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−1.17%Aug 21, 2026, 12:15 UTC
Google and AdMob proposed an $8.25 million settlement in a US class action over children's data collected through Google Play apps, with claims due by 14 September 2026.
Source:Aug 21, 2026, 09:15 UTC
Google's data centre project near Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh is expected to launch operations around December 2028, according to APEDB CEO Sagili Shan Mohan.
Source:Aug 21, 2026, 09:00 UTC
Google selected eight South African news creators to join the Sub-Saharan Africa cohort of the Google News Initiative's Emerging News Voices Growth Lab, a three-month virtual programme offering training and mentorship.
Source:Aug 21, 2026, 05:59 UTC
Pakistan and Google signed a Memorandum of Understanding to accelerate digital transformation, promote digital skills, boost IT exports, and improve access to AI tools for students.
Aug 21, 2026, 01:00 UTC
A New Jersey teenager voluntarily dismissed her lawsuit against Meta, Google, and Snap over alleged social media addiction, with no payment made; TikTok had previously settled her claims.
Aug 20, 2026, 23:58 UTC
Google launched a new interactive button for publisher websites that allows readers to select the publisher as a preferred source of information, announced in a blog post on August 20, 2026.
Aug 20, 2026, 17:52 UTC
Alphabet raised its 2026 capital expenditure guidance to $195 billion to $205 billion, up from an earlier projection of $175 billion to $185 billion, primarily for data centers.
Source:Aug 20, 2026, 17:15 UTC
Google announced a $600,000 donation to Trout Unlimited for a water restoration project in Arizona's Paradise Creek area, replacing culverts to improve water flow and habitat.
Source:Aug 20, 2026, 15:00 UTC
CrowdStrike announced that its Fal.Con 2026 conference will feature a record 150+ ecosystem sponsors and over 10,000 attendees from 4,000 organizations across 71 countries, making it the largest vendor-hosted cybersecurity conference.
Source:Aug 20, 2026, 13:30 UTC
In the first half of 2026, the Magnificent Seven stocks collectively declined by 1% while the S&P 500 rose by 9%, and individual performance diverged sharply by mid-August 2026.
Source:Aug 20, 2026, 12:00 UTC
Fresha launched a unified AI-powered Online Reputation management system that consolidates Google and Fresha reviews into a single dashboard for beauty and wellness businesses.
Source:Aug 20, 2026, 11:15 UTC
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) and Google signed a memorandum of understanding on August 20, 2026, to collaborate on a child online safety programme in Pakistan, including awareness content, training, and outreach.
Source:Aug 20, 2026, 11:00 UTC
Google held a community event in Pine Island, Minnesota, to discuss its planned data center project, which is currently paused due to a court order.
Source:Aug 20, 2026, 10:00 UTC
Muon Space Inc. closed a $250 million funding round with backing from Google and Salesforce Ventures.
Aug 20, 2026, 09:45 UTC
Australia passed legislation on Thursday to impose a levy on large tech companies that fail to reach commercial deals with local news outlets for news content on their platforms.
Aug 20, 2026, 09:32 UTC
Google is reportedly partnering with AMD to develop its 10th-generation TPU, according to market research firm SemiAnalysis.
Source:Aug 20, 2026, 07:04 UTC
Google's Cross-border E-commerce Acceleration Center (Guangzhou) was inaugurated at Guangzhou IFC on August 19, 2026, supported by the Guangzhou Commerce Bureau, Tianhe District People's Government, and Yuexiu Group, to provide cross-border e-commerce enterprises with overseas marketing, brand building, digital technology empowerment, and global traffic connection services.
Source:Aug 20, 2026, 07:00 UTC
Pakistan has started assembling Google Chromebooks, marking the beginning of local production of the devices.
Source:Aug 19, 2026, 17:00 UTC
Connecticut Attorney General William Tong announced a $275,000 settlement with TaxAct over improper sharing of sensitive taxpayer data with Meta and Google between January 2018 and December 2022.
Aug 19, 2026, 15:49 UTC
The Safer Chemistry Impact Fund, backed by Google and Apple, released the Safer Chemistry Impact Metrics Framework for companies to measure chemical hazards in products and supply chains.
Source:Aug 19, 2026, 15:45 UTC
Google begins rolling out new Android app sideloading restrictions, including verification of developers, apps, and third-party app stores, with an advanced flow for unverified developers.
Source:Aug 17, 2026, 01:40 UTC
Alphabet plans capital expenditures of $195-205 billion for 2026, up from $91 billion in 2025 and $53 billion in 2024, with Q2 2026 capex of $45 billion, to build AI infrastructure including servers and network equipment.
Source:Aug 13, 2026, 21:53 UTC
Judge James Donato ordered Google to make it easier to install rival app stores on Android, including carrying rival app stores inside the Google Play Store.
Aug 12, 2026, 20:45 UTC
Montgomery County filed a federal lawsuit against Google, Meta, Snap, and TikTok in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, alleging their social media products harm youth mental health.
Aug 12, 2026, 16:45 UTC
The Australian government announced it will introduce legislation to parliament on Thursday to expand the number of media companies that major digital platforms must negotiate with from six to at least eight, and impose a levy equivalent to 2.5% of their Australian advertising revenue, with a cap of 25% on any single deal and a 5% allocation to the Australian Associated Press.
Aug 10, 2026, 16:35 UTC
A U.S. appeals court allowed approximately 2,400 federal lawsuits against social media companies to proceed, over claims that their products were designed to addict young users.
Aug 10, 2026, 15:41 UTC
Alphabet announced an increase in its 2026 capital expenditure to $205 billion, signaling stronger AI demand.
Source:Aug 6, 2026, 18:00 UTC
Google's planned $15 billion data centre hub in Visakhapatnam, India, faces legal challenges and opposition from activists, including three cases filed at India's environmental court by the Human Rights Forum demanding a halt.
Source:Aug 6, 2026, 07:18 UTC
Google is constructing a $15 billion data centre hub in India, with work in full swing despite environmental opposition.
Jul 22, 2026, 23:30 UTC
Google launches the Play Catalog Access Program on July 22, 2026, as a court-ordered remedy allowing third-party app stores to be listed on Google Play, but retaining control over downloads, security scanning, and fees.
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