Major websites may stop working soon for Firefox and Chrome users

Mozilla is warning users that when Firefox — and Google's Chrome — reach version 100, major websites may no longer identify them properly, and not work properly as a result.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 45

Google says it's bringing Apple-like privacy features to Android

Google has announced that it would be bringing Apple-like privacy changes to Android, but promised that the updates wouldn't be as "disruptive" as features like App Tracking Transparency.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 16

Apple executives may need to testify in DoJ's Google search lawsuit

Apple's senior executives may play a part in the Justice Department's lawsuit against Google, with management set to become the subject of depositions ahead of the search giant's trial.

Malcolm Owen 4 years ago 4

Google's parent company Alphabet announces 20-for-1 stock split

In its quarterly earnings report, Alphabet, the owner of Google, has announced a 20-for-1 stock split, designed to make buying shares more affordable.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 5

Google One VPN is now compatible with the iPhone and iPad

The VPN by Google One service is rolling out to iPhone users, over a year after its release on Android.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 8

Google Messages beta is finally showing iMessage emojis

Google is starting to enable a feature in Google Messages to improve how iMessage reactions appear, with Android users starting to see emoji icons next to reacted-to messages.

Malcolm Owen 4 years ago 4

Apple remains world's most valuable brand, but Amazon is hot on its heels

Apple has kept the top spot in the annual Brand Finance Global 500 rankings for the second year running, but Amazon is gaining, and TikTok is the fastest-growing brand by far.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 5

Google kills FLoC & will stick with cookies because of privacy complaints

Google is changing its plans to phase out browser cookies by moving away from its FLoC proposal, following complaints the technology wouldn't ensure the privacy of its users.

Malcolm Owen 4 years ago 4

US attorneys general sue Google over using 'trickery for profits'

Four US attorneys general are suing Google for what they claim is the company "using tricks" to force users to provide location data that it then profits from.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 8

German firms claim Google Chrome blocking cookies is illegal

Google Chrome's much-delayed blocking of third-party cookies is now under fire from German publishers and advertisers, who say it will break EU laws.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 5

Google is working on an AR headset to rival Apple, Meta

Development has reportedly begun at Google on an augmented reality headset, possibly launching in 2024, and aimed at rivalling Apple AR.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 12

Apple, Amazon, IBM to discuss open software security at White House

Executives from technology firms including Apple are to attend a White House cybersecurity meeting on Thursday, following multiple attacks on the US that exploited open-source software.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 7

Google 'waking up' to EU Big Tech proposals, begins intensive lobbying

The EU's proposed Digital Markets Act is likely to become law, and Google is reportedly now pressing to limit its impact on all Big Tech firms, including Apple and Amazon.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 0

Apple uses Messages colors to bully Android users, says Google

A Google vice president claims that Apple is deliberately seeding "peer pressure and bullying" in its Messages app to get Android users to switch to iPhone.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 90

Trade court sides with Sonos, rules that Google infringed on Sonos patents

The United States International Trade Commission has upheld the initial ruling that found Google had infringed on five audio technology patents held by Sonos.

Amber Neely 4 years ago 2

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