FollowRivals including Match Group and Spotify accuse the tech giants of retaliation and anticompetitive behavior.Richard NievaSenior reporterRichard Nieva is a senior reporter for CNET News, focusing on Google and Yahoo. He previously worked for PandoDaily and Fortune Magazine, and his writing has appeared in the New York Times, on CNNMoney.com and on CJR.org.Ian SherrEditor at Large / NewsIan Sherr (he/him/his) grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area, so he's always had a connection to the tech world. Currently, he writes about Apple, Microsoft, VR, video games, and internet troubles. Aside...…FollowRivals including Match Group and Spotify accuse the tech giants of retaliation and anticompetitive behavior.Richard NievaSenior reporterRichard Nieva is a senior reporter for CNET News, focusing on Google and Yahoo. He previously worked for PandoDaily and Fortune Magazine, and his writing has appeared in the New York Times, on CNNMoney.com and on CJR.org.Ian SherrEditor at Large / NewsIan Sherr (he/him/his) grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area, so he's always had a connection to the tech world. Currently, he writes about Apple, Microsoft, VR, video games, and internet troubles. Aside...WW…

FollowThe search giant has dismissed both leaders of its Ethical AI team.Richard NievaSenior reporterRichard Nieva is a senior reporter for CNET News, focusing on Google and Yahoo. He previously worked for PandoDaily and Fortune Magazine, and his writing has appeared in the New York Times, on CNNMoney.com and on CJR.org.2 min readGoogle on Friday fired Margaret Mitchell, who co-led the company's Ethical AI team, more than two months after the controversial ousting of Timnit Gebru, the team's other leader. The move escalates a tense situation at a Google division already in turmoil.Mitchell...…FollowThe search giant has dismissed both leaders of its Ethical AI team.Richard NievaSenior reporterRichard Nieva is a senior reporter for CNET News, focusing on Google and Yahoo. He previously worked for PandoDaily and Fortune Magazine, and his writing has appeared in the New York Times, on CNNMoney.com and on CJR.org.2 min readGoogle on Friday fired Margaret Mitchell, who co-led the company's Ethical AI team, more than two months after the controversial ousting of Timnit Gebru, the team's other leader. The move escalates a tense situation at a Google division already in turmoil.Mitchell...WW…

FollowThe tech giant has invested aggressively in its cloud division over the last few years.Richard NievaSenior reporterRichard Nieva is a senior reporter for CNET News, focusing on Google and Yahoo. He previously worked for PandoDaily and Fortune Magazine, and his writing has appeared in the New York Times, on CNNMoney.com and on CJR.org.3 min readon Tuesday revealed new financial details about its division, a milestone as the technology powerhouse aims to expand its business beyond its massive and advertising operation. The tech giant's cloud unit, which rents server space and...…FollowThe tech giant has invested aggressively in its cloud division over the last few years.Richard NievaSenior reporterRichard Nieva is a senior reporter for CNET News, focusing on Google and Yahoo. He previously worked for PandoDaily and Fortune Magazine, and his writing has appeared in the New York Times, on CNNMoney.com and on CJR.org.3 min readon Tuesday revealed new financial details about its division, a milestone as the technology powerhouse aims to expand its business beyond its massive and advertising operation. The tech giant's cloud unit, which rents server space and...WW…

FollowThe search giant has made a push in fitness tech as it aims to compete with Apple.Richard NievaSenior reporterRichard Nieva is a senior reporter for CNET News, focusing on Google and Yahoo. He previously worked for PandoDaily and Fortune Magazine, and his writing has appeared in the New York Times, on CNNMoney.com and on CJR.org.2 min readon Thursday unveiled new features for tracking breathing and heart rates on , as the giant competes with and other companies that have made a push in tech.  The new features measure a person's respiratory rate and heart rate using their phone's...…FollowThe search giant has made a push in fitness tech as it aims to compete with Apple.Richard NievaSenior reporterRichard Nieva is a senior reporter for CNET News, focusing on Google and Yahoo. He previously worked for PandoDaily and Fortune Magazine, and his writing has appeared in the New York Times, on CNNMoney.com and on CJR.org.2 min readon Thursday unveiled new features for tracking breathing and heart rates on , as the giant competes with and other companies that have made a push in tech.  The new features measure a person's respiratory rate and heart rate using their phone's...WW…

FollowThe tech giant has invested aggressively in its cloud division over the last few years.Richard NievaSenior reporterRichard Nieva is a senior reporter for CNET News, focusing on Google and Yahoo. He previously worked for PandoDaily and Fortune Magazine, and his writing has appeared in the New York Times, on CNNMoney.com and on CJR.org.3 min readon Tuesday revealed new financial details about its division, a milestone as the technology powerhouse aims to expand its business beyond its massive and advertising operation. The tech giant's cloud unit, which rents server space and...…FollowThe tech giant has invested aggressively in its cloud division over the last few years.Richard NievaSenior reporterRichard Nieva is a senior reporter for CNET News, focusing on Google and Yahoo. He previously worked for PandoDaily and Fortune Magazine, and his writing has appeared in the New York Times, on CNNMoney.com and on CJR.org.3 min readon Tuesday revealed new financial details about its division, a milestone as the technology powerhouse aims to expand its business beyond its massive and advertising operation. The tech giant's cloud unit, which rents server space and...WW…

FollowThe search giant is now facing three major antitrust lawsuits.Richard NievaSenior reporterRichard Nieva is a senior reporter for CNET News, focusing on Google and Yahoo. He previously worked for PandoDaily and Fortune Magazine, and his writing has appeared in the New York Times, on CNNMoney.com and on CJR.org.5 min readA bipartisan coalition of 38 states and territories on Thursday filed an , alleging the tech giant holds a monopoly in general search, the heart of its consumer tech business. The complaint is the filed against the Silicon Valley giant in a matter of weeks, escalating...…FollowThe search giant is now facing three major antitrust lawsuits.Richard NievaSenior reporterRichard Nieva is a senior reporter for CNET News, focusing on Google and Yahoo. He previously worked for PandoDaily and Fortune Magazine, and his writing has appeared in the New York Times, on CNNMoney.com and on CJR.org.5 min readA bipartisan coalition of 38 states and territories on Thursday filed an , alleging the tech giant holds a monopoly in general search, the heart of its consumer tech business. The complaint is the filed against the Silicon Valley giant in a matter of weeks, escalating...WW…

But his time at the helm of the department will likely be short-lived.The investigator leading the US Department of Justice's antitrust case against Google will become the nation's acting attorney general, on Monday. Deputy AG Jeff Rosen will assume the top job at the department after AG Bill Barr submitted his resignation on Monday.Rosen will take over on Dec. 23, but his time at the helm will likely be short-lived. President-elect Joe Biden, who will take office on Jan. 20, will appoint his own attorney general. Power up your AndroidGet the latest news, how-to and reviews on...…But his time at the helm of the department will likely be short-lived.The investigator leading the US Department of Justice's antitrust case against Google will become the nation's acting attorney general, on Monday. Deputy AG Jeff Rosen will assume the top job at the department after AG Bill Barr submitted his resignation on Monday.Rosen will take over on Dec. 23, but his time at the helm will likely be short-lived. President-elect Joe Biden, who will take office on Jan. 20, will appoint his own attorney general. Power up your AndroidGet the latest news, how-to and reviews on...WW…

FollowAfter feuding with its employees, Google is now crossing swords with lawmakers and regulators.Richard NievaSenior reporterRichard Nieva is a senior reporter for CNET News, focusing on Google and Yahoo. He previously worked for PandoDaily and Fortune Magazine, and his writing has appeared in the New York Times, on CNNMoney.com and on CJR.org.5 min readAlmost exactly a year ago, co-founders and dropped some bombshell news. After more than 20 years, the two men were from company leadership. would take the reins of Google parent Alphabet going forward. Pichai, who was already running the...…FollowAfter feuding with its employees, Google is now crossing swords with lawmakers and regulators.Richard NievaSenior reporterRichard Nieva is a senior reporter for CNET News, focusing on Google and Yahoo. He previously worked for PandoDaily and Fortune Magazine, and his writing has appeared in the New York Times, on CNNMoney.com and on CJR.org.5 min readAlmost exactly a year ago, co-founders and dropped some bombshell news. After more than 20 years, the two men were from company leadership. would take the reins of Google parent Alphabet going forward. Pichai, who was already running the...WW…

FollowThe features will be available starting Thursday.Richard NievaSenior reporterRichard Nieva is a senior reporter for CNET News, focusing on Google and Yahoo. He previously worked for PandoDaily and Fortune Magazine, and his writing has appeared in the New York Times, on CNNMoney.com and on CJR.org.2 min readFor the most up-to-date news and information about the coronavirus pandemic, visit the and websites.California Gov. the state has partnered with and on an app to let people use their to track potential exposure to COVID-19.The digital system uses Bluetooth signals from phones to...…FollowThe features will be available starting Thursday.Richard NievaSenior reporterRichard Nieva is a senior reporter for CNET News, focusing on Google and Yahoo. He previously worked for PandoDaily and Fortune Magazine, and his writing has appeared in the New York Times, on CNNMoney.com and on CJR.org.2 min readFor the most up-to-date news and information about the coronavirus pandemic, visit the and websites.California Gov. the state has partnered with and on an app to let people use their to track potential exposure to COVID-19.The digital system uses Bluetooth signals from phones to...WW…

The search giant has been working on or funding a new generation of wearable technology.11 min read A simple pair of sunglasses that projects holographic icons. A smartwatch that has a digital screen but analog hands. A temporary tattoo that, when applied to your skin, transforms your body into a living touchpad. A virtual reality controller that lets you pick up objects in digital worlds and feel their weight as you swing them around. Those are some of the projects Google has quietly been developing or funding, according to white papers and demo videos, in an effort to create the next...…The search giant has been working on or funding a new generation of wearable technology.11 min read A simple pair of sunglasses that projects holographic icons. A smartwatch that has a digital screen but analog hands. A temporary tattoo that, when applied to your skin, transforms your body into a living touchpad. A virtual reality controller that lets you pick up objects in digital worlds and feel their weight as you swing them around. Those are some of the projects Google has quietly been developing or funding, according to white papers and demo videos, in an effort to create the next...WW…