Google, Apple asked if apps like TikTok must disclose foreign ties
Over fears they funnel data to Chinese government.
Dec 16 2019 1:00PM
Tech industry asks US court to reconsider net neutrality ruling
After October ruling upheld earlier repeal.
Dec 16 2019 1:00PM
Google tries to smash smishing in Messages
Verified SMS rolling out in nine countries.
Dec 13 2019 10:03AM
Australia tells Facebook and Google to commit to competition rules, or else
New rules to ensure they do not abuse their market power and damage competition.
Dec 13 2019 6:55AM
US Justice Department to review Google's deal for Fitbit
Antitrust investigation into US$2.1b deal.
Dec 11 2019 1:20PM
Macquarie Uni races tech giants to build AI medical scribe
Calls for data to beat out Google, Microsoft.
Dec 9 2019 1:40PM
Global financial watchdogs take aim at Big Tech's data dominance
Could be forced to share data on financial services customers with banks.
Dec 9 2019 1:40PM
Labour group accuses Google of illegally firing workers to stifle unionism
Communications Workers of America union files federal labour charge.
Dec 9 2019 1:37PM
Alphabet's moonshot projects may face more scrutiny under Pichai
Investors expect more pragmatism.
Dec 5 2019 1:53PM
Alibaba-backed startup AutoX applies for driver-less test permit in California
First challenger to Alphabet Inc's autonomous driving venture Waymo.
Dec 5 2019 6:29AM
Singular CEO means simpler business for Alphabet
Simplifies company's unorthodox management structure under Google boss Sunder Pichai.
Dec 5 2019 6:29AM
Google co-founders step aside as Pichai takes helm of parent Alphabet
Brin and Page continue retreat from public roles.
Dec 4 2019 12:49PM
EU antitrust regulators investigating Google's data collection
Search engine remains in its sights despite record fines in recent years.
Dec 2 2019 6:49AM
Google puts million dollar awards on Android bug bounty table
Hack Pixel's Titan M Secure Enclave to earn US$1.5m.
Nov 22 2019 9:04AM
Canada agency says has enough info to evaluate Alphabet 'smart city' plan for Toronto
Due to be wrapped up by March 2020.
Nov 21 2019 12:59PM
Google bars elections ads from using political leanings, voter data
Curtails ability of advertisers to segment and target.
Nov 21 2019 12:48PM
Google Cloud gets new ANZ boss from Salesforce
Mark Innes jumps from his Salesforce 'sabbatical' to replace 'stepping down' Colin Timm.
Nov 21 2019 7:05AM
FTC chief says 'multiple' investigations of tech platforms underway
In addition to its known probe of Facebook.
Nov 19 2019 12:55PM
DoH! Microsoft to build DNS over HTTPS into Windows 10
For greater privacy and cybersecurity.
Nov 19 2019 12:55PM
Alphabet features self-driving garbage cans, apartment noise monitors in Toronto smart city project
Sidewalk Labs releases a 483-page document in response to criticism.
Nov 18 2019 1:45PM
