them to report any content moderation decisions.
Google to require vaccinations, delay return to office until October
Google announced Wednesday that it will require all employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19, and that it plans to extend its work-from-home policy through mid-October as the delta variant becomes more prominent in communities across the United States.
Reclusive Google co-founder Larry Page reportedly hiding out in Fiji
Larry Page, the secretive co-founder of Google, has reportedly spent much of the pandemic hiding out on tropical islands in Fiji, entering the country through a system designed to allow the ultra-wealthy to circumvent COVID-19 travel restrictions.
House lawmakers form new caucus to rein in Big Tech
The Freedom from Big Tech Caucus will be led by Reps. Ken Buck of Colorado and Lance Gooden of Texas. Other founding members include Reps. Madison Cawthorn of North Carolina, Burgess Owens of Utah and Paul Gosar of Arizona.
Over 150 companies urge Congress to pass Voting Rights Act
More than 150 companies including Apple, Amazon, Google and Facebook urged lawmakers to introduce and pass legislation reforming voting rights in a letter signed on Wednesday.
Bitcoin miners beware of Android cryptocurrency scams, report says
Security researchers have identified over 170 Android apps scamming cryptocurrency miners.
US states allege Google 'unlawfully' preserves Play Store monopoly
Thirty-seven U.S. state and district attorneys general sued Alphabet Inc's Google on Wednesday, alleging that it bought off competitors and used restrictive contracts to unlawfully maintain a monopoly for its app store on Android phones.
Facebook, Twitter, Google threaten to quit Hong Kong over proposed data laws
Facebook Inc., Twitter Inc., and Alphabet Inc.'s Google have privately warned the Hong Kong government that they could stop offering their services in the city if authorities proceed with planned changes to data-protection laws that could make them liable for the malicious sharing of individuals' information online.
Justice Department hiring antitrust lawyers for ‘US vs Google’
The Antitrust Division of the United States Department of Justice is seeking “highly qualified attorneys” that it wants to serve as trail attorneys as it takes on Google.
New Parler CEO George Farmer on reviving the 'free-speech-minded' social media platform
The new Parler CEO, George Farmer, explained Tuesday what it took to revive the “free-speech-minded” social media platform and return it to Apple, Google’s app stores after it was removed over what the companies said was violent and threatening content in the wake of the Jan. 6 Capitol riot.
Google launches 'Find Food Support' for Americans experiencing food insecurity
Google is launching “Find Food Support” Tuesday— a “one-stop-shop” website for Americans experiencing food insecurity to find resources and assistance within their communities during their time of need.
McCarthy unveils plans to hold Big Tech accountable and 'stop the bias'
House Minority Leader Rep. Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., unveiled plans over the weekend to hold big tech companies accountable for what he described as "conservative censorship" and anticompetitive practices.
Google delays Chrome's blocking of tracking cookies to late 2023
In a move with big implications for digital advertising, Google is pushing back its plan to kill off third-party cookies -- which many advertisers use to track ads -- in its Chrome web browser until starting in mid-2023.
Experts warn Big Tech antitrust bills could 'shackle innovation and hurt consumers'
As bipartisan lawmakers push antitrust bills targeting Big Tech companies, experts are warning that the legislation could potentially harm innovation and consumers.
Big Tech faces new onslaught on Capitol Hill as lawmakers push package of antitrust bills
Big Tech is under mounting pressure on Capitol Hill as lawmakers take up a series of sweeping new antitrust bills that could break up some of Silicon Valley's most powerful companies.
EU investigates Google's conduct in digital ad tech sector
Google faces a fresh antitrust investigation from European Union regulators.


















