Page 58 - Latest Updates on Google
Coronavirus forces Google to cancel its annual developer conference
Google becomes the second FAANG member after Facebook Inc to cancel its conference as the virus, that originated in the Chinese city of Wuhan, spreads globally
 "Coronavirus forces Google to cancel its annual developer conference")
Google, Facebook threaten to suspend services in Pak over new regulations
The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf government announced a new set of rules to regulate social media activity
 "Google, Facebook threaten to suspend services in Pak over new regulations")
India's Patent office rejects Google's application for wearable electronics
The company, in its patent specification, said that the invention comprises of electronic devices provided in shoes or ankle bracelets
 "India's Patent office rejects Google's application for wearable electronics")
FB, Twitter, Google threaten to shut services in Pak over new internet law
The new set of regulations makes it compulsory for social media companies to open offices in Islamabad, build data servers to store information and take down content upon identification by authorities
 "FB, Twitter, Google threaten to shut services in Pak over new internet law")
Google updates terms of service in plain language after EU scrutiny
Google has been updating its policies and tweaking what is and isn't allowed on its sites for the past couple of years as scrutiny of the tech industry heats up across the US and Europe
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EU privacy body warns of privacy risks in Google, Fitbit $2.1 bn deal
Google announced the deal in November last year, as it seeks to compete with Apple and Samsung in the crowded market for fitness trackers and smart watches
 "EU privacy body warns of privacy risks in Google, Fitbit $2.1 bn deal")
Google-backed Dunzo raises Rs 78 cr from Alteria, expands into other cities
The delivery and local e-commerce firm is steadily expanding deeper into other cities
 "Google-backed Dunzo raises Rs 78 cr from Alteria, expands into other cities")
Google to wind down free WiFi services under Station programme globally
RailTel to continue service at the 415 stations where Google provided tech support
 "Google to wind down free WiFi services under Station programme globally")
Google in talks with publishers to pay for displaying news items
News executives have been calling on Facebook and Google to pay for the rights to host their articles
Google says HR chief stepping down as company faces worker activism
Google added more than 70,000 employees during Eileen Naughton's time as head of human resources.
 "Google says HR chief stepping down as company faces worker activism")
Google looking to expand mixed mode commute option to cities across India
Fitzpatrick listed 14 features that Google has incorporated in the maps
 "Google looking to expand mixed mode commute option to cities across India")
Worried about abuse of social platforms for revenge porn, fake news: Prasad
He also asserted that identification of the originator of messages was still a problem with regard to WhatsApp
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Google under investigation over processing of location data in Ireland
Google has also been under DPC investigation since May over data protection in the field of online advertising
 "Google under investigation over processing of location data in Ireland")
Disappointing revenue growth hits Google parent Alphabet shares in Q4
Alphabet shares slipped 4.7 percent in after-market trades that followed release of the earnings figures
 "Disappointing revenue growth hits Google parent Alphabet shares in Q4")
Google tests new subscription service to pick best photos and print them
The monthly photo prints subscription program will send you 10 prints that will be auto-selected from your last 30 days of photos, allowing you to make a change if required
Google asks law enforcement, other agencies to pay for data search warrant
Google's fees range from $45 for a subpoena and $60 for a wiretap to $245 for a search warrant
 "Google asks law enforcement, other agencies to pay for data search warrant")
Will do well only if others do well, Pichai rejects 'powerful Google risks'
Schwab asked him whether there is a risk that Google may become too powerful
 "Will do well only if others do well, Pichai rejects 'powerful Google risks'")
'Very difficult' talks with US over tech tax, says France as deadline looms
The negotiating deadline coincided with a scheduled meeting on the topic at the World Economic Forum meeting in Davos from Tuesday to Friday this week.
 "'Very difficult' talks with US over tech tax, says France as deadline looms")
Taxing the digital economy
Several corporate giants have benefited by avoiding taxes
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Google, Amazon finally bury the hatchet; YouTube returns to Fire TV
In 2018, YouTube was removed from Fire TV devices by Google, after Amazon had stopped sales of Chromecast devices on its website
 "Google, Amazon finally bury the hatchet; YouTube returns to Fire TV")
