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Google to open AI research centre in Paris
The announcement came as Macron welcomed 140 multinational business leaders at the opening of the World Economic Forum
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Instagram, Google+ join EU group fighting hate speech
EU officials added that the existing members are meeting the code of conduct they signed up to in May 2016
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Google announces patent agreement with Tencent amid China push
The US technology company has signed similar agreements before with Samsung, LG and Cisco Systems
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Google 'cloud' grows with new undersea data cables
The US internet behemoth has spent $30 billion improving its infrastructure during the past three years
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Google says 'no changes' to mapping platform in China after report
Nikkei reported earlier that Google had set up a specific version of the website for the first time in eight years
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Which voice in your fridge? Makers pick virtual assistants
Consumer demand is surging for the ability to summon music, order food and control lights by voice commands
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Facebook, Alphabet shifted in sector classification system
The Telecommunication Services Sector will be expanded and renamed Communication Services
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Google teams with Sony, Lenovo for smart speakers with touchscreens
The deal comes as the technology company seeks to challenge Amazon’s dominance in a fledgling market
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Ex-Google engineer fired over gender memo sues for discrimination
It said he had perpetuated gender stereotypes and fired him in August
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Alphabet's Google explores sale of restaurant reviewer Zagat
Its asking price is not known, and there is no certainty it will agree to sell Zagat
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Amazon, Google cut speaker prices in market share contest
Both companies cut prices to as little as $29 from $50 for the US holidays
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YouTube star apologises for viral suicide video
Google-owned YouTube did not immediately respond to requests for comment
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Google looking to launch stores in India to boost Pixel sales: report
It is exploring the idea of physical stores after finding an encouraging response to more than a dozen pop-up stores
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Google VP vows 'vigilance' after US net neutrality rollback
He believes that the decision to overturn the rules was not the last word on the matter
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Alphabet's Eric Schmidt to step down as executive chairman
He will continue to serve on the Alphabet's board of directors and act as an adviser
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Online, but can't ditch paper? You may be future-proofing yourself
Google VP highlights advantages of paper
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Google crunches data to help NASA find two new planets
The data came from the Kepler telescope which NASA launched into space in 2009 as part of a planet-finding mission
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Google launching artificial intelligence research center in China
The research center is the first of its kind in Asia and will comprise a small team
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Google beats class action sex bias claims, for now
The company's spokesman Gina Scigliano said the company works to create a great workplace for everyone
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Google releases Android Oreo 'Go' for low-end smartphones
India is one market Google wants to target with this move
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Google puts Pakistan among 4 countries that will give next billion smartphone users
Company official says number of people using mobile internet growing fast
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'Android uses your location even when you disable tracking'
It gathers and sends data back to Google when the phone is connected to the internet
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Russia to act against Google if Sputnik, RT get lower search rankings
The Russian government funds Sputnik and Russia Today
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Google supports US efforts to disclose buyers of online political ads
Lawmakers have criticized social media giants for not doing enough to identify and block Russian agents
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Google CEO vows to 'drop everything' and fix the hamburger emoji
Some found it hilarious, while some laughed at the silliness of the debate over a hamburger
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Alphabet quarterly profit climbs on ads and other bets
A corporate reorganization started two years ago created Alphabet which has holdings
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G7 countries partner with Facebook, Twitter to curtail terror content online
Senior executives from the internet giants and Microsoft attended the ministerial session devoted to the issue
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Google to offer $1000 to anyone who 'hacks' Snapchat, Tinder
Each flaw will score at least $1,000 under the program
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Facebook, Google accused of setting up anti-refugee ads during US election
Voters in swing states saw ads appear in their Facebook feeds and on Google websites
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Facebook, Twitter, Google summoned to US Congressional hearings on Russia
Social media firms have been asked to appear on Nov 1 at hearings on alleged Russian interference in US politics
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Google uncovered Russia-backed ads on YouTube, Gmail: Washington Post
The ads do not appear to be from the same Kremlin-affiliated entity that bought ads on Facebook Inc
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Google to use balloons to provide Puerto Rico cell service
In the aftermath of Hurricane Maria, Puerto Rico has struggled to regain communications services
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Google announces new Pixel smartphone
Google chief says the new devices showcase the tech giant's artificial intelligence
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Facebook, Google promote politicised fake news about Las Vegas shooter
Misinformation showed grim trend that has increasingly dominated viral online propaganda
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Google relaxes rules on free news stories, plans subscription tools
Publishers will be able to choose how many, if any, free articles they want to offer to Google searchers
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Google, Facebook, Twitter asked to testify in Russia probe
The three internet and online social media giants are expected to appear on November 1 in an open hearing
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Google marks its 19th birthday with Doodle throwback
Simply spin the wheel to play interactive games from the past 19 years
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US appeals court to consider rights of gay workers
The law bans discrimination based on workers’ sex, race, religion and other traits
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Google weaves touch controls into Levi Strauss jacket
Denim jacket has a sleeve cuff made of special Jacquard fabric that synchronizes wirelessly with smartphones
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Google looking to help news outlets win subscribers
US internet giant is collaborating with NewsCorp, the Financial Times, and the New York Times
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Google buys HTC's Pixel smartphone division for $1.1 billion
It purchased Motorola Mobility for $12.5 billion in 2012 and sold it off to China’s Lenovo Group
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Google honours Noor Jehan with doodle on 91st birthday
Doodle features Madam Noorjehan in a purple attire, with a choker, and the memorable flower
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Latest Gmail feature will make your life easier
Gmail and Inbox by Gmail on mobile devices as well as on web will convert text to interactive hyperlinks
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Google launches digital payments service in India
Tez will compete, among others, with Paytm which is backed by SoftBank and Alibab
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Google disables offensive ad keywords found by BuzzFeed
BuzzFeed discovered that Google allowed advertisers to target searches such as "Why do Jews ruin everything"
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Lawsuit accuses Google of paying women less than men
Lawyers for the women accuse Google of violating California equal pay law along with the state labor code
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New Google Pixel smartphone debut expected October 4
Pricing remains to be seen but the original handset competes in the premium segment of the market
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Google to launch mobile payment service in India: report
Google 'Tez', will offer payment options beyond the existing ones like Google Wallet or Android Pay
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Waymo suit against Uber on road to trial
Company claims that a "calculated theft" of its technology enabled Uber to revive a stalled self-driving car program
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Google in talks to acquire HTC's smartphone business: report
The tech giant earlier acquired Motorola Mobility but sold it instantly