Social media ban in Australia starts for children under 16: Here's how it works
Hundreds of thousands of social media accounts are being deactivated as the world’s first social media ban goes into effect now in Australia for kids under 16. Here’s how it will work.
What the world searched on Google in 2025: Trends, tech and tragedy
Google’s top trending searches of 2025 reveal a year shaped by political shock, pop-culture sensations and major tech news.
Google and Disney reach deal, giving YouTube TV subscribers access to ABC, ESPN, FX
YouTube TV said subscribers would see channels return "over the course of the day."
Waymo autonomous cars to offer DoorDash deliveries in Phoenix
Officials with the self-driving vehicle operation say at first, they will deliver orders from DoorDash's convenience, grocery, and retail stores, with plans to "include more local Phoenix merchants and a wider variety of offerings over time."
Amazon and Google face FTC investigation over ad pricing practices
The Federal Trade Commission is investigating whether Amazon and Google misled advertisers about pricing and terms for online ads, a source familiar with the matter said.
Google to pay $425 million after years of improper spying on smartphone activity
A federal jury found Google violated California privacy laws affecting 98 million users over an 8-year period.
How to make FOX 10 Phoenix a ‘preferred source’ when searching on Google
Stay up-to-date with content from FOX 10 Phoenix using Google's new preferred source feature. Here’s what it is and how to set it up.
Amazon app store to shut down on Androids Aug. 20. What it means for users
With Amazon’s app store leaving Android, here’s how you may be eligible for a refund if you haven’t used your Amazon Coins.
YouTube to use AI to detect kids lying about their age
YouTube is testing new AI technology to estimate users’ ages and block under-18 viewers from accessing age-restricted content, part of a broader push to improve online safety for kids.
Man wins payout after Google photographs him in the nude in his yard
An Argentine court has ordered Google to pay a man who was photographed completely naked in his backyard by a Google Street View car.
16 billion passwords leaked in Google, Facebook, Apple massive data breach: What we know
Sensitive information including logins to social media accounts was among the data exposed in what some believe is the largest breach in U.S. history.
Google Cloud, Spotify outage: Issues appear mostly resolved, Downdetector shows
Google Cloud's status website showed the incident impacting users began at about 10:51 a.m. PT.
Google offering buyouts to employees across the company
The tech giant is offering the buyouts in several key divisions of the company as part of a cost savings effort.
184M passwords for Google, Apple and more exposed in major data breach
The login information and passwords included Google, Apple, Microsoft products, Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, Roblox, and “many more.”
Google reaches $1.4B settlement with Texas over claims of tracking, collecting private data
Google will pay Texas $1.4 billion to settle a 2022 lawsuit that claims the company collected users' private data without permission.
Google’s online ad business found to be an illegal monopoly by federal judge
A federal judge ruled that Google illegally monopolized key parts of the digital ad market, marking the company’s second major antitrust loss in less than a year.
Gulf of America now seen on Google maps
Google Maps has officially renamed the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America. The change came a day after President Donald Trump signed a proclamation declaring February 9th as "Gulf of America Day" and days Trump ordered that the water bordered by the Southern United States, Mexico and Cuba be renamed to the Gulf of America.
Google Calendar update removes Black History Month, Pride Month
Google Calendar has removed references to Black History Month, Pride Month, saying the manual additions were not sustainable.
Google Maps renames Gulf of Mexico to 'Gulf of America' after Trump order
Google Maps has renamed the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America following an order from President Donald Trump.
Google Maps will show 'Gulf of America,' 'Mount McKinley' after government updates
Google Maps will reflect President Trump’s changes in the United States and will show the Gulf of America and Mount McKinley. Here's what to know.