UK government sets out plans to rein in Big TechA regulator will have powers to fine firms such as Google and Meta if they fail to follow new rules. Match Group is suing Google over Android’s in-app payment monopolyGoogle’s billing policies come under fire yet again. How to go passwordless in Windows 10 or 11 | ZDNetYou can put the kibosh on your password in Windows, but a couple of issues pop up if you do. Google I/O 2022 keynote live blogWhat do you hope to see from Google this year? Google unveils artificial intelligence tool for real-world searchesAlphabet Inc's Google on Wednesday laid out plans to bridge the real world and its digital universe of search, Maps and other services using new advances in artificial intelligence. Google strikes content deals with 300 European publishersGoogle says it struck licensing deals with 300 news publishers in Europe in its latest effort to comply with a recently introduced European Union copyright law Google Maps Is Adding a 3D 'Immersive View' That's Like Flying a Drone From AfarThe new feature, introduced at Google I/O 2022, gives a rotating 3D view of cities from the air, with live traffic and weather. The Pixel 6A includes Google’s Tensor chipset and costs $449Same design as the Pixel 6, different camera Is Google Wallet the Same as Google Pay? We'll ExplainGoogle announced the release of Google Wallet for contactless payments, but isn't that what Google Pay already does? Google unveils new 10-shade skin tone scale to test AI for biasAlphabet Inc's Google on Wednesday unveiled a palette of 10 skin tones that it described as a step forward in making gadgets and apps that better serve people of color. Google Translate adds 24 new languagesTen African languages are among the additions to the US tech giant's interpretation tool. Smart home standard Google Matter coming later this year | ZDNetThe wait for Google Matter is slated to end later this year, whilst the company announced a new machine learning solution to protect Australia's Great Barrier Reef. Mark Zuckerberg demonstrates Meta’s top-secret VR headsetMeta blurred out the actual device to protect it from leaks. The Pixel 6A loses the A-series’ best featureGoogle is all about Tensor now. Google’s finally straightening out its legacy free G-Suite messIf you’re not a business, you can skip the transition. Google’s ad business would be broken up under new bipartisan billsThe pair of bills would bar large companies from operating in multiple parts of the online ad supply chain — effectively ending what critics say is Google’s ability to act as the dominant buyer, se… Google: These 'curated' open-source packages will improve software supply chain security | ZDNetThe Assured Open Source Software service provides Google Cloud customers with the same open-source packages that Google uses itself. Why you should install iOS 15.5 now | ZDNetIt's more than just a few boring features. Google’s Russian branch plans to file for bankruptcyGoogle’s free services will remain available. Google files for bankruptcy in RussiaFree services like YouTube, Google Search, and the Play Store will remain operational in the country, but paid features like YouTube Premium cannot Audi Adds Apple Music Integration for 2022 ModelsVehicles that are on the road already will receive the upgrade via an over-the-air update. Gucci built a persistent town inside of RobloxYet another collaboration between fashion and games. Unionized Starbucks stores face hard work of bargainingIt’s become a common sight: jubilant Starbucks workers celebrating after successful votes to unionize at dozens of U.S. stores Democrats say Google must curb location tracking before Roe repeal"Google has a simple choice: delete the data or become complicit in criminalizing abortion." Hard Brexit plans by ex-MI6 chief hacked and leaked by RussiansEmails describe strategy in 2018 by Sir Richard Dearlove and others to ensure Britain left EU on WTO terms