Chromecast 1 is retired
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Google's first successful bit of hardware

After ten years of service, Google is retiring its decade-old Chromecast 1.

Google told to pay Sonos $32.5 million
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Stole its ideas

Google has been ordered to pay Sonos $32.5 million after a jury verdict found that Google's smart speakers and media players infringed on one of Sonos' patents.

Google pays to make privacy case go away
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Writes $39.9 million cheque

Google will pay Washington State $39.9 million to resolve a lawsuit accusing the Alphabet unit of misleading consumers about its location tracking practices.

Chrome will start to guess your URLs
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I think you meant who_represents, the show biz site and not whorepresents 

Google Chrome will now check for typos in your URLs and display suggested websites based on what it thinks you meant.

Google might replace third party cookies
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Don’t get your hopes up

Google's Privacy Sandbox aims to replace third-party cookies with a more privacy-conscious approach, allowing users to manage their interests and grouping them into cohorts based on similar browsing patterns.

Supremes save big tech’s bacon
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Recommending terrorist content does not make you liable

Big Tech is sighing in relief after the US Supreme Court has declined to consider reinterpreting foundational Internet law Section 230.

Telcos wants Big Tech help to pay for 5G upgrades
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Want EU to make it happen

Big tech companies accounting for more than five per cent of a telecoms provider's peak average internet traffic should help fund the rollout of 5G and broadband across Europe, according to a draft proposal by the telecoms industry. 

Pixels might double as dash cams
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Accidental reveal 

Google mistakenly released a test version of its Personal Safety app that includes a new feature called "Dashcam" on select Android devices.

Samsung to benefit from Apple hoarding
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3nm processing wars

Samsung’s bottom line might get a boost from the fruity cargo-cult Apple’s decision to stick all its 3nm processing in TMSC’s basket.

Google charged with "lying to Texans"
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That's a shoot'n 

Google has agreed to an $8 million settlement with Texas over deceptive ads for its Pixel 4 smartphone, in which radio DJs were hired to provide testimonials without being given the phone to use.