Google "Private Browsing" Mode Not Really Private, Texas Lawsuit Says
The Google search engine collects data on users who think they can be anonymous if they use a "private browsing" mode, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton claimed on Thursday, filing an amended privacy lawsuit against the Alphabet unit. Reuters reports.....»»
The weekend’s best deals: Apple TV 4K, OLED TVs, MacBook Pros, and more
Dealmaster also includes Google's Chromecast, PS5 games, and Sonos speakers. Enlarge (credit: Ars Technica) It's the weekend, which means the time has come for another Dealmaster. Our latest roundup of the best tech deals from.....»»
Tesla target of new lawsuit that claims racial abuse against Black workers
The alleged harassment, which occurred mostly at Tesla's California factory, included using the n-word and such terms as 'slavery' or 'plantation' or making sexual comments such as 'likes booty,' the lawsuit said......»»
Why I still use Microsoft’s Office suite instead of Google’s free options
Why would choose to pay for Microsoft Office when you can use Google’s productivity suite for free? Here are my reasons along with features that seal the deal......»»
Final Fantasy XIV players can build their own island in a new update
Final Fantasy XIV's new update is bringing a new chapter and a solo island building mode......»»
How Google’s $90M settlement could actually help small developers
Google owes app developers a total of $90 million for its 30% cut of all in-app purchases following the company's settlement of a class-action suit......»»
Google hit with more privacy complaints for “deceptive” sign-up process [Updated]
Consumer group: One click grants permission to “exploit everything you do.” Enlarge (credit: 400tmax | iStock Unreleased) More than a billion people worldwide have signed up for Google accounts, clicking through screens pr.....»»
Google loses two execs: one for Messaging and Workspace, another for Payments
Two executives in charge of Google's most turbulent products are leaving this week. Enlarge (credit: Sean Gallup | Getty Images) Google had a pair of high-ranking executives leave this week. The first was Bill Ready, Google's.....»»
The best Android games available right now (July 2022)
The Google Play Store is loaded with some terrific titles -- and some terrible ones. We've vetted all the options to bring you the best Android games around......»»
Google will pay US app developers $90 million in a settlement over app store policies
US Android app developers will be able to claim money from a new $90 million fund Google will establish as part of a wider settlement with app makers over the tech giant's app store practices, the company said Thursday......»»
Google is still actively developing face unlock for its Pixel phones
According to underlying code changes, it seems that Google is still actively trying to develop face unlock for its Pixel phones. The post Google is still actively developing face unlock for its Pixel phones first appeared on Phandroid. At t.....»»
9to5Mac Daily: June 30, 2022 – iOS 16 CarPlay, App Store changes
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Enjoy the podcast.....»»
1 federal lawsuit against CDK dismissed, but 6 others remain
Six new federal shareholder lawsuits were filed against CDK, the company's board of directors and Brookfield Business Partners between April 26 and May 5, alleging critical information was left out of acquisition disclosures......»»
iFixit and Google launch official Pixel parts store
iFixit promises more parts in the future, including a "full selection" for the Pixel 6a. Enlarge (credit: iFixit) The iFixit and Google partnership that was announced in April is now live. iFixit says that genuine parts for Go.....»»
Red wolf genes found in coyote hybrids may be the key to preserving the endangered species
A team of researchers affiliated with several institutions in the U.S. reports a high percentage of red wolf genes in the genomes of coyote hybrids living in some parts of southwest Louisiana and eastern Texas. In their paper published in the journal.....»»
You can now repair your Google Pixel yourself using genuine components
If you think you can repair your phone by yourself, then you might be interested to learn that Google has teamed up with iFixit to provide genuine components for Pixel devices. The post You can now repair your Google Pixel yourself using genuine comp.....»»
Your Health Data Isn’t Safe Post-Roe, Even If Some Apps Promise It Is
Most health apps can’t entirely be trusted to keep user data private, and the stakes of a slip-up have never been higher. The post Your Health Data Isn’t Safe Post-Roe, Even If Some Apps Promise It Is appeared.....»»
Google sign-up "fast track to surveillance", consumer groups say
Ten European consumer organisations join forces to launch complaints to privacy and data regulators.....»»
FCC Commissioner Calls on Google and Apple to Ban TikTok
In an open letter to Apple and Google, Carr calls TikTok a "serious national security threat" and asks that the companies remove it from their app stores. The post FCC Commissioner Calls on Google and Apple to Ban.....»»
Google Contacts now sorts information in cards to match your Material You theme
Material You updates surface for some users where customization options appear in the contacts app. The post Google Contacts now sorts information in cards to match your Material You theme first appeared on Phandroid. The very first program.....»»
Google pilots program to prevent political campaign emails from ending up in spam folders
In order to prevent political campaign emails from ending up in spam folders, Google has requested the Federal Election Commission (FEC) to approve its trial program. The post Google pilots program to prevent political campaign emails from ending u.....»»