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US Halts Trade Talks with Canada Over Tech Tax Dispute

USA is cancelling trade talks with Canada, announces the American president Donald Trump on the platform Truth Social. The message comes as a response to Canadian taxes that target American tech companies.
US Halts Trade Talks with Canada Over Tech Tax Dispute

Wall Street Rises as US Cancels Trade Talks with Canada

The US stock market turned up again after a break on the red side since the country's president Donald Trump on Friday announced that the US is canceling all trade talks with Canada. .
Wall Street Rises as US Cancels Trade Talks with Canada

Massive Password Leak Likely Stems from Old Breaches

Cybersäkerhetsexperter have discovered what is described as the largest leak of passwords so far – 16 billion – on the internet, writes the American magazine Forbes. .
Massive Password Leak Likely Stems from Old Breaches

Google Cloud Outage Affects Global Websites; Issue Identified

Several websites around the world have been down on Wednesday evening due to problems with Google's cloud service Google Cloud. Now the basic problem is said to have been identified.
Google Cloud Outage Affects Global Websites; Issue Identified

Foxes Take Over Roof Garden at Google's New London HQ

There is already activity in Google's new headquarters in London. But it's not employees of the company who have taken up the place, but a group of raccoons.
Foxes Take Over Roof Garden at Google's New London HQ

US Stock Market Rises Amid Anticipation of Economic News

New York stock exchange rose on Tuesday in anticipation of various heavy economic news during the week. .
US Stock Market Rises Amid Anticipation of Economic News

Meta Secures 20-Year Nuclear Power Deal for AI Expansion

Facebook's and Instagram's parent company Meta has secured the delivery of electricity for 20 years ahead with a nuclear power plant. The power plant in Clinton is to deliver, according to the agreement, starting in June 2027, all the energy it produces to Meta.
Meta Secures 20-Year Nuclear Power Deal for AI Expansion

Germany Proposes 10% Tax on Major Tech Giants

The German government is considering introducing a 10-percent tax on major multinational tech giants such as Alphabet (Google) and Meta (Facebook), despite the risk of exacerbating the trade conflict with the US. .
Germany Proposes 10% Tax on Major Tech Giants

Wall Street Mixed as US Budget Vote Passes

The US stock market was largely trading sideways on Thursday as they tried to shake off fears of rising interest rates and a worsening budget deficit. .
Wall Street Mixed as US Budget Vote Passes

Google Integrates AI for Enhanced Search Results

Going forward, you can get AI-generated results when you google, announces Google. With the company's model Gemini, users will get better answers.
Google Integrates AI for Enhanced Search Results

YouTube to Use AI for Ad Timing at Peak Video Moments

YouTube will take help from AI to display ads when the video you're watching reaches its most interesting point, the company announces on its blog. .
YouTube to Use AI for Ad Timing at Peak Video Moments

Tech Giants Battle for Data Dominance Amid AI Surge

Google may be on its way to losing its top spot in the tech pyramid. For the first time in 22 years, Google's search traffic on Apple devices is decreasing.
Tech Giants Battle for Data Dominance Amid AI Surge

Mexico Sues Google Over Gulf Name Change on Maps

Mexico sues Google. This since the Mexican Gulf was renamed the American Gulf in Google's map service.
Mexico Sues Google Over Gulf Name Change on Maps

Google to Allow Kids Under 13 Access to AI Chat Service

Google wants to give children under 13 years access to the company's AI chat service, reports New York Times. .
Google to Allow Kids Under 13 Access to AI Chat Service

Google Launches AI Podcast Creator in Swedish

Google's rewritten "podcast creators" are released in Swedish, announces the American tech giant. The function, which has so far only existed in English in the AI service Notebook LM, received great attention last year.
Google Launches AI Podcast Creator in Swedish

Uber Employees Required to Work in Office Three Days a Week

Employees at the transport company Uber in the USA must be more present at work. Even staff who previously had agreements to work remotely must now be at the office three days a week.
Uber Employees Required to Work in Office Three Days a Week

Alphabet Stock Surges After Exceeding Quarterly Expectations

Google's parent company Alphabet exceeded expectations on almost all points in its quarterly report released on Thursday evening Swedish time. The company's share is rising sharply in after-hours trading on the New York stock exchange.
Alphabet Stock Surges After Exceeding Quarterly Expectations

Google Halts Privacy Sandbox Project After Antitrust Ruling

Google is discontinuing the work on allowing users to click a button to block tracking in the Chrome web browser. The "sandbox" that was supposed to replace Google's cookies is being dismantled further and the existing system will remain.
Google Halts Privacy Sandbox Project After Antitrust Ruling

Judge Rules Google Maintains Illegal Monopoly in Digital Advertising

Google acquired and maintained a monopoly in digital advertising in violation of competition law, an American judge ruled on Thursday - a decision that can turn the tech giant's core business upside down. .
Judge Rules Google Maintains Illegal Monopoly in Digital Advertising

EU Considers Taxing US Tech Giants if Trade Talks Falter

The EU is prepared to tax the American tech giants' advertising revenues if the tariff negotiations with President Donald Trump fail, says EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in an interview with [Financial Times](https://www. ft.
EU Considers Taxing US Tech Giants if Trade Talks Falter

Google to Slow Pixel Phone Charging for Better Battery Health

Google is intentionally going to worsen the charging time on its phones, according to the company's own help forum. .
Google to Slow Pixel Phone Charging for Better Battery Health

23andMe Files for Bankruptcy: Users Urged to Delete DNA Data

Millions of people have bought DNA tests from 23andme. Now the company has applied for bankruptcy protection and the assets are being sold to the highest bidder.
23andMe Files for Bankruptcy: Users Urged to Delete DNA Data

Meta Proposes Monthly Fee for Ad-Free Facebook and Instagram in Europe

European mobile users who do not allow Facebook or Instagram to use their account for targeted advertising may be forced to pay a monthly fee of 14 dollars (approximately 141 kronor), reports The Wall Street Journal. The newspaper refers to a proposal presented by Mark Zuckerberg's Meta to EU authorities.
Meta Proposes Monthly Fee for Ad-Free Facebook and Instagram in Europe

Alphabet buys company for 333 billion kronor

Google's parent company Alphabet is acquiring the cybersecurity company Wiz for 32 billion dollars, equivalent to 333 billion Swedish kronor. .
Alphabet buys company for 333 billion kronor
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