Google Settles with 6 Engineers Over Workplace Activism

The terms of the settlement are under a non-disclosure agreement. One of the employees who filed the complaint still works at Google. Spiers was one of the engineers fired by Google. She went on to say, “I’ve spent two years doing this because I wanted reinstatement. I’ve watched everyone I’ve been excited to work with or organize with slowly leave Google. It’s something I’ll never get back.”

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 67 words · Nichole Shaw

Google Shopper: Just another Android shopping app?

Google also links up its voice search engine, so you might speak your way into Shopper’s database. There is, of course, the arcane typing method, too. However, as a tool for converting the scan into a sale, Shopper for Android falls flat. It would be so easy for Google to drop in its excellent map and reliable directions engine.

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 59 words · Dennis Barrett

Google Shuts Down Its Next AR Glasses Project, Report Says

Googlereportedly won’t be moving forward with plans to release a new pair of augmented reality glasses. Google didn’t respond to CNET’s request for comment.

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 24 words · Robert Booth

Google Starts Issuing Refunds for Stadia Cloud Gaming Service

The notice indicated that Stadia Pro subscriptions issued prior to Sept. 29 aren’t being refunded, however. According to the FAQ, refunds will be issued through the original form of payment. The cloud gaming service launched in November 2019. “Read on:The Best Cloud Gaming Services of 2022

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 46 words · Paul Johnson

Google Starts Testing Holographic Video Chats at Real Offices

According to Google, 100 businesses have already demoed Project Starline at the company’s own offices.

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 15 words · Geoffrey Sharp

Google Sued by Yelp for Dominating Local Search Results

Google responded by saying these claims “are not new.” “Similar claims were thrown out years ago by theFTC, and recently by thejudgein the DOJ’s case. On the other aspects of the decision to which Yelp refers, we are appealing. Google will vigorously defend against Yelp’s meritless claims,” said Google spokesperson Peter Schottenfels. Yelp disputed this, saying its claims have never been heard in court.

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 64 words · Tiffany Richardson

Google Sues Sonos Over Voice Control Technology

Google issuing speaker-maker Sonos over alleged patent infringement. Google requests an unspecified amount of monetary damages and an injunction blocking Sonos' alleged infringement. The lawsuits come amid a long legal battle between the two companies, which were once partners. Last year, the US International Trade Commissionruled that Google infringed on five patentsowned by Sonos. The win for Sonos ledGoogle to change the way its smart speakers are set up and controlled....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 71 words · Michael Anderson

Google Supports Breast Cancer Awareness With New Assistant Features

or “how are you?,” the Assistant will respond with information about breast cancer,Googlesaid. The new Assistant features are part of Google’s ongoing effort to encourageearly detection and screeningsfor breast cancer.

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 30 words · Tammy Cook

Google Suspends Ads in Russia

The decision came a few days after the company suspended advertising of content produced by Russian state media. “The situation is evolving quickly, and we will continue to share updates when appropriate.” It accused YouTube of running ad campaigns to misinform Russians about current events. Read More:

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 47 words · Mckenzie Walker

Google Tinkers With Radar to Make Home Devices Smarter

This could be as simple as pausing a YouTube video when a person walks away. Theradar-based sensing platform, called Soli, has been in development for the past six years. The idea is for technology to blend more into the background. It’s what Google callsambient computing, or when technology becomes so integrated that humans won’t even notice.

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 56 words · John Moyer

Google to Adjust Vibrations on Pixel Phones Based on Surroundings

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April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 18 words · Jessica Garcia

Google to End Pilot Program That Let Political Emails Avoid Spam Filters

Google confirmed the Jan. 31 end date in a legal filing Monday. The RNCreportedly said the pilot programdidn’t go far enough. In October, itfiled a lawsuitaccusing Google of censoring Republican fundraising emails. Google has denied any political bias in how it sorts email. “The RNC is wrong,” reads the motion filed Monday.

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 52 words · Michelle Clark MD

Google to give $1,600 bonus to employees worldwide, says report

Before that, Google workers had been set to return to offices on Jan. 10. Google did not immediately reply to a CNET request for comment.

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 25 words · Kathleen Love