google Google Removes 2.3 Billion Bad Ads, Shifts Focus to Banning Accounts Google reports removing 2.3 billion policy-violating ads in 2018 and introduces a new Ad Policy Manager. The company emphasizes a strategic shift toward terminating bad accounts entirely to prevent malicious ads at their source.
google Google Removes Fewer Bad Ads in 2018 by Targeting Root Causes Google removes 2.3 billion bad ads in 2018, marking a 28 percent decrease from the previous year. The company attributes this drop to improved machine learning that targets bad actor accounts before scams spread.
google Google Brings Instant Offline Voice Recognition to Pixel Devices Google introduces a new offline voice recognition system for Pixel phones that transcribes speech instantly without cloud processing. The technology currently only works in Gboard for American English.
google Google Brings Offline Voice Typing to Pixel Phones Via Gboard Update Google updates Gboard to allow real-time, offline speech recognition on Pixel devices, making voice typing faster and more reliable without needing an internet connection.
elizabeth warren Venture Capitalists Push Back Against Warren's Big Tech Breakup Plan Silicon Valley investors and startup executives express skepticism over Elizabeth Warren's proposal to break up major tech monopolies, arguing that blocking acquisitions will ultimately harm startups and reduce market competition.
elizabeth warren Warren Proposes Breaking Up Amazon, Facebook, and Google Senator Elizabeth Warren introduces a bold plan to break up major tech companies by designating them as platform utilities. The proposal aims to restore competition and prevent these giants from favoring their own products over third-party participants.
france France Moves Forward With 3 Percent Revenue Tax on Tech Giants France is implementing a new 3 percent tax on the French revenue of large tech companies like Google, Amazon, and Facebook. The law targets global firms earning over €750 million that operate marketplaces or advertising businesses in the country.
france France Proposes 3% Digital Revenue Tax Targeting Tech Giants France introduces a 3% tax on the revenues of large digital companies to address tax loopholes. The measure targets roughly 30 global tech firms that earn significant income in the country.
google Google Brings Assistant Suggestions Directly Into Android Messages Google integrates its Assistant into Android Messages to offer helpful information cards during conversations about movies, restaurants, and weather. The feature processes data locally to maintain user privacy.
google Google Apologizes for Undisclosed Microphone in Nest Secure System Google admits it made an error by failing to list a hidden microphone in the tech specs of its Nest Secure home security system. The omission comes to light as the company rolls out a Google Assistant update for the device.
google Google Apologizes for Undisclosed Microphone Hidden in Nest Secure Hub Google admits it made an error by failing to disclose a hidden microphone inside its Nest Secure security hub, sparking fresh privacy concerns among consumers.
google Google Admits Undisclosed Microphone in Nest Secure Hub Google acknowledges a major oversight after customers discover a hidden microphone inside the Nest Secure smart home hub. The company insists the device is inactive unless explicitly enabled by the user.
google Google Admits Secret Microphone in Nest Secure Alarm System Google acknowledges a major oversight after Nest Secure customers discover an unlisted microphone inside their home security devices.
google Google Acquires Data Migration Startup Alooma to Boost Cloud Services Google purchases Alooma to simplify enterprise data migration to its cloud platform. The acquisition allows Google to offer a more automated pipeline experience while maintaining support for existing Alooma customers.
google Google ARCore 1.7 Adds Advanced Face Tracking and Developer Tools Google updates its ARCore platform with a detailed 468-point face mesh for front cameras and a new educational app to help developers build better augmented reality experiences.