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Google is helping turn Christmas Island into the next Galapagos Island

December 7, 2017

Google is helping turn Christmas Island into the next Galapagos Island

Forty-five million Christmas Island red crabs are on the move for their once-a-year migration to breed — and so to is the Indian Ocean settlement that still calls Australia home despite sitting just 350 kilometers south of Java.

Google scores a win in gender discrimination lawsuit

December 7, 2017

Google scores a win in gender discrimination lawsuit

A California state judge sided with Google, for now, by dismissing class action claims that accused the company of paying female employees less than men and giving them fewer opportunities for promotion.

As outrage intensifies, Google highlights new ways to clean up YouTube

December 5, 2017

As outrage intensifies, Google highlights new ways to clean up YouTube

Fleeing advertisers over videos of exploited children. Concerns that Russian operatives used the platform in an attempt to alter the results of the 2016 U.S. presidential election. Cries from content creators that its revamped ad policies are hurting the ones who made it famous. Accusations that it is censoring demonetized videos, keeping people from finding out information such as mental health issues or other sensitive content. 2017 has not been kind to Google-owned YouTube, to say the least.

iPhone X, Bitcoin, WannaCry and more: Biggest tech stories of 2017

December 1, 2017

iPhone X, Bitcoin, WannaCry and more: Biggest tech stories of 2017

As in previous years, 2017 was a huge year across the technology landscape. New products were announced, backlash against the tech sector became more pronounced than it has been in years and concerns about how technology is being used for nefarious reasons popped up seemingly daily.

Former Google exec takes leave from startup after report of inappropriate relationship at tech giant

November 30, 2017

Former Google exec takes leave from startup after report of inappropriate relationship at tech giant

Andy Rubin, a former Google executive and the creator of the Android operating system, is taking a leave of absence from his new start-up after reports surfaced about an "improper relationship" while he was still at the tech giant.

Snapchat CEO: Social media fueled the rise of ‘fake news’

November 29, 2017

Snapchat CEO: Social media fueled the rise of ‘fake news’

In his first editorial ever, Snap CEO Evan Spiegel has pulled no punches on his social media brethren, saying the rise of social media begat the rise of "fake news."

Google questioned by UK election watchdog over Russian meddling in Brexit

November 28, 2017

Google questioned by UK election watchdog over Russian meddling in Brexit

The U.K.’s election watchdog has asked Google for information related to Russia’s alleged meddling in Brexit and the broader problem of fake news.

Google found a way to stop phone creepers

November 28, 2017

Google found a way to stop phone creepers

Have you ever sat on the bus, texting your BFF about your plans when you notice the person sitting next to you with their eyes glued to the display?

November 27, 2017

Advertisers flee YouTube over videos exploiting children, 'disturbing' autofill results

Major companies have suspended advertising campaigns on YouTube after their ads were displayed with videos depicting children in threatening situations—while the tech giant investigates ‘disturbing’ autofill results that users flagged over the weekend.

Top 5 Black Friday smart speaker deals: Amazon Echo leads the pack

November 24, 2017

Top 5 Black Friday smart speaker deals: Amazon Echo leads the pack

The home smart speaker is the newest home consumer electronics product category. And this year the technology is more advanced with features like built-in displays.