TikTok knuckles and settles lawsuit aginst social media giants
TikTok, just taken over U.S. buyers, decided to bite the bullet and settle with plaintiffs who claim social media is made to be deliberately addictive and often dangerous to young minds.
TikTok, just taken over U.S. buyers, decided to bite the bullet and settle with plaintiffs who claim social media is made to be deliberately addictive and often dangerous to young minds.
Google settles lawsuit following allegations of secretly recording smart device users
Google has settled a lawsuit for $68 million following allegations of secretly recording smart device users. Here's what we know.
Google has settled a lawsuit for $68 million following allegations of secretly recording smart device users. Here's what we know.
In-N-Out Burger beats Google, Apple as California's top employer for 2026: report
In-N-Out Burger officially outranks Google, Apple, and Nvidia to become California's top-rated employer on Glassdoor’s "2026 Best Places to Work" list.
In-N-Out Burger officially outranks Google, Apple, and Nvidia to become California's top-rated employer on Glassdoor’s "2026 Best Places to Work" list.
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.
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’s top trending searches of 2025 reveal a year shaped by political shock, pop-culture sensations and major tech news.
Silicon Valley business leaders worry about impact of Trump's new H-1B visa fee
A new Trump policy is causing fear and confusion in Silicon Valley. It tacks a $100,000 fee onto the H-1B visa, which allows highly skilled workers in STEM to come to the U.S. on a temporary basis.
A new Trump policy is causing fear and confusion in Silicon Valley. It tacks a $100,000 fee onto the H-1B visa, which allows highly skilled workers in STEM to come to the U.S. on a temporary basis.
Google faces antitrust déjà vu as US seeks to break up its digital advertising business
After deflecting the U.S. Justice Department’s attack on its illegal monopoly in online search, Google is facing another attempt to dismantle its internet empire in a trial focused on its abusive tactics in digital advertising.
After deflecting the U.S. Justice Department’s attack on its illegal monopoly in online search, Google is facing another attempt to dismantle its internet empire in a trial focused on its abusive tactics in digital advertising.
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.
A federal jury found Google violated California privacy laws affecting 98 million users over an 8-year period.
Falling branch at Yosemite strikes and kills 29-year-old Google employee
Yosemite National Park is investigating a freak and deadly accident involving fallen tree branches that claimed the life of a 29-year-old Google software engineer.
Yosemite National Park is investigating a freak and deadly accident involving fallen tree branches that claimed the life of a 29-year-old Google software engineer.
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.
An Argentine court has ordered Google to pay a man who was photographed completely naked in his backyard by a Google Street View car.
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.
The tech giant is offering the buyouts in several key divisions of the company as part of a cost savings effort.
Google to pay $50M to settle Black racial bias suit
Google is set to pay $50 million to settle a class-action lawsuit claiming it paid Black workers less.
Google is set to pay $50 million to settle a class-action lawsuit claiming it paid Black workers less.
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 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.
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.
IDA Ireland expands in Silicon Valley
IDA Ireland, the country's investment agency, is expanding its West Coast presence by moving its California office to Palo Alto. The move places it at the heart of Silicon Valley, reinforcing its commitment to innovation and investment. Ivan Houlihan, Senior Vice President and head of the West Coast IDA Ireland, talked with KTVU's Frank Mallicoat about the organization's goal.
IDA Ireland, the country's investment agency, is expanding its West Coast presence by moving its California office to Palo Alto. The move places it at the heart of Silicon Valley, reinforcing its commitment to innovation and investment. Ivan Houlihan, Senior Vice President and head of the West Coast IDA Ireland, talked with KTVU's Frank Mallicoat about the organization's goal.
TikTok returns to Apple, Google app stores after temporary removal
The popular social media app is available for download again after a temporary shutdown amid national security concerns.
The popular social media app is available for download again after a temporary shutdown amid national security concerns.
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 Calendar has removed references to Black History Month, Pride Month, saying the manual additions were not sustainable.
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.
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.
Top Google searches of 2024
Take a look at some of the topics people searched for the most on Google in 2024.
Take a look at some of the topics people searched for the most on Google in 2024.
Homeowners blurring their homes on Google Maps to deter burglars: How to do it
Criminals can use Google Maps to look for security cameras, side windows, fences, and more, cybersecurity experts say.
Criminals can use Google Maps to look for security cameras, side windows, fences, and more, cybersecurity experts say.