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Google settles lawsuit over alleged discrimination against Black employees for $50 million

The legal action accused the tech giant of a ‘pattern and practice’ of unfair treatment

Google settles racial discrimination lawsuit for $50 million

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Google has settled with Black employees who alleged systemic racial disparities in hiring, pay, and advancement in a lawsuit filed…

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Deal: the Google Pixel 10 Pro XL is $300 off, the smaller Pixel 10 Pro is $250 off

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We’ve started seeing leaks about the Pixel 11 series, which is due in about three months. However, the Pixel 10 series is available right now – and with a pretty solid discount on the Pro models at the moment.

3 features that make Google Pixel’s “context-aware” voice typing better than any keyboard

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Gboard’s voice typing went from a party trick to a legitimate keyboard replacement—and nobody told you.

Google releases big v4.0 update for its popular Snapseed editing app on Android

Google has finally brought Snapseed 4.0 to Android, and it's a big one — a fully redesigned interface, a built-in camera with real-time film emulation, and 30+ pro editing tools, all still completely free.

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Sources: Isomorphic Labs, an AI-powered drug discovery company spun out of Google DeepMind, is in advanced talks to raise $2B+ led by Thrive Capital (Bloomberg)

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Sources: Isomorphic Labs, an AI-powered drug discovery company spun out of Google DeepMind, is in advanced talks to raise $2B+ led by Thrive Capital — Isomorphic Labs, an AI-powered drug discovery company spun out of Alphabet Inc.'s Google…

Google Maps has a power-saving mode that extends battery life by 4 hours—but there's a catch

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This hidden setting was the key to fixing my battery life while driving.

Google settles racial discrimination lawsuit for $50 million

Google has reached a settlement with Black employees who alleged systemic racial disparities in hiring, pay, and advancement in a lawsuit filed in 2022

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Google AI Automates Ad Bidding and Budget Pacing

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Google has unveiled some soon-to-be-released artificial intelligence (AI)-powered bidding and budgeting tools for Search and Shopping. “By pairing smarter bidding strategies with flexible budgets, you can capture high-value opportunities…

How Google Workspace helps small businesses scale with an AI co-founder

Google Workspace with Gemini helps small teams work smarter by acting as a digital co-founder, automating tasks and improving productivity across everyday workflows.

Whoop’s response to Fitbit Air and Google Health is real doctors, not just an AI chatbot.

Google trusts Gemini to coach your health; Whoop is putting a licensed doctor on your screen. Here's what each approach actually means for your wallet and your wellbeing.

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Goldman Sachs dispels major misconception on Google, Amazon earnings

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Goldman Sachs just spotted a problem that’s hiding inside a remarkably good earnings figure. According to Seeking Alpha, S&P 500 companies apparently posted a blowout Q1 earnings figure, where growth neared 25%. However, Goldman Sachs said…

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This dangerous 'CallPhantom' scam spread across 28 Google Play apps downloaded over 7 million times - here's what we know

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Fake Google Play apps were promising access to people's call logs and required subscriptions.

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Google Pixel "Rules" are a joke compared to Samsung's Modes & Routines

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Pixel Rules can do 8 things. Samsung Modes & Routines can do everything.

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The Fitbit Air is Google’s £85 Whoop rival, and you can pre-order it now

Google is also launching Google Health, a new platform with meal tracking, cycle tracking and an AI coach

‘Google is not collaborative and not in the spirit of complying with this regulation’ – can the EU Commission strong-arm

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With the Digital Market Act (DMA), the EU made its intention to end Google's market dominance clear. While some are already cheering the push for our Search data to be shared with hopefully better alternative services, others fear this…

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Google is launching an AI Health Coach. Here’s what it’s all about

Google has announced the Google Health Coach, a Gemini-powered personal wellness assistant baked into a rebranded Google Health app. Here's everything you need to know about pricing, features, and availability.