Category: Google Inc

The ‘Rocket Docket’ Judge Who Will Decide the Fate of Google’s Ad Technology

The ruling by a federal judge, Leonie Brinkema, in an antitrust case over Google’s advertising technology could add to the internet company’s woes.
US Proposes Forcing Google to Sell Chrome to Fix Search Monopoly

In a landmark antitrust case, the government asked a judge to force the company to sell its popular Chrome browser.
U.S. Plans to Propose Breakup of Google to Fix Search Monopoly

In a landmark antitrust case, the government will ask a judge to force the company to sell its popular Chrome browser, people with knowledge of the matter said.
How Google Spent 15 Years Concealing Its Internal Conversations

Trying to avoid antitrust suits, Google systematically told employees to destroy messages, avoid certain words and copy the lawyers as often as possible.
Is the Biden Administration Coming for Chrome?

The Justice Department is reportedly targeting Google’s web browser as its antitrust enforcers seek to cement a major win before Donald Trump takes office.
Big Tech Employees Quiet After Trump Is Elected

Eight years ago, workers loudly protested White House policies. This time around, the companies are trying to keep a lid on activism.
The Big Names Angling for Roles in Trump’s Cabinet

Lobbyists are trying to connect executives with the Trump transition team, and some familiar names are in the mix for top jobs.
Tech C.E.O.s Courted Trump Before the Election

The executives of tech’s biggest companies largely ignored Donald Trump before the 2016 election. This time around, they’re far more friendly.
Alphabet Revenue Jumps 15% to $88.3 Billion

The tech giant’s 34 percent increase in quarterly profit topped Wall Street expectations, driven by its advertising and cloud businesses.
Character.ai Faces Lawsuit After Teen’s Suicide

The mother of a 14-year-old Florida boy says he became obsessed with a chatbot on Character.AI before his death.
How to Use Images From Your Phone to Search the Web

If you’re not sure how to describe what you want with keywords, use your camera or photo library to get those search results.
What’s at Stake in a Strained Microsoft-OpenAI Partnership

The alliance between the technology giant and the company behind OpenAI has been hugely consequential — but a disruption could shake up the A.I. race.