Ukraine: Russia Fines Google $360m Over ‘False Information’
Tech giants, Google have been fined the whooping sum of $360 million over the display of "false information." The Moscow court ruled that Google refused to remove content concerning Russia’s…
Google Mistakenly Pays Man Over $200,000 without deal
A man identified as Sam Curry has received nearly $250,000 from Google without any detailed work for the company. Sam Curry, a staff member of a cryptocurrency company, Yuga Labs,…
Google Opens First African Product Development Centre in Nairobi
Google on Wednesday announced its plan to establish a new Google Cloud region in South Africa – its first on the continent that will help create jobs and increase Africa’s…
Google to Pay Record $391M Fine for Misleading Users on Collection of Location Data
Google has agreed to pay $391.5 million to settle with 40 US states for misleading users about the collection of personal location data, making it the largest attorney general-led consumer…
Google Deletes Over 1.7 Billion Ads In Nigeria, Other African Countries
Google has disclosed that it blocked or restricted ads from serving on 1.7 billion publisher pages, restricted over 5.7 billion, suspended over 5.6 million advertiser accounts in Nigeria and other…
US Sues Google Over Dominance Of Online Ad Market
The US Justice Department sued Google on Tuesday 24th January 2022, for its dominance of the online advertising market, launching a fresh legal battle against the California-based tech giant. The…
South Korea Fines Google $32m for Squeezing Out Rival
South Korea’s competition watchdog on Tuesday imposed a fine of 42.1 billion won ($32 million) on Google. The company was fined for using its dominant market position to block the…
FG, Google Partner To Create One Million Digital Jobs In Nigeria
The Federal Government of Nigeria has affirmed its readiness to support Google in creating one million digital jobs in the country. President Bola Tinubu made the affirmation during a visit…
Google Translate Expansion Adds 110 Languages, Focuses on African Diversity
Google has announced a significant expansion of its Google Translate service, adding 110 new languages to the platform. This update is part of Google's 1,000 Languages Initiative, which…
Google Reports $88.3 Billion in Q3 Revenue
Alphabet Inc., Google's parent company, announced a 15% year-over-year increase in revenue, reaching $88.3 billion for the third quarter ending September 30, 2024. This growth was largely fueled by a…