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Google staff say they faced retaliation for organising last year's walkout
Some 20,000 Googlers had protested last year against the Internet giant's handling of sexual harassment
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Hundreds of Google staffers share stories of 'systemic' retaliation
Google set the standard in Silicon Valley for employing and retaining scores of highly-trained computer scientists. But recent troubles have hurt its reputation
Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt to leave board in June, ending an era
Schmidt, who turned 64 this month, stepped down as chairman of the Alphabet board at the start of last year
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Alphabet Q1 profit falls 29% weighed down by hefty $1bn EU fine
Google shares were down 6.1 per cent to $1,208.50 in after-market trades that followed release of the earnings report
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Soon, Google will allow you to auto-delete web activity, location data
The Alphabet-owned company has gone a step ahead to assure users' data is not misused, or harvested without consent
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Lok Sabha polls: Political ad spend on Facebook, Google crosses Rs 20 crore
The most popular keywords on Facebook during the week were 'BJP', 'Congress', 'Modi', 'Narendra Modi' and 'Congress party Punjab'
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Google debuts cheaper Pixel smartphones after premium handsets flop
Slower processors and cheaper materials helped Google price the Pixel 3a with a 5.6-inch screen at $399. The larger Pixel 3a XL has a 6-inch screen and costs $479
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New privacy tool? Google to soon let you auto-delete location tracking data
Google's latest privacy tool comes as a long-promised feature from Facebook to delete some of the data it collects on people hasn't yet materialized
Google I/O 2019: From Pixel 3a to Stadia; what to expect, watch livestream
At the Google I/O, the search engine and software giant is expected to announce new hardware, software, and updates for its existing suite of apps and services
Google vows improved user privacy, introduces 'Incognito Mode' in apps
Google has been fending off some of the growing legislative and regulatory pushes in the United States and elsewhere to regulate data privacy and other issues core to its business model
Google Pixel 3a-series unveiled: Know price, specs, features, & more
The 5.6-inch Pixel 3a and the 6-inch Pixel 3a XL is priced at Rs 39,999 and Rs 44,999, respectively
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Pichai gives his word of honour: Google will never sell data to 3rd parties
In a New York Times piece, the CEO of the Tech giant reiterates Google's dedication to protecting user privacy
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Mandatory QR codes at commercial establishments to boost mobile wallets
Shopkeepers would have to put at least two or more different QR codes of various payments platforms
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India orders anti-trust probe of Google for alleged Android abuse: Report
Competition Commission of India is looking into complaints that allege the Tech giant is blocking rivals using unfair means
Indian IT has a talent challenge as engineers flock to global tech centres
Lack of onsite opportunities, falling career prospects in IT firms seen as key reasons
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Google admits to tracking online purchases, says won't use it to pitch ads
To help you easily view and keep track of your purchases, bookings and subscriptions in one place, we've created a private destination that can only be seen by you, Google said
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Google Map users can now see live bus, train status making travel easy
Also, another feature that is being introduced will combine suggestions of auto-rickshaw and public transport for users
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Google, YouTube lean in on the learning culture in world of brands
How-to videos and search strings are an indispensable part of the internet experience in India, giving advertisers a unique opportunity to gain a digital edge
Google Maps may soon alert you if your taxi driver goes off-route
The feature would notify users everytime their cab gets sidetracked from the intended course by 500 metres
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How Big Tech armed and prepared itself to push back US antitrust onslaught
As news of the federal and congressional probes roiled the companies' shares this week, lawyers and executives working for Amazon, Facebook and Google were taking a wait-and-see approach
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