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Myanmar Rebels Are Opening Colleges
As Myanmar’s civil war heads into a fifth year, anti-junta forces are opening universities and colleges as part of their pursuit of a federal democracy.The New York Times - Jan. 25 -
Google to Put Warnings on U.K. Businesses Using Fake Online Reviews
The search giant has offered to start punishing British businesses that boost their star ratings with fake reviews and the people that post them, ending the U.K. competition watchdog’s ...The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 24 -
Google agrees changes to tackle fake reviews for businesses
Businesses which boost their star ratings will have warnings attached to them - fake reviewers will be banned.BBC News - Jan. 24 -
Google pledges to crack down on fake reviews after UK watchdog investigation
Google is pledging to crack down on fake online reviews with tougher punishments for rogue reviewers and businesses after an investigation by regulators in BritainABC News - Jan. 24 -
Djokovic unsure of Australian Open return
Novak Djokovic says he will return to the Australian Open next year if he is "fit, healthy and motivated" after retiring from his semi-final with injury.BBC News - Jan. 24 -
Google's Fitbit fined $12.2 million after customers burned by watches
Fitbit failed to report overheating incidents involving its Ionic watches in which customers suffered serious burns, safety regulator said.CBS News - Jan. 23 -
Apple and Google's massive mobile empires face dual UK antitrust probes
Britain's competition regulator launched an investigation into Apple and Google's mobile ecosystems to assess whether they're in breach of strict new tech laws.CNBC - Jan. 23 -
Apple and Google investigated by UK regulator over mobile platforms
CMA probe comes days after its chair was forced out by government in drive for economic growthFinancial Times - Jan. 23 -
The U.K. has new powers vs. tech giants. It’s probing Apple and Google.
The U.K. competition regulator on Thursday said it’s using new powers to investigate Apple and Google’s mobile ecosystems.MarketWatch - Jan. 23 -
Seth Rogen's 'The Studio' to open SXSW
The SXSW Film & TV Festival will kick off on March 7 with the world premiere of Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg’s “The Studio,” the Apple TV+ comedy series starring Rogen as a fictional Hollywood ...ABC News - Jan. 22 -
Google agrees to new $1 billion investment in Anthropic
Google has agreed to a new investment of more than $1 billion in generative AI startup Anthropic, a person familiar with the situation confirmed to CNBC.CNBC - Jan. 22 -
Google invests further $1bn in OpenAI rival Anthropic
Artificial intelligence group closes in on $60bn valuationFinancial Times - Jan. 22 -
AI-developed drug will be in trials by year-end, says Google’s Hassabis
Founder of Isomorphic Labs aims to develop a drug in oncology, cardiovascular or neurodegeneration areasFinancial Times - Jan. 21 -
When Google Altered Its Ad Rules, Charities Paid the Price
After the search giant welcomed more ads from small rivals like Ask.com, Google ad costs for some nonprofits ballooned.The New York Times - Jan. 21 -
X Games will test AI from Google Cloud for judging snowboarding competitions
Making its debut in Aspen, X Games will leverage AI technology from Google Cloud to enhance objectivity in subjectively judged sports. The aim is to deepen fan engagement, and provide valuable ...VentureBeat - Jan. 21 -
The field is now wide open to Trump
Very little stands in the way of the president’s goal of remaking AmericaFinancial Times - Jan. 21 -
4 Things Apple Maps Does Better Than Google Maps
Apple’s platform for maps and directions, the perpetual runner-up to Google Maps, has improved markedly over the past few years. Here are the ways it currently bests its rival.Wired - Jan. 21 -
Trump’s Opening Act of Contempt
To open his term with such an act of contempt toward the legal system is audacious, even for Mr. Trump.The New York Times - Jan. 21 -
How to Use Parental Controls in Your Google, Apple, and Microsoft Accounts
The three biggest tech companies all offer a wealth of options to limit screen time, find lost devices, and more.Wired - Jan. 20 -
Apple, Google remove TikTok from stores as app halts service in U.S.
Apple and Google have removed TikTok from their respective app stores as U.S. operations shut down.CNBC - Jan. 19 -
What will happen to TikTok on Apple and Google's app store on Sunday?
With President-elect Trump adding uncertainty around whether a TikTok ban will go into effect, the focus is now turning to companies like Google and AppleABC News - Jan. 17 -
Former European Leaders Call for Google Ad-Tech Breakup
A group of 18 former European heads of state have called on the European Commission to break up Google’s highly lucrative advertising-technology business, claiming it erodes Europe’s media landscape.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 17 -
Why tech companies like Amazon, Google and TSMC are flocking to Phoenix
Phoenix, a longtime hub for aerospace and defense, is becoming an epicenter of semiconductor manufacturing and autonomous vehicles.CNBC - Jan. 17 -
Bessent open to increasing sanctions on Russia
Treasury Secretary-nominee Scott Bessent told senators Thursday that he would be “100 percent on board” with increasing sanctions on Russia’s major oil companies if President-elect Trump supports ...The Hill - Jan. 16 -
TikTok and Google CEOs to attend Trump inauguration, sources say
The news comes as a law banning TikTok, which is owned by Chinese firm ByteDance, is set to go into effect on Jan. 19.CBS News - Jan. 16 -
Google's Resolution for 2025: Catch Up to ChatGPT
Tired of trailing OpenAI, Chief Executive Sundar Pichai wants his Gemini chatbot to be used by 500 million people.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 16 -
As it happened: Australian Open Day 2
After rain interrupted the opening day of the 2025 Australian Open, the weather was more favourable for Day 2, and the action didn't disappoint, either.ESPN - Jan. 13 -
Google Joins the AI Shopping Revolution With Agent Tools for Retailers
The next stage of AI development, which lets the technology act with more autonomy and performs some customer service actions, is being applied to an industry that must constantly embrace change.Inc. - Jan. 13 -
Google DeepMind researchers introduce new benchmark to improve LLM factuality, reduce hallucinations
Based on a new benchmark, Google DeepMind found Gemini 2.0 Flash to be the most factual LLM, with a score of 83.6%.VentureBeat - Jan. 10 -
Boeing and Google each give $1m for Trump inauguration
The US companies join other major firms donating funds for the ceremony on 20 January.BBC News - Jan. 10 -
Google and Microsoft donate $1m each to Trump’s inaugural fund
Tech giants follow footsteps of other major companies, including Amazon, Meta, OpenAI and Uber. Google and Microsoft have donated $1m each to Donald Trump ’s inauguration fund, following in ...The Guardian - Jan. 9 -
Google donates $1 million to Trump's inauguration fund, joining other tech giants
Google becomes the latest tech company to donate to Trump's inauguration fundCNBC - Jan. 9 -
Open auditions to be America’s 51st state
The U.S. already has 50 states — and all of them are less of a mess than Canada or Britain.The Hill - Jan. 9 -
Fake Aldi on Google Maps wreaks 'havoc' on village
Shoppers end up empty handed after driving to a rural village hoping to buy their bread and milk.BBC News - Jan. 9 -
Google, Warren Buffett, and Science Agree: These 3 Words Are the Best Path to Remarkable Success
Google, Warren Buffett, and science on the fundamental algorithm of lifelong success and happiness.Inc. - Jan. 8 -
Labor Board Says Google Should Have to Bargain With Contractors’ Union
A National Labor Relations Board complaint says that as a joint employer of workers from IT staffing firm Accenture Flex, the tech giant should be obliged to negotiate with its union.Inc. - Jan. 7