Google Maps data shows whether people in your area are staying at home
Google has published an early look at its reports showing the effect of the pandemic of coronavirus, officially called COVID-19, on people's mobility.
Google Chromebook quirk forces a decision: Parental controls or schoolwork?
Login issues between Chromebooks and Google Classroom are forcing parents in lockdown to choose between parental controls and their kids' online schoolwork.
Google’s Smart Light Starter Kit is on sale for only $45 (while stock lasts)
Stuck at home? Here's an easy project to complete while you have the time. Dell dropped the price on the Google Smart Light Starter Kit.
Google video thanks health care workers for coronavirus efforts
Google has posted a moving video thanking health care workers everywhere for their ongoing efforts to save people's lives during the coronavirus crisis.
Google Play Store removes Infowars app for spreading coronavirus misinformation
The Google Play Store took down the controversial Infowars app, an outlet of conspiracy theorist Alex Jones, due to its promotion of coronavirus misinformation.
The coronavirus crisis makes it clear: We’re not ready for an online-first world
With countries in lockdown, people are now increasingly relying on the internet for work and play, but this foray into an online-first world is not going well.
Google scraps its April Fools’ jokes in wake of coronavirus
Google is reportedly canceling its April Fools' Day jokes this year because of the spreading coronavirus pandemic.
Google’s Pixel Buds 2 move closer to launch with FCC certification
FCC certification suggests Google's first pair of true wireless earbuds, the Pixel Buds 2, are getting closer to their expected Spring launch.
Digital Trends Live: COVID-19 impacts, new Google site, Curiosity selfie, more
On this Digital Trends Live, we talk the top tech news, including coronavirus impacts on tech, Google launches its screening site, Siri screens, and more.
Google’s coronavirus info site is live (but not as Trump described it)
Google has launched a COVID-19 Information & Resources site that's intended to provide information about the coronavirus pandemic for the general global public.
Google and YouTube launch remote-learning tools for parents and teachers
Google and YouTube launched two separate features aimed at giving caregivers and educators the tools they need to provide homeschooling amid the coronavirus.
Google I/O 2020 is now completely canceled, including any online events
Google has announced that it is fully canceling Google I/O 2020 -- including the online event. The cancellation is due to concerns surrounding coronavirus.
Google Maps adds coronavirus warning to doctor or medical facility searches
The warning message encourages people to follow CDC guidelines on the coronavirus and to call their doctor before showing up there with coronavirus symptoms.
Amazon Prime, YouTube, and Netflix agree to throttle streaming quality in Europe
YouTube and Amazon Prime will join Netflix in capping streaming quality in an effort to avoid bandwidth overload in the EU during the coronavirus outbreak.
Google has made its own camera app for the cheapest Android phones you can buy
Google's new Camera Go app is made for Android Go Edition, installed on some of the cheapest Android phones you can buy, providing an improved photo experience.
Google’s coronavirus screening website accused of mining health data for profit
Project Baseline, a pilot site set up by Google to give access to COVID-19 testing sites, has been accused of collecting patient data and selling it for profit.
U.S. government and big tech want to use location data to fight coronavirus
Facebook, Google, and other tech companies are in talks with the U.S. government to examine compiling location data to follow the spread of the coronavirus.
Alphabet-owned Verily pilots a coronavirus screening website in California
Google's life sciences research sister company, Verily, is debuting a coronavirus risk screening and testing website in California.
Big Tech to discuss coronavirus action at White House meeting
Facebook, Google, Amazon, Apple, Microsoft, and Twitter will address ways the government can work with the tech industry to tackle the coronavirus outbreak.
Google Maps wants businesses to add coronavirus information
With the coronavirus expected to cause disruption to businesses such as stores and restaurants, Google wants to ensure its Maps listings are kept up to date.
Google may be working on a new Chromecast Ultra with an external remote
Google is reportedly working on the second generation of its popular streamer, the Chromecast Ultra, which will include an external remote for the first time.
Yelp condemns Google’s practices in senate antitrust hearing
Yelp expressed its concerns about Google’s ratings and reviews feature on its search engine, saying that it's rival stifles competition and lies to consumers.
Leaked Google Pixel 4a hands-on video reveals it all
Google's upcoming Pixel 4a mid-range phone has been leaked yet again in an extensive hands-on video published by a Spanish YouTuber.
New Google and Adidas smart insole can turn your soccer moves into FIFA rewards
Google is teaming up with Adidas to launch a new connected insole that can track and turn your soccer moves into digital rewards on the EA’s FIFA Mobile game.
New Google Assistant feature turns the internet into one giant audiobook
The new Read It feature allows Google Assistant to read web pages aloud, like audiobooks, in 42 languages. It is available on browsers and Android smartphones.
Online platforms like Facebook are losing yet another ‘infodemic’ war
With cases of Coronavirus on the rise around the globe, online platforms like Facebook and Google are struggling to stem the resulting tide of misinformation.
Coronavirus: Apple and Google clamp down on COVID-19 apps
Apple and Google are reportedly only accepting COVID-19-related app submissions from recognized health bodies and governments in a bid to avoid misinformation.
Former Google, Uber self-driving car exec Anthony Levandowski fined $179 million
Anthony Levandowski, ex-head of Uber's self-driving car unit, was fined $179 million over theft of intellectual property -- and promptly declared bankruptcy.
This Google robot taught itself to walk, with no help whatsoever, in two hours
Remember that scene in Walt Disney’s Bambi where the titular fawn learns to stand up and walk under its own power? Like that, basically, but with a robot.
Google certifies second-gen Pixel Buds for wireless charging
Google's upcoming true wireless earbuds, the second-generation Pixel Buds, have their wireless charging certification, possibly hinting at an upcoming release.
Can a second game studio help stem Google Stadia’s struggles?
Google has opened a second game studio focused on making exclusives for its struggling Stadia service. It is led by a former executive at Sony Santa Monica.
Google cancels 2020 I/O conference amid coronavirus concerns
The latest casualty of the novel coronavirus: Google's 2020 I/O developer conference, scheduled to take place May 12- 14, was canceled amid fears that the COVID-19 virus could spread through showgoers.
Coronavirus: Google, Twitter tell some employees to work from home
More technology companies are responding to the spread of COVID-19, with Twitter telling its employees around the world to work from home if possible.
Fox Sports, YES still available on YouTube TV for now
A contract dispute between YouTube TV and Sinclair was expected to cause the removal of Fox Regional Sports and YES networks, but a temporary truce prevailed.