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Amended US Lawsuit Against Google Alleges Secret Ad Program
November 14, 2021

Google is facing another round of antitrust troubles — a group of states led by Texas is filing a new amended lawsuit over reported abuses of power by the search engine giant, a report from Engadget says. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Google Loses Appeal of $2.8B EU Shopping Ads Antitrust Suit
November 10, 2021

Google lost an appeal in General Court of the European Union in Luxembourg on Wednesday (Nov. 10) related to a 2017 decision by the European Commission (EC) that fined the tech giant $2.8 billion for directing users to its own comparison-shopping ads over those of...

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Google to Start Requiring 2FA on Accounts
November 03, 2021

Google announced that it’s going to be implementing two-factor authentication (2FA) for large swathes of users, according to a Wednesday (Nov. 3) report by Ars Technica. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Google Play to Reduce Subscription Commission Fees for Apps
October 21, 2021

Google is cutting the subscription commission fees it charges app developers selling in its Play Store by at least 50%, according to a blog post by Android and Google Play Vice President of Product Management Sameer Samat. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Chrome 95 Offers 19 Security Fixes, Provides Secure Payment Confirmation
October 21, 2021

Google is launching the latest version of its Chrome web browser on Windows, Mac, Android, and iOS in the coming days, according to a Thursday (Oct. 21) report from XDA. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Google’s US Pixel Pass Subscription Includes Premium YouTube Channels
October 19, 2021

Google is rolling out its new smartphones, the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro, along with Pixel Pass, a new subscription service, The Verge reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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Google Says Epic Games Breached Its Contract 
October 13, 2021

Google filed a countersuit against Epic Games in their antitrust case Monday (Oct. 11) in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, charging the game developer with breaching its contract with the tech giant, according to a GamesIndustry report Wednesday (Oct. 13). ...

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Google Pledges $1B to Boost Internet, Startups in Africa
October 06, 2021

Google will invest $1 billion in Africa in the next five years to enhance its internet connectivity and help startup companies get some financial backing, according to a CNET report on Wednesday (Oct. 6). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Google Shopping Revamp Expands Opportunities For Merchants to Turn Search Into Sales
September 29, 2021

Google’s efforts to improve the omnichannel shopping ecosystem gets a new set of eyes today as the search giant rolls out enhancements to its Google Lens technology for iOS and Chrome browsers, creating new levels of discoverability and satisfaction in digital shopping experiences. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...