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Russia hits tech giants Google and Meta with massive fines

Russia has hit tech giants Google and Meta with huge fines over their failure to delete content banned by local law.

Work

No jab, no job: Google gets tough on employee COVID vaccine policy

“Anyone entering a Google building must be fully vaccinated or have an approved accommodation that allows them to work or come onsite,” the tech giant said in a leaked memo.

Living

Sustainable travel: Search and book via these sites to cut your carbon

More people than ever are interested in booking sustainable travel but knowing how to avoid ‘tourism greenwash’ can be hard.

Tech News

Which companies are preparing for the metaverse?

The metaverse may change how we work, do business and socialise. This is the way companies are planning to shape our virtual future.

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Tech News

Google signs 5-year deal to pay for news from AFP

It's one of the biggest licensing deals struck by a tech giant under a new French law.

World News

Spotify, Snapchat and Google Cloud report outages

Google Cloud said they "are aware of an issue" on its platform, as did the Spotify Status Twitter account, which added they "are checking them (the issues) out."

Europe News

Google loses appeal against €2.4bn EU fine over its shopping service

The European Commission argued Google had abused its dominant search engine to favour Google Shopping and squeeze out rival services.

Tech News

Google News returns to Spain after 7 year absence

The online news aggregator left in 2014 after Spanish authorities passed a law mandating a flat licensing fee for re-using content.

Tech News

Tech this week: A lake on Mars confirmed and a 90 year-old in space

William Shatner brings Star Trek to life with space trip and are we closer to knowing about life on Mars?

World News

Euroviews. Regulating Big Tech will take pluralism and institutions | View

Give social media users a choice of algorithm - and real, independent oversight bodies - to keep debate online free and healthy, argue EDMO's Miguel Poaires Maduro and law researcher Francisco de Abreu Duarte.

Tech News

Can these Google tools help users take more eco-friendly decisions?

New features announced by Google on Wednesday look to reduce our carbon footprint by changing our daily choices. But will they work?

Tech News

MUM’s the word: What you need to know about Google’s latest update

Google is in the process of launching MUM, it’s first major search engine update since 2019. How does it work and what benefits will it bring?

Mobility

Google Maps can now tell you if your destination is on fire

Google says wildfires are an increasingly common threat, and that making it easier to track them could save lives.

Europe News

Google and EU head to court to decide the fate of €4.3 billion fine

The five-day hearing will focus on whether Google has used its Android system to impose illegal restrictions on phone makers and stifle competition.

Tech News

Navalny blasts 'cowardly' Google and Apple for removing election app

"The giants Apple and Google have complied with the Kremlin's demands and removed our app," he said, according to comments on his social media.

Tech News

The ethics of AI: Should we put our faith in Big Tech?

IBM told Reuters its AI Ethics Board has begun discussing how to police an emerging frontier: implants and wearables that wire computers to brains.

Tech News

Big tech spends big money lobbying EU, new report shows

Tech industry giants outspent big pharma and fossil fuel companies trying to win influence and shape policy in Brussels, a new study has found.

Work

Swiss start-up rivals Google with '100% secure' smartphone keyboard

Swiss start-up Typewise has developed an AI keyboard for your phone that is better at correcting typos and more secure. Can it rival the US giants?

Russia

Google fined €162,000 by Russia for failing to remove banned content

A Moscow court has fined Google for violating Russian rules on banned content and failing to delete illegal posts.

Work

Would you accept being paid less to work remotely?

New plans could see Google employees who choose remote working paid less according to their location and cost of living.