Google’s (GOOG, GOOGL) Pixel 9 Pro Fold is here, and the company has a lot to be proud of when it comes to its second-generation foldable smartphone. Well, except for the clunky name. From its book-like shape and battery life to its cameras, the Pixel Fold is a top-notch smartphone for anyone interested in diving … Read more
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Google will soon give California millions of dollars to help pay for local journalism jobs in a deal that’s unique in the nation, but journalists and other media industry experts call it a disappointing agreement that largely benefits the tech giant. The deal, hammered out behind closed doors and announced this … Read more
Since its pilot launch in September, California’s digital driver’s license has quietly attracted half a million users, more than any other state, but still less than 2% of the state’s drivers’ license holders. On Thursday, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced a move that could make the so-called mobile driver’s license more widely appealing: Apple and Google … Read more
This article first appeared in the Yahoo Finance Tech Newsletter. Get it delivered directly to your inbox every week at subscribe here. Google unveiled a range of new hardware products on Tuesday at its Made by Google event at its headquarters in Mountain View, California. The devices, which include the Pixel 9 series complete with … Read more
(Bloomberg) — An attempt to break up Alphabet Inc.’s Google is among the options the Justice Department is considering after a landmark court ruling found the company had a monopoly in the online search engine market, people familiar with the matter said. Most read from Bloomberg The move would be Washington’s first attempt to dismantle … Read more
Susan Wojcicki was one of Google’s first employees and led YouTube for nearly a decade. She stepped down from her role in 2023. The following year, she died of cancer at the age of 56. Below is a look at the life and death of Susan Wojcicki. Most landlords just hope that their tenants will … Read more
In 2000, a US antitrust case against Microsoft resulted in a ruling that helped define the competition rules for the digital giant of the time. At the time, a federal judge said Microsoft had abused the monopoly power of its Windows operating system and ordered the company to be broken up. A split was overturned … Read more
The foundation of the Google (GOOG, GOOGL) empire took a major hit Monday after a judge ruled that the company’s search and advertising businesses violated antitrust law. The ruling, handed down by District of Columbia Judge Amit Mehta, sided with the U.S. Justice Department and a group of states in a series of cases accusing … Read more
WASHINGTON (AP) — A judge ruled Monday that Google’s ubiquitous search engine illegally abuses its dominant position to stifle competition and stifle innovation, a sweeping decision that could upend the Internet and embroil one of the world’s best-known companies. The long-awaited ruling from U.S. District Judge Amit Mehta comes nearly a year after the U.S. … Read more
Thanks to their exceptional cameras, advanced AI features, and long-term software support, Google’s Pixel phones are among the best Android devices you can buy. After years of working with other phone makers on Nexus devices, the giant company decided to go it alone and produce its own phones. In 2016, the first Pixel appeared. Since … Read more