Google
Follow the latest Google news, videos, and analysis from ABC News.
September 18, 2024 at 3:02 PM

Google wins legal bid to overturn 1.5 billion euro antitrust fine in digital ad case

Google has won a court challenge against a 1.49 billion euro European Union antitrust fine imposed five years ago that targeted its online advertising business
September 18, 2024 at 3:02 PM
FILE - In this April 17, 2007 file photo, exhibitors work on laptop computers in front of an illuminated sign of the Google logo at the industrial fair Hannover Messe in Hanover, Germany. (AP Photo/Jens Meyer, File)
September 10, 2024 at 6:25 PM

Tips from Google to ensure your Gmail account doesn't get deleted

As Google prepares to delete inactive accounts, there are some simple steps users can take to ensure their Gmail account remains active.
September 10, 2024 at 6:25 PM
Gmail App in use on a smart phone.
September 9, 2024 at 7:04 PM

Google faces a new antitrust trial after ruling declaring search engine a monopoly

One month after a judge declared Google’s search engine an illegal monopoly, the tech giant is defending against another antitrust lawsuit that threatens to break up the company
September 9, 2024 at 7:04 PM
Eric Mahr, left, a lawyer representing Google in the Department of Justice's antitrust case against the tech giant, returns to the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia after a lunch break in the trial, Monday, Sept. 9, 2024, in Alexandria, Va. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)
September 6, 2024 at 12:30 PM

UK watchdog accuses Google of anti-competitive behavior in digital ads business

Google is being slammed by U.K. regulators who say it’s taking advantage of its dominance in digital advertising to thwart competition in Britain
September 6, 2024 at 12:30 PM
A man walks past Google's offices in London's Kings Cross area, on Aug. 10, 2024. (AP Photo/Brian Melley)
1 month ago

Why some homeowners are blurring their house on Google Maps

“Would-be thieves certainly want to scout their locations," an expert said about why some people are blurring their homes on Google maps.
1 month ago
The Google Maps logo is being displayed on a smartphone.
1 month ago

How people are blurring homes on Google Maps to avoid robberies

Doing so could reduce what would-be robbers can learn about your home, such as entryways and possessions, experts say.
1 month ago
VIDEO: How people are blurring homes on Google Maps to avoid robberies
1 month ago

Former YouTube exec Susan Wojcicki dies at 56

Wojcicki, the former YouTube CEO and longtime Google executive, died from non-small cell lung cancer.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Former YouTube exec Susan Wojcicki dies at 56
1 month ago

Google violated antitrust laws, judge says

Google violated U.S. antitrust laws in maintaining a monopoly over online search, a federal judge ruled Monday in a major victory for the Justice Department.
1 month ago
Google violated U.S. antitrust laws in maintaining a monopoly over online search, a federal judge ruled Monday in a major victory for the Justice Department.
1 month ago

By the Numbers: Judge lays out decision calling Google a 'monopolist'

We break down the billions Google paid to smartphone manufacturers like Apple to make Google the default search engine and how the company then reaped rewards in the form of ad revenue.
1 month ago
VIDEO: By the Numbers: Judge lays out decision calling Google a 'monopolist'
1 month ago

Google violated antitrust laws to maintain dominance over online search, judge says

Google violated U.S. antitrust laws in maintaining a monopoly over online search, a federal judge ruled Monday, in a major ruling for the Justice Department.
1 month ago
People walk next to a Google logo during a trade fair in Hannover Messe, in Hanover, Germany, April 22, 2024.
2 months ago

Google opts to keep third-party cookies in Chrome

After previously planning to phase out cookies, the company says it will introduce new privacy controls instead.
2 months ago
VIDEO:  Google opts to keep third-party cookies in Chrome
3 months ago

Google announces changes to AI Overviews, a search feature with big implications

The new search feature has delivered 'odd and erroneous' responses, Google said.
3 months ago
A Google logo is displayed on a smartphone with Artificial Intelligence symbol on the background, March 3, 2024.
4 months ago

Chromebooks get AI boost

Google is introducing Gemini and AI tools to new models.
4 months ago
VIDEO:  Chromebooks get AI boost
4 months ago

Google announces product updates at its developers conference

The company says AI is about to become ingrained in every part of its search engine.
4 months ago
VIDEO:  Google announces product updates at its developers conference
5 months ago

Google offers help for EV drivers

Google Maps adds features that it says will make it easier for electric vehicle drivers to find charging stations.
5 months ago
VIDEO:  Google offers help for EV drivers
5 months ago

Google launches ‘Find My Device’ feature

The Android update will help you find your lost phone even if it's offline.
5 months ago
VIDEO:  Google launches ‘Find My Device’ feature
6 months ago

Google offers more protection for your privacy while browsing

Google adds real-time safeguards to hide the sites you visit in default and safe browsing modes.
6 months ago
VIDEO:  Google offers more protection for your privacy while browsing
7 months ago

Google joins effort to increase transparency online with new digital standard

Google announces it is joining efforts of a new digital standard to increase transparency online.
7 months ago
FILE PHOTO: The Google logo is seen on the Google house at CES 2024, an annual consumer electronics trade show, in Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. January 10, 2024. REUTERS/Steve Marcus/File Photo
9 months ago

Who is eligible for Google's $700 million settlement payout?

Tens of millions of consumers will receive compensation from Google.
9 months ago
Tens of millions of consumers will receive compensation from Google.
9 months ago

Google to pay consumers $700 million in settlement. Here's who's eligible

Tens of millions of consumers will receive compensation from Google. Who is eligible?
9 months ago
In this photo illustration, the Get it on Google Play logo is displayed on a smartphone screen.
9 months ago

Google’s upcoming privacy protections

Restrictions on third-party cookies will start rolling out on Chrome on Jan. 4, 2024.
9 months ago
VIDEO:  Google’s upcoming privacy protections
9 months ago

Google loses antitrust case against Epic Games

Epic Games, the maker of Fortnite, sued the search giant, claiming it engaged in improper conduct to exact fees and restrict competition.
9 months ago
VIDEO: Google loses antitrust case against Epic Games
9 months ago

Verdict in app store lawsuit

A jury has found Google guilty of violating antitrust laws for operating a monopoly with its app store. ABC News' Andrew Dymburt explains what happens next.
9 months ago
VIDEO: Verdict in app store lawsuit
9 months ago

By the Numbers: The year's top Google searches

A look at the numbers behind this year's most googled topics.
9 months ago
VIDEO: numebers
9 months ago

Google launches its most powerful AI model

The company claims its Gemini Pro outperformed OpenAI's latest GPT 3.5.
9 months ago
VIDEO:  Google launches its most powerful AI model
9 months ago

Google delays launch of next-gen AI model Gemini until 2024

Plus, PlayStation users will lose access to television shows from Discovery and rock band Kiss will continue on as digital avatars.
9 months ago
VIDEO: Google delays launch of next-gen AI model Gemini until 2024
10 months ago

Google begins process of deleting inactive Gmail accounts

Starting December 1, Google will begin purging accounts that have not been used or signed into for at least two years.
10 months ago
A view of a Google Gmail interface on a laptop in Ashford, Kent, Jan. 14, 2020.
10 months ago

Google looking into missing data from its cloud storage

Consumers are claiming months of missing data from Google devices.
10 months ago
VIDEO: Google looking into missing data from its cloud storage
10 months ago

Teenagers can now use Google’s AI Bard for homework

The company says that it has trained Bard to recognize areas that are inappropriate for younger users.
10 months ago
VIDEO:  Teenagers can now use Google’s AI Bard for homework
10 months ago

Google set to purge inactive accounts

The company says it will permanently delete millions of Gmail, Drive and Photos accounts that have been inactive for two years.
10 months ago
VIDEO:  Google set to purge inactive accounts
10 months ago

Google rolls out fix for Android 14 bug

The company said it has solved a major storage issue on some Pixel phones.
10 months ago
VIDEO:  Google rolls out fix for Android 14 bug
10 months ago

Google faces more antitrust trouble

For a second time, the company is being accused of unfair business practices, this time having to do with how much some people pay to use its "Play Store."
10 months ago
VIDEO: Google faces more antitrust trouble
1 year ago

An AI update is coming to Google Maps

The AI-powered features include an immersive view for routes and enhanced search results making Maps perform more like a Google search.
1 year ago
VIDEO: An AI update is coming to Google Maps
1 year ago

Google to unveil its latest devices

The launch is expected to include the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro phones along with the Pixel Watch 2.
1 year ago
VIDEO: Google to unveil its latest devices
1 year ago

Google opens AI search to teens

Plus, Fitbit unveils new Charge 6 smart band and Spotify increases number of transcripts for podcasts.
1 year ago
VIDEO: Google opens AI search to teens
1 year ago

Family suing Google Maps after father drives off a bridge

The family of a North Carolina man who died driving over a collapsed bridge says he was following directions in Google Maps.
1 year ago
VIDEO: Family suing Google Maps after father drives off a bridge
1 year ago

Google facing new lawsuit claiming Google Maps led to man's death

Philip Paxson’s family says the company was warned its maps software was directing people over a bridge that had collapsed years earlier.
1 year ago
VIDEO: Google facing new lawsuit claiming Google Maps led to man's death
1 year ago

Google to increase security update support for its Chromebooks

Google Chromebooks will be eligible for 10 years of security updates starting in 2024.
1 year ago
VIDEO:  Google to increase security update support for its Chrome Books
1 year ago

Business Headlines: Biggest tech antitrust trial in 25 years is now underway

The Department of Justice is targeting Google and its dominance in internet searches.
1 year ago
VIDEO: Business Headlines: Biggest tech antitrust trial in 25 years now underway
1 year ago

Landmark Google antitrust trial begins

The tech giant is accused of stifling competition and creating an online monopoly. ABC News’ Derricke Dennis explains.
1 year ago
VIDEO:  Landmark Google antitrust trial begins
1 year ago

DOJ set to take historic antitrust case against Google to trial

Google has previously denied wrongdoing and described the Justice Department's lawsuit as "deeply flawed."
1 year ago
Google has previously denied wrongdoing and described the Justice Department's lawsuit as "deeply flawed."
1 year ago

DOJ set to take historic antitrust case against Google to trial

It claims Google's search engine harmed consumers by stifling competition.
1 year ago
Google logo photo illustration, Feb. 14, 2020.
1 year ago

Google Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro coming Oct. 4, 2023

The company says the devices will feature the most advanced pixel camera yet.
1 year ago
VIDEO:  Google Pixel 8 + Pixel 8 Pro coming October 4, 2023
1 year ago

Google turns 25

Plus, FEMA and the FCC will test alert systems on phones and TVs in October and Meta and LG are reportedly teaming up to build a new VR headset to compete with Apple’s Vision Pro.
1 year ago
VIDEO: Google turns 25
1 year ago

Google asks users to join waiting list to try AI-powered search

Google’s AI-powered search competes directly with Bing AI and ChatGPT.
1 year ago
VIDEO:  Google asks users to join waiting list to try AI-powered search
1 year ago

Google mobile gadgets unveiled

The company says its Pixel Fold is the thinnest foldable smartphone on the market.
1 year ago
VIDEO:  Google mobile gadgets unveiled
1 year ago

Google to hold annual developer conference

Plus, Apple is bringing Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro to iPads, and Wendy's is testing AI to take orders.
1 year ago
VIDEO: Google to hold annual developer conference
1 year ago

Google rolls out password-free logins

The company now supports passkeys which allow users to access accounts using fingerprint, face-scan or a screen lock pin.
1 year ago
VIDEO:  Google rolls out password-free logins
1 year ago

Apple and Google team up to fight location tracking

The companies are working together to propose industry standards meant to help combat the misuse of Bluetooth location tracking devices.
1 year ago
VIDEO:  Apple and Google team up to fight location tracking
1 year ago

‘Godfather of AI’ sounds alarm

A former Google employee has joined a chorus of industry leaders calling for regulation of artificial intelligence amid word that the technology is being used for mind-reading.
1 year ago
VIDEO:  ‘Godfather of AI’ sounds alarm