The latest on Google LLC, the technology company under the tech conglomerate Alphabet Inc. Founded in 1998 by Larry Page and Sergey Brin, it was originally an internet search engine, but the company has gone on to include many tech-related interests: mobile, email, data storage, and other areas of information technology. It is part of what makes up the Big 5 companies: Amazon, Facebook, Apple and Microsoft.
Is TikTok back on the App Store? Users get new message on phones
TikTok returns to Apple and Google app stores, marking a significant moment in the app's controversial dance with U.S.-China tech and data privacy discussions.
Is the TikTok Ban Canceled? App returns to Apple and Google stores
TikTok is finally back in U.S. app stores, but what does that mean for the delayed federal ban that prompted its removal?
Mexico threatens legal action over Gulf renaming on Google Maps
Mexican President Sheinbaum threatens legal action against Google over the "Gulf of America" name change prompted by Trump's decree.
Joe Rogan reacts to Trump's Gulf of America name change
The comedian spoke about the president's executive order during a recent episode of his podcast.
Google Maps surges on App Store despite 'Gulf of America' boycott calls
Google Maps soared to the number ten spot on the app store after it announced that it would change the name of the Gulf of Mexico.
Google removes Pride Month from calendar: What to know
Black History Month and Holocaust Remembrance Day have also been removed, as Google calls its calendar process "unsustainable."
Did Google Maps rename "Gulf of Mexico?" It depends where you live
The body of water will be seen as the "Gulf of America" to users in the U.S., but viewers worldwide will see something different.
FAA, Google make it official: Gulf of Mexico is Now Gulf of America
The FAA announced on Monday it will change the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America and Mount Denali to Mount McKinley.
FBI shares advice on sophisticated Gmail phishing attacks
The Bureau warned of emails that might look like they are from official accounts, but then link to fake websites.
Tech & Science
AI expert shares what Silicon Valley knows about ChatGPT that you don't
Catherine Goetze has gone viral after saying what Silicon Valley insiders know about AI's future—and why it changes everything.
Kanye West brags about Bianca Censori after Grammys look
Kanye West claimed his wife Bianca Censori was the "most Googled person" on Earth after her nearly naked look at the 2025 Grammys.
User shows how to delete saved voice data Google Assistant may have stored
A TikTok user revealed in a recent video how to delete voice data that Google Assistant may have saved.
Jay-Z is using Google Maps to show sexual assault allegations are false
Jay-Z is using screenshots from Google Maps to prove accusations that he and Sean "Diddy" Combs raped a woman in 2000 are false.
Can you add US passports, driving licenses to Apple and Google wallets?
Apple, Android users can create a digital ID in their wallet app but will need a separate app for a digital version of a passport.
US Google Maps Users to See 'Gulf of America' Instead of 'Gulf of Mexico'
The change to the name 'Gulf of America' follows an executive order by Donald Trump.
Mysterious "help" and "trafico" markings spotted in LA on Google Maps
Social media users have noted satellite imagery showing the words "HELP" and "TRAFICO" etched into the ground at a rail yard in Los Angeles.
The 'phantom hacker' scam currently targeting Apple and Android products
This "phantom hacker" scam is targeting Apple and Android products. Here's what you should know.
Samsung unveiled the new Galaxy S25 Ultra—here's everything to know
Samsung unveiled its new Galaxy S25 Ultra smartphone. Here's everything you need to know.
Why is Google not showing Joe Biden in its US Presidents list?
The issue with the search engine results was noticed by users on social media sites X and Bluesky early on Thursday morning.
Gulf of America? Not if You Use Apple, Google
Donald Trump's attempts to rename the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America has not yet been acknowledged by map services.
Grieving cat owner checks Google Earth, what she finds breaks hearts
"He's still waiting for you to come home, just in a different way," one person wrote among other condolences.
Tech CEOs given better seats than Cabinet members at Trump's inauguration
Cabinet members, governors, and long-serving public servants are positioned in rows behind the tech billionaires, with only family seated ahead of them.
TikTok is back online, but when will it return to the App Store?
While TikTok has been restored for millions of American users after going dark, the app still isn't available on Apple's App Store or Google Play.
Does remote work boost productivity? Experts weigh in
Remote work became the norm—will returning to offices undo its success?
Rental searches soar in California amid LA wildfires
Tens of thousands of displaced residents in Southern California are looking for housing after tragedy struck, but they're facing skyrocketing asking prices.
Is "Veganuary" becoming less popular? Experts explain
Fewer people are searching for Veganuary, according to Google, and experts share their thoughts on why this might be.
TikTok ban: "learn Mandarin" searches spike as RedNote takes off
Searches were shown to be highest in Hawaii, California, New York, Oregon and Massachusetts, according to data from Google Trends.
If you travel internationally, you need to know this iPhone trick: 'Genius'
According to a TikTok user, international travelers need to know this iPhone trick.
What are American-owned alternative apps to TikTok?
TikTok faces a potential ban in the U.S., but there are multiple alternatives based in this country.
Sean 'Diddy' Combs' house surrounded by California wildfires
Sean "Diddy" Combs' Los Angeles mansion is surrounded by the wildfires ablaze in Southern California.
