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Facebook, Google and Twitter have circulated some of the most outrageous fake news

Since Donald Trumps 2016 presidential election campaign trail, fake news has been thrust into the spotlight. Tech companies such as Facebook, Google and Twitter have come under scrutiny for failing to stop the circulation of fake news. On 31 October, representatives from these three tech companies are testifying on Capitol Hill for the Russian-tie investigation for the 2016 Presidential Election Campaign.

Nov 2, 2017

Tech companies to lobby for immigrant 'Dreamers' to remain in US

Several tech companies are planning to launch a coalition to demand legislation that would allow young, illegal immigrants to remain and work in the US. Read to know more.

Oct 21, 2017

Dow Jones says Google was buying Apple, later apologises citing 'technical error'

The company further ensured that all erroneous headlines would be pulled out from the newswires with immediate effect.

Oct 11, 2017

This is how much Google spends to have its apps pre-installed on smartphones

Google shells out close to $19 billion each year on what it calls "traffic acquisition costs."

Oct 11, 2017

Las Vegas attack: Google, Facebook admit they'd got the wrong suspect

Post this incident, Facebook and Google pledge to stop false news.

Oct 3, 2017

Checked Google's special 19th Birthday Doodle? Click on Google Doodle spinner and play 19 games

Google's special 19th birthday Doodle is a surprise spinner that celebrates 19 of the most memorable games from the past.

Sep 27, 2017

Apple ditches Bing in favour of Google: Siri, Spotlight will give Google search results now

Apple's decision to dump Bing as the default search engine for its digital assistant Siri and MacOS' Spotlight comes just a month after Google reportedly paid $3 billion to retain its default search engine position on iOS.

Sep 26, 2017

FMCG firms to spend more on promotion: Festive season boost or Patanjali effect?

FMCG companies are planning to spend 15-20 percent more on promotion of their goods in the September-December period. Read to know what fuelled this decision.

Sep 4, 2017

Android Oreo brings back Bluetooth issues, Google welcomes user feedback

Numerous users have reported a bunch of Bluetooth-related issues with Android Oreo.

Aug 24, 2017

Google's build number format in Android Oreo explained

Google has adopted the split-numbering system with three blocks of numbers and letters separated by periods.

Aug 23, 2017

Walmart to offer voice shopping through Google

Google will offer a large variety of Walmart products on its voice-controlled Google Assistant platform from late September and will offer wider selection of items than any other retailer

Aug 23, 2017

Google Android O releasing August 21: Roundup of top features, full list of compatible devices

Google will be kicking off its Android O launch at a press event in New York City on August 21 at 2:40pm EST.

Aug 20, 2017

Google smartly teases Android O nickname with launch reveal video

Google has just teased a new launch reveal video with its original filename pointing at Android Oreo.

Aug 19, 2017

Blue Whale Challenge: Govt directs Google, Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp to remove links to the deadly online game

The Centre has directed internet platforms to identify and remove with immediate effect the link of the deadly online game Blue Whale Challenge that has caused the death of teenagers in India and abroad.

Aug 15, 2017

Anti-Google ads pop-up in public places after Google fires James Damore [Photos]

Anti-Google ads posted to criticise Google over firing James Damore, across the streets of Venice.

Aug 13, 2017

Damage control after James Damore fiasco? Sundar Pichai says 'there's place for women at Google'

Google CEO Sundar Pichai addressed a coding event for girls and spoke about how important women were in the tech industry. This comes after James Damore's infamous memo that hit headlines last week

Aug 11, 2017

These leaked Google Pixel 2 renders may disappoint bezel-less smartphone lovers

A Google phones' fan recreates Google Pixel 2 concept renders based on recent leaks and rumours.

Aug 9, 2017

Julian Assange has your back: Fired Google employee offered job by Wikileaks

James Damore's 10-page memo, which said women were biologically inferior to men when it came to tech jobs, was leaked online and received wide criticism from all quarters.

Aug 8, 2017

Google fires employee James Damore behind anti-diversity memo

Alphabet Incs Google has fired an employee who wrote an internal memo that ascribed gender inequality in the technology industry to biological differences. James Damore confirmed to several media outlets, including Breitbart, Wired and Bloomberg that he was fired for perpetuating gender stereotypes.