US launches probe into France’s proposed tax on tech giants
The White House is launching an investigation into France’s proposed tax on internet giants like Google, Amazon and Facebook, in a move that could lead to US taxes on French imports.
Broadcasting watchdog rejects criticism of plans to police online content
The Irish broadcasting watchdog has rejected criticism that it is not the right institution to regulate harmful online content of social media giants Facebook and Twitter.
Huawei asks court to rule US security law is unconstitutional
Chinese tech giant Huawei has filed a motion in a US court challenging the constitutionality of a law that limits its sales of telecoms equipment, the latest action in an ongoing clash with Washington.
Former Google boss defends technology giant’s tax record
A former Google boss has defended the company’s record on tax and said the technology giant complies with “complicated” rules.
Social media firms pledge cash for Samaritans in bid to tackle harmful content
Social media giants have pledged hundreds of thousands of pounds to the Samaritans charity in a bid to rid the internet of self-harm videos and other damaging material, Health Secretary Matt Hancock said.
Jason Momoa images flood social media to displace viral Momo hoax
Jason Momoa fans have been sharing pictures of the hunky Aquaman star in an effort to rid social media of the similarly-named Momo meme.
Dalneigh residents left dismayed after Google image search uses a police van to illustrate their area
Residents of a north community have hit out after a major internet company used a picture of a crime scene to illustrate life in part of Inverness.
Watch: Macaulay Culkin reprises Kevin role in festive Google ad Home Alone Again
Christmas just isn’t Christmas without an annual viewing of Home Alone – and now, thanks to Google, the experience has been updated for the 21st century.
Trump accuses Twitter of making it difficult for people to follow him
Donald Trump has once again called out social networks and internet giants for allegedly giving less prominence to him and fellow Republicans.
I’m A Celebrity and Black Panther top TV and film Google searches for 2018
I’m A Celebrity … Get Me Out Of Here!, Killing Eve, Black Panther and A Star Is Born were the most searched-for topics in the UK on Google for entertainment fans this year.
Google’s ‘top trends’ of 2018: Meghan and Roxanne Pallett get Brits searching
The Duchess of Sussex and actress Roxanne Pallett were the “top trending” people in the UK in 2018, Google has announced.
These were the top 10 trending ‘what is…?’ questions on Google in 2018
With the world perhaps more confusing than ever in 2018, Google users were bombarding the search engine with plenty of “what is…?” questions.
Apple boss defends taking billions from Google to use its search engine
Apple chief executive Tim Cook has defended the company accepting billions from Google to make its search engine the iPhone default, despite its commitment to privacy.
Google Plus to close after bug leaks personal information
Google is shutting its underwhelming Plus social network for regular users, following the disclosure of a flaw discovered in March that exposed personal information of up to 500,000 people.
Internet giants making us ignorant, stupid and unhappy – Michael Buerk
Veteran broadcaster Michael Buerk has accused internet giants Facebook, Google and Twitter of having “no concern” about the truth.
Woman has Nessie in her sights – by using Google
It goes to show that you don’t even have to get your feet wet to be a Nessie hunter these days.
Hunt blasts Google for failure to remove child abuse while pondering China block
Internet giant Google has been attacked for considering censoring content for access to Chinese markets – but still refusing to remove child abuse content.
Corbyn ‘needs better ideas than tech tax to fund journalism’
Jeremy Corbyn needs “better ideas” than a windfall tax on tech firms to fund journalism, the UK’s technology trade association has said.
Google ‘working on search engine to comply with China censorship’
Google is reportedly working on a mobile version of its search engine that will comply with strict censorship controls in China.
MEPs reject EU copyright law changes backed by Sir Paul McCartney
MEPs have voted to reject a proposed overhaul of EU copyright law which had received the support of high-profile musicians and the creative industries, and condemnation from large online technology companies.
We quizzed pharmacists about some of Scotland’s top health concerns
Many people are guilty of Googling health questions they’d rather not bother their doctor with, but there’s nothing better than face-to-face advice from a trained expert.
Read the letter a little girl sent to google asking for a job
A seven-year-old girl, who loves robots and computers, got a wonderful response when Google chief Sundar Pichai responded personally to her handwritten job application.
Google Maps could soon begin showing parking information
Google Maps is forever looking to make itself more useful as a travel service, from public transport times to traffic warnings – and now it appears to have its sights on making parking easier too.
You no longer need to search Google, you can just tweet them an emoji
We have endless amounts of information at our fingertips – almost anything can be learned just by typing a query into Google.
Planning your route around Aberdeen? Probably shouldn’t use Google maps
Google has become something denizens of the 21st century have come very much to rely on, with the phrase 'Google' it being used on a daily basis as an omni solution to each and every problem.
Google’s April fools cost man job
Google has been forced to remove a feature added to its Gmail service as an April Fool’s prank after it sparked a backlash among users who claimed it was costing them potential jobs.
What is the little red padlock that’s appeared in my Gmail?
A new feature has been quietly added to Google’s email service.
Tory leader Ruth Davidson admits corporate tax avoidance is “not fair”
Ruth Davidson has warned that corporate tax avoidance is "not fair" and is "eroding trust" in the UK Government.
Want to know how Google built its digital empire?
Karran Bonner of Brightside examines how Google has built one of the fastest-growing empires of the digital age and discovers how we could all develop our own version of the Google success story.
Google celebrates Loch Ness Monster with awesome homepage doodle
Loch Ness Monster fanatics will be sure to notice something a little different about Google's homepage this morning.
“Google tax” to target famous firms
A new "Google tax" will target technology giants who have been accused of failing to pay their fair share.
New internet ruling causes dismay
A legal ruling about privacy has left internet experts struggling to explain its implications