Google employees to return to offices in April

It’s back to the office for Google employees for the first time during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Google must face Arizona lawsuit against tracking services, judge rules

Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich is suing Google claiming the company uses deceptive practices to obtain users' location data

Google Trends reveals top results for ‘how to help others' in 2021

From ways to help storm victims to how to help foster kids, Google Trends released the most-searched terms for giving back in 2021.

COVID testing sites search part of Google, Biden partnership

Those interested in learning if they have the virus can search “free COVID test near me” to find the closest site

FTC warns of Google Voice verification scam

The Federal Trade Commission is warning consumers of a trick used by scammers in an attempt to conceal their identity and access sensitive information with a technique known as the Google Voice verification scam.

Senators grill YouTube, TikTok, Snapchat about safety of kids

Congress is considering at least two bills that would hold social media companies accountable for how they direct content to children and teens. Senators questioned executives from YouTube, TikTok, and Snapchat about what they’re doing to ensure young users' safety.

Google launches flight search tool to help travelers fly 'greener'

Google launched a new tool that lets users choose flights based on carbon emissions just as they would price or the number of layovers.

Google to buy Manhattan site for $2.1 billion

Google plans on transforming a former freight rail station in Manhattan into a 21st-century campus.

These companies are requiring employees to get COVID-19 vaccinations

Multiple major companies are now requiring their employees to get vaccinated against COVID-19 amid rising cases of the delta variant across the U.S.

Amazon, Google, others to help US fight ransomware, cyber threats

The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency announced the Joint Cyber Defense Collaborative — a new agency effort to drive down the risk of ransomware attacks in the United States.

Delta variant may prompt more companies to slow return to office

Earlier this summer, with cases at their lowest and reopenings abounding, it seemed that New York City was coming back. But now uncertainty over virus strains has caused some employers to press pause.

Trump files class-action lawsuits against Facebook, Twitter and Google

Donald Trump announced Wednesday he was serving as lead plaintiff in the class-action suits, claiming he has been wrongfully censored by the companies.

Google to open first retail store in Manhattan

The Lower Manhattan store will sell Pixel phones, Nest products, Fitbit devices and Pixelbooks.

Girl Scouts use drones to deliver cookies

Missing out on Thin Mints in the pandemic? A Google affiliate is using drones to deliver Girl Scout cookies to people's doorsteps in a Virginia community.

CEOs of Facebook, Twitter, Google face new grilling by Congress

As malicious conspiracy theories continue to spread, lawmakers are pounding the social media companies over their market dominance, harvesting of user data and practices that some believe actually encourage the spread of engaging but potentially harmful misinformation.

Google to provide 100,000 Black women with career, digital skills training

AWESOME! Google on Friday announced an initiative to provide 100,000 Black women with career development and digital skills training by spring 2022.