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The US Department of Justice on Tuesday filed a landmark lawsuit against Google that accuses the tech giant of illegally holding monopolies in search and search advertising, the culmination of a more than yearlong investigation into alleged anticompetitive practices at the company, and the first such antitrust case in the tech world in decades.  The …

It happens all the time — you get a song stuck in your head, try to hum it to friends and no one has a clue what you’re talking about. You continue thinking about it until you finally hear a snatch of it again — from a TV show, the radio or in a store. Now, Google has a new …

At a virtual event last week, Apple unveiled four models in its iPhone 12 lineup, including the iPhone 12 Mini, a new member of its flagship iPhone family that’s smaller and less expensive than its siblings. The Mini screen measures 5.4 inches, with a price starting at $699 (£699, AU$1,199). The regular iPhone 12, meanwhile, features a 6.1-inch display and …

Google is scoring a search surprise to celebrate the 80th birthday of Pelé, who’s widely regarded as the greatest soccer player ever. An adept striker with keen dribbling skills and a wicked bicycle kick, the Brazilian won three FIFA World Cups (1958, 1962 and 1970), the only player to accomplish the feat. Pelé retired in 1977 with a record 1,279 …

For anyone fortunate enough to get a 5G signal — particularly the super-fast version that Verizon touts — the speeds can be mind-blowing. But the price you pay on battery life is equally jaw-dropping because 5G is a power hog. Fortunately, Apple thought this through with its iPhone 12 family. Apple’s newest phones, all of which are 5G-capable, have a …

HMD Global, the company making phones under the Nokia brand, has announced a new Android phone. The Nokia 2 V Tella, unveiled Monday, will be available from Verizon for $168 later this month. It’s also priced from $89 at Walmart. The Nokia 2 V Tella has a 5.45-inch HD+ display, AI face unlock and a 3,000-mAh battery that HMD Global …

Google on Friday said it’s adding voter information to its search engine and maps app, including details on polling places, early voting locations and ballot drop-off areas. The information appears in search results if someone, for example, enters the query “ballot drop boxes near me.” The update comes as millions of Americans have already begun early voting ahead of Election …

It’s the rare TV that wouldn’t benefit from an audio upgrade, in part to get speakers that are actually pointed at you (rather than down) and in part to bring bass into the mix (courtesy of a subwoofer). Let’s not forget overall volume, either. Even a cheapie soundbar would improve your aural experience — though, as evidenced by today’s deal, …

Google announced on Thursday that it expanded its “busyness” feature in the Google Maps app to show you live information on whether a place is crowded or empty. For example, if you’re planning on going to the grocery store, you’ll be able to see how many people are actually there.  This update comes in response to the coronavirus pandemic to help …

Google is starting the process of shutting down its Hangouts app and migrating users to Google Chat, the company said in a blog post Thursday. The move makes good on plans Google originally laid out in 2019, when it retired Hangout support for G Suite customers and hinted that support for individual users would follow suit in 2020. “Starting in the …