YouTube warns its copyright changes could lead to more blocked videos
YouTube has warned that more content could be blocked in the short term as a result of changes in the way it deals with music copyright.
Google Assistant to allow reminders to be assigned to others
Google Assistant users can now set reminders assigned to a specific person thanks to an update to its voice-activated helper.
Huawei announces HarmonyOS, its potential software replacement for Android
Huawei has unveiled its own-built operating system, HarmonyOS, which the Chinese company could use to power its smartphones instead of Google’s Android.
Amazon to allow users to opt out of human review of Alexa voice recordings
Amazon has given virtual assistant users the option to opt out of having human reviewers listen to their voice recordings.
Google pledges to include recycled materials in all own products by 2022
Google has vowed to use recycled materials in all products from its main hardware line by 2022.
Apple suspends grading of Siri recordings
Apple has suspended the practice of having human contractors listen to Siri recordings after concerns were raised about user privacy.
Google to offer Android users choice of search engines following record EU fine
Google will allow users across Europe to choose their preferred search engine when setting up a new Android smartphone from next year, following last year’s record EU fine.
Google bug hunters say they found several Apple iMessage flaws
A team of Google bug researchers say they discovered six flaws in Apple’s iMessage app, one of which is yet to be fixed.
Google reveals face unlock is coming to Pixel 4
Google has continued to take the unusual step of revealing more details about its next Pixel smartphone ahead of launch, this time announcing the arrival of face unlocking.
Google posts strong results as antitrust scrutiny looms
Google’s parent company reported a healthy rise in revenue as the technology giant published its latest financial results.
Conspiracy theorists ‘hijacking some climate science content on YouTube’
Conspiracy theorists have been accused of hijacking some scientific topic terms on YouTube to appear credible, according to new research.
US launches antitrust investigation into tech giants
The US government is to examine if big technology firms have hurt competition or suppressed innovation as part of a new antitrust investigation.
Google to plug loophole in Chrome’s Incognito mode
Google has said it will plug a loophole in the Incognito mode of its Chrome web browser in a bid to better protect user privacy.
Google suspends Viagogo as an advertiser
Google has suspended ticket re-seller Viagogo as an advertiser after finding the firm had breached its policies.
Google searches for ‘tennis coach’ treble during Wimbledon
The number of Google searches related to taking up tennis or receiving coaching in the sport has increased sharply during Wimbledon.
Google admits listening to some smart speaker recordings
Google has admitted it gives workers access to some audio recordings from its Google Home smart speakers.
US launches probe into France’s proposed tax on tech giants
The White House is launching an investigation into France’s proposed tax on internet giants like Google, Amazon and Facebook, in a move that could lead to US taxes on French imports.
Google increases number of languages understood by translation app
Google is expanding the number of languages its camera translation app is capable of understanding.
YouTube returns to Amazon Fire TV devices
The YouTube app has returned to Amazon’s Fire TV streaming devices following the end of a dispute between the technology firms.
Players won’t lose purchases if publishers leave new Google gaming platform
Google has reassured gamers that any titles purchased on its forthcoming streamed gaming platform Stadia will not be lost if a publisher decides to leave.