California voters get a chance to shape internet privacy rules for the rest of the country in November.
New York and New Jersey are the latest states to use the Apple-Google exposure notification tool.
Public health authorities won’t need to make their own apps in order to use Apple and Google’s exposure notification tool.
Virginia is the first US state to come out with an app that uses Bluetooth-based tech, nearly three months after its release.
The TikTok/Microsoft deal — if it happens — will make it harder to shrink Facebook or Google. Do you think Donald Trump cares about that?
The heads of Amazon, Apple, Facebook, and Google fielded questions from members of Congress, some better than others.
At a historic antitrust hearing, many conservatives focused on political drama instead of asking big tech CEOs questions about their market power.
The heads of Apple, Facebook, Google, and Amazon are going to get grilled. But that won’t lead — directly — to regulation.
It looks like we’re stuck with video chat. Is that such a bad thing?
Weekend getaways like these aren’t uncommon. But they are drawing more and more scrutiny.
Recent moves represent a rare moment when American tech companies question China’s tight grip on information.
The company’s latest privacy measure will delete some users’ data by default, but most will still have to turn the feature on manually.
It’s the latest example of tech workers challenging their employers to do more than making donations and issuing statements in support of Black Lives Matter.
Following the president’s lead, Republicans are all trying to chip away at Section 230.
Either because they don’t take him seriously or because they don’t want to fight him in public. Or both.
What happens when the medical misinformation comes from the president?
What will happen now that two massive tech companies have let their powers combine to fight the coronavirus?
Google’s data editor Simon Rogers discusses what’s been trending during the coronavirus pandemic.
Apple and Google are collaborating on technology to monitor the contacts of infected people. Here’s how it works.
New contact-tracing technology is supposed to go away after the pandemic. Privacy experts aren’t so sure it will.
The government, on the other hand ...
Anything helps, yes. But there’s a limit to even a billion dollars in donations: “Can’t make payroll on ad credits.”
Twitter and the New York Times are crucial, but advertisers are pulling away. Expect to see that across media.
Trump said Google is building a site to guide people to coronavirus testing. Here’s what’s really going on.
The president said the site, which is supposed to direct people to drive-through test sites, should be ready soon; Google seemed less clear about that.
In the midst of a pandemic, your voice assistant might need some tweaks.
As companies and schools move to online work, workplace software is put to the test.
New Mexico’s attorney general sued the company, claiming its school tools continue to track kids after the final bell.
You’re not imagining it. Smart speakers inadvertently listen to you all the time.
Apple is considering letting iPhone users change the default browser and email apps on their phones.
Eileen Naughton is stepping down as many at the company continue to criticize the search giant for not listening to workers’ concerns.
Unwinding past deals, while seemingly unlikely, is on the table.
Sanders, an avowed democratic socialist, has been highly critical of tech companies. Their employees don’t seem to mind.
The House probe puts pressure on the FTC and DOJ in their own investigations of Amazon, Apple, Google, and Facebook.
Influencers, giant TV companies, and everyone in between gets a cut.
As antitrust investigations into Amazon, Apple, Google, and Facebook ramp up, execs from Sonos, PopSockets, and Tile testified before Congress.
Supporters of the ban say the company isn’t doing enough to stop hate speech on its platforms.
But it’s terrible for smaller advertisers.
Alphabet’s board recently concluded an investigation into misconduct at the company but says Drummond’s departure is not connected.
Around 2,300 contracted workers who serve meals to Google employees in the San Francisco Bay Area have unionized, saying they’re overworked and underpaid.