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Google Maps updated with clearer visuals, areas of interest and handy WiFi only mode
Google Maps updated with helpful information about landmarks and WiFi only mode.
Google says goodbye to annoying spam callers with update to block and report numbers
The update to Google's stock Phone app is currently rolling out to Nexus and Android One smartphones.
Web pioneer Yahoo sold to Verizon, following in the footsteps of one-time competitor AOL
Yahoo bought by telecoms giant Verizon for a fee of $4.8bn, joins AOL in digital-media unit.
Bubble Zoom: Google's new feature makes it much easier to read comics on Android phones
Love graphic novels and comics, and don't want to lug around a tablet? Now you can read them on your phone.
Yahoo Inc closes in on $5bn sale to US rival Verizon Communications
Yahoo is in exclusive talks with Telecoms firm Verizon regarding the sale of its core online assets.
Google boasts quantum computing breakthrough with first display of real-world use
Scientists team up with Google to demonstrate one of the first real-world uses for quantum computers.
Firefox will start blocking Flash plugins from August
Mozilla is introducing a click-to-approve system for the ageing Flash plugin from 2017
Google uses DeepMind technology to cut down power consumption in data centres
DeepMind AI system controls about 120 variables in data centres including fans and cooling systems.
Google reveals government surveillance at all-time high
US, Germany, France, UK and India top surveillance requests list.
Tech tourism is now a thing – visitors are flocking to Silicon Valley to visit tech giants for fun
San Francisco guides are now offering tours that go past the campuses of Google, Facebook, HP, IBM and more.
Google reportedly working on mixed reality headset to rival HoloLens and Magic Leap
Headset won't be an Oculus Rift/ HTC Vive clone.
Google deletes years of work from writer Dennis Cooper's blog without warning
Cooper has still received no formal explanation from Google and plans to take legal action
'Cute' ransomware strain that hides in Google Docs could attack users from any cloud-based system
Chinese malware manipulates Google's own security to collect user information.
Google: Downranking online piracy sites in search results has led to a 89% decrease in traffic
Google tells critics its anti-piracy efforts working because many piracy sites losing traffic.
Sony Pictures executive tries to get salary removed from WikiLeaks by sending Google a DCMA notice
Daniel Yankelevits is asking Google to delist WikiLeaks for showing off his salary.
Google faces fresh antitrust complaints over search results in Europe
Google and Alphabet have been given 8 weeks to respond to the objections.
Google alerts users of 4,000 state sponsored cyberattacks per month
Tech giant says it issued thousands of warnings to users, who often upgrade security.
Pokemon Go iOS users beware: The app may have granted 'full access' to your Google account
Cybersecurity expert slams 'epic carelessness' of Pokemon Go developer Niantic.
Google acquires French image recognition startup Moodstocks to boost machine learning development
The acquisition comes two weeks after Twitter bought London-based Magic Pony to strengthen its own machine learning expertise.
Google Cultural Institute offers virtual visits to France's Loire Valley chateaux
Using Street View image capture technology, the Paris-based institute will allow viewers to explore 18 Loire Valley castles.
Google HQ shot at and Street View car petrol-bombed by man 'scared of being tracked'
Raul Murillo Diaz, 30, has been charged with one count of arson and is being held without bail.
Blockchain content sharing app LBRY declares independent from Google, Apple and Amazon
LBRY has released a Beta version of its app and more content deals.
Google patent shows off smart baby crib with infrared cam, cry sensors, diaper change alert and more
The smart baby crib idea is part of Google's larger home automation system products.
How to get free four-month trial of Google Play Music Unlimited and YouTube Red on iOS and Android
Customers save $40 as Google celebrates Independence Day with free promotion.
Facebook users targeted by malware that affected 10,000 victims in 2 days
Users received a malware laced message from a 'friend' claiming to have mentioned them on Facebook.
My Activity: How to find out everything that Google knows about you
The feature is opt-in and aims to give users greater transparency about what data Google collects.
Android Nougat: Google declares official name for Android 7.0 update
The name was chosen from among hundreds of suggestions sent in by the public.
Google Calendar down: Search giant investigates server errors
Google is investigating a server error which has caused a Calendar outage across the UK and Europe.
Google could face fresh EU anti-competition charge for its ad business
Google's ad business generates the highest revenue for the company.
Google launches Project Bloks: A coding kit to teach children basics of computer programming
Inspiring the next generation of coders this modular hardware lets kids control toys or compose music.