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All the latest breaking news and in-depth features about Google's channel strategy and Australian partners.

US watchdog seeks information on cloud providers' market power

US watchdog seeks information on cloud providers' market power

The Federal Trade Commission starts probe.
Staff Writer Mar 23 2023, 6:24AM Cloud
Google opens access to ChatGPT competitor Bard

Google opens access to ChatGPT competitor Bard

Seeks users and feedback to gain ground on Microsoft in AI race.
Jeffrey Dastin Mar 22 2023, 5:25AM Strategy
Australia has a hyperscaler "oligopoly"

Australia has a hyperscaler "oligopoly"

Competition between cloud providers borders on the extreme.
Natalie Apostolou Mar 2 2023, 12:20PM Strategy
Bard, Bing and Baidu: how big tech’s AI race will transform search – and all of computing

Bard, Bing and Baidu: how big tech’s AI race will transform search – and all of computing

Race to survive for Google.
The Conversation Feb 21 2023, 10:12AM Cloud
Google rejigs Workspace and Cloud services

Google rejigs Workspace and Cloud services

Upping prices and adding plans.
Amelia Norris Feb 17 2023, 3:02AM Cloud
Alphabet shares dive after Google AI chatbot Bard flubs answer in ad

Alphabet shares dive after Google AI chatbot Bard flubs answer in ad

Lost US$100 billion in market value.
Martin Coulter and Greg Bensinger Feb 10 2023, 4:37AM Strategy
Microsoft previews Bing with AI search capabilities

Microsoft previews Bing with AI search capabilities

More powerful than ChatGPT and GPT-3.5.
Juha Saarinen Feb 8 2023, 8:41AM Strategy
Google fined $60m over Australian customer location data

Google fined $60m over Australian customer location data

Court ruled it misled Android mobile users from 2017 to 2018.
Navya Mittal Aug 15 2022, 6:40AM Digital
ACCC gives go-ahead to Google-Mandiant acquisition

ACCC gives go-ahead to Google-Mandiant acquisition

Regulator said firms don’t compete in security products.
Staff Writers Aug 11 2022, 1:10PM Security
Apple M1 chips driving Mac sales growth in Australia

Apple M1 chips driving Mac sales growth in Australia

Arm-based Windows PC sales also expected to grow.
Staff Writers Jun 6 2022, 1:26PM Hardware
Google 'private browsing' mode not really private: US lawsuit

Google 'private browsing' mode not really private: US lawsuit

Claims data is still collected when in Incognito mode.
David Shepardson May 20 2022, 12:42PM Digital
Google reveals AI tool for real-world searches

Google reveals AI tool for real-world searches

Shows off augmented-reality glasses and the new Pixel 6a.
Paresh Dave and Yuvraj Malik May 12 2022, 8:38AM Hardware
Optus repeats calls for OTT services to pay more

Optus repeats calls for OTT services to pay more

So-called “free-riders” distort investment.
Richard Chirgwin May 9 2022, 11:28AM Telco
Synnex Australia adds Google Cloud

Synnex Australia adds Google Cloud

Adding to existing Google Workspace and Education offerings.
Staff Writer May 3 2022, 10:48AM Distribution
Waymo set to launch driverless vehicle service

Waymo set to launch driverless vehicle service

Ready to remove safety drivers from its autonomous vehicles.
Staff Writers Mar 22 2022, 2:06PM Hardware
YouTube, Google Play suspend services in Russia

YouTube, Google Play suspend services in Russia

Free apps will remain available on the Play store.
Staff Writer Mar 11 2022, 5:20AM Finance
Google Cloud to slash Australian support jobs

Google Cloud to slash Australian support jobs

Technical solutions engineers given 60 days notice.
Nico Arboleda Mar 7 2022, 12:04PM Cloud
ACCC to table new upfront rules for big tech platforms next week

ACCC to table new upfront rules for big tech platforms next week

As part of its ongoing digital platforms probe.
Staff Writer Feb 24 2022, 10:49AM Digital
Google to keep Android ad tracker till 2024

Google to keep Android ad tracker till 2024

After Apple frustrated the ad industry by restricting its tool.
Paresh Dave Feb 17 2022, 6:57AM Finance
Google taken to court over location-tracking

Google taken to court over location-tracking

By US states Texas, Indiana, Washington and the District of Columbia.
David Shepardson and Doina Chiacu Jan 25 2022, 11:51AM Digital

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